Karissa O'Reilly is a Connecticut-based freelance writer who has published over 100 articles on weddings and marriage. Her work has appeared in Modern Bride and Cosmopolitan and on Brides. com, LifetimeTV. com, ReadersDigest. com and more. Karissa graduated from The College of New Jersey where she studied English Literature, Journalism and Psychology. Karissa has been a wedding guest, a bridesmaid, a matron of honor and -- in her favorite wedding role -- a bride. Karissa is happily married and spends most of her time chasing after her adorable baby girl.