Lizzie Weakley's Blog (111)

It’s not uncommon to get cold feet before getting married. Committing to another person for a lifetime is a big deal. However, your doubts and anxiety may be causing you to think about postponing the wedding. If you are getting cold feet, you can try to soothe your nerves before…

For many newlyweds, a road trip honeymoon is a more affordable and enjoyable alternative to a fancy trip abroad. Like any honeymoon, thought, a great road trip after your wedding takes some planning. Here are four steps that will allow you to plan the perfect road trip honeymoon for you and your spouse.…

If you're looking for a wedding gift for a younger couple, you may be feeling a little stuck. It's often difficult to know what you get people in their 20s or early 30s who are getting married. Fortunately, there are some great gift options out there that are perfect for younger newlyweds. Here are four gift giving tips for your Millennial friends who are getting married.…

Your first vacation together after your wedding has to be special and unforgettable. Planning a honeymoon that you and your fiancé will love requires clear communication and some compromise, but there are several ideas that both of you are certain to enjoy. Here are four honeymoon ideas you can use to spice up your…

It’s absolutely normal to feel like you can finally stop and catch your breath after your wedding is over. After months—or in some cases, even years—of planning, everything has finally taken place and you are now happily married. Before you move on completely, though, you do need…

You want to look your best on your wedding day, and that includes making sure your complexion is at its best. You can reclaim your youthful skin through daily care that replaces harmful strategies with healthy techniques. It doesn't take much time or money to see a big difference…

Every bride wants to look her best in her wedding pictures. For many, that means carefully considering a new beauty regimen before the big day. Below are a few tips you can use to get your beauty regimen ready for your wedding pictures.…

After you or your significant other pops the question, the preparations for the big day can begin. The first phase of the wedding plans may be the most difficult to decide on, though. You have to decide whether you want an indoor wedding or an outdoor wedding. Each has their own…

While a black-tie dinner is more traditional, casual wedding luncheons are growing in popularity. A midday reception is a great way to save money, but you can also host a wedding luncheon as an additional meal before the ceremony or even a few days before. Whether your wedding luncheon is the pregame show or the big event, these five easy additions can make it a meal to remember.…

Congratulations! You’ve finally found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Now, you’re looking at proposing, and you want to choose the perfect ring to show how much you love them, but you don’t want to tip them off. Here are some tips on choosing the perfect engagement ring for your partner without ruining the…

Planning a wedding is exciting, exhilarating, and often stressful for those who choose to do so on their own. When you are in the process of planning your wedding, there are a few ways to divvy up responsibilities and plans to ensure that you do not become burnt out or overwhelmed just before your big day.

Create a List

While you have…

When it comes to putting your wedding together, there are certain aspects you can do yourself — like putting a playlist together or decorating the venue. But on the other hand, there are some parts of your ceremony that you should leave to the professionals. Continue reading to learn more about the top wedding aspects you should avoid doing on your…

If you’re like many people, you’ll want to be in a marriage that is happy and healthy and will last a lifetime. Even though there are many advantages to being married, it’s still important to be aware of the financial factors that will likely come into play for you and your spouse. Here are four financial problems to consider if you plan to get married.…

Pre-wedding jitters are a completely normal part of getting married. You have many questions racing through your head as you prepare for one of the biggest days of your life. Some of them are superficial, but some may be real concerns about marriage and your relationship. Additionally, you may have nerves over the wedding itself. A wedding is challenging to plan, and you may have never organized a party to that magnitude before. However, there…

Bachelorette parties can be as unique as the bride they’re celebrating. If your friend is planning a wedding and you want to help her celebrate in her own way, skip the Vegas trip and plan something around her interests, or find a bucket list option she’s never treated herself to and plan the fun.

Go for the Rush

If your bride likes an…

The big day has finally arrived. Your wedding certainly wouldn’t be complete without an iconic dress to wear down the aisle. Wedding dresses have trends that come and go but that doesn’t mean you have to follow any of them. It’s your event so you deserve to feel as special and unique as possible. Whether you decide on a more traditional wedding dress or strike out boldly in a new direction, you should feel at home in what you are wearing. What exactly you go with is, of course, entirely up…

On your wedding day, you will want to have a unique wedding gown, and today, it is possible to personalize a garment so that you will have a special appearance. Use these five ways to create a customized wedding gown.

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Your honeymoon should be one of the best vacations you take in your life. After your big day is over, you will probably feel exhausted after several months of planning and a long night of celebrating your new marriage. If you want to have plenty of time to relax with your new spouse on your honeymoon, check out these fabulous ideas to help you plan an unforgettable first vacation as a married couple.…

Are you getting ready to tie the knot soon? Planning a wedding is both exciting and stressful at the same time. Picking out the perfect venue, finalizing the guest list, and coordinating the photographer and DJ are just some of the items on the checklist. In the midst of all of the chaos, you can lose sight of what’s most important, your fiancé.…

Planning your wedding is such an exciting process. It’s an event designed to celebrate you and your future spouse. Continue the festivities with a creative reception and change it up with some unique surprises your guests are sure to love.

Bring Out the Booze

Many weddings have an open bar. If you choose to feature one as well you can…