"Who pays for what?" is a question that brides and grooms have been asking for generations. The traditional answers are listed below, but these days you can feel free to work out the best...
Should you call it a marriage, a holy union, a commitment ceremony - or something completely unique and different? Of course, the choice is ultimately up to you, but here's some help deciding what...
Once you've decided to stand before witnesses and profess your commitment to your partner, you'll need to find someone to officiate at the ceremony. It might be a religious leader - or perhaps...
Traditional medieval and Renaissance elements can be incorporated into almost any wedding celebration. Plan a wedding that's historically accurate in every aspect, or simply include a few of the...
Many brides choose to wear "something borrowed, something blue" on their wedding day. The borrowed item signifies the transfer of happiness from a happily married woman to a new bride, while the...
Although same sex marriages are still not acknowledged by the United States legal system
Weddings should be remembered forever and a helpful way to achieve this would be to give your bridesmaids something to take from the occasion. Make special bouquets for the bridal attendants. You...
There are as many possibilities for a bridal bouquet as there are types and combinations of flowers. These suggestions will help you create a one-of-a-kind bridal bouquet that can be preserved and...
Weddings can’t be too beautiful: follow these useful and simple guidelines to learn how to make special corsages for both the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom. This corsage can also...
Any flower girl will look adorable as she carries this basket down the aisle. Fill the decorated basket with flower petals so that she can scatter them along the bride's path.
A boutonniere-- a flower or floral decoration worn by men—can add an elegant touch to any formal coat or jacket. Use the flower of your choice to complete this easy project, and look even more...
Your wedding bouquet can be kept for decades to come. The preservation method you choose will depend on the type of flowers in the bouquet and the look you want for your preserved bouquet. Here...
Since gay and lesbian commitment ceremonies are based more on love than on law or tradition, it can be fun and meaningful to write your own vows. A little help with style and structure is always...
The day of your commitment ceremony will be stressful no matter what you do to prepare for it - but being well prepared can make it a lot less anxious. And choosing the right location well in...
Choosing the right site for your commitment ceremony reception is just as important as picking a good place for the ceremony. In fact, you'll likely be spending a lot more time at the reception...
Even if your marriage is not acknowledged by the state you live in, you can still have a commitment ceremony and by all means register for gifts.
Photographer's wedding albums are very expensive and often leave out many photos of your wedding. Make your own personalized, inexpensive album.
A small bouquet is a great alternative to a basket of flowers if the flower girl will not be scattering petals. Create a bouquet of roses that will make a flower girl or junior bridesmaid feel...
The costumes chosen for a medieval or Renaissance wedding are perhaps the most important elements in helping to create a period atmosphere.
There's more to the send-off than bubbles and birdseed. Today's bride and groom can leave the wedding ceremony with an unforgettable recessional.