Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Monique Lhuillier's Wedding Dress Shopping Advice

LA’s own Monique Lhuillier is more than just a designer to the stars—she is the designer to the stars on the biggest day of their lives. As seen on brides like Alicia Silverstone, Reese Witherspoon and Carrie Underwood—who wore not one, but two ML designs on her wedding day—the desig...

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NerdWallet: Ask Brianna: Should I Combine Finances With My Partner?

“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column for 20-somethings, or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad...

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Michelangelo Signorile: Reporters Still Claim Donald Trump 'Talks Openly About Gay Rights.' WTF?

I can’t believe I have to write this again. But too many in the media continue to promote a shallow narrative about Donald Trump and LGBT rights. They engage in dangerous shorthand, which betrays a lack of real interest in the issue while they try to easily slot Trump into a...

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

BRIDES: 7 Wedding Decor Upgrades That Aren't Worth It

by Elizabeth Mitchell, BRIDES






Photo: Courtesy of CNP Montrose


Pinterest can sucker you into thinking that you need to upgrade literally everything to have a wedding that’s truly worthy of a feature in a magazine. That’s simply not the case though, thank goodness! There...

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Vicki Larson: Donald And Melania Trump: The Nation's First Live Apart Together Couple

The news that Melania Trump will live apart from her husband, President-elect Donald Trump for a few months until their son Barron, 10, finished school, was shocking to many people.


While it may seem odd that a married couple doesn’t live together, the Trumps’ decision to live...

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Harry Cook: Ditch The Plebiscite Australia

My husband and I left Los Angeles and arrived back in Sydney in March of this year. With us was our English bulldog Poppy who we rescued from a shelter in Santa Ana and nearly three years of memories of living away from Sydney.


We were married in Carmel California in November last year...

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Carey Beth Elder: 2016 Wedding Trends: From the Wedding Planner to the Stars, Mindy Weiss

The latest Bachelor couple just announced they’ll head down the aisle soon. So what can you expect if they have a spring or summer wedding? I was recently able to sit down with Mindy Weiss, the leading wedding planner to the stars, to chat with her about the hottest wedding trends...

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April McCormick: Think Children Will Save Your Relationship? Think Again

My husband and I were so happy and carefree before children. We took regular strolls hand-in-hand. Smashed many, many happy hours, followed by a quiet dinner. The weekends were magical days filled with whatever we wanted. We were so happy and madly in love.






Holy crap did our lives...

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Michelangelo Signorile: Now Donald Trump Is Pitting LGBT People Against All Immigrants

Donald Trump’s bloodcurdling speech in Phoenix on immigration two nights ago is being compared to his speech a year ago, in the same place, on the same topic. But in many ways it also mirrors his address at the Republican National Convention in July, focused on “law and...

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Bill Flanigin: Sundays Only Divorces: Fantasy Football Season

When our workday is done, the way/s in which we choose to spend our time define who we are more than anything else. Free time is precious. If you are a guy, carving out a little free time when you have a demanding job and a wife and kids is not an easy thing to do. But finding that balance...

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How To Get Hitched In Australia

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage — are a must. The Huffington Post’s guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to...

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Megan Isennock: Why I Owe My Wedding Guests An Apology

My husband and I are the worst. We were married on October 6, and we still haven’t mailed thank-you notes.


For every other wedding-related event, I had notes out by the following week. I have a creepy craft gene, so I stayed up late painting gold leaf on water color paper, then...

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'One Million Moms' Is Going Totally Ballistic Over This New Zales Ad

Protesters in Standing Rock are being brutalized, white supremacists are rallying in Washington, D.C., and we’re hurtling toward a climate disaster. But don’t worry, anti-gay group One Million Moms is tackling the real problems facing our nation. Namely, a jewelry commercial showing a nice le...

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Sweet Flower Grandpa Surprises Wedding Guests And Steals The Show

You might expect a bride to include her beloved grandpa at her wedding by having him walk her down the aisle or make a toast. But Jennifer Briskin had other plans for her fun-loving “papa.”
The 29-year-old bride asked her grandpa to play a somewhat unconventional part at her October 1 wed...

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Shari Lifland: What Should I Wear to My Divorce?

There’s a reality television show on TLC called Say Yes to the Dress that allows the audience to virtually accompany brides and their entourages as they shop for wedding dresses in a high-end Manhattan bridal salon. This is serious stuff. One gets the feeling that this particular...

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Bridal Guide: Dress Shopping Tips For Plus-Size Brides

Shopping for a wedding dress can be an exciting (and stressful) endeavor for any bride. But it can become daunting when the average American woman wears a size 14, yet many bridal stores cater to a size six and don’t carry gown samples in plus sizes. Every body type is beautiful and...

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Susan Fogwell: How To Make Your Own Rose Bridal Bouquet

For DIY brides, perhaps the easiest bouquet to create on your wedding day is an all-rose hand-tied bouquet. This bouquet is also ideal for bridesmaids.


A basic, yet elegant hand-tied rose bouquet.Photo-cherchezfleur.com


You will need two dozen roses for the bride’s bouquet. Roses...

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Kristen Rocco: 3 Meaningful Ways to Capture Your Love Story On Your Wedding Day

One day about a year ago now, my mom (with the help of my aunt) sent me my grandparent’s love story. It was a short article written in their local Coral Springs, Florida newspaper for Valentine’s Day. I was surprised after reading it because I learned things about my...

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Bridal Guide: 50 Little Details That"ll Up Your Wedding"s Wow Factor

There’s no denying that planning your wedding is overwhelming. Between focusing on the main elements such as your venue and event logistics and being inundated with Pinterest ideas, it’s easy to forget about the little details that make your big day special. From décor details to ...

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The Knot: The 10 Hottest Trends For Spring Weddings

Pretty pastels, sky-high cakes, bold brows and gold foil paper are all trending for spring. Here’s how to make them yours.


By Lauren Kay for TheKnot.com


Bold Brows and Colored Nails


Agape Moments


A well-shaped brow can totally transform your best features, so don’t be...

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Maggie Lord: 5 Questions To Ask When Booking A Barn Wedding Venue

Barn weddings are so popular right now that everywhere you look there is another barn wedding venue popping up for rental. If you have your heart set on booking a barn wedding location you really need to do your homework and make sure you ask the venue some important questions before you...

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Amber Harrison: 3 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Style

When choosing your wedding style, Instagram and Pinterest can offer some fabulous ideas, but it’s easy to get totally overwhelmed! Actress Anna Camp, and her fiancé, Pitch Perfect co-star Skylar Astin, are planning their wedding and are facing this very challenge.


