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Everyone's always so focused on the engagement ring that it can be easy to overlook the design of your wedding band.

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From dress distress to mumbles about money, it's hard to avoid dealing with some awkward bridesmaid moments. After all, keeping your crew happy while managing your own wedding wishes is tough work! So, instead of getting ready to run the other way, prepare to face those touchy bridesmaid topics head on with these eight tips for handling it like a boss.

So many wedding-planning books revolve around the bride — but it's the groom's day, too!

With such a wide variety to choose from, selecting wines for pre-wedding celebrations, the reception and post-wedding get-togethers can be a daunting task. But I recently came across some terrific, affordable libations for you to consider — reds, whites, a sparkling wine and even tasty sangria.

The health benefits of a glass of red wine are well known, but if you’re like me certain red wines can often bring on headaches due to the level of histamines. Enter Veglio Barbera d’Alba ($14-$16):

Surprising your loved ones with your engagement news is always a lot of fun, but one bride-to-be got a reaction she never could've anticipated from her mom.

Leah tries to get her mom to look at her hand by saying she forgot to paint her nails, but Mom is too focused on Leah's cute earrings and outfit to see the ring — even when it's literally shoved in her face five times. But when she finally notices it, cue the freak out. Watch the hilarious video:

Full disclosure: I was nervous about what the dynamic between my future mother-in-law and myself would be like while planning my wedding since I had witnessed some of the stresses that my engaged friends endured with their MILs.

After dating for nearly 30 years (talk about taking it slow!), George Kirby, 102, and Doreen Luckie, 91, plan to tie the knot on Kirby's 103rd birthday this June.  

Take note, chocolate lovers: Now you can treat family and friends with unique, customizable (and delicious!) messages from Chocolate Text.

Guys, place a ring on it with this sweet proposal.

Brides, let you maid of honor know how much you appreciate all she’s doing for you.