Beach settings make such romantic spots for weddings – it isn’t hard to see why there are so many beach brides! However, a beachy setting and everything that goes with it bring a few unexpected challenges to your wedding day. You could have a gentle breeze lifting your veil…or a gust that seems like Mother […]
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Outdoor weddings test everything: your choice of heels, your hair’s relationship with humidity, and most importantly, whether your dress actually works outside. Wind, uneven ground, heat, sand—your gown is basically being thrown into the ring with nature. The good news? We’ve found 45+ dresses that don’t just survive outdoors—they absolutely thrive. Whether you’re getting married […]
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When Amazon was just a baby global online marketplace finding its way into practically every home on the planet, a good friend of mine described it as the digital version of Mary Poppin’s carpetbag. It’s still a pretty good description, only now it has plenty of competition from other sites full of cool things to […]
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Half a century?! Most couples can only dream of a love that long-lasting! If you know a couple who has reached this major milestone – or maybe you and your sweetheart have achieved this feat and you’re in a shopping mood – then it’s time to celebrate in a big way. We’re talking about 50th […]
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It’s seldom easy to know what to say or do to comfort someone who’s suffered a loss as profound as the death of a loved one. It’s a process, and everyone grieves differently. For some, the best thing you can do is talk about the recently deceased, and for others, that’s the very last thing […]
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I’ve thrown a couple of bachelorette parties in my time, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that different personalities mean different party vibes. If you have the honor of organizing a gathering treating your girl to one last bash before she weds, the kind of bachelorette party games you’ll play should reflect her […]
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If your 45th wedding anniversary is approaching, you deserve a huge congratulations! Being married for 45 years is no easy feat. Doing online research and using technology to read a virtual gift guide shouldn’t be overlooked either! 45 years ago you probably could’ve just cracked open a Sears catalog and mail-ordered your anniversary gift. We […]
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A girl can never have too many earrings, especially of the crystal variety. What’s the first name that pops into your head when it comes to all things crystal? Swarovski, of course! In this post, we’ll show you some stunning Swarovski crystal earrings for every occasion. Whether it’s a pair of statement earrings that take […]
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Confession: I’ve never been awesome at taking care of “nice things”. That bothersome personality trait explains precisely why I accidentally wrecked my beloved wedding band a few years back. I won’t bore you with the details of how it happened – just know there was pot-scrubbing, a garbage disposal, and many days of subsequent crying […]
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