We worked with ...

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Carly Cylinder: Real-Life Holiday Weddings

I used to think holiday weddings seemed kind of selfish. But after I spoke to my friend Francesca Baldassano one evening about her upcoming nuptials, it made a lot of sense. Her and her fiancé Erik would arrive to Maui with their immediate families, just in time to spend Christmas ...

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Bridal Guide: These Ring Bearer Pics Will Make Your Wedding Album Way, Way Cuter

We’ve rounded up some of the most memorable shots featuring little lads from real weddings.
Read more: Slidepollajax, Weddings, Real Weddings, Ring Bearer, Wedding Photos, Kids, Children, Weddings News

The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be...

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Couple Gets Married In The Frozen Food Aisle Of Costco

The choice of venue makes sense for the Bonillas, though, who met one year ago in that very aisle while shopping, according to local news outlet KEYT. On the wedding day, the aisle was lined with poinsettias and the couple exchanged vows while standing on wooden pallets. After the ceremony,...

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Organ Donor Marries Woman Whose Life He Saved

In a storyline fit for a fairytale, a man who donated part of his liver to a dying stranger has now married the woman he saved.
Chris Dempsey, 38, married Heather Krueger, 27, this month.
Krueger, who had stage four liver disease, was given just months to live when Dempsey heard of her...

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This "American Horror Story"-Themed Wedding Is Hauntingly Beautiful

This couple just threw a glam Halloweekend wedding that puts those sorry pumpkin patch celebrations to shame.



One guest (on the left) dressed up as Denis O’Hare’s “Hotel” character Liz Taylor. 



Michael Scola and Jordan Rodarte, who tied the knot on Oct. 29, ...

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Prince William And Duchess Kate Make The Best Mental Health Team

When it comes to mental health, the royals get it.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry slammed the stigma surrounding mental illness at a World Mental Health Day event at the London Eye on Monday. They also encouraged people experiencing behavioral health conditions to reach ...

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The Royal Wedding vs Kim Kardashian"s Wedding: By The Numbers

As we get closer and closer to the royal wedding anniversary, we start to wax nostalgic about another nuptial that took television by storm: the short-lived Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries wedding extravaganza.


Although seemingly incomparable at first thought, both weddings turned into...

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"One Million Moms" Is Going Totally Ballistic Over This New Zales Ad

Protesters in Standing Rock are being brutalized, white supremacists are rallying in Washington, D.C., and we’re hurtling toward a climate disaster. But don’t worry, anti-gay group One Million Moms is tackling the real problems facing our nation. Namely, a jewelry commercial showing a nice le...

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Stunning Photo Shows Boy Standing Up To Thousands Of Anti-Gay Protesters

A 12-year-old Mexican boy became an overnight icon after a journalist snapped a photograph of him attempting to block an anti-LGBT demonstration.


The image was shot at a Saturday protest in Celaya, Guanajuato that targeted President Enrique Peña Nieto’s proposal to legalize same-sex mar...

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

6 Negative Thoughts That Can Destroy A Relationship

When you’re married or in a long-term relationship, there are plenty of things best left unsaid. 
Negative thoughts can be just as harmful. Below, marriage therapists share six of the most damaging thoughts you can have about your relationship or your spouse. 



It’s common for people to wo...

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Everything You Need To Know About Getting Married In Canada

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage — are a must. The Huffington Post’s guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to...

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Lisa Arends: How To Plan Your Marriage (When You"re Busy Planning Your Wedding)

I visited my local Starbucks the other day to enjoy some coffee and free Wi-Fi. I was engaged in relatively simple research, so I let my ears wander to the conversations around me. One in particular caught my attention, as it pertained to my current status as a bride-to-be. There was a...

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34 Times Barack And Michelle Obama's Love Made Us Weak In The Knees

Alex Brandon/AP


Barack Obama kisses his wife Michelle Obama after giving his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Aug. 28, 2008.








Pete Souza/Official White House Photo


President Barack Obama embraces first lady Michelle Obama as they wait to ...

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Bridal Guide: 25 Unconventional Ideas For Your Destination Wedding

By Perri O. Blumberg for Bridal Guide
From underwater extravaganzas to Harry Potter-themed celebrations, here are the wildest weddings known to humankind.



Photo courtesy of Hôtel Métropole

Underwater Wedding at Hôtel Métropole in Monte-Carlo: Why, hello there, adventure! Anchors away as ...

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16 Colorful Wedding Dresses That Practically Scream Spring

White may be the traditional color of wedding dresses, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most flattering hue — or the most fun!
The spring 2016 bridal runways featured dresses in beautiful shades of pink, blue, green and purple. Check out some of our favorites below.


The...

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How To Choose The Best Gown For Your Body Type

Most women have never owned or even worn a gown quite like a wedding dress, which can make the shopping process difficult. The questions can be endless: “What’s the best cut and shape for my body type? Should I go strapless or choose something with sleeves? What the heck is a...

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Renee Strauss: Your Wedding Is Your Canvas: 6 Reasons Why Choosing a Color Palette Matters

Let’s say that all your life you’ve loved the color lavender: You’ve painted your bedroom with it, filled your closet with it, and even dyed lavender streaks in your hair when you were in college.


And now you’re getting married and want the entire wedding to be,...

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Toby Nwazor: Simple But Great Summer Wedding Ideas for 2016

Summer is undoubtedly one of the most popular seasons for weddings because you have a lot of options in terms of locations, decorations, flower options, etc. You have the freedom to make unique, fun and colorful choices. Winter weddings on the other hand, only give you a restricted...

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Parents Marry At Hospital So Their 4-Year-Old Son With Cancer Can Be There

For the past year, Akron Children’s Hospital has been a second home for Ohio couple Sarah Lewis and William Cramer.


Their 4-year-old son Billy has collectively spent six of the last 12 months there receiving treatment for neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that starts in early nerve cells a...

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Who Is Qualified To Sing At Mariah Carey"s Wedding? "F**king Nobody"

The 46-year-old, who has her wedding dress picked out, doesn’t plan on getting behind the mic, either. 
“Why would you sing at your own wedding?” she told reporters at the GLAAD Media Awards Saturday. “It’s obnoxious!”
Andy Cohen got more details from the ...

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Anne Naylor: 5 Keys for the Best Day of Your Lives

If you have already started planning your wedding, you will have discovered that it is no small enterprise. Easy to forget is the reason you are celebrating this special day as you get caught up in designing stationery, choosing a menu, deciding on the dress, the cake and the all important...

