The guest list. The venue. The dress. The catering. The endless to-dos and logistics. Without a doubt, wedding planning ratchets up your inner stress-o-meter. Which in turn causes your levels of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline to surge, putting you at risk for anxiety, sleep problems, depression, digestive problems, and, oh yes: weight gain. Ironically, ... Read More »
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Get Toned in Time for the Wedding
Talk about a following! With over 300,000 members on their website, ToneItUp.com, 19 million YouTube views and over 600 Twitter mentions per hour — along with their new reality series on ... Read More »
Dreams Resorts Travel Deals We Love
Special Introductory Offer at the All-New Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica! Say “I Do” in the tropical destination of Costa Rica, where Dreams Las Mareas is opening November 1, 2014. ... Read More »
Gorgeous Wedding Chapels Around the World
Hilton Hawaiian Village Endless manicured acres of tropical blooms and beach access are hallmarks of this enormous property on Hawaii’s capital island of Oahu. And with the recent launch of ... Read More »
Get Married by the Sea
The ocean is the quintessential dream backdrop for ceremonies and receptions — whether the water is green, turquoise or steely blue, it makes the décor pop, adds glamour and romance ... Read More »
Destination Wedding Hotspot: U.S. Virgin Islands
The islands of St. John and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands deliver big time on romantic inspiration with top catch-your-breath views, silvery white beaches and easy breezy marriage ... Read More »
The Fun Factor: How to Make Your Wedding More Memorable
Photo Credit: Mark Greenmantle Weddings are fun by definition, but if your goal is to make your big day a memorable moment for your family and friends — not just ... Read More »
Wedding Costs: Where Does All the Money Go?
Photo Credit: AveryHouse Budget Breakdown in the Northeast The Venue: 11% Looking to capture the city’s picturesque skyline and customize a blank palette, Sojourner Auguste, executive director of New ... Read More »
The Tough Money Talks You Must Have Before Marriage
Don’t Dodge the Debt Make sure all the financial skeletons come out of the closet before the big day — discuss school loans, credit card debts and other prior obligations ... Read More »
10 Ways Your Wedding Prepares You for Marriage
From the time you get engaged to your big day, with every decision you make and hurdle you overcome, you’re putting all kinds of wisdom into play. You’re also fine-tuning ... Read More »