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You're married. Now what? Find out how to get over the post-wedding blues, when to send thank you cards, and how to return gifts without hurting anyone's feelings.
5 Ways to Overcome the Post-Wedding Blues
Brides and grooms spend at least one year in the spotlight as an engaged couple. There are numerous celebrations in their honor. On the big day, all eyes are on them. But when couples cut the cake at the end of the reception, they are cutting their time in the sun. If you’re suffering from the post-wedding blues, here's how to get out of your funk:
Name Change - Should Women Change Their Name When They Get Married?
Weigh in about whether women should change their names when they get married -- and find out what others think about the tradition of changing your name.
Should You Change Your Name?
Couples have many more choices than they did in the past. Today people can get married or stay single, have babies or remain childless, and go to work or be stay-at-home parents. And women can keep their name when they get married or change it. Sometimes, men change their names, too. The choice is up to you. Here are the pros and cons of changing your name, followed by some compromises for couple…
Have a Romantic First Night as Newlyweds
Set the perfect stage for romance after your wedding reception and have a first night as married people that you'll never forget.
How to Have a Happy Honeymoon
Honeymoons can set the tone for marriages. A honeymoon is the first trip newlyweds take after taking their vows. They are usually all about spending time with one another, experiencing new things together, and, of course, sex. Honeymoons don't have to be expensive or even long. But they should be meaningful and full of love. Here are some tips for having a happy honeymoon that will get your marri…
Where Should You Honeymoon?
When the wedding is over, you and your spouse should go on a honeymoon that you’ll both enjoy and will allow you to start your marriage in a positive way. The vacation does not have to be long or expensive, but it should offer an opportunity for you and your new spouse to unwind, romance each other, and get intimate. Here are some ideas – broken down by couple type – on where …
8 Must-Have Products to Pack for Your Honeymoon
You might put planning and packing for your honeymoon on the back burner while you're focusing on the wedding. But there are some products that you should definitely pack for the honeymoon to make sure things go smoothly and nothing gets in the way of your good time. Here's a checklist of what you need to pack for your honeymoon:
6 Alternatives to Pricey Honeymoons
Newlyweds might not have the time or money for a lengthy, pricey honeymoon. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on having special alone time in the days following your wedding. Here are affordable suggestions for honeymoon alternatives
6 Ways to Insure a Romantic Honeymoon
After the stress of planning a wedding, spending time with in-laws, and launching into an entirely new life, you and your spouse deserve – and quite frankly need – a romantic and relaxing honeymoon. But the honeymoon often takes a backseat to the rest of your wedding planning and becomes more like an afterthought than the main event that it should be. When that happens, the honeymoon can end …
How to Make the Most of Your Wedding Photos
Discover how to create wedding photo albums, scrapbooks, or wall hangings for your home, so you can remember your wedding day and honor the memories your photos invoke.
Favorite Wedding Day Photos
Newlyweds and their photographers share favorite wedding day photos.
MyPublisher Photo Album: Pros and Cons
Find out whether you can create wedding and baby albums and other photo albums successfully with MyPublisher.com.
Kodak Photo Calendars: Pros and Cons
Find out about the pros and cons of purchasing a Kodak photo calendar either for yourself or family and friends as gifts.
Trash the Dress: After-the-Wedding Bridal Photo Sessions
Learn about trash the dress photo sessions, where brides and grooms dress up like it's their wedding day all over again, and take photos in unusual places without worrying about their attire getting dirty.
How to Make a Wedding Video
Learn how to make a wedding video using wedding videos or wedding pictures or both.
Paintings and Drawings that Pay Homage to Your Wedding Dress
Get information and see photos of the work of artist Stephanie London, who creates paintings and drawings of wedding dresses, which can be given as gifts for holidays and anniversaries.
Nikon Coolpix S-60 Digital Camera: Pros and Cons
Discover the pros and cons of the Nikon Coolpix S-60 digital camera to determine if you should buy and use it to document your newlywed life and the memories you are making.
Get Help with Your New Marriage
Learn how to navigate married life by sharing advice, tips, and stories with other newlyweds just like you.
Wedding Gown Preservation Guide
Learn about wedding gown preservation, the process for cleaning and properly storing the dress you wore when you were married, so that you can pass it down to future generations or sell it.
3 DIY Wedding Thank You Cards
Get three hot ideas for DIY wedding thank you cards that will impress your friends and family and give you and your new spouse the chance to work on a project together.
Should the Wife Change Her Name after the Wedding?
Should wives change their last name after the wedding? If you're debating whether to change your name, then you should first consider the pros and cons.
Thank You Card Examples
Find out what to write to wedding guests -- even if you hated their gift.
How Long Do You Have to Write Your Wedding Thank Yous?
Find out how much time you have to write thank you cards to everyone who bought you a wedding gift.
5 Tips for Writing Your Thank You Cards
Get advice on how to quickly show your gratitude to family and friends for wedding gifts by writing fabulous thank you cards.
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