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24 Real Wedding Photos That Are Hotter Than The Summer Sun

The couples who tied the knot this weekend braved the heat and thunderstorms in the name of love. Check out 24 pics from their steamy celebrations below.









“A beautiful country wedding on July 23 at their family farm outside of London, Ontario. Congratulations to Bailey and...

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Evey Rosenbloom: How to Make Sure You Can Dance in Your Wedding Dress

Krista and Kelvin’s Wedding, Photo by Aihara Visuals, Dance Choreographed by Your Night Choreo


As a seamstress and wedding dress designer, I understand the struggles that brides face trying to find the perfect dress that combines both form and function. I recently met with...

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Jackie Scully: Why I"m Spending My Wedding Day Running A Marathon And My Honeymoon Trekking For Charity

It’s not every day you call up the mother of the bride to tell her that you’re getting married in trainers – and that she needs some too!


After waiting 13 years for a proposal, I don’t think my parents ever expected my partner and I to get married.


So imagine...

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Bitchless Bride: Five Ways To Make Your Wedding Planning Go From Stressed To Relaxed

It’s pretty sad when your iWatch reminds you to breathe. Right? Seriously, at first I thought it was because I truly wasn’t breathing (I mean, obviously I was breathing, but maybe I was holding my breath), and that it was a personal reminder to catch some air, but then I...

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ASOS Launched A Princess Diana-Inspired Collection And We Royally Love It

It’s one of the most memorable LBDs of all time: Princess Diana, in a pearl choker, walking across a lawn in 1994 in a black off-the-shoulder dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian.



Tim Graham via Getty Images



It became known as one of the best “revenge dresses” of all time, too, ...

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Free Tea For All (Named Will And Kate)

If you google “Will and Kate,” we’re pretty certain that the first hundred (thousand, even) results will be directly related to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who, as we all know, tied the knot on April 29, 2011.


But while Prince William and Kate Middleton may be...

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Dr. Jane Greer: Tiger Woods And Elin Nordegren: Time Apart, Healing Betrayal?

Tiger Woods opened up about his relationship with ex-wife Elin Nordegren this week. The couple ended their marriage in 2010 after Tiger’s cheating scandal, but now they have managed to build an amicable friendship. With time, Elin seems to have gotten past the betrayal of her...

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Michelangelo Signorile: Don"t Be Shocked. Mike Pence Has Always Been A Bigot.

There was some surprise when Donald Trump’s running mate Mike Pence refused to call David Duke “deplorable” on CNN, viewed as a gaffe he would soon correct. Pence instead doubled down yesterday in a press conference on Capitol Hill, continuing his line that he...

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Friday, November 25, 2016

How To Get Married In China

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage — are a must. The Huffington Post’s guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to...

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Diane L. Danois, J.D.: A Novel Approach To The Prenuptial Agreement

Did you ring-in the new year with a marriage proposal? If you said, “Yes,” amidst the promises of a lifetime of togetherness and joyful wedding preparations, now is the time to also think about the true value of a prenuptial agreement, namely, agreeing to mediate before...

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25 Sweet Ways To Give Thanks Before, During And After Your Wedding

By Stefania Sainato for Bridal Guide
In the spirit of the season, we’ve gathered some fun ways to give thanks before, during, and after your big day.



Photo Credit: Kevin Paul Photography

1. Keep a gratitude journal. Unlike a regular diary, which requires daily upkeep, jot down...

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Healthline : Caution Urged On Pre-Wedding Diets For Brides

For some women, it’s the most important day of their lives.
Brides spend months planning their guest list, booking a reception venue and practicing for their first dance.
But increasingly, brides are feeling the pressure to fit into the perfect dress and are adding a pre-wedding diet to t...

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30 Brides Who Will Make You Rethink That Whole White Dress Thing

These gorgeous brides bucked tradition by wearing color on the big day — and why the hell not? It’s your wedding; you might as well play by your own …
Read more: Oneonone, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Dresses, Colorful Wedding Dress, Non White Wedding Dress, ...

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UGH: Plus-Size Bride Wrapped In Elastic Band To Try On Gowns

Shopping for a wedding dress isn’t all champagne and happy tears — especially if you’re a plus-size bride.


When stylist Chastity Garner was looking for her wedding gown, she had a horrible experience in a bridal salon. She told HuffPost Live this week, “When I went...

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Dutch Police Capture Eye-Popping Photo Of Mystery Newlyweds In A Tulip Field

A Dutch police helicopter happened to snap this gorgeous shot of a newly married couple frolicking in a tulip field. Now, they’re trying to track down the newlyweds on Twitter and give them the photo.


Here’s a rough translation: “Which bridal pair are by chance in the...

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Bitchless Bride: Bridey, Don"t Let the Bar Bill Drive You Ballistic... Budget Accordingly!

Bridey, if you know me at all, then you know that I’m a huge fan of open bar at weddings. Don’t get me wrong, I totally respect your budgetary restraints, however if you are able to provide cocktails for your guests, then do it! Because, I’m not the only one who digs a few...

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Bridal Guide: 25 Bouquet Alternatives For Brides Who Want Something Different

Whether you’re allergic to flowers, eco-conscious, on a budget, or simply not a fan, it is completely okay to forego the flowers on your wedding day. These 25 alternatives will do the trick, and give your guests something to talk (or even tweet) about.


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20 Bridal Parties Who Flawlessly Executed The Mismatched Dress Trend

In case you haven’t heard, the days of mandatory bridesmaids uniforms — the same boring dress in the same drab color — are over. And what a relief it is!
More and more brides are letting their ‘maids choose their own gowns in colors and cuts that flatter their bodies. ...

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Carnegie Hall Wants To Host Your Iconic New York City Wedding

Between the Plaza Hotel and New York Public Library, midtown Manhattan is filled with some iconic New York City wedding locations. Now, the recently engaged can add another midtown venue to their wish list: Carnegie Hall.


Following the completion of the Judith and Burton Resnick Education...

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Eva Longoria Ties The Knot At Star-Studded Wedding Ceremony

Congratulations are in order for Eva Longoria and José Antonio Bastón! After dating for three years and getting engaged in December, the two are officially a married couple.
The actress and her media mogul beau tied the knot on Saturday at a ceremony in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The former ...

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Hawaii Surprises Gay Veterans With The Wedding Of Their Dreams

Hawaii legalized same-sex marriage more than two years ago. But while the Aloha State is a known mecca for destination weddings, it has been slow to reach out to gay couples. 
Now Hawaii’s tourism agency wants to change that. 
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, a nonprofit mar...

