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Who says marriage is a romance buster? According to a survey done by LivingSocial, married couples are 26% more likely to go out on dates than those that are not married.

Marriage undoubtedly influences your finances, and with the added bills and responsibilities many newlyweds and engaged couples think they need to sacrifice their weekly date nights to keep their spending in check. Time to re-think those date-night ideas and consider these fun and affordable ways to carve out some special time with your significant other!

Photo Credit: Ryan Hunter Photography on Glamour and Grace via Lover.ly

LivingSocial is happy to report that 46% of Americans believe it is perfectly acceptable to use a coupon on a first date! “There’s no shame in getting a good deal on a good time," said LivingSocial's Elizabeth Hebda. 

Sites like LivingSocial have great dating options no matter your budget, Hebda told us, "Most of the dating events and activities we offer, such as wine tasting, skating, and water sports, are between $10 and $50. If you’re looking to go all out for the one you love, we have luxe options that cost a little extra."

If you love all things Disney this adorable proposal story will make your day. Jehan a Sri Lankan videographer popped the question to his girlfriend, Vish, with a choreographed performance incorporating all of her favorite things — Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Will Smith, Rajinikanth (an Indian actor) and Mickey Mouse!

The elaborate rouse begins with one of Vish's friends showing her a music video of Mickey and Minnie dancing to her favorite song while a camera on the front of the phone captures her excited reaction. All of a sudden, the dancing stops and a message saying, "Vish… you should probably answer the door" pops up on the screen. When Vish opens the door she is shocked as a man dressed in a Mickey Mouse costume leads her to a chair in front of her house.

There, with the help of six friends dressed as Mickey, Jehan dances in the street to "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson, "Jump on It" by Will Smith and "Crazy in Love" and "Love on Top" by Beyoncé as Vish looks on hysterically laughing.

Skip ahead to the 2:00 minute mark to see the Mickey's bust a move:

At the end of the routine, Jehan revealed himself as one of the dancing Mickey's and in front of all their friends and neighbors takes out a ring and asks Vish to be his wife. He barely gets down on one knee before the bride-to-be excitedly says yes and pulls him in for a hug. 

Congratulations to the lovebirds!

— Mary Gillen 

Iceland is renowned for its awe-inspiring landscape — think lunar-looking lava fields, expansive glaciers and geothermal pools. As if we needed one more reason to visit this tiny Scandinavian country, one couple's Icelandic elopement photos have gone viral, and they're nothing short of magical.

Sarah and John Walk were supposed to get married in their Ohio hometown but they scrapped their original plans after it became "too much about the presentation," opting to elope on June 16th in Reykjavík, Iceland (their honeymoon location), instead. "Eloping simply felt right for us and our relationship. It better exemplified what we believe marriage should look like — the celebration of the covenant between two hearts," the bride tells BG.

The experience was indescribable: "Everywhere we turned, we were surrounded by an exhausting sense of beauty. Our wedding day was the definition of perfection...we remember every moment, every thought, every feeling. Not many couples get to say that about their wedding day!" she adds. The couple's wedding photographer, Gabe McClintock, tagged along for the journey. 

Check out their gorgeous wedding album below by Gabe McClintock Photography:

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We've all heard the "bridezilla" horror stories; the bride whose crazy-high expectations stress out everyone around her. (Mandatory bridesmaid diet, anyone?) But in the past year, we've seen another type of bride emerge, out of a fear of being labeled the "b" word; she's the cool, laid-back, just-wants-you-to-be-happy bride who doesn't have any demands. She's so chill, she's actually too chill...she's a bridechilla.

While the bridechilla thinks she's doing her bridesmaids a favor, she's actually making life harder for them. By refusing to take a strong stance or "burden" anyone, she avoids making the tough decisions at all...which then becomes a major issue.

My husband Mike and I were married on June 27, 2014, in Aberdeen, SD. It was a wonderful, awesome day — we had a blast celebrating with our families and friends at an amazing venue. Our big day went off without a hitch, hiccup or snafu in sight, but it was only after I conquered my deep-rooted fear of dress shopping.

After I got engaged, I was thrilled at the prospect of finding my dream dress. For three months, I searched through wedding magazines and websites until I fell in love with a tea-length satin style that had a beautiful bow and purple crinolines to match my vintage theme. It was glorious! That is, until I tried on a similar dress that my friend had, and I quickly realized that this hemline on me just wasn't going to fly. I wanted to cry at the thought of having to choose a gown all over again.

