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There is often stress when it comes with dealing with your future in-laws once you become engaged, usually due to balancing their expectations and planning the wedding you actually want. However, it’s not just the parents you have to adapt to, but also the siblings of your beloved. Depending on the closeness of the family, you may face som... More »

Why Some Couples Skip Having a Bridal Party

Learn why some newlyweds go without this tradition.

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One result of couples longing for more personal and unique nuptials is that many traditions fall to the wayside. The bouquet toss is not as common, and even the wedding cake sometimes gives way to a plentiful dessert table. Another custom some brides and grooms have decided to forgo is that of the wedding party. As much as we love the pho... More »

Beds for Newlyweds: 7 Tips for Buying Your First Mattress Together

Discover advice on choosing the mattress style that's right for you as a couple.

Newlywed tips for buying your first mattress together as a married couple

With all that goes into wedding planning, sometimes the only time when a couple can think of life after the nuptials is when they add to their registry. Even when compiling items for the wish list, though, brides and grooms choose household items such as kitchen gadgets, china, and maybe even bedding – but what about the mattress... More »

How to Decide Who Should Be a Bridesmaid

Who should stand by your side during your wedding, and who should attend as a guest.

Photo by Maya Myers Photography; Bridal Gown by Monique Lhuillier; Planning & Design by Sterling Engagements For those who have had the same tight-knit group of friends since kindergarten, deciding who should be in your bridal party is an easy task. The same is true for women who have several sisters, all of whom have a close... More »

7 Tips to Make the Honeymoon Last a Lifetime

Gather advice on what every bride needs to know, but what most don't know.

Tips for wedding couples after the big day

As you're planning your nuptials with your beloved, you've likely learned more about how they communicate, deal with stress, and other components essential to understanding someone in a relationship. While everyone in a relationship knows that it takes work and respect, it's also important to note that many couples deal with more struggles as th... More »

Make the First Year a Piece of Cake: 9 Finance Tips for Newlyweds

Gather tips from a husband-and-wife duo who help couples get on the same page financially.

Financial tips for newlyweds from Marlow and Chris Felton

You've found the love of your life, so chances are you've discussed your past, present, and goals for the future. What some couples do not discuss, however, is their finances. It's a touchy subject, but it's necessary to talk about since you'll be spending the rest of your lives with each other. To get some advice on the subject, we asked M... More »

Happy National Best Friend Day: Ways to Honor Your Bridesmaids

7 tips on highlighting your closest ladies from wedding planning through the reception.

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It’s National Best Friend Day! While you gear up to call your closest friends and remind them how much they mean to you, brides-to-be will likely be thinking of ways to highlight their gal pals in their wedding. Your nuptials are a day to celebrate love – the one you share with your significant other, as well as the bonds you have wi... More »

How to Include Your Future Mother-in-Law in the Planning

Don't forget that the wedding is important to her too!

When a wedding day is frequently referred to as being “all about the bride,” the mother of the bride tends to get more than her fair share of attention and duties during the planning process. The mother of the groom can tend to feel a little left out, especially if her son isn’t particularly keen on being involved in the deci... More »

Helping Your Bridesmaid Through Her Breakup

Four tips on how to assist your gal pal through the end of her relationship while planning your wedding.

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Breakups: not a fun experience for anyone. Most of us have been there at least once in our lives and can appreciate the pain that they cause. However, here you are in a healthy relationship, engaged to be married, and deep within the planning stages of your wedding. You have your partner, your family, and your closest friends by your side. You&#... More »

20 Brides Share Their Best Advice for Engaged Couples

Discover tips from real brides on how to deal with the wedding-planning process.

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Photo by Karlisch PhotographyIf you're recently engaged, congratulations! You likely have a great deal of questions and countless new decisions on your mind as you're beginning to plan your nuptials. While advice books are helpful, sometimes the best tips come from those who have been in your same position. Wedding planning can be... More »

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How to Build a Relationship with Your Future Sibling-in-Law

Getting to know your future brother- or sister-in-law is an important task.