Nothing compares to physically having all of your loved ones by your side on your wedding day. But by honoring deceased relatives and friends in a way that feels true to your relationship, it allows those people to be there in spirit. Below are 12 sentimental ways to include them in your celebration. 1. Set […]
I planned to tell my now-husband that it wasn’t going to work out on our third date. He was very sweet, respectful and handsome but my internal voice suggested we weren’t compatible enough. He was in sales; I was studying to be a therapist. We had different views on religion. With his short hair and […]
You just said “yes” and are basking in the glow of your new sparkler when you realize…you have a wedding to plan! Planning a wedding can be a huge undertaking, so don’t go at it alone. Your close friends and family are probably happy to lend a hand but emotions can run high so follow […]
By Lauren Greene for TheKnot.com These simple secrets might surprise you. Simplify Opting for a classic gown without any embellishments can lower the price tag significantly, since materials like lace and beading are more expensive, says Julie Sabatino, a bridal fashion stylist and owner of The Stylish Bride in New York City. Then use your […]
The grainy, black-and-white photographs from 1946 fluttered to the floor, free from decades of bondage among hundreds of photos in my mother’s leather albums. I picked up the images and stared at my parents and strained to imagine the young couple in love. My father stood in his Army fatigues in front of a row […]
Neuroscientists are using brain scans to discover the meaning of true love, or at least, what it looks like in the brain — information that could one day be used in divorce trials or other legal proceedings. A group of scientists from China and New York used brain scans from 100 people to map out […]
Being a bridesmaid is no easy job — and we’re not just talking about planning the bachelorette party or holding the bride’s dress while she pees. In BuzzFeed and America’s Funniest Home Videos’ recent compilation of bridesmaid fails, it’s clear that there’s a lot that can go wrong on the big day: wardrobe malfunctions, bouquet […]
Weddings can be expensive. In many states across America, couples are spending over half of their yearly income on the big day. But there’s a way to extend the life of your pricey celebration beyond the hours-long party, and that’s using your wedding as an opportunity to give back to the community. The organizations listed […]
With the new Cinderella movie making its debut later this week, it seems like there are ball gowns, pumpkins and princes everywhere. If you’ve been drifting off to Storybook Land, here are a few ways you can make your big day a little more magical: Pick the Perfect Dress Imagine your own Fairy Godmother just […]
Sadly, marriage has lost much of its meaning in today’s society. Growing up in a household where my parents have been together over 35 years and my grandparents over 60 years, I was always under the impression that marriage meant forever. It is a pledge, a promise, a commitment to another human being to be […]