August 12, 2009 The Colors of Love Diamonds are forever, but so are sapphires, emeralds and rubies
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May 28, 2009 Wacky Wedding Laws Walking down the aisle hasn't always been just about the happily ever after...
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May 7, 2009 Averting Destination Disasters The swine-flu outbreak serves as a reminder that plans, well, don’t always go as planned. Here’s how to handle snafus in your travel schedule
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April 23, 2009 Bridal TV Bash One Channel. Lots of shows. Our reporter gets comfortable for a week's worth of bridal programs
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April 9, 2009 Pre-Marital Classes Giving a little attention to a relationship's nuts and bolts is the best way to prepare for a good marriage
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March 12, 2009 The New Colors of Love Who says you have to go 'white?' Colored diamonds and gemstones are one of the hottest trends in engagement rings
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January 22, 2009 De-stress & Re-Charge The economy's in the tank, jobs are demanding and, on top of that, you're planning a wedding. Here's how to chill out and stay afloat amongst all the things you're swimming in
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November 6, 2008 The 5 W’s of the Wedding License Set aside the ‘wedding’ for a moment, and find out the who, what, when, where and why of acquiring the one thing that really means you’re married
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September 18, 2008 You’re Engaged. Now What? A slew of telephone calls, sure; but an engagement party, bridal showers ... nothing? What are you supposed to do to help spread the word and celebrate?
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September 4, 2008 First-Home Style With a little creativity and some help from your registry, it’s easy to design a new-home look that you’ll surely love
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July 9, 2008 Getting Schooled on Getting Married Think you can you can take a class in wedding planning? You're absolutely right, as colleges are starting to offer courses in organizing the big day. Sharpen your pencils and take note of what the students are learning. No exams required
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July 3, 2008 The Big & Small of it All One of you wants a blowout, the other wants to shut everyone out. It may sound hard to believe, but it is possible to please you both on your special day
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June 12, 2008 How to Say ‘No’ to a Hand-Me-Down If it’s not your style, you don’t need to compromise. Fulfill your own wedding wardrobe wishes despite what others may want you to do
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May 29, 2008 When Quirks Collide Being up-front about your living idiosyncrasies will ease the transition from singlehood to couple
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May 15, 2008 Registry Revitalization This isn’t your mother’s wedding, so make sure your registry is full of your style
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May 8, 2008 Intrusive Invites Multiple maps, extra itineraries and directions galore – nowadays it’s amazing if you can even fit the invitation in the envelope. How much is too much, and what should you pare down?
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May 1, 2008 Balance of Power You’ve compromised on the reception location, the color scheme and the band, but you just can’t agree on how many attendants to have at their wedding. Here’s how to play the numbers game if this happens to you
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April 24, 2008 For My New Spouse Gifts exchanged between the bride and groom is an oft-forgot tradition. Here’s a look behind the custom and what type of gifts are perfect for today’s couples
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April 17, 2008 Pre-Registering for Gifts Before you go scan-happy in the store, give your home a solid assessment and decide both what you really need and what you really want
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March 27, 2008 Dare to Heir Sometimes the best engagement ring already is in the family. Here’s what makes a great heirloom ring and how you go about giving one
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March 20, 2008 2 Brides’ 2 Cents As they prepare for their own nuptials, two of our writers share their first steps of wedding-planning process
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February 14, 2008 Six Weeks to Wedded Not every couple has time on their side – here’s how to plan your perfect wedding in a flash
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January 17, 2008 Fight Wedding Jealousy Your engagement and wedding mean big changes ahead, and not just for you. Here's how to handle the sneak attacks of jealousy that can disrupt your relations with friends and family
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January 10, 2008 10 Tips for a Novice Daughter-in-Law With a little attitude adjustment and some thoughtful gestures, any new daughter-in-law can pave the way for positive relations with her new family
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January 3, 2008 Happy Endings Wedding plans bring out the beast in both bride and groom – just make sure cooler heads prevail
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October 18, 2007 You’ve Got Mail Invite your guests with invitations that set the tone for the big day ahead
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August 7, 2007 When Brides Attack For many women, the bridezilla is in the details. Here’s how to avoid getting mired in the minutia
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February 1, 2007 A Not-So-Modest Proposal Getting down on one knee is an act of drama and courage with only one goal in mind - 'I do!' Here's how to make it happen, and make it memorable
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January 15, 2007 Over the 'Moon Establish boundaries before the wedding to make the seque from honeymooners to homebodies simple … just don't forget the remote
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January 1, 2007 Fairly Beautiful Eco-friendly jewelry keeps the environmental bride sparkling with pride
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December 1, 2006 When Religion is a Hot Button When people of different faiths marry – by some estimates, nearly half of couples – talk about religious differences should be at the very top of the wedding planning To-Do list. Here’s why.
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October 15, 2006 Itinerary for Disaster? Couples often disagree on what constitutes a honeymoon – here's how to make sure both parties get their dream vacation
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