I walked around with my head in the clouds for weeks after getting engaged. When I finally snapped out of my reverie, I stumbled, wide-eyed and unprepared, into the wild world of wedding planning. 

Plan ahead and pack up these 12 essential wedding day checklist items in the days leading up to the main event. You don’t want to be scrambling to find your “Love Me Do” lipstick on the morning of your wedding!

Local wedding shows can be a great resource for engaged couples, but they can also be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. We’ve got a few quick tips for navigating a wedding show like a pro.

Unlike learning in school with instructors and a clearly defined program, parenting is a whole different ball game.

Are you wondering who should speak at your wedding reception…and what they should say? Here are some wedding speech essentials that will shed light on the subject!

While some couples stick with tradition and don’t get a glimpse of each other on their wedding day until they meet at the altar, others choose to have a “first look” before the ceremony.

Your spouse is your best friend, your lover — and your housemate. It doesn’t sound sexy, but hashing out how you will work together as domestic partners will help keep your love alive. Wouldn’t it be a shame to ruin a perfectly good marriage over a sink full of dirty dishes? I married for love. […]

Double dates can be an awesome way to interact with friends and have your sweetie at your side as a bonus. There is something about double dates that just brings everyone closer. However, coming up with ideas for a regular date can be stressful enough, and planning for another couple to have fun as well? […]

When my oldest son Jake was 13 months old, I found out I was expecting another child. I remember sitting in my doctor’s office stunned as she showed me the positive pregnancy strip.

The receiving line used to be an expected part of every wedding — and for good reason. It was considered the most effective way for the bride and groom (and their parents) to greet every single guest and welcome them to the reception. However, in recent years the popularity of the receiving line seems to […]