It can be surprisingly complicated to figure out how best to make your engagement ring purchase. There’s so much to learn and so many options available that it can seem overwhelming to most people. Here are some steps to take ... read more

It’s finally happened: you’ve found “the one.” You’re madly in love with someone and you’re ready to spend the rest of your life by their side. Congratulations! Sounds like it’s time to head to your local jewelry store and pick ... read more

Whenever a woman gets engaged, there’s always a big fuss surrounding her engagement ring. People want to see it, they want to know how her partner proposed, and (even if no one asks you outright) they want to know how ... read more

There’s something so romantic about an heirloom engagement ring. Whether it belonged to your grandmother, great-aunt, or a family friend who passed it onto you, it’s nice to have a sense of history before you ask someone to have a ... read more

Photo by Jenna Lynn Photography Auburn, Alabama You might be here because you really need this pep talk, or maybe you’re starting to get to this pivotal point in your relationship. It‘s been a few years since you and your ... read more

Whether you just started dating or have been in a relationship for months, meeting your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s parents for the first time can seem like an extremely daunting task. After all, what happens if they don’t like you? Thoughts ... read more

Once you’ve decided on a wedding date, or just on the general idea of getting married, it can be tempting to get the ball rolling right away. But even once a few of the decisions have been made, there may ... read more

Despite what rom-coms may tell us, getting engaged (for most of us) is hardly a complete surprise. At this point, you’ve hopefully had conversations about the next step in your relationship and when you may eventually want to tie the ... read more

Everyone knows that relationships are hard work, but only those couples in long-distance relationships know just how hard that work can get: the scheduling conflicts, the late-night or early-morning FaceTime sessions, the expensive plane tickets. If you’re in a long-distance ... read more

There’s no question in anyone’s mind that planning a wedding is a lot of work, from the vendor meetings to the discussions over menu fonts and tablecloths. Most couples, however, are happy to take on the task because they know ... read more