Special Occasions
Anniversaries, proposals, vow renewals and milestone celebrations, planned well.
Anniversary Gifts by Year: Traditions, Not Rules
Where the paper-to-diamond anniversary list came from, what the classic and modern themes are, and how to use them as a creative prompt rather than an obligation.
Read · 6 min read →Special OccasionsPlanning a Proposal: A Practical Guide for Any Couple
How to plan a proposal that fits your partner, from the conversations to have first to ring basics, insurance, family etiquette and a simple day-of checklist.
Read · 6 min read →Special OccasionsPlanning a Vow Renewal: Ceremony, Vows and Guests
What a vow renewal is and isn't legally, who can lead one, how to write new vows, a simple ceremony outline, and how to handle invitations and gifts.
Read · 6 min read →Special OccasionsMilestone Birthdays: Celebrating Your Partner's Big Year
How to plan a partner's 30th, 40th, 50th or later birthday around who they are, with ideas that honor the years and tips for groups, RSVPs and hard feelings.
Read · 5 min read →Special OccasionsPlanning a Surprise Party: Keep the Secret, Keep It Kind
A step-by-step plan for a surprise party your partner will actually enjoy, from deciding if they want one to timelines, secrecy, a gentle reveal and safety basics.
Read · 5 min read →Special OccasionsValentine's Day Without the Pressure: Low-Key Ways to Celebrate
Ways to take the stress out of Valentine's Day: setting expectations together, picking a better date, low-cost ideas, and handling money and mismatched hopes.
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