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A Father's Blessing

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A Father's Blessing

Tradition’s a funny thing. Sometimes you do it just because it feels right. And other times you do it because you feel the tug of obligation. Whatever the reason, traditions come from somewhere and, in this instance, asking for your father-in-law’s permission (or blessing these days) to get married has a dark origin story.

Pardon the mansplaining but indulge me for a moment...

The First Dance — Tales of a Man with Two Left Feet

The First Dance — Tales of a Man with Two Left Feet

Growing up in suburban New Jersey only a stone’s throw away from New York City, I wasn’t quite lacking in rhythm per se; rather, like any skill, practice makes perfect. And unfortunately, I’d absentmindedly left my well-practiced dance skills in my mid-20s. They’re probably still sitting there, jamming out to LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It,”…

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What Every Groom-to-be Should Know About Weddings

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What Every Groom-to-be Should Know About Weddings

While traditionally the bride’s family pays for the wedding, that doesn’t mean the groom and his family are completely off the hook. In addition to paying for the rehearsal dinner, did you know it’s custom for the groom to pay for transportation and flowers?