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Bridal Guide: 25 Couples Who Totally Nailed The Big Kiss

Getting the first kiss just right can be tricky — with bundles of nerves and a crowd of guests staring at you, the potential for an embarrassing moment or awkward photo does exist. The key? Finding the balance between an unromantic peck and PDA overload. But you know what they say...

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Ariane Fisher: 5 Totally Clever Ideas for Unique Wedding Photos

Have you noticed all the wedding photo checklists floating around on Pinterest? They seem a little silly. I mean, you’ve spent months planning your one-of-a-kind day to reflect your love story, so why take wedding pictures based on a generic list? Especially when it’s so easy to...

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Childhood Sweethearts Who Met In Nursery Get Married After Reuniting 30 Years Later

A couple who went to nursery school together and lost touch have tied the knot, after reuniting 30 years later.
Amy Pounders (formerly Giberson) first met Justin Pounders at the tender age of three. But the pair grew up and ended up going to separate schools and colleges.
In time, they...

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Samantha Boardman MD: Why Calm Down is Terrible Advice

It’s your best friend’s wedding and you are called upon to give a speech in front of two hundred people. Unless you are Barbara Walters, odds are this fills you with dread. Public speaking is pretty high on the list of most people’s top fears. In fact, according to...

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Boy Has Hilarious Response To Meeting William And Kate

Fans of the British royal family are usually limited to following them from afar, whether through a computer screen, television, or tabloid. So if and when an opportunity to meet them in person arises, one might be inclined to try and make it last.. forever.  
Kids, who say the darnedest ...

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Natasha Burton: What The Middleton Sisters Taught Me About Womanhood

Looking back one year ago to the royal wedding, there are two prevailing images that stick out to me: The first, Kate and Will’s balcony kiss, which sealed Kate’s ascension from commoner to future queen. The second? Pippa’s ass.


As a longtime feminist-studies enthusiast...

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Renee Fisher: Pre-Thanksgiving: Jayful Mayhem Involving Large Appliances

Life in the Boomer Lane has just hosted her children and grandchildren in a pre-Thanksgiving research project to test the theory that a house can hold 5.5 times the number of people it was designed to hold, as long as they are all related to each other. Six adults and five children...

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Kim Davis"s Anti-Gay Views Might Cost Her County Big Time

Just last fall, Kim Davis was at the epicenter of national debate. Despite a brief jail stay, the Kentucky county clerk steadfastly refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, making her the darling of right-wing conservatives like former Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Mike H...

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

7 Ways To Make It Work If Your Spouse Earns Less Than You

People in relationships change over time ― and so do their paychecks. 
When you met your spouse, you may have been on equal footing financially. But as your career trajectories changed so, too, did your individual earnings. 
You may have cheered on your wife when she took a pay cut to work a...

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Everything You Need To Know About Getting Married In Germany

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage — are a must. The Huffington Post’s guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to...

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Deanna Brann, Ph.D.: 5 Tips For Dealing With Your New Mother-In-Law

You would love to continue basking in the afterglow of your wedding day (who wouldn’t?), but reality is setting in: you now have a new extended family to consider, and that includes a mother-in-law. How are you supposed to treat her, to act around her? You’re not exactly...

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Carrie Fisher Explains Why She Finally Came Clean About Her Affair With Harrison Ford

Carrie Fisher is certainly “telling all” in her new memoir, The Princess Diarist. 
Fans of “Star Wars” were left reeling Tuesday after the actress finally confirmed her rumored affair with co-star Harrison Ford. Fisher said the two had an “intense” romantic relationship on the set of 1976’s o...

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Bridal Guide: 25 Wedding Hairstyles For Brides With Long Hair

By Stefania Sainato for Bridal Guide
Whether you’re growing your hair out just for the big day, have sported down-to-there tresses for years, or would like to enhance your ‘do with extensions, you’ve come to the right place. Get inspired by these gorgeous wedding looks for...

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BRIDES: The Top 10 Trends From Bridal Fashion Week

By Roberta Correia for BRIDES


Another beautiful bridal fashion week has come to an end, and that means it’s time to look back on the latest wedding dress trends to make their way down the runway! Last season’s romantic 3-D floral details were still in full bloom, while...

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9 Things You Should Never Say To Someone Trying On A Wedding Dress

Brides-to-be usually ask their family and friends to accompany them to the bridal salon in order to make dress shopping easier and more fun. Unfortunately, sometimes these well-meaning people — mom, your maid of honor and even the salespeople — end up making the search for...

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Fair Trade USA: Flower Power: Blooms That Create a Better Life for Mothers Throughout the World

On Sunday, May 10, mothers across the country will be showered with gifts ranging from crayon drawings to jewelry. But more than anything, moms will receive flowers — lush bouquets of garden blooms; luxuriant long-stemmed roses by the dozen; exotic arrangements of fragrant, tropical...

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Summer McLane: The 5 Worst Types Of Wedding Guests

As a wedding planner, we are used to dealing with all types of personalities. You have the type “A” bride who wants to control every single aspect of the planning. You have the DIY bride whose ideas you’re constantly tweaking so as to not have a wedding that looks like...

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Bridal Guide: If You"re Not Considering An Outdoor Wedding Yet, Now You Will Be

‘Tis the season of the outdoor wedding. If you’re lusting for Mother Nature this wedding spell, you’re not alone. From rippling lakes and dense woodlands to rolling hills and striking mountain views, we’re in a bit of a tizzy over these stunning settings. Whether...

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6 Decades Of Wedding Hairstyles In Less Than Three Minutes

As wedding dress trends have evolved over the years, so have the bridal hairstyles that accompany them. 
In a new BuzzFeed video, talented YouTube beauty vlogger Kayley Melissa models six decades of wedding hairdos from the voluminous chignons of the 1960s to the beachy waves that are po...

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You Can Get Married In This Teeny-Tiny Chapel

A tiny wedding with a tiny guest list requires a proportionally tiny wedding venue. That was the concept behind ordained minister Bil Malbon’s “Tiny Chapel” — a 100-square-foot chapel on wheels based in Richmond, Virginia.


“When couples want a small,...

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Carey Beth Elder: Tara Lipinski Celebrates Her Engagement to Fiance Todd Kapostasy

Olympic sweetheart Tara Lipinski celebrated her engagement to fiancé Todd Kapostasy yesterday at Mr. C Beverly Hills. Wedding Paper Divas’ Style Partner, and wedding planner to the stars, Mindy Weiss planned the bash, and Wedding Paper Divas hosted the fete. Lipinski said, ...

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Anne Naylor: 3 Keys to Turn Your Romance Into a Happy Marriage

Valentine’s Day approaches. It is a Leap Year. Are you ready to propose to the man of your life? Is commitment the next step in your partnership? Do you have friends who have fallen madly in love, and then later fallen dramatically out again, two weeks, two months or two years...

