August 28, 2008
Warm Welcome
Set the right mood for the wedding weekend with goodie bag for your guests
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August 7, 2008
Worldwide Wedding Entertainment
Slideshows, a cappella serenades, crazy group dances – what’s appropriate and how much is too much at your wedding?
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July 3, 2008
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
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June 12, 2008
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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June 5, 2008
Figuring Out Food
Vegan? Gluten-free? Just picky? Here’s what to keep in mind adapting the menu to guests’ diets
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May 29, 2008
When Quirks Collide
Being up-front about your living idiosyncrasies will ease the transition from singlehood to couple
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May 15, 2008
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
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May 8, 2008
Intrusive Invites
Multiple maps, extra itineraries and directions galore – nowadays it’s amazing if you can even fit the invitation in the envelope. How much is too much, and what should you pare down?
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May 1, 2008
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
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April 17, 2008
Pre-Registering for Gifts
Before you go scan-happy in the store, give your home a solid assessment and decide both what you really need and what you really want
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March 27, 2008
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
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March 27, 2008
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
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March 20, 2008
2 Brides’ 2 Cents
As they prepare for their own nuptials, two of our writers share their first steps of wedding-planning process
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March 20, 2008
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
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March 13, 2008
Eyes on the Bride
Attendees can learn a lot about a wedding’s dress code by picking up on all the obvious clues
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January 31, 2008
More Than a Wedding
Treat your wedding guests to a fun-filled weekend with these helpful tips
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January 17, 2008
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
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January 10, 2008
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
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December 13, 2007
Invite Etiquette
On your wedding invitation, every word counts – choose them with love and care, advises etiquette expert Peggy Post
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November 30, 2007
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
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November 22, 2007
Where the Girls Are
At bachelorette parties, pampering’s in, raunchy is definitely out
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November 15, 2007
Etiquette, Schmetiquette
Q: Should brides and grooms throw tradition by the wayside in creating the wedding they want?
A: Yes. No. And maybe.
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November 15, 2007
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
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November 15, 2007
'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.
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November 8, 2007
A Modern Gift Guide
Take the guess out of being a wedding guest with today’s guide to the best accessory – the gift
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November 1, 2007
Who’s That Bridesmaid?
Long, glamorous styles are bringing sleek, chic and plunging necklines to this oft-dreaded dress
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October 18, 2007
You’ve Got Mail
Invite your guests with invitations that set the tone for the big day ahead
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October 5, 2007
In Honor of Absence
Remembering a deceased loved one is a delicate and important part of your wedding celebration
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September 27, 2007
Thanks For Coming
Give a gift to thank guests for making the effort to attend your nuptials
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September 13, 2007
Simply the Best Man
The groom’s go-to guy has responsibilities beyond the toast and bachelor party
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August 7, 2007
When Brides Attack
For many women, the bridezilla is in the details. Here’s how to avoid getting mired in the minutia
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July 10, 2007
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
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April 1, 2007
To Kid or Not to Kid …
Hosting younger guests on your wedding day can be a success if you think like a child
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December 15, 2006
... 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.
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December 1, 2006
And After the Party ... There’s the After Party
For best friends of the bride and groom, the last dance at the reception can mean only one thing: it’s time for the after party. So, make plans and let the late-night good times roll.
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December 1, 2006
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.
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