The Wedding Lasts a Day, Marriage … A Lifetime

Relationships for  Life - Marriage & Relationship Advice in San Diego

Engaged couples commit enormous time, energy and money to planning and creating their perfect wedding day.  With just a few unforeseen glitches, the wedding day turns out to be idyllic.

Couples expect their marriage to be just as special and fulfilling, and to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, half of these marriages will end, with many never celebrating their third anniversary.

Join us every Monday in April for Relationship Mondays, where guest blogger, Carolyn Gerard, a licensed Marriage & Family therapist, will give tips to help couples keep love growing, long after the honeymoon.

Makeup Tips Video: How to Get Flawless Looking Skin

There are some great videos out on YouTube about applying makeup for different looks and feels. This particular video go over some points on how to use foundation to get flawless looking skin - something you want on your wedding day! This is the most basic video, but we also recommend you check out some of her other makeup videos for different looks. She’s got a few that cover basic, easy ways to do your own makeup. Check it out!

Groom’s Attire: Rock the “No Tie” Look

Not all grooms are hip to the idea of wearing a tuxedo or a suit - but especially a tie. Here’s a few photos from around the web showing off some classy “no tie” looks for you to consider for your upcoming wedding. From the more dressed up tuxedo sans tie, to more casual looking beach wear, and some looks for vests with no jacket (and no ties in sight).

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Tuxedo, vest, jacket … and no tie!
from Savvi Formalwear

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Casual relaxed beach wear - nice button down shirt and khaki pants
from Brides.com

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Collared shirt and sharp looking vest
from GQ

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Joshua Jackson makes it look stylish to wear a tuxedo without a tie.
Brad Barket/Getty Images

from About.com

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Jeans & No Tie
by NurseJulie

Gerbera Daisy Bridal Bouquet - Make Your Own!

This video shows you how to make a very simple bridal bouquet with gerbera daisies. This is a simple and easy way to create a bridal bouquet for the bride or for any of the bridesmaids. It uses a bouquet holder which eases the process of bunching the flowers together and gives you tips on how to make it look hand tied.

Creative Wedding Program Ideas

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This rolled up wedding programs were created by the bride. They were simply rolled up like scrolls and tied off with pretty satin ribbons. From Little Winter Bride.

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These beautifull custom made wedding programs features a vellum layer with a poem printed on the vellum, with staggered layers featuring information about the wedding ceremony and wedding party in its wedding program. By My Ugly Kitty.

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“Twist of Lime” fandeck tickets aka a creative wedding program. From Saucy Dragonfly.

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Cootie Catcher Programs. Photo from Leslie Levings. Want to remake something like this? Get a template here.

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Cute little mini handmade wedding programs by O’ Flair.