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25 Real Couples Who Were All Smiles On Their Wedding Days

It’s no wonder these couples can’t help but smile ― it’s one of the happiest days of their lives! 
Check out this week’s joyful real wedding photos below. 









“The couple, Erin and Erika Lindsey, should be called ‘The Happiest Couple On Earth.’ Their friendship turned ...

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Natasha Burton: How To Make The Most Of Your Wedding Attire Budget

Looking for your wedding dress–and accompanying accessories!–is one of the most exciting shopping experiences, well, ever.


But since this is, ideally, a one-time excursion, navigating how to spend your money wisely can be a bit confusing–especially when you’re on a...

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Mumbling Guy Proposes Dozens Of Times Before His Partner Understands What He"s Saying

Proposing can be pretty nerve-racking, so one man decided to turn it into a game to ease the stress. 
He proposed while he and his partner played the game Speak Out, where one player wears a mouthpiece while another guesses what they’re saying.
Needless to say, his mumbling caused his pa...

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14 Tweets That Sum Up What It"s Like To Be Single At A Wedding

It takes a brave, brave soul to go to a wedding as a single person, especially if you weren’t given a plus-one. Who will you talk to? How will you handle the inevitable questions about your own relationship status? (Really, there’s only so many times you can politely smile and shrug when some...

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We Were Not Expecting This Bold Print On The Duchess Of Cambridge

Every time we think we’ve got the Duchess of Cambridge’s signature style down to a science, she goes and pulls a fast one on us.
Surprises include sheer gowns, sun dresses in cold temperatures and now, this: a very large, very bold floral print on white from Alexander McQueen. 


While she’s ...

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Cheapflights: PHOTOS: Top 10 Wedding Anniversary Getaways

Starting a new life together can be expensive, and the first few anniversaries can sometimes get pushed aside. For those looking to celebrate an anniversary without a hefty price tag, consider heading south to Santo Domingo, where a dollar gets you a long way. There are plenty of resorts in...

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Ask Your Husband To Describe Your Wedding Dress And Thank Us Later

Ask your husband to describe what you wore to work yesterday, and he’s bound to get some details wrong. But your wedding dress ― he’s likely to nail that, right? Nope.
In the Cosmopolitan video above, men are asked to recall their wives’ wedding attire three weeks after the big day. 
“It was ...

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Daniel Guss: Listen To The Others" Side During Thanksgiving Discussions

I once sat in on humorist Stephanie Miller’s radio show when her guest, pornographer Larry Flynt, was asked what the difference was between him and televangelist Jimmy Swaggart. Flynt’s response, “He sells his thing and I sell mine,” is as applicable now as ever,...

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

6 Signs Your Wife Is Totally Fed Up With You

In any marriage or long-term relationship, you have to stay present. Unfortunately, far too many men take their partner’s satisfaction in the relationship for granted, said Sharon Gilchrest O’Neill, a marriage and family therapist and the author of A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage: The Esse...

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How To Get Hitched In Greece

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage — are a must. The Huffington Post’s guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to...

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8 Things To Do With Your Dress After The Wedding

When the wedding is over, every bride is faced with the same dilemma: What should I do with my wedding dress?


Reddit user bmarielo asked the Reddit community that very question on Tuesday, and commenters responded with some truly unique ideas. Read some of their best wedding gown...

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14 Tweets That Sum Up What It's Like To Be Single At A Wedding

It takes a brave, brave soul to go to a wedding as a single person, especially if you weren’t given a plus-one. Who will you talk to? How will you handle the inevitable questions about your own relationship status? (Really, there’s only so many times you can politely smile and shrug when some...

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Caroline Hart: Would You Be Too Ashamed To Display Your Child"s Wedding Photo?

This Thanksgiving, reach out and give your LGBTQ sons and daughters an even tighter hug. It’s what we all need right now but, for different reasons, might not get!
On a recent trip home to England with my American wife of 10 years, Laurie, I had to face my marriage not being accepted by my p...

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28 Wedding Dresses That Are Even More Beautiful From The Back

A beautiful back can transform an entire wedding gown — after all, it’s what guests see as the bride makes her way down the aisle!
Check out some of …
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Sandy Malone: Beautiful Wedding Decor Also Needs to Actually Work for the Event

I’m a wedding planner and I have to admit that when I scroll through Instagram or troll Pinterest, I’m always seeing amazing décor that makes me shiver. Lighting I could never recreate in some of the more remote destinations where I plan makes me jealous. Tents you can only rent ...

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Danielle Rothweiler: Resolve to Be a Better Wedding Guest

Happy New Year everyone! I don’t know about you, but 2015 was full of smacks and punches for me and I am glad it’s over. Don’t get me wrong, there were amazing moments and I had the pleasure of planning with some phenomenal couples. Of course, I also had some not so...

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BHLDN: 6 Beauty Tips Summer Brides Can"t Live Without

By Jessica McGuinn for BHLDN


Calling all summer brides-to-be: the sun is finally shining and you know what that means… it’s time to start thinking about your bridal beauty plan. From keeping your skin soft and sultry to achieving the perfect anti-humidity hairstyle, here...

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Bridal Guide: 50+ Modest Wedding Dresses Fit For A Princess

Even if you’re not getting married at Buckingham Palace, you may still want a modest wedding dress that’s appropriate for church or temple. It’s never been chicer to cover up with alluring long sleeves or a timeless bateau neckline— even celeb brides like Nicky Hilton...

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Sandy Malone: A "Destination Wedding" Can Be within Driving Distance of Your Hometown: A Wedding Planner"s Challenge to Find the Right Venue

The words “destination wedding” don’t have to mean that all of your guests must fly someplace tropical in order for you to have a total getaway for your wedding weekend. It simply means that you are all going to a specific destination that is not your home, or your...

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Hey Haters, Two Years Later, Kim & Kanye Are Still Going Strong

Despite divorce rumors peeking out from newsstands and articles on the Internet advertising their looming divorce, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are celebrating their second wedding anniversary on May 24. 
Say what you will, but this power couple doesn’t look like they’re d...

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Renee Strauss: 7 Things To Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Location

So you are from one part of the country and Mr./Ms. Wonderful is from another, yet you met and currently reside in a city all your own? With family and friends scattered throughout so many different places, how do you decide on the perfect spot to host your nuptials?


According to...

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18 Real Wedding Photos That Are Posed Perfection

This week’s newlyweds absolutely killed the wedding photo game. See their real wedding pics below.









