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Newlyweds Guide to Home Buying

Newlyweds Guide to Home Buying Article By | Cherry Ruffino First comes love, then comes marriage…then comes buying your first home together! You are taking the big leap starting your new life together and that may come with making plans to get into the market to buy a home. Here are some tips to … [Read more...]

Secrets To A Successful Honeymoon

Secrets To A Successful Honeymoon Article by | Kelley Austin, BCS Cruise Planners Honeymoons often take a backseat to the wedding planning, but you owe it to yourself to give honeymoon planning greater and more careful attention. After all, the wedding is mainly for your family and friends. The … [Read more...]

Preserving Florals

Preserving Florals Article By | Conley Koberg The last thing anyone wants to do after their wedding is throw away the floral arrangements they hand-picked and budgeted for. It’s no surprise that many brides explore preserving their florals to help hold on to the memories of the best day of … [Read more...]

Skincare Love Affair: Tips For That Pre-wedding Glow!

Skincare Love Affair Tips on getting your pre-wedding glow from a skincare expert! Article by | Stephanie Karam Whitmer, MSN, FNP-C You may have thought about trying medical grade skincare, Botox, fillers, or other minor cosmetic procedures, and with your wedding on the horizon, you may be … [Read more...]

Money & Marriage: What to Expect at Each Stage

  Money & Marriage: What to Expect at Each Stage Article by | Rachel Cruze, Ramsey Solutions When you first get engaged or married, everything seems perfect. You can’t imagine anything ever going wrong. It’s all red roses and fancy chocolate, right? But if you’re like most … [Read more...]

Meghan + Cody’s Real Wedding Love Story

Meghan + Cody's Real Wedding June 17, 2022 Also found in the Brazos Valley Bride Digital Issue  Cody and I met 6 years ago at the baseball fields. He was the umpire and I was working in the concession stand. Through the baseball season, Cody would come and talk with me during the short break in … [Read more...]

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After Article by | Kelley Austin, Cruise Planners Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! As you plan for the big day, don't forget about the once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon that follows. While the wedding is mainly for your family and friends, the honeymoon is a … [Read more...]

Restoring History: A True Love Story

Restoring History: A True Love Story Article by | Jennifer Satterfield Photos by | Shelby Tsika Marquardt My husband and I were married in 2020, during the height of the pandemic in the Brazos Valley. Much like the relationship began, our next chapter was an adventure into not only a new … [Read more...]

Before You Say “I Do!”: Benefits Of Premarital Counseling

Before You Say "I Do!": Benefits Of Premarital Counseling Article by | Peggy & Robert Holzweiss Every couple wants a perfect wedding day, and a lot of time and effort goes into planning a special celebration with family and friends. But what about the day after the wedding? Are you spending … [Read more...]

Why You Should Ditch Tradition For Your Fall Wedding

Why You Should Ditch Tradition For Your Fall Wedding Article by | Ginger Lundell, 7F Lodge Photos by | Jamie Hardin Photography As the Summer starts to heat up here in Texas, we can’t help but think and swoon over the season to follow. And here in Texas, it’s most likely due to the cooler temps … [Read more...]

A TWIST on Tradition: A Unique Take on Wedding Day Details

A TWIST on Tradition: A Unique Take on Wedding Day Details Article by | Lizzie West WE LOVE A GREAT LOVE STORY. We also love to see unique details at weddings that are a call-out to the couple, their hobbies and interests, and have distinct elements that make it memorable. Having details that … [Read more...]

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