Marriage

A Journey I'll Never Forget: My Proposal, Wedding, and Honeymoon. Top Story - June 2026.

Some moments in life stay in your heart forever. For me, those moments were my dproposal, wedding, and honeymoon. Looking back, it feels like a beautiful dream that I never want to wake up from.

A Homily. Top Story - January 2026.

I'm officiating another wedding in September. My dear friend, Alex, is marrying her sweet love, Camille, and I get to give the speech that binds them together in the eyes of the law. I thought I might play with a few ideas here to help me brainstorm and develop the message. I'll skip the boring standard introduction stuff; similarly, I won't include the wrap-up with their commitments and whatnot. Just the goods.

My Granddaughter Is Getting Married On My Nineteenth Wedding Anniversary!. Top Story - December 2023.

It is a short notice, much like my third wedding. At my third wedding, we were not inviting anyone! Not even witnesses. The minister, my friend said, I can take care of the witnesses!

Is There a Secret to a Happy & Healthy Marriage?. Top Story - September 2023.

I've been married for 38 years... but not to the same person the entire time. Still, with one union lasting 24 years and the other at 14 and climbing, perhaps I can be permitted my opinion on this question.

Valentine’s Day Lessons From Iconic Celebrity Couples. Top Story - February 2023. Created with: OG Collection.

Valentine’s Day conjures up messages for love notes and candy grams for some, plans of movie marathons with good friends for others, and for the pop-culture obsessed images of celebrity love stories might come to mind. These iconic partnerships still provide inspiration in the realms of fashion, artistic production, and activism, from the very 1960s-style wedding of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, to the music inspired by David Bowie’s marriage to Iman, and the philanthropic work of Elton John and David Furnish.

What do you buy the best flower girl in the World?. Top Story - September 2022.

When prepping for our wedding, there was so much to organise; the venue, invitations, dresses, the church, and the list went on. It was a relatively small ceremony and reception, but we really wanted to have my niece and nephew involved as the flower girl and page boy.

5 Wedding Preparations You Should and Shouldn’t DIY. Top Story - March 2022.

DIY weddings give you full control over the planning process, which can be both a blessing and a burden. What few resources will tell you when you’re coming up with your DIY wedding plans is the fact that not all aspects of your wedding should be handled alone. So, which preparations should and shouldn’t be done yourself? To better illustrate how to plan out the DIY wedding of your dreams, here are five wedding preparations you should and shouldn’t DIY.

3 Important Things You Should Consider When Purchasing Your Wedding Bands: Beauty, Quality, and Price. Top Story - March 2022. Created with: Charles & Colvard.

One of my favorite memories in life is the day Malick proposed to me. It was a symbol of our love that will be cherished forever! For those of you who have been following my journey for the last several years, you know how special the trip was; Malick proposed at sunset in a beautiful cliff-side restaurant in Santorini, Greece! After Malick and I got engaged, I couldn’t help but catch myself staring down at my beautiful engagement ring—it was the most magical and perfect day. Fast forward to today, I still remember our engagement, one of the happiest moments of my life, like it was yesterday every time I glance down at my left hand.

Bride on a Budget

Bride on a Budget

Bride on a Budget

Bride on a Budget

The Significance of Giving Gifts on the 5th and 7th Wedding Anniversaries

The Most Verbose Wedding Vows Ever

10 Year Anniversary Gifts: Meaningful Ideas for a Decade Together

The Garden Has a Gate