Entries Tagged as 'The Second Time Around'

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

A Charitable Long Island Wedding REGISTRIES

If you’d like to give to charity for your wedding but aren’t quite sure how to go about it, check out  CharityChoice’s new service, Charitable Wedding Registry.  The registry works the same way as standard registries, in that you choose the gift item you wish to receive… choosing the causes that you would like to [...]

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Before Getting Married on Long Island, Ask Questions IN THE NEWS

Did you see this The Wall St. Journal Article on Sunday —   Questions to Ask After ‘I Will’ but Before ‘I Do’?  If not, here it is …

By JEFF D. OPDYKE
All over the country today — Valentine’s Day — men are down on bended knee proposing marriage. They will speak of love and affection [...]

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Ask Claudia: All-in-one Bridal Registry

Meghan, West Islip
Q:  There are so many registries and it’s such a pain to fill in all of them!  Is there another way to register that doesn’t take up so much of our time??
A:  I have great news for you — Go to MyRegistry.com.  As a member, you can add items from any online or [...]

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Registries: Put It on your Wish List

I just discovered this website, ArtfulHome.com — just look at the amazing artist-made works of art for the home, such as these lovely bottle stoppers and salt and pepper shakers.  They also feature  jewelry and  furniture.  Each item is delivered from the actual artist’s place of business. Now they don’t offer a bridal [...]

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Fun Stuff: Casting Call– Brides Getting Married in Oct., Nov. or Dec. ‘09

Jimmy Floyd, Casting Director from Classic Entertainment is seeking brides from our area for  a new TLC show.
Here’s what he needs:  “We are looking for “brides to be” in the NY / NJ / CT areas to be featured on a new series that will premier at the end of the year on a major [...]

Friday, July 10th, 2009

The Second Time Around: Sound Financial Advice

Financial Advisor Frances G. Woodward, MBA, of Ameriprise Financial in Hauppauge says there are many issues to consider when getting remarried, particularly if there are children involved.  For example, if you and your second spouse are purchasing a new home together, consider if you will hold the title as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, [...]

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

The Second Time Around: Prenups

I just came across a great article on Kiplinger.com about why second-time-around couples need prenups:  “A premarital contract not only helps you divvy up property in the case of divorce but also absolves you of your spouse’s debts, carves out assets for children from a previous marriage, keeps a family business intact and [...]