“Tonight was the stuff dreams are made of. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Jones!” — Taylor Fisher








“These high school sweethearts attended their prom at Da...

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Summer McLane: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid While Planning Your Wedding

There is nothing more frustrating to me as a wedding planner than a client not taking my advice. As the expert, when giving a suggestion or advice, I back everything up with stories from previous clients who didn’t listen. I’m not saying that I know everything. I am saying...

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Nicole Phelps Wears Julie Vino Wedding Dress To Marry Michael Phelps

Nicole Phelps (née Johnson) wore a bespoke wedding dress designed by Julie Vino, as she married Olympian Michael Phelps.
The day after the ceremony in Mexico on Saturday 29 October, the newly married couple both took to Instagram to share photos.
Mrs Phelps, who is a model, chose to have V...

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Bridal Guide: 25 Sweet Ways To Give Thanks Before, During And After Your Wedding

By Stefania Sainato for Bridal Guide
In the spirit of the season, we’ve gathered some fun ways to give thanks before, during, and after your big day.



Photo Credit: Kevin Paul Photography

1. Keep a gratitude journal. Unlike a regular diary, which requires daily upkeep, jot down...

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Kate Wore A Sparkly Belt And All Felt Right For One Brief Moment

The Duchess of Cambridge would probably look chic wearing a pile of garbage, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less exciting when she turns it all the way up for a special occasion.
The former Kate Middleton looked phenomenal at an awards ceremony for the non-profit children’s mental health prog...

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Will & Kate Spend The Day "Relaxing"

With all the buildup to the royal wedding anniversary, we were half-expecting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to throw a huge fete worthy of their elaborate nuptials and party the night away with friends and family.


But how did Will & Kate actually spend their big day on...

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Kati Reijonen: Why Marriage Is Starting To Be Seen As Only A Temporary Arrangement

When the tabloid institution, that became known as Brangelina hit the rocks, my daughter asked: if they couldn’t make it, what chances do the rest of us have?


She wasn’t the only one asking this, even though the answer seems all too obvious. Celebrity marriages never last, as...

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Michelangelo Signorile: Donald Trump"s Long-Held Promise To Pick Rabidly Anti-LGBT Supreme Court Justices

In tonight’s third and final presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in Las Vegas, moderated by Fox News’s Chris Wallace, the Supreme Court is one issue we’re told will be focused on.


Donald Trump, however, made his intentions quite clear at the last...

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Marriage Therapists Say These 6 Things Can Slowly Kill A Marriage

Forget about infidelity or lying to your spouse about your finances: there are other, less-talked behaviors that are just as destructive to a marriage ― and you and your partner are probably guilty of some of them. 
Below, marriage therapists share six behaviors that can silently kill a ma...

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How To Get Hitched In Hong Kong

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage — are a must. The Huffington Post’s guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to...

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Bitchless Bride: How To Cope With Post-Wedding Blues

You can’t eat, you can’t sleep, you’re super depressed and nothing can even come close to making you happy. No, you didn’t just lose the love of your life — you married him. So why so melancholy, bridey? Odds are you just put on a fabulous party and came home...

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These 13 Happy Couples Sleep In Separate Beds. Here’s Why

A 2015 National Sleep Foundation survey found that as many as 25 percent of couples reported sleeping in separate beds ― and 10 percent of couples reported sleeping in separate bedrooms. But don’t assume it’s sign of relationship trouble.
While sleeping separately may sound like a 1950s “I Lo...

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17 Cheeky Little Gifts For Brides Who Don"t Take Planning Too Seriously

Not even the most chilled-out brides among us are immune to the stresses of wedding planning.
So to make all that budgeting and decision-making slightly less brutal, we’ve rounded up 17 funny little gifts that are guaranteed to get a smile out of the sassy bride in your life. Or just buy one ...

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JoAnn Kim: I Gave Back the Ring, But Kept the Dress

A month after returning to New York from a six-month work assignment in Paris, I find myself settling into my smallest Manhattan studio in the last ten years. After having taken painstaking steps to liquidate my previous studio and lighten my load before moving abroad, I thought that...

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Anne Chertoff: The Best Wedding Websites You"ve Never Heard Of

Over the past year a number of well-known wedding websites have re-launched, redesigned and updated their wedding planning tools, including The Knot, WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, and David’s Bridal. And while these sites are among the first you probably checked out after he...

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29 Stunning Ways To Use Succulents In Your Wedding

Looking for a simple way to spruce up your wedding game? Look no further than the succulent.
For the uninitiated, succulents are a group of plants of various shapes, sizes and hues that store water in their leaves and stems, giving them a thick, fleshy appearance. You can incorporate them...

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BRIDES: 8 Things Single Guests Think at Weddings

by Elizabeth Mitchell, BRIDES






Photo: Courtesy of CNP Montrose


If you’ve ever been single (duh!), you can sympathize with the fact that navigating the world of weddings when you’re unattached is a whole different beast than tackling the scene with a partner in crime by...

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27 Brides Who Weren"t Afraid To Bring The "Wow" Factor

Brides can rock a simple dress, a skirt, or a suit and look absolutely ravishing. 
But for ladies who want to make a more dramatic statement with their wedding attire, an out-of-the-ordinary gown is the way to go. Whether it’s a bold color choice, exquisite detailing or the sheer size o...

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GalTime: Hottest Trends in Wedding Eats

By: Danielle Rothweiler for GalTime.comAfter the dress, food is right up there in terms of what’s most important on the wedding day. One of the hurdles brides face is either getting into a venue that has amazing food or finding a place that will allow us to bring in a caterer of our...

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18 Out-Of-The-Ordinary Wedding Venues For Unconventional Couples

So many lovely weddings have been held in hotel ballrooms — but that traditional type of venue isn’t right for every couple.
With that in mind, we d…
Read more: Wedding Venues, Ceremony Venues, Reception Venues, Indiebride, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Ideas, Wedding...

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The Defining Moment That Made Jeff Bridges Shed His Fears About Marriage

The moment Jeff Bridges met Sue Geston, he knew he was done for. The Montana beauty had captivated the actor completely back in the mid-’70s when they met while he was filming a movie on location. Their adoration then turned into love, and love turned into Sue moving into...

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What To Do When The Wedding Accommodations Are WAY Over Your Budget

The rules of wedding etiquette are constantly changing, making it difficult for modern brides, grooms and guests to find up-to-date and correct information. That’s why we launched #MannersMondays, a series in which we ask our followers on Twitter and Facebook to submit their most...

