Every bride wants her wedding day to be special and unique -- not only for her and her spouse-to-be, but for guests as well. After the financial investment and what can add up to (or feel like) years of planning for one day, who wouldn't want people to leave saying,...

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I am extremely fortunate in that I can say I love my mother-in-law.

No, really. I'm serious.

Both of my in-laws, in fact, are pretty darn great. (We often joke that my...

Mark Zuckerberg has certainly been no stranger to the news cycle this past week. With the now infamous IPO on Friday quickly becoming the story of the year, and the surprise wedding on Saturday, it was easy to overlook a small report from TMZ.com about Priscilla Chan's engagement...

I love my wife very much. That is the ultimate basis for why we men do the things we do when helping to plan a wedding ceremony, and why it isn't always the most expensive weddings that end up being the most special or memorable for both husband, wife and...

I recently read Tracy McMillan's controversial blog post, "Why You're Not Married", and the even more disturbing recent follow-up: "Why You're Still Not Married".

These two articles have enraged many. Quite rightly so. I'm more enraged she's making money writing about such things.

I...

HuffPost staff writer Natasha Burton and her boyfriend, Greg St. Clair, live together, which means that Monday nights he can either resign himself to the office, or watch "The Bachelorette" with her. He chose the option that wins him more brownie points (watching "The Bachelorette, of course). Every Tuesday, they'll...

With so much talk about the importance of having passion in relationships, a recent conversation inspired me to consider what passion means to me. This is what I came up with as a working definition: Passion is the rocket fuel of life; it is the energetic driving force behind anything...

YOU STILL WANT TO BE MARRIED. It's been a year since that awful woman (me) with the three divorces wrote that incredibly (pick one: stupid, sexist, totally, completely UNTRUE) piece in The Huffington Post trying to make you feel bad because you were still single at 30- or...

He cheated on you and you are in pain. Not only did he violate the wedding vows, but he betrayed your trust. Although he's apologized and wants to move on, you are not ready.
No doubt, like many people in my practice, you're still devoted to him, care for...

Summer is quickly approaching and since it is the most popular time of year to get married, that means many of you will celebrate a wedding anniversary soon. Many couples just get into the habit of going out to a nice dinner for their anniversary. Some even take trips for...

Picture this: A beautiful bride walks down the aisle. The bride and groom say their romantic vows with happy tears in their eyes. They say 'I do', kiss, and then, while standing at the altar... post to Facebook? Believe it or not, it's happening more and more. Now don't get...

Friday is Geek Pride Day! A day to celebrate the inner geek in everyone. At Lover.ly, we think "geek chic" is the new black -- or rather, the new white in weddings! (We are a tech company after all...) So in honor of the pocket protector...

When it comes to looking great on your wedding day, your complexion should be top of the list. Many brides-to-be will splurge on expensive spa treatments in anticipation for the big day, while others may rely on bargain brands and hope for the best. However, there is no need to...

Memorial Day is one of my favorite holiday weekends of the year. It's the unofficial kickoff to summer, which means lots of BBQs, beach time, refreshing drinks and of course... wedding season! I've put together some of my favorite Americana wedding inspiration on Loverly -- from the classic...

A new online survey by David's Bridal shows that nearly half of brides would (or did) change their Facebook relationship statuses to "married" in between their wedding ceremony and reception.

Yes, that's right. In the wake of tearful vows and the first kiss as husband and wife, the...

What is the worst wedding gift you received? This is one of the silly questions that newlyweds discuss while lounging around pools on their honeymoons and when they get home and have to deal with these gifts being in their homes. Here are a few of the most ridiculous gifts...

It started with a simple message from Facebook: "Shawn Hayes has sent you a friend request. Click Confirm or Not Now." Definitely now, I thought as I clicked to accept. Shawn Hayes was the one who got away in high school; the cute older boyfriend of a friend. The unwritten...

Disastrous wedding mishaps have long been a comedy staple, probably because so many of us can relate. What bride- or groom-to-be hasn't had nightmares about hurricane-force winds blowing over the reception tent or a drunken cousin falling into the wedding cake?

Besides the potential for embarrassing memories, there's a lot...

A recent survey conducted by The Knot Inc. revealed that the average cost of a wedding is close to $27,000, excluding the honeymoon. With the hundreds of details that go into planning the big day, costs can easily get out of hand, and it's no surprise that half...

If you weren't already aware let me be the first to tell you: in your marriage you need a clear plan and vision. Some couples that I've spoken with are experiencing real relationships problems due to lack of a clear plan up front. You know the old saying, "If you...