Not feeling the idea of putting your single lady friends on display for the traditional bouquet toss? While some of the ladies might be disappointed, there are unique alternatives you can use that are just as sweet. If you like out-of-the-box ideas, turn the tables and let the single MEN catch the bouquet! Most of [...]

While tradition dictates the woman take her husband’s last name after the marriage, many modern couples are eschewing this tradition if favor of keeping their maiden name. If you plan on keeping your name, how do you let people know politely? Patience! Even if you’ve sent thank-you notes with your maiden name on them, many [...]

If you’re marrying someone with a different religion than yours, planning an interfaith wedding can be difficult. To prevent problems and disagreements from cropping up, use these tips to create an interfaith ceremony you’ll both be happy with. 1. Be Open Both of your religious backgrounds are critical to your marriage and your future, so [...]

If you plan to follow the time-honored wedding tradition of “Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue,” then you should know that navy has become the hottest “something blue” around! Forget baby blue, future brides! These days, navy takes the cake. Get inspired to create your own “something blue” with these gorgeous navy [...]

Wedding expenses have skyrocketed over the years, and it can be tricky determining who pays for what. How can you get the wedding you’ve always dreamed of without breaking the bank? Here are a few ways, both traditional and modern, of paying for the big day. The Bride’s Parents Traditionally, the bride’s parents paid for [...]

   It’s funny how certain wedding traditions we perceive to be ancient history, pop up from time to time, reminding us that there is a world out there beyond engagement rings and bridal trunk shows. A good friend of mine who grew up and currently lives in New Delhi, India, just announced that he is [...]