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In wanderlust
There wasn't instant chemistry. But will these two, who seem to have a lot in common, find a reason to make it to date No. 2?
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One more location letter ... Q: Meredith, I have been in a relationship for about 2.5 years with a great guy. He is everything I...
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(JP Yim/Getty Images )10 things to take away from New York Bridal Week
The 2013/2014 bridal collections were shown in New York City earlier this week. Wondering how looks walked the runway can be incorporated into your own walk down the aisle? Here are 10 key trends to take special note of from this season.
Mind those manners: Experts offer nightlife etiquette tips...
Boston has a notoriously gruff temperance—and while we may be Boston Strong, we’re not always Boston Nice. The question is, can we love that dirty water and clean up our acts at the same time? I spoke with three experts to find out.
A Look into mStarr Event Styling + Design
Local wedding and event stylist Emily Starr defined what her job and services really mean to her with our Blissfully Inspired bloggers.
How do I deal with the 'plus-one' issue?
Is there a tactful way to express that guests of guests are not invited to your wedding when someone brings it up in conversation? Blissfully Inspired weighs in.
See no evil: Blind date to-do's
Before you head out with your next match, be (s)he from a dot com or with a friend-of-a-friend, consider some of these blind date "To-Do's," all of which keep the pressure at a minimum and offer an easy exit strategy if you're finding your signals are more mixed than steady.
Can you have a social media free wedding?
In this day and age, is it possible to limit the intimacy of a wedding to just the close family and friends who are present? Is there a cordial way to ask guests to not post pictures on Facebook or Instagram during the wedding or even the week after?
Bridal registries: Cautionary tales of fivolity and delusion
Yes, it's easy to get carried away during registry time. So here is a list of items that, through an informal survey and my own humble experience, you actually need as a married person — things you would never, ever buy yourself.
Should we do an engagement photo session?
Weighing out some of the pros and cons of hiring a professional photographer for post-engagement, pre-wedding photos.
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Do or Don't: Picking a unique wedding song
What?! Were you thinking of clutching each other close for "Lady In Red"? We say do do do!
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A wedding for two?
Wedding planners are calling this trend weddings-for-two, pre-planned elopements where couples wed in private with all the frills of a celebration for 200 people, but a guest list of zero.
Susan Patton might be crazy but her advice isn't
People are lashing out at the Princeton alumna, calling her retro and presumptuous and all sorts of other names. But amid all the knee-jerk noise, there's this: Is she actually wrong?
Is dinner on the first date a bad idea?
In response to the theory that a first date should be about the experience, not the person: Is a formal dinner a lost tradition that needs reviving, or should it settle in yesterday’s dust?
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Survey says couples spent big on weddings in 2012
Bostonians ranked high on the big spenders list with an average wedding budget of $39,239, according to TheKnot.com.
Do or don't?: Emailing your 'thank you' notes
In this day and age, it is rare to receive a handwritten note but are wedding thank-you cards one thing that should be left to snail mail?
Audrey Hepburn in 'Charade' tops pick-up line survey
In a survey by dating website Badoo.com, more than 1,000 females were asked to select which of ten lines from films they would use as "ice-breakers" to start online conversations.
Who pays on the first date?
First dates are nerve-wracking enough; throw economics into the mix, and thing can get really messy. But when it comes to the check, do you favor conventional rules or have you kissed tradition goodbye?
How can I stop stressing about the weather?
If it rains, is there a way to have great wedding photos taken, even if they have to be taken inside? Blissfully Inspired blogger and wedding photographer, Casey Harrison, weighs in.
Dating goes social
Several matchmaking start-ups are tailored to millennials who seek companionship, but who have no interest in enduring a string of traditional one-on-one dates to find it.
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The bridesmaid dress dilemma
When giving bridesmaids the option to pick their own dress, how can you keep the same color scheme without getting too nit-picky?
Rules of engagement: 'Save the date' etiquette
Save-the-dates typically go out six months prior to the wedding date allowing ample time for guests to request vacation time from work, make travel arrangements, and in some cases, save money. Here are tips to follow when sending out your own.
Style Me Pretty founder Abby Larson talks Boston brides
Before Boston-based Abby Larson stepped in front of an audience of brides-to-be and wedding professionals to discuss her new book, she stepped aside in her sparkly pumps to chat with us.
Adding your personal touch to the ceremony
A non-religious couple wants to make their ceremony feel really personal and unique while including their guests as much as possible. Blissfully Inspired shares their unique ideas.
No time for a honeymoon? Try for a 'minimoon.'
The term has cropped up lately around the weddings world, and even if the name is new, the concept is tried and true: a short trip the bride and groom take right after the wedding, with plans for a longer, perhaps more elaborate honeymoon later. It’s the best of both worlds. Here are five minimoons to consider in the Northeast.
Should I do a first look?
First looks are a newer development as more and more couples choose to forego the tradition of waiting for the walk down the aisle, and your photographer can capture your meeting for posterity. Is it for you?