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When you are engaged to the love of your life, prenup might seem like a dirty word that no one wants to be the first to say. Unfortunately, with one in three marriages ending in divorce (one in two for second or third marriages), having a prenuptial agreement might be a smart move. Or at least, your parents might think it is! What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people about to marry that spells out how assets will be distributed in … [Read more...]
Are you looking for unique, personalized wedding favors, gifts or accessories for your wedding or bridal shower? No matter what your theme or color scheme, American Bridal offers personalized products with the design, colors and themes you're looking for. Impress your guests and your fiance-- the prices are just as appealing as the great selection! I love these adorable candy jars, which you can fill with candy of course, or anything else... paperclips for an office theme, tea leaves for … [Read more...]
By now you've probably heard about (or even read) the shocking email Heidi Withers received from her mother-in-law-to-be, harping over her lack of taste, manners, and humor. When Miss Withers had finished reading it she immediately did what many of us would have done: forwarded it to some of her close friends and family to share in the outrage. How dare she, indeed?! feature image credit Unfortunately, instead of keeping it private, one zealous friend spread it all over the internet … [Read more...]
Luckily for me, my dad is totally in touch with his feelings. But according to Meg Meeker, MD, author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, some dads start feeling rather blue as soon as their little girl finds "another man" to spend the rest of her life with. As your wedding looms closer, dad my start to exhibit strange behavior, whether he's more distant, short-tempered, distracted, or anxious. This is because thoughts of your marriage may trigger separation anxiety, qualms about entrusting … [Read more...]
As a single person, you may have close friends of all stripes, and both sexes. You spend all day at work together, go out for a drink in the evening, meet for a cup of coffee on weekends, attend classes and seminars together. And ironically, after you get married you'll still find yourself spending more time with your friends and coworkers than with your spouse! feature image In addition to that, technology and social media make it easy to maintain friendships even with people you don't … [Read more...]
Finances are not always something that's discussed during courtship and engagement. I mean, who really wants to talk about money when you're enjoying a candle-lit dinner or a walk on the beach? But ensuring a secure financial future together is an important step to creating a secure, happy marriage, and that takes a bit of planning. Whether you are before of after tying the knot, the experts recommend sitting down together to develop a financial strategy that will help secure the long … [Read more...]
We all know it's hard to find cool, meaningful, useful gifts for the guys in your life. Ties and watches are always nice, but how many does a guy need, already? If you're looking for a gift for the man-who's-hard-to-please, or the guy-who's-got-everything, we have an amazing array of gift ideas from AmericanBridal for you! * * 1. Personalized MP3 Cooler Bag For the man who likes to celebrate outdoors, this brilliant bag is, quite simply, a portable party! Snacks and music go, great if … [Read more...]
Bride-to-be Stacey has just opened up shop offering Custom Wedding Logos & Monograms. If you're in the market for a gorgeous monogram, you don't want pass over her website Event Logo House.com. As a special treat for Bride.net readers, Stacey has created a coupon code for 10% off! Enter the code BRIDENET when you're ready to check out, and receive this 10% discount on your custom wedding logo! Once you’ve decided on your colors and have your wedding logo designed, the next step is to … [Read more...]
These days diamonds come in all shapes imaginable and diamond cutters are still experimenting to discover more, according to about buying diamonds.com. A diamond cutter's skill will turn a rough stone into a brilliant diamond, with the most skilled cutters producing diamonds of the greatest size with the fewest flaws and the most brilliance. * feature image: mischava.com * You have a few decisions to make when choosing a diamond engagement ring. You'll be looking at different … [Read more...]
Charitable wedding registries are a good way to share the love you feel by helping others less fortunate and making our world a better place. Instead of collecting more household items or fat checks, this idea appeals particularly to couples who have just about everything they need already. Plus, your guests will appreciate doing a good deed that benefits others and makes the bride and groom happy. Everyone wins! Here's another good idea, while you're at it: The guys at GroomGroove.com … [Read more...]
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