Words, Words, Words Whether they’re in Antique Roman or Comic Sans, the words on an invitation have a big job and a small space to do it. Here are some ways to make them work |
You’re Engaged. Now What? A slew of telephone calls, sure; but an engagement party, bridal showers ... nothing? What are you supposed to do to help spread the word and celebrate? |
What’s Love Got to Do with It? In these financially precarious times, could some people actually be sprinting to the altar in order in hopes of hitching themselves to their partner’s insurance plan? |
Paint it Black Be it accents on your gown or the whole she-bang, a little bit of darkness is now becoming chic for the big day. Is it just a blip on the map or is beating down the white-only myth? |
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Worldwide Wedding Entertainment Slideshows, a cappella serenades, crazy group dances – what’s appropriate and how much is too much at your wedding? |
‘She Ripped Off My Wedding’ Tasteful tactics and sound advice for when another gal steals your big-day style secrets |
The Big & Small of it All One of you wants a blowout, the other wants to shut everyone out. It may sound hard to believe, but it is possible to please you both on your special day |
How to Say ‘No’ to a Hand-Me-Down If it’s not your style, you don’t need to compromise. Fulfill your own wedding wardrobe wishes despite what others may want you to do |
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(New) Brothers & Sisters Making friends with your spouses siblings isn’t always easy |
When Quirks Collide Being up-front about your living idiosyncrasies will ease the transition from singlehood to couple |
5 Ways to Go Blue on the Big Day It’s rooted in history, but here’s are some modern takes on how to add a little azure to your wedding wardrobe |
The ‘I Do’ Doers From clergy to judges to someone a little closer to home, here’s a look at the different people you can choose to link you with your loved one for the rest of your life |
To Invite or Not To Invite The decision to include or disclude someone from your ceremony gets even trickier when it’s a close family member |
Voyage of Vows From special candies to special coins, see how couples around the world tie the knot |
Bright Traditions Throughout history, wedding dresses have had their own mystique |
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Balance of Power You’ve compromised on the reception location, the color scheme and the band, but you just can’t agree on how many attendants to have at their wedding. Here’s how to play the numbers game if this happens to you |
Married to the Church? One bride takes a long look at converting faiths |
For My New Spouse Gifts exchanged between the bride and groom is an oft-forgot tradition. Here’s a look behind the custom and what type of gifts are perfect for today’s couples |
Add Family, Blend Well What to do when your families are polar opposites |
Gifts that Never Go Out of Style For your best guys and gals, go for items that are sure to please |
Back On Top Take a look back at how the once-customary couple made it to the top of the cake world, and why they might be fit to reign again |
Do I Really Have to Wear White? There are lots of colors out there. And this bride just might walk down the aisle in one of them |
What’s For (Rehearsal) Dinner? What’s a rehearsal dinner. One bride had to ask … Seriously |
Paring Problems Getting the guest list for your wedding in sync with your budget is no easy task. How do you decide who to leave out, and how do you break it to them? Just ask the etiquette experts |
Dare to Heir Sometimes the best engagement ring already is in the family. Here’s what makes a great heirloom ring and how you go about giving one |
2 Brides’ 2 Cents As they prepare for their own nuptials, two of our writers share their first steps of wedding-planning process |
Dude of Honor Who says someone of the opposite sex can’t stand up for you? One man tells his tale from the other side |
Eyes on the Bride Attendees can learn a lot about a wedding’s dress code by picking up on all the obvious clues |
Stand Up, Sit Down – No Fights Create a seating chart for your wedding that quells confusion, potential strife |
Spoils of the Day Preparing your gift registry is a multi-step process |
Fight Wedding Jealousy Your engagement and wedding mean big changes ahead, and not just for you. Here's how to handle the sneak attacks of jealousy that can disrupt your relations with friends and family |
How Sweet It Is Later for the burgers, microwave meals and takeout menus of married life – the time to celebrate your engagement is short and sweet. Why not eat dessert first? |
10 Tips for a Novice Daughter-in-Law With a little attitude adjustment and some thoughtful gestures, any new daughter-in-law can pave the way for positive relations with her new family |
Happy Endings Wedding plans bring out the beast in both bride and groom – just make sure cooler heads prevail |
Invite Etiquette On your wedding invitation, every word counts – choose them with love and care, advises etiquette expert Peggy Post |
Say ‘Thanks’ the Right Way Writing notes of gratitude for gifts received is an easy and essential way to appreciate the generosity of friends, family |
Where the Girls Are At bachelorette parties, pampering’s in, raunchy is definitely out |
I Do, I Hue Somewhere between Will you marry me…? and Do you take…? lies a wedding’s third overwhelming question: What are your colors? |
Etiquette, Schmetiquette Q: Should brides and grooms throw tradition by the wayside in creating the wedding they want? A: Yes. No. And maybe. |
The Finer Points of Ex Etiquette You’ve been there, done that – and now you’re doing it again. When former spouses are in the picture, the seating plan isn’t the only challenge. Here’s how to handle your past perfectly |
'I Planned a Day I Hope Will Make My Grandkids Laugh’ She didn’t want a white dress. She didn’t want bridesmaids. Ariel Meadow Stallings had issues with just about every wedding tradition in the book. Maybe that’s why, after her own offbeat nuptials, she rewrote the book. |
A Little Dip’ll Do Ya For some 21st-century brides, it’s all about drowning the gown |
A Modern Gift Guide Take the guess out of being a wedding guest with today’s guide to the best accessory – the gift |
Kiss, Kiss The good news: Your wedding ceremony will culminate with a passionate smooch. Even better news: Practice makes perfect |
You’ve Got Mail Invite your guests with invitations that set the tone for the big day ahead |
In Honor of Absence Remembering a deceased loved one is a delicate and important part of your wedding celebration |
Thanks For Coming Give a gift to thank guests for making the effort to attend your nuptials |
Simply the Best Man The groom’s go-to guy has responsibilities beyond the toast and bachelor party |
A Dress for Life Preserving your gown keeps the memories, spirit of the big day alive for years to come |
You Say ‘Tomato Bisque,’ I Say ‘Tomato Soufflé’ Just because you both said, ‘I do!’ doesn’t mean you agree on every aspect of your big day – here’s how to make your nuptial harmonious |
When Brides Attack For many women, the bridezilla is in the details. Here’s how to avoid getting mired in the minutia |
Ask, or You Might Receive The new registry trend is all about what you want, not what tradition says you need. For the bride and groom who already have everything, registering takes a more real-life approach |
To Kid or Not to Kid … Hosting younger guests on your wedding day can be a success if you think like a child |
A Not-So-Modest Proposal Getting down on one knee is an act of drama and courage with only one goal in mind - 'I do!' Here's how to make it happen, and make it memorable |
... And Fido Makes Three For some brides and grooms, the thought of leaving a pet at home while they tie the knot is unthinkable. Here’s why they’re putting on the dog – and loving it. |
When Religion is a Hot Button When people of different faiths marry – by some estimates, nearly half of couples – talk about religious differences should be at the very top of the wedding planning To-Do list. Here’s why. |
Been There … Don’t Do That! Perhaps no one on Earth sees more wedding trials and triumphs than ministers, priests, rabbis and justices of the peace. Here, for better and for worse, are some hair-raising tales from the other side of the ceremony. |
Mind the Gap! The bride and groom want lots of pictures. The guests want to eat, thank you very much. How to handle the transition from ceremony to reception |
Do I have to tailor my music choice to suit my guests? |
Be Our Guests, Not Pests Personalized-wedding Web sites keep guests in-the-know… and out of your hair |
How do you handle parental dissent when your wedding won’t be held in the family church? |
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