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12 Real Wedding Photos To Brighten Up Your Monday

Our readers who tied the knot this weekend have a lot to be thankful for ― namely, their new spouses! Check out some heartwarming photos from their celebrations below.









“Katharine and Tyler were married at St. Francis of Assisi with their reception at The Carolina Inn on a b...

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Sandy Malone: 5 Expectations Brides and Grooms Should Have of Their Wedding Planners and Vendors

Wedding planning is an art form. No really, it is. A good wedding planner not only has to have good business sense and excellent organizational skills, but she also has to be able to see the brides’ and grooms’ visions for their perfect days and know how to execute them....

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Best Man Accidentally Sets Speech On Fire After One Too Many Drinks For "Dutch Courage"

Will Cundall lit up the room with his best man’s speech at a wedding recently – but not in the conventional sense.
He left the wedding party in shock when he accidentally set his speech on fire.
Cundall had just addressed guests at Alex and Abby Pace’s wedding when he threw his piece of...

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BRIDES: Crazy-Accurate Predictions For Your Fairytale Wedding Dress, Based On Your Favorite Disney Princess

For BRIDES, by Hillary Hoffower.



Photo: Courtesy of Alfred Angelo



Guilty of dreaming of your fairytale wedding since you were a little girl? You were probably watching your favorite princess in a Disney movie the first time you imagined your big day, are we right? And that dream? It’s ...

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Oh Look, There Goes Prince Harry Being Unbelievably Cute Again

 
Harry visited a youth sports festival as well as a charities showcase event on his second day in Antigua. We don’t know about you, but we’d happily play a round (or twelve) of cricket with Harry if it meant being on the receiving end of one of his bear hugs afterward. 
Check out some of his...

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How Kate And Will Really Spent Their Anniversary

We wondered how Kate and Will would mark the one-year anniversary of their wedding on Sunday: first came word that they would be spending it privately, at St. James’s Palace. Then, on Thursday, a palace spokesperson said that the pair would get together with friends for “a...

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Samantha Rodman PhD: "I Can"t Bring Myself To Empathize With My Wife"

Reader Unempathic Husband writes,


I found your site and have spent several hours reading posts (obviously, it’s after 2AM), as I find it on point and no bullshit. I’m willing to, as you say, cast a critical eye on myself with regards to my relationship with my wife....

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106 Women Say "I Do" In Incredible Mass Lesbian Wedding

One of New England’s most beloved seaside towns recently played host to what was believed to have been the largest all-lesbian mass wedding in history. 
A total of 106 women descended upon Provincetown, Massachusetts, to participate in the first-ever “Bride Pride” on Oct. 15. Of the attende...

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Monday, November 21, 2016

6 Signs Your Husband Has Checked Out Of Your Marriage

All too often, husbands who come into marriage therapist Becky Whetstone’s office have already experienced what she calls an “emotional divorce.” 
“Sometimes, people get so fed up and disgruntled, there’s a disconnection process,” she said. “When that happens, the husband will mostly be apat...

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Everything You Need To Know About Getting Married In Italy

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage — are a must. The Huffington Post’s guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to...

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The Stir: 6 Signs Your Marriage Is Rock Solid

Written by Sasha Brown Worsham on CafeMom’s blog, The Stir.


We talk a lot here about marriages that end and marriages that go bad. We talk about cheating and lying and all kinds of crappy things that men do to women and women do right back to men. But it’s not all bad.


Some...

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Jennifer Lawrence Says What We're All Thinking About Being A Bridesmaid

Jennifer Lawrence is all too familiar with the long hours, demanding schedule and slew of difficult personalities that come along with… being a bridesmaid.
Lawrence stars on Vanity Fair’s Holiday 2016 cover. And inside the mag, she reveals that after four times serving as a bridesmaid, ...

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This Groom Wrote The Sweetest Vows To His 5-Year-Old Stepdaughter

Groom Mike Seldon had guests in tears when he made not one but two sets of emotional vows at his Oct. 28 wedding ceremony in Laguna Beach, California. 
After reciting vows to bride Brittany Williams, he knelt down and made some heartfelt promises to her 5-year-old daughter Heidi. 



“It mea...

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Brittany L. Stalsburg, PhD: 5 Ways I Incorporated Feminist Values Into My Wedding

Like many feminists, I have always regarded the institution of marriage with some skepticism. While at one point in my life I thought I would never get married, I changed my mind when I met my husband, Chuck. Being with him made me feel like I wanted to experience everything life had to...

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You"re Not Obligated To Invite These People To Your Bridal Appointment

Generally speaking, no. There’s no obligation at all to invite your future mother- and sister-in-law to go wedding dress shopping with you. This is a very personal decision, and it’s usually your mom (or other mom figure), sister(s) and maid of honor or bridesmaids who might join you. For som...

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18 Wedding Floral Ideas That Have That "Wow" Factor

The right wedding flowers can completely transform a venue inside and out.
Whether the beautiful blooms are covering a ceremony arch, lining the aisle…
Read more: Wedding Flowers, Wedding Florals, Floral Arrangements, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Photography, Indiebride, ...

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BRIDES: 6 Must-Read Stories of Brides Who Had Their Weddings Crashed

by Elizabeth Mitchell, BRIDES






Photo: Courtesy of CNP Montrose


If a stranger crashes your wedding, you might not notice until you go through pictures later, but if someone crashes your actual wedding night? Well, it’s kind of hard to miss. From the drunk friend that barged in...

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Bridal Guide: 25 Wedding Photos That Prove Nature Is The Very Best Backdrop

With the U.S. National Parks celebrating their centennial this year, there’s no better time than now to plan your big day in one of these scenic, jaw-dropping locations. After all, with natural settings like these, you don’t really need much more when it comes to ceremony or...

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Tracie Domino: 5 Awesome Wedding Details Your Guests Won"t Stop Talking About

Quick survey — how long after you got engaged did you create your “Wedding” board on Pinterest? Whether it was a few months, weeks, days or minutes after, what did you start pinning? If I had to make an educated guess, I would start with color schemes, bouquets, gowns, a...

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Bitchless Bride: Why Finding the Right Venue Can Be as Difficult as Finding the Right Sig Other: 5 Ways to Overcome Venue Finding Hell

Bridey, one of the most difficult parts of planning your wedding is choosing the right venue. I mean, there are so many factors to consider, and people to please that what used to be a fun experience has turned into more of a daunting task. Sorry, but true story! So, rather than let it get...

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Iman Shares Stunning Photo With David Bowie To Celebrate Their Love

Iman’s love for David Bowie is forever. 
On Monday, what would have been the couple’s 24th wedding anniversary, the supermodel took to Instagram to share a stunning photo of herself and her late husband, who died in January of this year.
In the shot, which was taken by iconic ...

