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You Can Get Married at Any of These 8 Stunning Libraries Around the World

For literary-minded lovebirds, a storied library filled with thousands of books is most likely high on the list of wedding venue options. What could be more romantic, after all, than saying your “I do's” surrounded by the greatest romance novels of all time? Bibliophiles and brides-to-be have been smitten with this unique ceremony and reception idea for years now, but if you’re having trouble narrowing down the world’s most beautiful libraries to just one, allow us to help with this vetted list
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Everything You Need to Know About Working With a Professional Wedding Vow Writer

Choosing your date and venue may be some of the biggest wedding-planning decisions you have to make as a couple, but navigating the smaller details can (and should!) be just as important. Band or DJ? Family-style, buffet, plated, or sit-down dinner? And then there are the invitations, seating assignments, and vows to consider, which can oftentimes be left to the last minute when you’re busy checking off a myriad of other boxes on your wedding to-do list.

The experts agree that your wedding vows
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15 Most Romantic Hotels in Newport, Rhode Island

When choosing which storybook New England destination to land on for your honeymoon, allow us to remind you of one pertinent detail that sets Newport, RI apart: John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis wed there. If that doesn’t solidify the “City by the Sea” as the frontrunner, perhaps its Gilded Age mansions and dozens of romantic hotels will help. “Newport is steeped in history and was the original summer playground for America’s well-heeled characters and notable families,” says travel
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My Mother Passed Away Before I Got Married—This Is How I Honored Her

Growing up I never wanted to get married. Coming from a family riddled with divorce and failed relationships, I didn’t believe it was for me. I would cancel boyfriends, choose my career over couplehood and opt for traveling to new countries instead of cohabitating in my current one. And I thought I was happy with that plan—until a handsome chef with a smirky smile entered my life on the eve of my 33rd birthday.

Luke was armed with wit, jokes, and a freshly-caught sea bass he nonchalantly served
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How to Plan a Romantic Honeymoon in Paris

Simply put, there is no honeymoon destination in the world that can compete with Paris. And if you’ve just tied the knot, chances are The City of Love is at the top of your bucket list as far as lovebird-worthy locales are concerned. It’s been glamorized by artists, playwrights, and poets; claimed center stage in countless memoirs, paintings, and French Revolution-inspired biopics; and most importantly, it’s served as the setting for some of the greatest love stories of all time. Plus, did we me
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How to Plan a Romantic Honeymoon in Napa Valley

Ah, Napa. If your vision of the perfect honeymoon happens to include world-class wineries (over 400 of them), sumptuous accommodations, gourmet dining, lots of sunshine, and a variety of outdoor pursuits, then Napa Valley is the perfect destination to celebrate your recent nuptials.

With a mild climate year-round, and a never-ending roster of romantic hotels, restaurants, spas, and vineyards to frequent, there’s no place that caters to oenophiles and gastronomes quite like Wine Country. Here, w
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How to Plan a Romantic Honeymoon in Greece

You've just tied the knot and are getting ready to plan a honeymoon in one of the most romantic destinations in the Mediterranean. But you might find yourself faced with a common question: Which island to start with first?

A blissful few weeks in Hellas usually involves long, languid days catching rays on pristine beaches, followed by three-hour lunches replete with wine, feta cheese, and olives, but whether you’re in search of buzzy party isles or subdued, small-scale archipelagos to spend you
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How to Plan a Romantic Honeymoon in Puerto Rico

As one of only two U.S. territories in the Caribbean Sea (the other being the U.S. Virgin Islands), Puerto Rico is a worthy honeymoon locale, especially for sun seekers who will appreciate their 300 beaches—some of the most beautiful in the world. With balmy temperatures year-round and bathtub-warm, crystal-clear water, you could spend your entire ‘moon hopping from one sandy spot to the next and be in complete bliss—but the island’s offerings don’t stop there.

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