Planning Tips

Adrienne C. Laursen, LMFT, Licensed Marriage Therapist, owner of The Engagement Coach, reveals five tips for splitting the holidays with your...
Q. As I get deeper into my wedding to-do list, I’m starting to feel really overwhelmed. I have too many appointments to juggle, a crazy amount of...
First things first:Tell friends and family.Set the date.Choose what type of wedding you want (formal, semi-formal, informal; which season).Set a...
Q. I took dance lessons for years growing up, and my fiancé and I have taken a few salsa-dancing classes together. When we got engaged nine months...
 Q. Do you have any ideas for a creative way to conclude my wedding ceremony and kick off the reception? Having my guests throw birdseed or...
There’s a definite method to the bureaucratic madness of changing your last name: First get your marriage certificate, then visit the Social...
Marriage need not bring on an identity crisis; there are plenty of name combinations to satisfy each individual’s desires. When Joel Lorberblatt and...
We want to believe it’s love that makes the world go ’round, but cash also has something to do with it. Money shouldn’t be a taboo topic for a...
Q. Do you have any suggestions on how to streamline the process of thank-you notes? A. If you’re hoping I’ll suggest anything along the lines of mass...
A wedding day may be all about the bride, but a good hostess has taken care to ensure that guests have an exquisite experience as well—especially...