Would You Rather…?

Man has to make a choice
When I first moved to Los Angeles, one the weirdest things that I had to get used to was the odd array of decisions that came with finding a place to live. For example, when I lived in Orange County, most houses & apartments were new. The hardest thing I ever had to decide on was whether or not to paint a wall in my living room. In LA, it’s quite the contrary.  Every visit to an apartment complex or home becomes an intense version of the game ‘Would You Rather!” -each answer to the question being harder than the question itself. Read more

Top 5 Reasons You Definitely Should NOT Marry Your Boyfriend

Woman decides not to marry her boyfriend

1. He Never Wants To Talk About the Future

If talking about the future with your boyfriend involves references to Sci Fi movies, and no mention of children, love, or white picket fences, then you might want to reconsider his feelings for you.  He's probably not thinking about the relationship long term yet if he doesn't have any plan at all for the two of you.   #backtothefuture #deflecticon Read more

Top 5 Reasons You Should Marry Your Boyfriend

Engaged couple
  1. He introduces you to his family and friends.

    The red flag is flying high if you have never met his friends or family if applicable.
 #meetmydad #nofriendsnoproblem Read more

When to Take Your Honeymoon

A couple relaxes on their honeymoon
When it comes to planning your honeymoon, the timing of your honeymoon can be a very tricky issue.  Do you want a grand send-off from your wedding reception complete with sparklers, fireworks, and a vintage Bentley?  Or do you want to spend more time with your friends and family, especially those who came into town for your wedding, the next day at your post-wedding brunch and depart from there?  Or do you think you and your fiancé will need a couple of days (or even a couple of weeks) to decompress, pack for your honeymoon, and get your furry loved ones to the pet-hotel before leaving for your honeymoon? Read more

How long should your engagement period be?

Couple gets engaged
Gone are the days when couples are expected to be engaged for a year or more. For the sake of you and your fiance's peace of mind, your engagement period should only be as long as necessary to successfully design and plan your wedding engagements. That being said, longer engagements do obviously have their perks.  Firstly, your guests have time to save up for your wedding, book their travel and accommodations, and get time off of work.  Additionally, if you are not working with a wedding planner, this period will allow you and your fiancé enough time to find and book your vendors (who are likely still available), plan and enjoy all celebratory parties (i.e. engagement party, any showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties), and really enjoy and relish in the feeling of being engaged. Read more