5 Things You Should Know About Having Fireworks at Your Wedding

Wedding fireworks are a spectacular addition to any marriage ceremony. And we’re not talking about the kind of fireworks that involve belligerent in-laws or groomsmen who’ve had a few too many. We mean sparklers and cake fountains, and even larger outdoor displays to celebrate the union of husband and wife. But before you incorporate fireworks into your […]

3 Beautiful Benefits of Only Using Organic Baby Clothing

How much do you know about the companies that make your baby’s clothing? Do you know where the cotton was grown, who grew it, and how? Do you know what else is in your baby’s clothing? When you buy organic baby clothing you don’t have to ask yourself these questions. You can rest assured you’re […]

6 Positive Ways to Build a Great Relationship With Stepchildren

Are you wondering how to build a great relationship with your stepchildren? It’s a good question to ask. The stepchild and stepparent relationship can be a complicated one to figure out.  Many stepchildren are naturally suspicious of their stepparents, and many stepparents are anxious and nervous about stepping into such an uncertain role. With just one […]

After the “I Dos”: 5 Best Honeymoon Destinations

According to TripSavvy, 1.4 million couples in the US alone head off for a honeymoon every year. If you and your partner are one of them this year, you’re probably planning every detail of your trip. With all those wedding plans and preparations, your honeymoon plans have been pushed to the back burner. But you […]

3 Tips for Getting Along with Your New Mother-in-Law

If you are getting married in the near future, there’s a good chance your head is probably spinning right about now.  Between the wedding reception logistics, invitations, registry, transportation arrangements, cake, DJ, and everything else, it’s a lot to manage.  Yes, I know your plate is full, but there is one other thing that you […]

How to Convert Your Wedding Bouquet Into an Ornament

Many brides spend a lot of time and effort on their wedding bouquet, and as such it’s a shame to simply discard it after the wedding is over.  So, why not preserve it in a Christmas ornament?  Trust me – it’s not as difficult as it sounds.  In fact, it’s rather easy if you follow […]

After the Wedding: 5 Ways to Wind Up in Divorce Court!

I don’t normally dole out marriage advice on this wedding blog, but given that today is New Year’s Eve I thought I’d break tradition and make that the topic of today’s post.  More specifically, there were several research studies conducted in 2012 that shed some good light on what NOT to do if you expect your […]

How to Clean a Wedding Dress

Despite the strange trend these days of brides trashing their wedding dresses after the ceremony, many brides choose to preserve their dress.  Most women have the cleaning and preservation process professionally done, but weddings are expensive, and this is yet another expense to add to the coffer.  Hence, a good alternative is to learn how […]

5 Questions to Ask Your Partner Before the Wedding

As a former bride, mother of the bride and bridesmaid, I have seen many marriages that were simply doomed from the start.  These ill-fated marriages usually lead to one of two equally distressing outcomes: (1) divorce or (2) living with your bad decision day in and day out until you die.  It’s a real shame […]

How to Preserve a Wedding Dress

Despite the recent craze of brides destroying their wedding gowns after the ceremony, the vast majority of brides-to-be want to keep and preserve their dress.   But the question is; what’s the best way to accomplish this? Well, you could pay to have this professionally done, or – believe it or not – you could actually […]