What Is A Prenuptial Agreement And Why Should I Have One?
April 30, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
If you’re engaged to be married the only thing on your mind is fulfilling a lifetime dream of living happily every after (which is still possible by the way!) Therefore asking what a prenuptial agreement is and should we have one is bound to kill the romance or rather just make it simmer and not boil for a little while. It has become very easy to arrange and you can even find prenuptial agreement forms online.
This is a definition of a prenuptial agreement according to Wikipedia:
“A prenuptial agreement, ante-nuptial agreement, or premarital agreement, commonly abbreviated to pre-nup or pre-nupt, is a contract entered into prior to marriage or civil union by the people intending to marry. The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary widely, but commonly includes provisions for division of property and spousal support in the event of divorce or breakup of marriage.”
According to legal and financial experts alike this is a smart move to make since one in three of first marriages end in divorce and 50% of second or third marriages as well. According to Nancy Dunnan, a New York financial advisor and author, marriage is not only an emotional and physical union but also a financial one. And you don’t have to be Donald Trump to qualify either.
If you fall into any of the following groups, you should consider having a prenuptial agreement:
• You have assets such as a home, stock or retirement funds
• Own all or part of a business
• You may be receiving an inheritance
• You have children and/or grandchildren from a previous marriage
• One of you is much wealthier than the other
• One of you will be supporting the other through college
• You have loved ones who need to be taken care of, such as elderly parents
• You have or are pursuing a degree or license in a potentially lucrative profession such as medicine
• You could see a big increase in income because your business is taking off, or that garage band you play in has just gotten a contract with a big record company.
Now that you know what a prenuptial agreement is, you can make an informed decision and even get the necessary prenuptial agreement forms online. At the moment it may not seem important but take some time, get it over with and rekindle that romance that must never fade away. Make this a priority.
Planning The Perfect Wedding On A Low Budget
April 29, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
It is such an exciting time after getting engaged and planning your wedding, so don’t let worries about the economy and not enough money cast a shadow on your excitement. With the right help you can still be planning the perfect wedding (on a low budget) and have the time of your life like you always dreamed.
You can still wear that beautiful wedding gown (not second-hand!), you can still have unique wedding flowers and all the bells and whistles that go with a memorable wedding. The key is getting the right wedding planning advice and information from many sources and then select the best ones. It is highly recommended to utilize information supplied by people with experience. People who know what they’re talking about and will be able to share their low cost wedding ideas with you.
People like Tim and Lisa who save about $20 000 on their wedding. $20 000!! Unbelievable, but true. They are living proof that it is possible to be planning the perfect wedding and not be declared insolvent after wards! You don’t even have to have rich parents.
Weddings cost anything between $15000 to $25000 and that does not include the engagement and wedding rings. BIG numbers. Numbers you can put in your own pocket (or rather keep it there) by following the great, low budget wedding planning advice supplied by Tim and Lisa in their very affordable book called simply “Wedding Planning On A Budget”.
I totally endorse the fact that you don’t have to pay a fortune to have a beautiful wedding. I have proven it many times over with all the weddings I personally organized. So do yourself a favor and buy this book. Don’t let money deter you from planning the perfect wedding.
Get great low budget wedding planning advice and collect as much wedding planning information as you can. You may even save enough money for an exotic honeymoon!
How To Get Low Cost Wedding Ideas
April 27, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
Everybody knows that the worldwide economy is in a sorry state and many of us are feeling it. This doesn’t have to mean that you cannot get married anymore – it just means that you have to gather low cost wedding ideas from as many sources as possible.
It will be a smart move to focus on low budget wedding planning when you are busy collecting wedding planning information. It will be the same amount of work, it will still take a lot of time BUT you will be able to save a lot of money while planning the perfect wedding.
You will no doubt get a lot of suggestions and help from friends and family but don’t stop there. It will be to your advantage to get wedding planning advice from as many sources that you possibly can.
One great source is the book by Erica Yoon titled “Amazing Wedding Planning”. It is filled with tips and wedding planning information aimed at saving you money:
This covers just a few of the topics covered in this low budget wedding planning book. Erica proved that planning the perfect wedding does not have to break the bank and I completely support this since I’ve done the same with my own daughter’s wedding. Point is: It Can Be Done!
