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The length of an engagement varies greatly by couple, but many spend about a year to a year and a half planning their wedding.

The best month to get married in depends on your preferences for weather, availability, and pricing. June, September, and October are popular in the US.

Yes, you can give your child a different name; it does not have to be either parent’s surname.

As of my last update in September 2021, Massachusetts had the lowest divorce rate.

January and February are often considered unpopular months to get married.

While challenging, a 2-month wedding plan is doable with lots of organization and flexibility.

A bride is supposed to have something old, new, borrowed, and blue.

The bride needs her dress, accessories, vows, and finalized wedding details.

The statistic that 1 in 3 fathers are not the biological parent has been debunked. A smaller fraction of families may involve non-biological father figures.

The best time to have a wedding in Arizona is in spring or fall.