love: friendship, dating, sex & marriage

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  10 big wedding toast don'ts!

  The perfect wedding toast is a work of oratory art. It can’t be too short (cheers!) and it can’t drone on and on. It has to be funny but it also has to be sentimental. So if you’ve been tasked with toasting the newlyweds, prepare to prep -- and whatever you do, avoid these toasting faux pas!
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  The biggest turn-offs for guys

  Those little quirks you think are endearing may be turning your guy off.
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  11 modern wedding color schemes

  We’ve made picking your palette a breeze! Just find your favorite hue and choose one of the cool combos below.
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  11 ideas for a summer wedding

  Get inspired with these twelve ideas for a fantastic, fun summer wedding!
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  Marriage proposals gone wrong

  What's worse than getting snubbed while proposing? Having your heart broken in front of countless strangers.
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  25 ways to not have a boring wedding ceremony

  Want your I do's to be totally you? From pre-wedding cocktails to Mad Lib vows, here are 25 ways to make your ceremony as unforgettable as your reception.
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  17 rules for summer love

  Summer love can be sweet. But it tends to be fast, feverish and often fleeting. In a season where emotions run hot, here are some rules to help avoid heartbreak.
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  5 people who might try to ruin your wedding

  We asked brides on TheKnot.com to tell all -- and they did. Here, five of the most likely culprits and advice for how to deal with your drama-causing guests along the way.
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  The best ways to flirt

  This short course in flirting will not only teach you how to flirt better but also how to tell when someone is flirting with you—and how to respond. Have fun.
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  10 'Great Gatsby'-inspired wedding details

  Gatsby glamour doesn’t have to just live on the big screen! Embrace the trendy (yet timeless) art deco style with sequins, pearls, feathers and geometric patterns. Check out these art deco ideas and achieve the feel of 1920s decadence. By the way, all of these are affordable, except for the $600 hairpiece which is a splurge, but a knockout. Shop the look!
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  25 totally free date ideas

  Who says a special outing with the hubby has to empty your wallet? These fresh, fun activities require no cash at all, so work your way down the list.
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  Summer love: Is it a fling or the real thing?

  Wondering if your summer love will last? Here are 15 signs if your seasonal love is fleeting or for real.