Start collecting low cost wedding ideas today. Use all the resources you can for wedding planning information, select the best ones, have a beautiful wedding and still save money!
100 (OR 1001?) Questions Before Marriage
April 25, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
You’re engaged to be married and are very excited about it. That’s good. But do take an hour to answer a 100 or even 1001 questions before your marriage. You and your partner are bound to have differences in various areas. Why not try to find a happy medium for both before taking the big step?
The moral of the story is: the more you know your partner or about your partner, the less surprises you’ll have after you’re married. And some may not be such nice surprises, which may cause conflict and even distrust.
I know at the moment you’re not even thinking about anything bad happening, but keep in mind that you will be spending a lot of time with your partner for many, many years and you cannot possibly see eye to eye on every single subject.
1001 Questions For Couples was written by Michael Webb who appeared on over 500 radio and TV shows including Oprah and had articles published in magazines like Cosmopolitan and Men’s Health. He knows his subject and you can listen when he speaks.
It just makes sense to rather go prepared by asking 1001 questions before marriage to make sure that you and your partner are completely compatible. Get to know your partner’s likes and dislikes, find out about their thoughts, desires and feelings.
Focus on finding out about all the little things that can help you please each other in all areas of life and provide the foundation for things you can share together.
Together is the keyword here. Personally I believe that there are so many divorces nowadays because couples don’t do things together anymore. They’re married but each go their own way. Hanging out with their respective friends but hardly ever together. Why did you get married then?
There’s enough sadness and heartache in the world as it is. If you can take this one little step to avoid disillusionment and pain then please take it. Invest in your married life. Buy 1001 Questions For Couples today. Ask 100 questions before marriage and get off to a good start.
Creative And Romantic Marriage Proposals
April 23, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
Sometimes it will happen on the spur of the moment in a spontaneous gesture without much deliberation but mostly people will be searching for a romantic marriage proposal for a long time before taking action. The memories of this special moment will last for many years after all!
Finding a creative marriage proposal can be a challenge but it all depends on how special or dramatic or romantic you want to be. There are so many different ways to propose for marriage that it can be overwhelming to select the perfect one. Or the one that you think is perfect for that very special person in your life.
Many people can certainly use some help in this area and therefore I want to recommend reading Michael Webb’s “Romantic’s Guide To Popping The Question”. Michael was featured on Oprah and many of his romantic advice articles were published in Cosmopolitan and Men’s health amongst others.
Michael ran a worldwide contest for the most romantic marriage proposals and received 7329 entries from all around the globe! He then proceeded to select the best 101 ways to propose for marriage. It must have been quite an experience to read all the creative marriage proposal ideas but apparently there were a number of really bad ones as well!
The ideas include inexpensive and very elaborate ways to propose, creative proposals for specific holidays and even very romantic marriage proposals for women. So if you have been considering asking the big question, “Romantic’s Guide To Popping The Question” is a must have and will ensure that your special moment is truly memorable.
Getting Creative Ideas For Planning Your Wedding Should Be Fun
April 6, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
The big question has been asked, you said yes and you’re about to embark on a wonderful time of your life even though it can feel a bit crazy with all the details milling around in your mind! Don’t get overwhelmed. Collecting creative ideas to help with the planning of your wedding should be fun. Remember, these memories should last you a lifetime!
The best thing you can do when planning for your big day is to allow enough time for everything to be done right. Planning for this event at the last minute can make any bride go insane and you want this time to be an enjoyable experience.
Many brides also have full time jobs when planning a wedding and this is why it is so important that you have plenty of time. Many of the items you will need for your day will have to order and this can take some time.
Planning is another key issue. A good planning book can help ensure that you cover everything. You will also want other items such as checklists and address books. This will help you keep track of all of the many people involved with your day.
If you are lucky enough to be able to hire a wedding plannerit will help a lot, but if you are like the majority of people this is not an option. You can enlist in the help of good friends and family to help you with all of the little details.
Getting married can be stressful enough without having to find creative ideas for planning your wedding.You can alleviate this stress with time and a plan.
