Celebrate your love for one another and look forward to more happy years.
Cotton is the traditional present for the second anniversary, while china is the modern gift of choice.
Leather or simulated leather is the traditional gift for the third anniversary, but feel free to stray from tradition. Glass or crystal is the contemporary counterpart.
A fourth anniversary can be celebrated with either modern or traditional gifts in mind. Fruit, flowers and linen are the traditional gifts, while electrical appliances are the modern option.
The perfect wedding anniversary present for year six might be based on traditional gifts such as candy or iron, or on the modern alternative of wood.
Copper or wool (remember the seven-year itch?) are the traditional gifts for this anniversary; desk set items are the modern alternative.
Traditional wedding anniversary gifts for year eight are electrical appliances, while contemporary suggestions call for lace and linen.
There are two lists for anniversary gift suggestions, but year 16 is only included on contemporary lists. For the 16th anniversary, think silver hollow ware.
No traditional list exists for the 17th anniversary gift, so those who want to buy by the numbers can consult the contemporary list, which suggests furniture.
Tropical honeymoons are a popular choice for newlyweds seeking rest and relaxation after a busy and harrowing wedding.
A vacation at the snowy slopes can be the ultimate romantic enterprise. Plan around large groups and overcrowded resorts to guarantee the perfect post-wedding getaway.
Sight-seeing can be an exhausting venture, so build in plenty of time for rest and relaxation in between sights and tours.
When time and budget constraints arise, local honeymoons can include all of the romance that distant trips provide.
Your honeymoon should be one of the most romantic experiences of your life, but it doesn't have to be the most expensive. You can honeymoon in Europe on a budget ' you just have to be creative and...
If you want to get married on a cruise but want to be alone for your honeymoon, consider this option.
Bask in the year-round sun on the beaches of Los Cabos ("The Capes"). Baja California, Mexico, consists of two major cities, the party hub of Cabo San Lucas and the laid-back San Jose del Cabo....
The exotic beauty of Bali's people and landscape transport visitors to another time and place, where tradition is treasure. Enjoy artist mountain villages, manicured rice terraces, cleansing...
Bora Bora, Tahiti, claims one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world, filled with tropical fish and shades of blues and greens you never knew existed. A stay in an over-water bungalow with a...
Once known as the "Cannibal Isles," Fiji has thankfully moved on to less threatening cuisine, which has led the peaceful country to become a haven for honeymooners. The population is a mix of...
If cushy resort travel is not your idea of a honeymoon, then head south - way south - to the wilds of Patagonia and experience Argentina's expansive coast and mountains.
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Set the course for a successful marriage with advice and tips for the wedding night, the honeymoon, anniversaries and other post-wedding events. Starting with the wedding night, find tips on making your first evening as a married couple unforgettable. Want help planning the honeymoon? Get advice on choosing a trip that suits you both. When you return, find out what lifestyle adjustments to anticipate before the newlywed buzz wears off.
