May 17, 2012

Choosing An Engagement Ring

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When they offer you a ring, hold out your finger – Spanish proverb. If you haven’t yet chosen an engagement ring, you may consider buying one that is part of a set with a coordinating wedding band or bands. You may also consider purchasing a ring that is not matched with a wedding band and… [Continue Reading]

Selecting the Perfect Wedding Rings

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Let us assume that you already have the most essential thing. If you are a bride-to-be, then you already have your groom-to-be and vice-versa… At some point before the wedding date, you will need to get a wedding ring or rings. If you already have an engagement ring, it may be part of a set… [Continue Reading]

Wedding Shows

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We’re Going to a Wedding Show! A wedding show or bridal expo is a trade show of sorts especially set up to introduce brides and engaged couples to the world of wedding services. It is a one-stop shop to find wedding reception venues and many of the support services needed to plan a wedding Who… [Continue Reading]

Bridal Showers and Bachelorette Parties

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Both bridal showers and bachelorette parties are generally all girl parties that include a bride-to-be and her friends and female relatives. However, they serve different purposes and have very different styles. What is a Bridal Shower? A bridal shower is a gift-giving party to help outfit the expectant bride with gifts for herself and her… [Continue Reading]

Should a Woman Change her Name when She Gets Married?

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To love is to place our happiness in the happiness of another – von Leibnitz For a woman, changing her name on marriage is not something that is required by U.S. law. While it is still the predominant choice for women in the U.S., it is a personal decision that she should consider before the… [Continue Reading]