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wedding couple kissing porch Credit: The Edges Wedding Photography The decision to get married is certainly not one to be taken lightly. Most people consider a myriad of different factors before determining whether or not they want to be with someone for the rest of their lives. On that list of considerations is often age. Namely, whether or not you’re too young to take the plunge. After all, marriage is serious stuff-you’re legally bound to another individual and pretty much anything you do as individuals will be reflected on you as a couple....

katie matthew ohio wedding ring ringbox Credit: Jenny Haas When choosing your engagement ring or wedding band, there’s more to think about than just the cut and size of any gems. In fact, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make doesn’t involve stones at all, but rather what the piece is made of. Choosing the right metal for your engagement ring and wedding band is important, and it all depends on a few different factors, including style preferences and what kind of wear and tear your jewelry will experience on a daily basis....

dark green, white and pink wedding invitations Credit: Amanda Lane ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

rear view of woman stretching hands against curtain Credit: Narith Thongphasuk / EyeEm / Getty Images rear view of woman stretching hands against curtain Credit: Narith Thongphasuk / EyeEm / Getty Images rear view of woman stretching hands against curtain Credit: Narith Thongphasuk / EyeEm / Getty Images rear view of woman stretching hands against curtain Credit: Narith Thongphasuk / EyeEm / Getty Images Over the course of our lives, our sleep patterns naturally ebb and flow—and getting enough rest on a nightly basis is key, however old we are....

woman calculating finances at table with baby on lap Credit: Drazen Zigic / Getty Images ` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement woman calculating finances at table with baby on lap Credit: Drazen Zigic / Getty Images woman calculating finances at table with baby on lap Credit: Drazen Zigic / Getty Images...

Ideally, the flooring in your home is durable, can hold up to daily wear and tear, and will visually complement the rest of your space. But not all flooring is the same, so the type that works best for your living room is not necessarily right for your powder room. Ahead, how to make the call for each specific spot, according to design and architecture experts. modern home interior wood flooring Credit: hikesterson / Getty Images Ask yourself a few questions....

clean bathroom mirror Credit: Getty Images clean bathroom mirror Credit: Getty Images clean bathroom mirror Credit: Getty Images clean bathroom mirror Credit: Getty Images We often don’t realize how dirty our mirrors are until we give them a good clean. Dust, fingerprints, and water spots speckle the reflective piece of décor, making it hard to see a crystal clear image gleaming back at you. While it’s helpful to regularly clean the glass, doing so incorrectly can leave you with more streaks and imperfections than you started with....

Classic Margarita Credit: Ryan Liebe Classic Margarita Credit: Ryan Liebe Classic Margarita Credit: Ryan Liebe Classic Margarita Credit: Ryan Liebe A good margarita is your taste buds’ passport to paradise, but the drink’s tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur formula is also ripe for reimagining. Here, we share the classic recipe for our tropical traditionalists, then a few creative riffs: There’s a grapefruit-forward option, one made with tart-cherries, and a spicy frozen mango number that might just inspire some backyard cabana-building....

It can be tempting to skip a planned workout once your fitness tracker notes that you have hit 10,000 steps for the day, but according to medical experts, you might not want to post up on the couch just yet. The reason? There are a lot of variables when it comes to steps, such as the nature of your activity (did you run uphill to clock those steps?) or the intensity of your workout....

mwd104873_fall09_bout2.jpg Here’s an alternative to the typical buttonhole bloom. Create a boutonniere from the “flower” that appears at the bottom of every pinecone. This chic accessory not only looks handsome but also lasts forever. How to Make It To make a gap to accommodate a mini handsaw, use pliers to snap away a few rows of scales just above the bottom “blossom” of the pinecone. Saw through the core. Place three strands of floral wire together, and wrap around the stump of the pinecone’s base; twist together to make a stem, then wrap with floral tape....

carrie-bradshaw-wedding-dress-0515 ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer carrie-bradshaw-wedding-dress-0515 carrie-bradshaw-wedding-dress-0515 carrie-bradshaw-wedding-dress-0515 All Sex and the City fans remember this scene from the first film: Carrie Bradshaw, portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker, trying on wedding dress after wedding dress for an upcoming magazine photoshoot....

msl-healthy-living-oils-spoon-md110010.jpg Credit: Yasu + Junko Not long ago, you could find olive, canola, and maybe safflower oil at the grocery store. These days, cooking oils often take up an entire aisle. Once-exotic varieties, like coconut and walnut oils, line the shelves of most markets. How do you navigate your way around all these bottles? First, you should pay attention to function and select an oil appropriate for the cooking you’re doing, whether you’re pan-frying or finishing raw vegetables....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Curb appeal is important: The way your home looks from the street is what gives visitors a first impression of your property. That’s why exterior updates are so popular, but before you hire a professional to install new siding or peruse paint chips for the front door, it’s important to know how much these types of upgrades generally cost....

Compression stocks are stockings that deliver compression to your feet and lower legs, treating and preventing inflammation, fluid retention, and electrolyte imbalance, among other ailments. They’re a popular choice to wear on flights, where standing is restricted. When worn during exercise, they also can help curb the overuse of tendons. But not everyone needs to wear them. Here’s how to know if you should invest in compression socks—and how you can find the very best pairs available to you should you decide that you need them....

finger limes in bowl Credit: Getty Images / bhofack2 finger limes in bowl Credit: Getty Images / bhofack2 finger limes in bowl Credit: Getty Images / bhofack2 finger limes in bowl Credit: Getty Images / bhofack2 The world of citrus is suddenly very interesting: Finger limes have arrived, cascading in pearly waves across social media. Also known as caviar limes, these unusual fruits resemble stubby fingers, or diminutive green bananas (yes, they are also called banana limes!...

Are black pepper and white pepper interchangeable in recipes? That depends on what you are cooking. But first, it’s important to understand what makes them different. It may seem like the two spices come from different plants, but they are essentially the same berries that have simply been picked and processed differently. Black peppercorns are picked before they ripen, then immediately dried, which concentrates and intensifies. The drying process renders them black and wrinkly....

five bottles of natural nail polish from above Credit: Kirsten Francis five bottles of natural nail polish from above Credit: Kirsten Francis five bottles of natural nail polish from above Credit: Kirsten Francis five bottles of natural nail polish from above Credit: Kirsten Francis If you’re tuned into the natural beauty movement, you’ve likely already learned that nail polish has officially joined the ranks. While there’s no FDA-regulated definition for “natural,” for anything from nail lacquers to shampoo, more and more companies are excluding chemicals with known or possible health effects from their formulations, says Carla Burns, research and database analyst at the Environmental Working Group in Washington, D....

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camryn eugene rehearsal dinner guests Credit: Lauren Fair Photography Everyone knows that the bride should be the only person in the room wearing white at the wedding, but what about at the events in the months and weeks leading up to the big day? Depending on the time of year, white may very well be a staple in the closets of every guest-but should their outfit selections avoid the bridal hue?...

mflower-girl-0251-d112701.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Oasis Rustic wire, 18 gauge Boxwood garland Slow cooker Wax pellets Plastic container Mini ranunculus bush Glue gun Silk ribbon workbook-diy-flower-girl-floral-crown-d112701.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner HOW TO Create a loop on each end of the floral wire. Wrap wire with garland; bend into a circle. Heat water in slow cooker on low. Put wax pellets in plastic container and place in water to melt. Dip ranunculus in melted wax; let dry....