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How to Entertain Kids at Your Wedding

Kathy Jonas |  August 24, 2015

The idea of cherubic little girls running around a barn wedding with their curls and frilly dresses billowing behind them is so appealing it feels like a Hallmark card.

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Why We're Falling in Love with Winter Engagement Photos

Laura Duholm |  August 20, 2015

When we think of winter, the first thing that comes to mind is snow, especially here in the Midwest. The first snow fall is magical. We literally get to walk through a “winter wonderland,” and it’s not fake snow like it is in California!

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The Hottest Wedding Food Trends of 2015

Jenna Nelson |  August 18, 2015

I'm a self-proclaimed foodie. The term “foodie” means many things to many people, but it technically refers to someone with a specific interest for food.

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Cake & Desserts

How to Create a Dessert Bar Your Guests Will Love

Jenna Nelson |  August 13, 2015

If you're anything like me, when it comes to weddings, you're all about the social hour appetizers, the gourmet dinner and a delightful piece of cake that is almost always meager in proportions.

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Cake & Desserts

What to Ask Your Wedding Cake Designer

Kathy Jonas |  August 10, 2015

Everyone likes cake, but choosing the perfect one for your wedding can be less than a sweet experience. You’ve seen the elaborate works of art on Pinterest and on the food network, but it takes a bit of know how to know how to do this.

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Planning a Perfectly Imperfect Wedding: 4 Lessons Learned

Lindahl Chase |  August 6, 2015

When I embarked on planning our wedding last year, I have to admit I was no stranger to the concept.

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What To Do with Your Wedding Dress After the Wedding

Jenna Nelson |  August 3, 2015

The wedding is over and marriage has officially commenced.

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Top 10 Worst Bridal Fads

Kathy Jonas |  July 31, 2015

If you go to a lot of weddings, you know that it is only human nature to create a mental checklist of things you like and things you don’t.

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What is Wedding Insurance and Do You Really Need It?

Jenna Nelson |  July 27, 2015

As your wedding day approaches, you have probably experienced much-deserved satisfaction crossing things off on your to-do checklist, dotting your i's, crossing your t's, writing checks, and securing all of your plans for the big day. You can plan your little heart out, but disasters can strike.

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What to Know About Planning Your D.I.Y. Wedding

Kathy Jonas |  July 24, 2015

The do it yourself movement – from home repairs to sewing to gardening – started in earnest in the 1970s. It embodies the ideas of independence, creativity and the joy of using your own hands to make something.