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Every couple wants their wedding to be special, meaningful and memorable; a celebration of love to share with family and friends that not only encompasses all of the joy they’re feeling but also tells their story in such a way that guests will always remember how unique the wedding was — and how much fun they had.

One of the biggest trends today is the rustic-chic wedding. Brides and grooms are having barn, farm, prairie, country, ranch and vineyard weddings where they can showcase myriad details in any number of inventive ways.

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Hoping you'll find an engagement ring under the tree this year? While some guys can keep a secret like they're in the CIA, others aren't quite so swift. Here, readers share some odd behavior they noticed before their fiancés popped the question.

1. He becomes overly protective of his cell phone

It’s a given: There are times when he’s in the mood for a red wine, and you want white — or vice versa. Well, no need to open two bottles anymore. Now, you both can enjoy your wine of choice with XO, G Giuliana created by non other than E! style star Giuliana Rancic. 

The holiday season is such a popular time for proposals — and we love how this groom-to-be involved the whole family! First, the family spelled out "Merry X-Mas" with their t-shirts:

Then, with a few quick changes in position, the message turned into "Marry Me" right behind the bride-to-be's back. 

You pay your bills online, make restaurant reservations with one tap on your mobile, and don’t think twice before a barista swipes your card into her Square-enabled iPad. So why should you time-travel to earlier decades when it comes to planning your wedding? If efficiency and a user-friendly experience speak to you, you will want to make sure you’re selecting modern wedding vendors that have embraced the advents of technology. Here are a few questions to help you make sure your vendors live in the 21st century.

In the first few weeks after all the wedding festivities wind down, your big day is still probably all you'll be able to think about. You'll want to ride that post-wedding high for as long as possible, but then, before you know it, you've been married for six months... and there's still a pile of unused wedding favors sitting on your kitchen table. Here are 10 things you're going to want to take care of before your first anniversary rolls around.

The stars have aligned, and the planner, venue, and photographer of your dreams are all available on your wedding date. But before you jump into it with all three, slow down to consider that you’re about to enter into a series of legal agreements. Though signing contracts is no one’s idea of fun, they help protect you and your family on one of the most important events of your life, so it’s crucial to get them right. We’ve talked to some of the top wedding vendors to round up six things you should know about wedding contracts before signing them.

Going into the holiday season as an engaged couple can be stressful — how do you decide where to spend the holidays? How will you handle the 500 questions about your wedding, especially from people who may or may not be invited? But it's also a wonderful time to be engaged. Here are some of the surprising benefits:

As the number of couples planning green weddings grows, so does the market for eco-friendly travel and honeymoons. Today, more companies than ever offer everything from luxurious eco spa experiences to exciting low-impact safaris for newlyweds. Whether or not you are planning a green wedding, taking an eco-friendly honeymoon is a wonderful to ensure a top-of-the-line travel experience that is as meaningful as it is fun. So where do you begin? Here are some amazing properties to consider for your romantic post-wedding escape.