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Leila Lewis: How to Plan a Stress-Free Destination Wedding

What better way to start your new life as a married couple than by saying, “I do” on a white sand beach with the sound of the soft waves in the background, or cuddled up in that cozy lodge where you two spent your first vacation together, or somewhere completely new that you...

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19 Beautiful Photos Of Couples Who Tied The Knot This Weekend

This week’s real wedding photos are positively brimming with love and emotion. Check them out below. 









“Emotions were running high at Whitney and Bobby’s gorgeous Four Seasons wedding in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on August 20.” — Katy Gray








“Mary Joy a...

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Joelle Duff: What to Diy for Your Wedding

If you are the DIY type, it’s easy to think that you can just do everything for your wedding yourself. There certainly are plenty of tutorials out there on how to make everything from your bouquet to your favors from scratch. While this can save money (sometimes), it doesn’t...

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Couple Invite Friends To "50th Birthday Party", Then Reveal It"s Actually Their Wedding

A couple tricked friends and family into attending their surprise wedding, by pretending they were throwing a birthday party.
Earlier this month Rebecca Wilton and Ron Van Schuppen invited loved ones to a party, pretending the gathering was a celebration to mark Van Schuppen’s 50th bi...

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BRIDES: 6 Wedding Budget Splurges Real Brides Were Glad They Made

Any bride on a wedding budget is most likely monitoring it closely and trying not to overspend. But what if there’s something you forget to add to the budget — or want plain to splurge on? If you’re looking into what last-minute purchases you may want to make, here are six splurges brides are...

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Sarah Ferguson Says This Royal Family Member Still Makes Her Nervous

Twenty years have passed since Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew divorced. But after all these years, there’s still one member of the royal family Fergie finds intimidating: Her former mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II. (Hey, who wouldn’t be a little nervous in the queen’s presence? The woman i...

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Tori Haschka: A Feast For A Royal Wedding Anniversary

Kate and William may be having a small, intimate celebration to mark their first anniversary — but that’s no reason to stop you having a proper feast.


Here’s one inspired by the main players in their big day.


Links to recipes can be found below the slide show




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Rohini Ross: The First 10 Years Of Marriage Were The Hardest

My husband, Angus, and I received a lovely compliment recently. I was asked how long we have been married. When I replied 22 years, the person who asked was surprised. She said, “I thought you were newlyweds.” This made me smile. I recognized how much love and appreciation I have for Angus no...

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Quora: How Can Working Parents Split Tasks Fairly?

How can parents who work full time fairly divvy up household tasks? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Dividing housework fairly, something that researchers call “the gendered...

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Tira Harpaz: What Happened When My Ex-Husband Invited His Girlfriend To Our Son"s Wedding

My son got married a few weeks ago. However, what should have been a weekend of unadulterated delight was filled with moments of sadness. Not because I don’t like his new wife (she is one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met), or because I’m estranged from my son...

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How To Get Hitched In India

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage — are a must. The Huffington Post’s guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to...

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Mike Chidzey: The 10 Craziest Honeymoon Ideas Ever

It is little surprise that most happy couples want to celebrate their marriage with an unforgettable honeymoon. Relaxing on a beach, being pampered at a five-star resort, sightseeing in far-flung destinations… but there are some couples who demand even more. They want a holiday that...

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Tom Hanks And Rita Wilson Continue To Remind Us True Love Exists

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have one of the longest-running marriages in Hollywood, and each time we see them at a public event, they seem more in love than ever. 
That was the case on Tuesday night when the couple attended the Chanel x Museum of Modern Art film benefit honoring Hanks in New Y...

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"The Blind Side"s" Collins Tuohy Threw A Truly Spectacular Wedding

You might remember Collins Tuohy, played by actress Lily Collins, from the 2009 movie “The Blind Side” ― the story of homeless high school football player Michael Oher, who was adopted by the wealthy Tuohys and went on to play at Ole Miss and eventually in the NFL. 


Well, the real-life Col...

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BRIDES: The True Story Of A Bride Who Tried On 100 Wedding Dresses

For BRIDES, by Allison Moir-Smith


There once was a bride, Wouldn’t couldn’t be satisfied.Even after trying on 100 dresses.


Sounds an old-timey limerick or haiku, doesn’t it?


Sadly, it isn’t: it’s the very modern-day true story of a bride I worked with who...

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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Brides Make When Dress Shopping

As a bridal consultant and fashion director on TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,” Monte Durham has seen a lot of brides, a lot of wedding dresses and a lot of shopping mistakes. To help brides make the most of their wedding-dress shopping experience, Monte stopped by...

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Amy Child Marella: 6 Things to Remember When Choosing Your Wedding Flowers

When choosing floral arrangements, many brides already have a vision of the perfect bouquet, from the type of flower right down to the charm that will be tied onto the ribbon. But before you jump right in and order 100 dozen white roses, here are a few things to remember (and if you are a...

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Sandy Malone: New Wedding App Helps Couples Achieve a New Level of Rudeness

It’s irritating as hell when somebody RSVPs “YES” to your wedding invitation, and then fails to attend when your big day arrives. It’s doubly irritating when that person accepted on behalf of a date, as well. Nope, the random date didn’t come to your wedding,...

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Leila Lewis: How to Keep Your Guests Cool At A Summer Wedding

Outdoor weddings are the perfect way to take advantage of these upcoming summer months. You are almost guaranteed that the sun will be shining and the air will be filled with that beautiful summer scent. However, when the temperature starts to rise, it can be a challenge to make sure that...

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PureWow: 13 New Bridal Gown Trends That Aren"t Strapless

Maybe you or your sister or your cousin or your way-too-chatty spin instructor is on the hunt for a wedding gown. (Or maybe you’re just on the hunt for pretty things to stare at for four minutes.) Here, gorgeous new dress ideas from New York bridal fashion week.




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Sandy Malone: 5 Steps for Booking a Luxury Hotel or Resort for Your Wedding

It’s 8:30 on a weekend night, and I’m stuck in my office trying to figure out how to fix a wedding for a new client. It is so much easier to simply plan a wedding from scratch than it is to jump into the middle of a quagmire created by somebody else, and try to make all the...

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Snoop Dogg Celebrates 19th Anniversary With One Hell Of A Throwback Pic

Raise a glass of gin and juice! Snoop Dogg and his wife Shante Broadus just celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. 
The West Coast rapper posted one hell of a throwback pic on Instagram Tuesday to commemorate the occasion, writing, “19 years today @bosslady_ent. Happy anniversary ...

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