You have your location planned and your reservations made. Get ready for a relaxing getaway - you deserve it!
Tradition dictates that the bride assumes her husband's name at marriage. But traditions change. Today, not only are some women keeping their maiden names, but some men are taking their wives'...
Don't try to plan your entire wedding alone. You won't be worth much on your wedding day if you're too frazzled and exhausted to enjoy it.
As if organizing a wedding weren't stressful enough, now you're trying to do it from afar. Fret not, it's doable - it's just a little trickier.
Sometimes, for whatever reason, your loved ones can't make it for your big day. Don't let them feel left out!
You're ready to say "I do," but the idea of a traditional church wedding doesn't excite you, and your parents' backyard isn't quite right either. What are the alternatives?
You agreed to have no more than 125 guests at your wedding. But you've just realized that between the two of you, you have 300 people you want to invite. Now what?
Skip the lingerie (yawn) and bubble bath. Let the bride know you care with a thoughtful - and fun - gift.
Let a professional photographer handle the official pictures, but capture intimate moments by distributing disposable cameras to guests for them to use throughout the event.
What do married couples do with the guest book after the wedding? Most end up in storage, never to be opened again. Remember those who shared your special day with a framed collage of signatures.
Many couples present gifts to show their appreciation to the wedding party. Often presented at the rehearsal dinner, these gifts are frequently the same for everyone. But you can make it more...
Save a lot of money - and headaches - by scheduling your wedding for a weekday.
It's customary for the parents of the groom to entertain the wedding party and the families with a dinner after the wedding rehearsal. This dinner can be hosted by anyone, however. The idea is to...
If you're planning a seated meal for a large number of people, it's best when your guests can find their seats easily. They will also enjoy dining with compatible and stimulating people. Here's...
One of your first tasks in planning a wedding, right after you announce your engagement, is to create your wedding budget. Then you must commit to sticking to it, no matter what. Promise? Good....
Planning a wedding involves so many details that you may find you need help. A good wedding or bridal consultant will take care of the details, bring you in under budget and help you have a...
Wedding showers give you one more reason to celebrate the bride and groom. Sometimes whimsical, other times sophisticated, always fun, they allow the bride and groom a less formal means of bonding...
When the wedding invitation says March, April or May, you could be in for snow, rain or a hot sun. So just how is a wedding guest to dress? Skip the somber colors and heavy fabrics of winter,...
If the wedding falls on New Year's Eve, chances are you're heading to a very formal event. Otherwise, check your invitation for clues to expected attire. Evening is traditionally dressier than...
The week before your wedding brings a whirlwind of mental and emotional activity. Between tending to the needs of the contractors and catching up with relatives, make sure to take some time out...