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Becoming An Episcopal Priest: Ordination In The Episcopal Church
Category: Anglican Church
The journey to priesthood is long and challenging, but the job of a priest is often rewarding and fulfilling. Here's how to become an Episcopal priest. more...
Inexpensive Wedding Favors: Ideas For Easy Favors That Won’t Burden Your Budget!
Category: Wedding Services/Receptions
More and more brides are realizing that you don't have to spend a fortune to have a fabulous wedding. Here are a few great wedding favor ideas for money-conscious brides! more...
Cut Costs—Cut Wedding Traditions!: Six Wedding Customs You Can Toss Out To Save Cash
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
So what if everyone else is doing it? Skipping unnecessary wedding elements can save you money! more...
Budget Honeymoons: Alternatives To Expensive Wedding Trips
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
Planning a wedding can be expensive, even if you're cutting corners. So what if you can't afford a cruise to the Bahamas after you've paid for the big day? more...
Disposing of the Dress: What To Do With Your Wedding Gown Afterwards
Category: Wedding Fashion
If you can only wear a wedding dress once, what do you do with it once you're married? more...
Five Things That Won't Matter At Your Wedding: Brides Shouldn't Sweat The Small Stuff
Category: Wedding Style (general)
Brides-to-be often stress themselves out over every detail of wedding planning. But on the big day, so much of that stress will seem silly. more...
Financing A Wedding: Basic Information For Brides
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
Many brides find wedding planning difficult to begin, because they don't know how to answer the question, "How am I going to pay for all of this?" more...
Hot Trends In Same-Sex Marriages: Popular New Styles For Gay Weddings and Commitment Ceremonies
Category: Wedding Style (general)
With the California Supreme Court's recent ruling legalizing gay marriage there, plenty of gay couples have been expressing themselves through fun and unique ceremonies. more...
Alternatives to Florists: Have a Beautiful Wedding Without Splurging on Flowers
Category: Wedding Decor
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to spend a fortune on imported flowers to have a classy, beautiful wedding. more...
Recommended Poet: Katha Pollitt: Want Fresh Contemporary Poems? Try Pollitt’s Work
Category: Recommended Poetry
Known mostly for her feminist columns, writer Katha Pollitt is also a great (but largely unknown) poet in her own right. more...
The Bride's Role At a Bridal Shower: How To Act as the Guest of Honor
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
Besides looking happy and being gracious, a bride has a few special things to do at her own shower. more...
Heirloom Rings and Your Wedding: Things To Consider When Using Family Keepsakes
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
If you're thinking about using a family keepsake as your engagement or wedding ring, here are a few things to keep in mind. more...
Do You Need A Prenup?: Important Info About Pre-wedding Contracts
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
Prenups used to be solely for sugar daddies to protect themselves against gold diggers. Now, though, prenups are everywhere. Should you get one? more...
Wedding Entertainment: Help Your Guests Have Fun At Your Wedding!
Category: Wedding Services/Receptions
Wedding entertainment is possible for all budget levels, and can help your guests have great memories of your wedding reception! more...
How Young is Too Young for Marriage?: Considerations for Young Brides
Category: Marriage (general)
In the United States, most states require a couple to be 18 years old to marry without parental consent. But can teens be mature enough for marriage? more...
Choosing a Wedding Date: How To Pick the Right Day For Your Big Day
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
One of the most important steps to take after you become engaged is to set a date for your wedding. But with 365 days in the year, how can you choose just one? more...
Conflict in the Episcopal Church: Latest Split over Homosexuality is a Win for No One
Category: Anglican Church
The Diocese of Pittsburgh voted this Saturday to break away from the more progressive Episcopal Church and realign itself with the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone. more...
Category: Wedding Style (general)
It's your wedding day - you want to enjoy it, right? Then why not stop stressing about seating charts and start taking care of yourself? more...
A Bride's Guide to the Groom's Attire: Understanding Tuxedos, Suits, and Ties
Category: Wedding Style (general)
Some brides don't know the first thing about shopping for their groom's outfit. But don't despair! more...
Wedding Reception Cookie Table: A Midwestern Wedding Tradition
Category: Wedding Services/Receptions
Many coastal Americans are unaware of the sweet (get it?) Midwestern custom of the wedding cookie table. more...
Wedding Etiquette For Brides: How To Have Fun— Without Being Rude
Category: Wedding Style (general)
Don't be a Bridezilla! Keep some simple rules in mind when planning your wedding. more...
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