Planning a bridal shower? Relax and enjoy it with these food shortcuts Your dear friend or sister announces she’s engaged. She wants you to be her maid of honor. It goes without saying, you’re thrilled for her. But – does this mean you’ll have to plan at least one bridal shower? Not to mention, wear […]

Expert tips to ensure your beauty efforts outlast the busiest days What woman doesn’t dream of looking as fresh at the end of the day as she did when she looked in the mirror that morning, with perfect hair and makeup? Invariably, however, by the end of the day, hair goes flat, mascara smudges and […]

Expert tips to ensure your beauty efforts outlast the busiest days What woman doesn’t dream of looking as fresh at the end of the day as she did when she looked in the mirror that morning, with perfect hair and makeup? Invariably, however, by the end of the day, hair goes flat, mascara smudges and […]

Beyond the basics: How to create a one-of-a-kind wedding Millions of couples get engaged every holiday season when love and affection are in the air. But what many couples don’t know is that you can keep that good feeling alive and avoid stress while planning your wedding. When the time finally comes to start planning […]

Attire options for mothers of the bride and groom Whether you’re the mother of the bride or the groom, it goes without saying that you want to look your best on your child’s wedding day. While tradition offers guidelines for choosing appropriate wedding attire for mothers of brides and grooms, choices abound. Follow the leaders […]

Engaged? How to experience all the excitement of this special time Congratulations – you’re engaged! This is a special time, leading up to the big day that will change your lives forever. Don’t wait for the nuptials to arrive, however, before you bask in the bliss. Savor every minute of your engagement experience. “Brides may […]

How to add classic traditions to a modern wedding Every bride remembers the age-old saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” and considers how to incorporate these elements into her wedding. This English poem – believed to be from the Victorian era – was created to provide the bride with several good-luck tokens […]

 The method may vary from bride to bride, but the bottom line remains the same – weddings planned with a budget in mind can be every bit as meaningful and special as their lavish counterparts. Jill Neustadt Hyland, Amanda Baillargeon DeFlumere and Pattie Barry Reaves all kept wedding expenses down in different ways. Southern Style […]