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Weddings and a Celebration of Cultural Tradition

As you consider what type of wedding will best represent you and your fiancé’s unique union, you may find the answer to be a ceremony that combines and celebrates the traditions of both of your cultural backgrounds. . . more

Ways to Personalize Your Wedding

A wedding exemplifies a connection between two people that is unlike any other. To personify that uniqueness, you can weave your own touches into your special day. Personalizing your wedding reflects the fact that it is just that — your wedding! Here are some creative, romantic, loving, and fun ways to make it all about the two of you. . . more

Questions to ask before hiring a Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Coordinator, Wedding Consultant, or Bridal Consultant — call it what you will, but choosing the right person to help you plan one of the most important days of your life is critical. . . more

The “Honeymoon” themed bridal shower – with a twist

My best friend is getting married soon, and as her Maid of Honor, one of my main responsibilities was to plan and throw her a bridal shower. I plan events for a living, so I felt up to the challenge, but I also had some hurdles to jump. . . more

Make an “Individual” Statement With Your Engagement Ring

Over 20 years has passed and now the “hot topic” in today’s wedding market is ecology (the relationship between humans and their environment). Younger women are learning more about “Conflict Diamonds” and how their choice affects the environment. . . more

Orange Blossoms: Flowers of Everlasting Love

If you pine for the romance of the Victorian era, or you feel drawn to Greek mythology, then you must incorporate orange tree blossoms into your wedding. . . more

Finances: The Darker Side of Marital Unity!

by Sheree Zielke
Unity! It’s the buzz word when couples join in a fairytale church wedding, or in an Elvis-managed quickie Vegas contract. Whatever the style of marriage the result is the same: Union, unity, united. . . more

And a Silver Sixpence in Her Shoe

By Sheree Zielke
"Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Most of us have heard that old adage before, probably many times before, in anticipation of a wedding day. However, the version we are familiar with is actually missing something: a silver coin.. . . more

Should I Change My Last Name? Thank you, Lucy Stone

I struggled with the idea of taking my husband's name and losing my surname. Many women, I've read, will retain their identity as a sign of commitment to their husbands. Others feel that taking their husband's name will make them less "pro woman". I, myself, just love my family so much that by taking my husbands last name, I felt a bit like I was betraying my family, of whom I am very much proud to be a part. . . . more