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Start Your Wedding Planning!
So you’re trying to plan a wedding (or any formal/semi-formal event); you do your proper diligence and research what’s considered “required” these days. Except everything on the internet says something different. Then your spouse-to-be says they found this article where they think they should be doing XYZ – when really that’s only relevant if your wedding budget is around the national average ($26K (Cost of Wedding, 2016)) and you were hoping to spend way, way less. You start to stress out, seeing your guest list dwindle just at the idea of not including that far away relative, or good friend you met last year, simply because every venue you see has a per plate price that makes you nauseous.
By Kimberly Wilcox5 years ago in Marriage
What to Say When Proposing Your Love?
A Man proposing his lady Getting down on one knee while holding a perfect engagement ring says it all. After all, actions do speak louder than words. But since your proposal should be an everlasting memory, preparing some beautiful words still pays off. Here are some tips to find the words to say when proposing to your love.
By Mohammad Barkati5 years ago in Marriage
Love in the Time of Pandemic;
Some things come with a clear manual; cutting out a pattern, threading a bobbin, putting together an outfit. Others you just have to feel it out by heart, like designing the custom dress of your dreams, or finding new love in the time of pandemic. Any new project inevitably brings a ton of questions to circle your brain at night; Will it be worth the hassle? Am I even doing this right? I like to think that I’m the type of person that achieves whatever I set my heart to, since it’s gotten me through some of the most difficult times in life and helped me create my happiest memories. Over the past year I took up two major projects that kept me up late some nights, but even when the questions began to circle the brain, I felt nothing but reassurance. This is the story of how, in 2020, I met the love of my life and said yes to the dress designed and made by my hand.
By Karen Torres5 years ago in Marriage
Leather and Lace
There's an old song (1981) by Don Henley and Stevie Nicks titled "Leather and Lace". Part of the female lyrics say, "Give to me your leather, take from me my lace." A poignant way to state intimate relationships. My 44 year marriage to my beautiful wife Linda echoes those lyrics, and there are many love stories I can tell from my leather craft and the things I've made.
By Dale Allman5 years ago in Marriage
As You Wish...
It was a late 1980s I met young lady who would change my life forever. We were children, experiencing the feelings of Love for the first time. We barely knew what that meant, let alone where it would take us. On and off for next two years we dated, talked on the phone for hours, and fell head over heels for each other. I didnt know it back then, but in my all knowing adolecent wisdom I told this young lady I would marry her someday.
By ONyXWiNGs ARt 5 years ago in Marriage
Floral and Wedding Styling
When two individuals meet, love does not happen all at once. It's the subtlest of things that add up over time, like when we wake up and wish our sweetheart a “good morning” before even checking our phone, or when we fetch them a drink without even asking when we grab one for ourselves, etc. Thinking all of these made me realize that the most beautiful things in the world are love and romance. We find romance in the most unexpected places and love, without a doubt, makes the world a better place.
By Worn Edges5 years ago in Marriage
Clothes are where the heart is. Top Story - June 2021.
I thought making my own wedding dress (while doing all the wedding planning) was a very smart idea. Even though I hadn’t even sewn more than a hem here and there in about a decade. And had never done any bead-work.
By Kira Lempereur5 years ago in Marriage
What the Wedding!?
When two individuals meet, love does not happen all at once. It's the subtlest of things that add up over time, like when we wake up and wish our sweetheart a “good morning” before even checking our phone, or when we fetch them a drink without even asking when we grab one for ourselves, etc. Thinking all of these made me realize that the most beautiful things in the world are love and romance. We find romance in the most unexpected places and love, without a doubt, makes the world a better place.
By Worn Edges5 years ago in Marriage
Floral Chair
My name is Meyetta “Meme” Grimes and I’ve been a creative for quite a few years now. I started creating for commission back in 2014 when I entered a contest through Black & Decker titled “I Finished It”. My bookcase was chosen as a finalist and was displayed on their Times Square Billboard, along with several others, for approximately 1 month. I also had my work featured by HGTV on their social media website. I have truly been blessed and feel honored to have been a part of such an amazing opportunity.
By Meyetta Grimes5 years ago in Marriage
4 Good Reasons to Shop for Men’s Wood Wedding Rings
With the wedding season in full swing, it is time to choose your wedding band for the auspicious day when you will tie the knot. Modern, well-groomed men like to choose wedding rings that not only look stunning but also comfortable to wear. You would also like to choose jewelry that suits both you and your beloved, and the special occasion.
By Trudy Seeger5 years ago in Marriage
3 Things to Consider Before Planning An Outdoor Wedding
Outdoor weddings are growing in popularity, and there's a good reason for it. There is something magical with the idea of exchanging vows under the stars or along the beach, and couples love it. Not to mention that the guests have a lot of space to mingle and roam around. These kinds of weddings are far too different from other indoor events. Preparations for outdoor weddings are very detailed and extra tedious before finalising the whole plan.
By Essential Catering & Events5 years ago in Marriage
