Take her to do something she enjoys but you absolutely detest. It might be a night at the opera, tickets to a foreign film festival, or anything connected with the word Broadway.

When your loved one gazes into your eyes after slipping on the ring, you want him to fall in love with you all over again.

Elegant eyes are one way of shooting cupids arrow, and when you think of make-up, think less is more. The natural look is a winner every time. And for the more extravagant out there wanting to be swept up in the drama of the whole day, take note of the beautiful make-up techniques pictured here – a definite eye-catcher!

Check out some of these fabulous beauty products that we have selected here for you.

An interview with Marge & Homer Simpson by Gulshan Sippy on the secret of their wedded bliss. Illustrated by Matt Groening.

Dear Wine Ladies,
I would like to serve some champagne or sparkling wine at an engagement party but am not very experienced with opening the bottles. Is there a proper way?

Q. In this day of electronic communication, is it really necessary to write hand-written thank you notes? –Jodie

A. Hi Jodie, the guests that you invite to your wedding are supposed to be people that you care about, and want to share the most important day of your life with. A hand written note is your way of saying thank you for being a part of our special day. Your guests have probably gone out and bought a new dress, had their hair done, possibly hired a babysitter or even taken time off of work to attend, as well as getting a gift for you and your husband. Thank you notes need to be personalized.

Brides have so many adored little girls in their lives that they often choose more than one flower-girl. In fact, we’re now seeing groups of flower-girls including all of the bride and groom’s nieces – which eliminates any concern of favoritism.

Top 10 Shower Themes that are perennial winners. Play them straight, put your own twist on them, or use the list to get your own ideas flowing. You are sure to come up with something unique.

Money is a hot topic. Couples fight more about money than about any other issue. This is because, in one small package, money represents time, effort, opportunity, material stuff, status, freedom, safety, affirmation, problem solving, success, rescue, failure, responsibility, leisure, connection, conflict, and the list goes on.

What’s more, at no time in history have more institutions and commercial establishments made spending money easier (in the form of credit)!