Free Marriage Compatibility Test
April 6, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
Maybe you’re already engaged to be married or maybe you’re just seeing someone you think might be the ONE. Either way it is a big step to take – especially if you want to stay married to that person for the rest of your life. Therefore it’s a good idea to take a free marriage compatibility test
No answer is wrong or right. This is done as something fun and to get to know your partner even better. The questions are based on different areas of marriage that may cause friction and often do – even though some of it may sound quite silly!
Be sure to give your partner a copy of the questions as well and complete the answers separately. You can compare answers when you’ve both completed the test and maybe have a good laugh about it or talk it over and find a happy medium to satisfy both parties.
It is a well-known fact that communication is vital in most relationships and it is never too early to starting working on those communication channels. Make sure you’re on the same level and find out which ways of communicating work best for each individual. This may be the beginning of a long, happy journey together and laying a good, strong foundation is a very important first step.
Keeping the communication channels open through the years will be just as important, so make it a priority. Talk thinks over. Don’t let it build up into a nasty mess that will some time or another erupt and maybe cause a lot of damage to your relationship. You don’t need that.
If you are already planning the wedding, you will know that all the details can be overwhelming. It may create stress and be the cause of you and your fiance not seeing eye to eye at times! Use this free marriage compatibility test to release some of that pre-marriage stress. Nothing to alleviate stress like a good belly laugh -oh yes, and keep those communication channels wide open and free of any debris!
Wedding Flower Ideas
April 6, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
Flowers are such an important part of any function and especially weddings. It is a joyous occasion and should be celebrated in every possible way. Bringing nature into play is always a good idea but making a selection can be quite mind-boggling, therefore we will take a look at some wedding flower ideas.
Since there are so many facets in planning a wedding, it might be a good idea to get some help from professionals. I found a lot of great information in The Ultimate Brides Guide
There is a lot more to say about wedding flower ideas, so please check back here for more information as often as possible.
Do It Yourself Wedding Invitations
April 6, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
Wedding invitations are an important step in the whole wedding process since it announces to the world that you are getting married. You can either hire a professional invitation company to do it for you or you can make your own do it yourself wedding invitations.
There are many things you have to consider besides the style. If you are having a reception following your ceremony, you may want a separate invitation for this as well. Response cards may also be included with an included postage paid envelope for quick return.
There needs to be a way for invitees to RSVP. You may set up a special email account for this purpose. You may even have a friend of family member that will be available to take RSVP phone calls and their name and number should be included in the RSVP information.
There is a lot more planning of wedding invitations than meets the eye. If you have a general idea of what you want before you start looking you can prevent feeling overwhelmed. Weddings are a time for celebration and if you plan accordingly, you can even enjoy the simple details.
Making your own wedding invitations can save you a lot of money and it can even be fun making it. There are so many art and craft stores with great selections of not only different papers and vellum but also charms and decorative accents. You can make truly unique do it yourself wedding invitations.
Finding Unique Wedding Dresses
April 6, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment
Most girls dream about their wedding day since when they were just 4 or 5 years old, therefore selecting the right dress can be quite a daunting task. Thanks to the Internet finding unique wedding dresses has become a lot easier and can be less time consuming.
Wedding Gown Guide
Finding the perfect wedding dress can be a long, hard decision. If you know some things before you start looking, you can make this a less stressful experience.
You should have some type of idea of what style of wedding dress you want before you go out and shop. If you see something in a magazine, you should take that with you when you go to try on dresses. This will help the sales person find the style you are looking for.
This guide can help you determine what you should budget for.
You also need to know what your budget is so you can stick to it. You can also make this clear to whoever is helping you so that they do not pick out dresses for you that are out of your budget.
You also need to consider the season when you are buying your dress. You do not want to buy a sleeveless dress for a winter wedding. The last thing you want is to be uncomfortable at your own wedding.
When you finally do go to try on dresses, make sure that you bring a trusted friend or family member. This person should be able to give you their honest opinion. You do not want to bring the friend that tells you that you look good in everything.
If you found THE dress but it’s maybe a bit snug, consider getting your body in tip-top shape before the big day with this sexy workout.
Finding unique wedding dresses can be an experience that you will never forget. If you can make some decisions before you go it will prove to be an enjoyable experience. You want to look beautiful on your special day, so take some time to collect pictures and ideas before making the final decision.
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