Of the more than 860 million words you’ll say in the course of your lifetime, there may be none more important than your wedding vows. These are the promises you make to your beloved in front of your friends and family, and in front of whatever deity you may believe in. When it comes to […]

Getting engaged can be an exciting time in your life. While you may feel the thrill right away, you probably also have a few concerns about planning your wedding. For same-sex couples, there can be a lot of confusion surrounding the process. LGBT couples were only given the right to wed in recent years, meaning […]

Let’s face it: Wedding flowers can be expensive. According to Brides writers Heather Lee and Elizabeth Mitchell, flowers and floral arrangements make up around 10% of the typical wedding budget. Most couples shell out between $700 and $2,500 for their arrangements, but it’s not uncommon to spend as much as $11,000. Maybe you’re working with […]

Getting engaged can be the start of an exciting adventure. While marriage has long been an important ritual, gay and lesbian couples were denied the right to marry in the United States until recent years. Therefore, plenty of LGBTQ couples feel a bit lost when it comes to the best way to discuss a same-sex […]

According to most sources, the average wedding costs around $29,000. While planning a local wedding, you must develop a sound budget and keep track of many expenses. That becomes even more crucial if you want a destination nuptial celebration. Naturally, you may also be concerned about whether you can afford to marry in a far-flung […]

There’s nothing quite as romantic or picturesque as the open sea. Breathtaking beauty exists in the Caribbean’s turquoise waters, the open blue expanses around Alaska, or the seemingly endless azure waves off the California coastline. With such majestic scenery as a backdrop, saying “I do” aboard a cruise ship can be a rewarding experience. However, […]

When the decision has been made to tie the knot, it can be an exciting time. While it can be fun to bask in the well-wishes that come along with an engagement, you also need to start planning for the big day. One important aspect to focus on when first setting out is your budget. […]

Planning for a wedding can be a somewhat stressful process. Though you are working to put together an event that celebrates the love you share with your partner, tensions can run high while you’re ironing out all the details. More often than not, your partner is going to be the one you bump heads with […]

If the wedding ceremony is a respectful commemoration of a couple’s commitment, then the reception is the afterparty. Most have all the essential ingredients for a memorable evening: food, music, dancing or games, and of course, alcohol. For the last item on that list, you need both a thoughtfully curated choice of drinks and a […]

Throwing a wedding can be a lot of work. What’s important to remember is that at the end of it all, you and your partner will be celebrating your union. This means you want to make sure the event is a reflection of you both. If a traditional wedding seems too stuffy for your tastes, […]