Having kids with someone can have a huge impact on your relationship, regardless of how you plan to bring the child into the world. Whether you're getting pregnant, adopting or using any other method, there are a few things you need to agree on before you can go about raising a child together, and discussing..
Let's face it, weddings are expensive, but there are simply some things that your money should be dedicated to no matter the limit of your budget. Here are five areas of the wedding you never want to scrimp on. 1. The venue “Ambiance and quality is everything when it comes to choosing a wedding venue,”..
Photo: Parker Young Photography There are several important details that my clients never seem to think of on their own, and that's okay because they have me as a wedding planner to remind them. But when you're planning your own wedding, you should make sure that you keep the following things in mind to ensure..
When you find yourself picking and choosing all the details of your wedding, be sure to remember all of the different ways you can make it personal too. Having personal touches here and there will make your wedding feel like it belongs to you and your fiancé and isn't just a generic ceremony and reception..
Photo: Matt Andrews Photography Many brides are letting their bridesmaids choose their own dresses. The girls are usually thrilled — no more wedging yourself into something definitely not designed for your body type just to make your best friend happy about her wedding photos. Letting your bridesmaids choose something that flatters their own form and..
Photo: Kristyn Hogan Got writer's block? Don't put off writing your wedding-related thank-you notes any longer. After all, you should try to send a thank-you card within three months of receipt (and no, you don't have a year to send your thank you's, that's a total wedding myth!). To help, we've put together some sample..
Photo: Matt Andrews Photography While a veil is no longer an absolute must for the modern bride, many engaged women are still choosing to wear them, mostly because, well, it makes them feel like a bride. The trick is knowing what type of veil to pair with what type of wedding dress to make the..
Photo: Summer Herlocker Photography You're engaged, you've settled your budget and you've chosen the time of year you'd ideally like to get married. Next up: finding the ceremony site of your dreams! When it comes to scouting the place you'll exchange your precious vows, there are many things you need to keep in mind, from..
Photo: CHARD Photography Many brides may consider going to extremes to look good on their wedding day. But how can women get in good nutritional shape in time for “I do” without starving themselves or engaging in other unhealthy habits? New York City-based dietitian, Megan Madden, MS, RD, shares her tips on how to eat..
Photo: The Collection Photography The dress is set, the band is booked and the menu is coming together. Now it's time to plan your look and that includes a ton of prep work. Between the creams, the treatments and the appointments, we sifted through all the clutter and laid out exactly what you need to..
