Couples
Depths of his love
Victor Dupuis, of Lowcountry Scuba, and Loren Danese from Pennsylvania have been dating six and a half years. Victor was finally able to secure the exact ring to suit his bride to be. Now, all he needed was a place to pop the question.» Read More
Brides: Changing to your married name
After a bride says 'I do' to a life with her new husband, she often says 'I do' to a new last name. Whether she takes the name as a loving gesture, to make it more convenient when having kids, or simply to rid herself of an unappealing maiden name, changing her surname will require some steps to ensure the legality of a change in identity.» Read More
Getting engaged is just the beginning
Are you one of the thousands of couples who got engaged over the holidays? This is the time for you and your soon-to-be to get everything you ever wanted - the time to start from scratch, to upgrade, expand and replace. To turn a whole bunch of mismatched mine and yours into a lifetime of ours.» Read More
Discussing and Solving Debt with Your New Spouse
To be sure, gazing deep into the eyes of your future spouse and talking about the outstanding debts being brought into the marriage isn't very romantic. So it's no surprise that the topic isn't high on the list of priorities when making wedding plans. However, it makes good sense -- and good cents -- for couples to sit down and make a plan for managing their finances and any existing debts long before the ink is dry on the wedding invitations.» Read More
Money Merging Strategies for Young Couples
Among the many
decisions newlyweds must make, deciding how to combine their incomes and
share financial decision-making is at the forefront. Even in
single-income households, individual assets and debts are typically
merged, requiring couples to work together to determine their financial
future. Here are some strategies for a successful money merger. *
Honesty is the best policy. Along with trust and honesty, open
communication about finances is important in building a strong marriage.
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Brides - Changing to Your Married Name
After a bride says "I do" to a life with her new husband, she often says "I do" to a new last name. Whether she takes the name as a loving gesture, to make it more convenient when having kids, or simply to rid herself of an unappealing maiden name, changing her surname will require some steps to ensure the legality of a change in identity.» Read More
Romancing the Kitchen
Often called the heart of the
home, the kitchen can be filled with romance for newlyweds eager to
explore and discover the multi-sensory delights of whipping up meals
together. Spending time in the kitchen to entertain friends and family
can also cast a seductive spell on couples as they bond over making
guests feel welcomed. In fact, love is easy to detect -- along with the
appealing smell of delicious food -- when couples partake in the act of
cooking and baking. Here are a few simple tips to romancing the kitchen,
including suggestions for essential culinary tools and equipment to
enhance the experience, and ways to ensure that cooking with your mate
is collaborative and pleasurable.
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Making Memories: Unique Ways to Pop the Question
Many people,
men and women alike, are on the prowl for unusual and memorable ways to
propose marriage to their loved ones. The proposal can be simple, with
just the two of you and a few props, or it can be based on an elaborate
scheme requiring complex planning and numerous accomplices.
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Did You Know?
According to the United States Census Bureau (USCB), more than 2 million couples get married each year in the United States. The average bride is a shade over 25 years of age, while the average groom is nearly 27-years-old. In a nod to the changing nature of society, one-third of those getting married each year have been married before.» Read More