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I've been a luxury wedding photographer for a decade. I learned 2 big lessons about timing from my own wedding.
Lydia Koh said she missed key moments at her own wedding because of time management issues.
Lian Kit Wee
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Growing up, my parents didn't discipline me. Now, I'm doing authoritative parenting — and it's working.
I grew up in a big family and my parents didn't discipline us. I decided to adopt an authoritative …
Beth Rush
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My expat parents took me traveling with them when I was young. Now, I'm terrified by the idea of moving around a lot with kids.
Sally Prag, who spent her childhood moving between countries for her father's job, shared advice fo…
Charissa Cheong
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I'm a wedding planner. Here are answers to 7 questions guests are often too embarrassed to ask.
I've planned dozens of weddings, so I've heard my fair share of questions about when it's OK to ask…
Elisabeth Kramer
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My 56-year-old mom lives rent-free in our house. She contributes by doing chores and childcare, but communicating expectations can be hard.
Multiple generations living in one house can benefit everyone involved, from saving money to childc…
Emylee Williams
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An astrologer warned me against traveling around my 40th birthday. I didn't listen and booked a trip to Uzbekistan.
Erin Levi attended a summer language program when she was younger. It always left her wanting to re…
Erin Levi
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They got priced out of NYC, so they bought a $160,000 house in Vermont — but country life doesn't mean they're 'suddenly wealthy'
The one-bedroom house, which came with 2.6 acres of land, was initially listed for $225,000.
Amanda Goh
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I'm an Indian wedding planner. My top advice is to make sure the budget is aligned with both families and to invest in a day-of coordination team.
I'm a South Asian wedding planner who plans dozens of weddings a year. I also got married in my own…
Yoonji Han
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He moved from Vancouver to Japan to teach English. 20 years later, he's built a life there — and a family home in the countryside.
He may be living in the rural countryside, but thanks to Japan's well-connected public transport sy…
Amanda Goh
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We built our vacation home in Tulum, Mexico, for $350,000. Investing in the market early has pros and cons.
This couple built their dream vacation home In Tulum, Mexico for $350,000. Their advice? Find a loc…
Daisy Schofield
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I'm a wedding planner. Here are 12 common mistakes I see guests make.
As a wedding planner, I've seen ceremony and reception guests show up without RSVPing, act rude to …
Elisabeth Kramer
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My fiancé and I went to a divorce lawyer before our wedding. These were our 5 biggest takeaways.
Our meeting was full of helpful advice about unknown laws and how prenups work. Here's everything w…
Jen Glantz
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A bride cut her mom's '80s wedding dress into a new outfit for her own wedding
Devon Lambur told Business Insider she spent around $1,000 and 30 hours in trips to an alterations …
Priya Raj
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I tried using Ikea's $99 interior-designer service. It was an incredible value with just one downside.
I used Ikea's online interior-designer service for $99. We got great personalized suggestions for d…
Jordi Lippe-McGraw
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My family spent last Christmas on a cruise ship. We'd never do it again.
My family of four spent Christmas on a cruise. It was a memorable vacation, but we all missed our t…
Terri Peters
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I married at City Hall, and my son had a traditional wedding. I stumbled through helping him prepare, but it was beautiful.
I got married 40 years ago at a spur-of-the-moment City Hall ceremony. My son had an elaborate trad…
Rose Greene
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My husband and I went to an all-inclusive resort. He drinks, and I'm sober, but I didn't feel like I was missing out.
I'm sober and my husband still drinks. I was nervous to go to an all-inclusive resort together on v…
Terri Peters
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I've planned over 50 weddings. Here are the 7 most unforgivable faux pas guests should avoid.
From not RSVPing to being rude to the vendors, here's what guests shouldn't do on or ahead of a cou…
Elisabeth Kramer
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A wedding planner answers 4 burning questions from couples, from dealing with dietary preferences to doing their own makeup
From crafting COVID-19-friendly seating charts to navigating guests' food allergies, here's what a …
Elisabeth Kramer
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I'm a wedding planner. Here are 10 common mistakes I see couples make.
From setting the RSVP deadline to not eating on your big day, there are easy oversights you can mak…