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Natalie, Writer and marketing specialist & Taylor, Urban Planner and National Guard Infantryman Sum-up of the wedding vibe: A food- and drinks-first Hawaii bash with all the things we love about parties, and none of things we don’t. Planned Budget: $20,000 Actual Budget: $23,000 Number of Guests: 85 Where we allocated the most funds: Venue and …
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One of the best things about being a bride these days is that there is no “norm”. There are many choices in style, and this wonderful shoot inspired by the architecture of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, shows how elegant and beautiful the feeling of old world romance can be – and …
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There’s nothing quite like the natural beauty of the New England coastline and that rugged yet elegant aesthetic is exactly what inspired this ethereal shoot. Combining moody blue hues reminiscent of the ocean with a gorgeous Alexandra Grecco gown and wildly romantic florals by Jayson Munn Design, this is a gorgeous take on an intimate wedding …
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Q: My fiancé and I both grew up in a church where our parents have lots of friends and there were all sorts of people that helped raise us or contributed to our childhoods in some way. The number of people that love us is large, but obviously, we can’t invite them all to the …
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As a kid, Bollywood strongly influenced my interpretation of what a relationship should be and what romance looks like. I always thought when I got older, a young handsome man would see me in a crowded bus and fall head over heels in love with me, do everything in his power to pursue me, and …
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Q: I’ve managed to actually convince my family that my twenty-guest wedding is a good idea! Considering what social butterflies my parents are, this is a huge feat! We’re having the ceremony in a park, and we hired a photographer who will probably take photos before and after, but we’re not quite sure what else …
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The Ultimate New York City Honeymoon Guide Great For: Is your idea of your honeymoon fast paced? Cultured? One with more options of what to do than you can possibly pick from? Do you like great food? World-class museums? Then New York might be just the place for you. Not So Great For: If you’re …
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With so many of my friends and family getting married right now, I find myself having a lot of the same conversations with relative frequency. Wedding planning is the worst. My family is being ridiculous. But the one that makes me go almost every time is when we start talking about married finances. Because this …
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Q: Dear Amy, My cousin just got engaged and I could not be happier for her. She’s my best friend, and within a few days of being engaged, has already asked me to be her maid of honor. I want to preface the rest of this by saying that despite our friendship, we couldn’t be …
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When you decide you want to officially make your person your person forever, it’s not unusual to make a compromise or two, or… twenty-five. Sure you wanted to marry someone who didn’t leave towels on the floor, but maaaaybe, that’s not actually a dealbreaker. Sure you wanted to get married on a mountainside, but possibly …
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