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Things We Do For Love: Will You Change Your Last Name?
The only way I will change my name for marriage is if the trade is up. I’m talking a better surname than my current one: three syllables and a regal ring required. Maybe something like Chenowith, Fitzgerald, Vanderbilt?
Full StoryWould You Rather Be a Baker or a Florist?
It’s hard to pass judgment on a career you haven’t had, but forget education, relevant experience, and interview contacts for a second. Which career do you think is cooler? Like picking careers? Play our Which Career Is Cooler? game ! Each time you select the career with the higher “popularity” score based on readers’ votes, you get points. You could win the $500-a-month prize just by playing. Would You Rather Be a Baker or a Florist? Baker Florist
Full StoryFamily Matters: 6 Comebacks For the Marriage Question
At a wedding last year, my aunt asked me the dreaded question: When are you getting married?
Full StoryFamily Matters: 6 Comebacks For the Marriage Question
At a wedding last year, my aunt asked me the dreaded question: When are you getting married? As she looked at me, I could tell she was full of seriousness, worry, and wine. I leaned back in my chair and whispered so nobody could hear “I already am.” I, of course, wasn’t. But it seems any woman over 25 confronts this question at family gatherings. And it only gets worse if you’re happily attached. In which case, things can get really awkward if your unintended is nearby.
Full StoryWhat’s the Average Cost of an Engagement Ring?
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but any guy who has purchased an engagement ring will tell you he feels pretty darn chummy with it, too. While it truly is all about the sentiment and promise, the perfect cut, clarity, and stone are certainly factors and come at a high price. Most of us don’t have a celebrity-sized bank account or unlimited credit at Tiffany & Co., so what was the average spent on bling in 2009? Take this quiz and find out. Question 1 of 1 What was the average cost of an engagement ring in 2009? $3,487 $5,487 $8,487 $10,487 $11,487
Full StoryWhat’s the Most Eccentric Wedding You’ve Attended?
When screenwriter Glenn Camhi was sitting in traffic in LA, he heard a call for three-minute films about Los Angeles. His idea? A couple getting married over the course of one day in LA , called “LA Love.” They recite one line of their vows at each destination, but if they don’t make it to Griffith Park Observatory to kiss at sunset, then the marriage is off. While it would be pretty difficult to have guests attend a wedding like this (though I suppose you could have a few waiting at each destination?), I’ve always thought the more unorthodox the wedding the better. Though I’ve also heard of offbeat weddings - like a Philadelphia Eagles-themed one - that prove it is possible to go too far. Whether wonderfully weird or just plain odd, what’s the most eccentric wedding you’ve been to? If you are planning a wedding, already happily wed, or still looking for Mr
Full StoryDo You Know How Much He Spent on the Ring?
For the newly engaged girl, the ring can become quite a showpiece. While you’re showing off the nuptial jewelry, I’m sure your man is equally pleased with his purchase, but do you know how much it set him back? One of my newly engaged friends has become the focal point of most of our get-togethers lately, largely due to the sheer size of the rock on her finger. It’s stunning, and you can hardly shield your eyes from the sparkle, but in the meantime, her fiance has been eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in an effort to get his budget back on track. Obviously, this isn’t the case for everyone - maybe your ring is a family heirloom without a pricey store tag. But whether your ring cost a fortune or maybe was a special bargain buy, do you have any idea how much it cost him? Do You Know How Much He Spent on the Ring? No, I have no idea.
Full StoryGot a Wedding Question? Ask Savvy!
Planning your wedding is probably more fun than working, but unfortunately, you don’t get paid for selecting flower arrangements. Your busy schedule might not leave a lot of time for accomplishing wedding related tasks, and balancing your job with the big day checklist requires walking a fine line. I’ve put together a comprehensive working bride’s guide to planning , but it doesn’t cover every single topic (how could it, right?!). If you’re planning a wedding, part of a wedding, or dreaming of a someday walk down the aisle I’m here to help! Ask anything budget, etiquette, or planning-related - well almost anything - by posting your questions in the Ask Savvy group , and I’ll find the right expert to help you out.
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