I had heard disheartening tales of plus-size brides' shopping experiences. "If you aren't under a size 10, good luck." "My sister broke down bawling at one store because they had ZERO dresses that fit her." "The lady at the shop we went to told my cousin to drop 30 pounds when they did her first fitting." Whoa. Scary, right? I hoped those stories weren't true, but in the back of my mind, I was panicking. I wear a size 18 in regular clothes and I knew that bridal sizes ran even smaller — I was prepared for that. What I wasn't prepared for was how insecure I was going to feel.

Like any other flower girl, all Annabelle Earl wanted was to wear a pint-sized princess dress and drop petals down the aisle. The only problem? There was no one in this four-year-old's immediate family or parents' circle of friends getting married.

NBC News reports that Annabelle's mom, Kim, didn't realize how much the wedding milestone meant to her daughter until they visited Yoko Ono's "Wishing Tree" at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. The precocious little girl walked up to the tree and wished for a pet unicorn (wouldn't we all?). When mom broke the news to her that this wasn't an option, she settled for a suitable back-up plan: to be a flower girl.

Undeterred by the lack of festivities in their foreseeable future, the Brooklyn mom took her daughter to the City Clerk's office in Manhattan to fulfill her dream. Despite a few rejections, they finally found a couple who was willing to "hire" Annabelle as their flower girl. "She was too adorable to say no to, and we thought it would be fun to make her day as well as ours," the bride tells NBC (she declined to be identified).

Photo courtesy of Kim Earl via NBC News

In a twist of fate, Annabelle ended up getting scared and mom had to hold her. So sweet! Naturally, she had more important things on her mind (at the conclusion of the ceremony, she asked if there would be cake). The pair went to a bakery and texted the couple a snapshot, wishing them a sweet future together. 

Weddings are about love and the joining of two lives but they’re also about you as a couple. With all of the resources available for wedding planning today, there is absolutely no reason to have a run-of-the-mill wedding that doesn’t suit you. Dreaming of a unique and personalized wedding but you're not sure where to start? Get inspired by these five tips. 

Photo Credit: Ty Boyce of Disney Fine Art Photography and Video

1. Incorporate Your Hobbies
If you both love touring local wineries, consider throwing a wine-themed wedding. This can be done by simply choosing a winery as your wedding venue, or you can incorporate wine in other ways. Personalize your reception with wine bottles serving as table numbers, giving out bottles of wine for the favors or even by adding grapes to your floral arrangements and bouquets. Wine is just one example; the more unique the hobby, the more memorable the wedding becomes.

Excited about the idea of incorporating your hobby, but want to do something more subtle? You could showcase your shared love of horseback riding with a saddle-shaped groom’s cake and a photo booth filled with props such as helmets, riding crops, red coats, etc. Check out 25 of the most unique wedding themes we've ever seen ►

Get ready to enjoy our special "Color Issue" filled with amazing ideas on how to choose and use pretty palettes throughout your wedding.

Have an iPad? Be sure to check out our digital edition! Get one issue for $5.99 or a one-year subscription (six issues) for just $9.99. Click here to download the Bridal Guide Magazine app from the App Store. 

Plus, you’ll find three magazines in one! On the flip side is our "Your Home" section featuring the hottest tabletop trends and gift ideas for your registry.

And you’ll get a separate "Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide" packed with the perfect getaways.

But first, here’s a sneak peek at some of the fabulous color-themed stories in the issue from bridal gowns in soft, romantic hues

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Q. How can we keep the guest list under control?

A. The size of your guest list is an important issue because it will largely affect the total cost of your wedding. In most cases, you, your fiancé and both of your families will each have his or her own idea about who should be invited.

To get off on the right foot, have everyone involved submit a list of the people they’d like to attend. They should rank the names in order of importance, starting at the top. Then you and your fiancé can compare the lists and cross off any duplications. Add up the numbers that are left to determine how close you are to your estimated guest count and figure out how many more people you may need to eliminate (or, if you’re lucky, who you can add!). Then, have each of the parties involved cut an assigned number of names, starting from the bottom of his or her personal list. This way, both families are treated fairly, while you manage to keep control over the size of the guest list.