I’m married now, but I’ve done the dating-after-a-relationship-ends thing, and I watched one of my best friends spend years trying to find the person she wanted to build a life with. She tried It’s Just Lunch and a few other matchmaking services along the way, so I saw pretty closely what she hoped paying for […]

One of my best friends used to squeeze dates into a schedule that already felt impossible. She was in med school, knew she wanted marriage and kids, and sometimes a first date meant going straight from studying or a long day into dinner because there simply wasn’t another free night that week. I watched her

Let me tell you, as a mom of two, there’s nothing that irritates me more than listening to my husband complain about being tired. I’ll give him credit, though; he’s constantly tossing and turning or searching for a different blanket that isn’t “too hot.” So I decided this is the problem I’m going to solve

Flowers are nature’s way of saying “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” “Congratulations,” or sometimes just “I panicked and didn’t know what else to send.” Whether you’re planning a wedding, surprising a friend, or just trying to class up your kitchen counter, online flower delivery makes it ridiculously easy to get gorgeous blooms delivered right to

When it comes to wedding flowers, the options are almost endless. You can hire a traditional florist, shop local, or order blooms online and DIY your way to a Pinterest-worthy bouquet. One company that’s been making waves in the online wedding floral space is Poppy Flowers, known for their vibrant blooms, flexible ordering, and curated

Planning your wedding flowers can be one of the most exciting and overwhelming parts of your big day. Whether you’re eloping, having a small ceremony, or planning a full-scale wedding event, the floral arrangements you choose help set the tone for your entire celebration. And thanks to online floral delivery services, you no longer have

Wedding planning has a way of making you second-guess what you actually want. Between Pinterest, parents, and a million “helpful” suggestions, it can be tough to tell the difference between your dream wedding and what you think you’re supposed to want. If you want to think outside the box for your wedding, don’t let anyone

It’s no secret that weddings have gotten expensive. Even if you keep it small and simple, it can be a challenge to keep your budget in check. I think it’s all-around good advice to try to prioritize the things that are non-negotiables and find ways to scale back in other areas.  For me, that meant

I think I only know one couple who has gotten married in the last ten years (at least!) without creating a wedding website. While they’re not strictly necessary, they have become somewhat ubiquitous—I think for good reason. It’s really nice to give your guests a resource that they can reference when they have common questions