Etiquette

Getting along with your in-laws is important. After all, you’re going to be seeing them for years to come whenever holiday season rolls around. So what do you get them to thank them for helping you pull off one of the biggest days of your life? Better yet, what do you get your own parents? This... 

Despite the fact that most newlyweds schedule the toasts around the same time that they cut the cake, the reality is that dry wines like champagne don’t pair well with sugary foods. Why not treat your guests to a truly memorable dessert wine instead? These sweet treats may seem relatively pricey,... 

With the plethora of do-it-yourself wedding resources now available, brides are getting craftier than ever when it comes to cutting cost while still maximizing style. Invites are no exception. A letterpress invite may seem like the pinnacle of design, but brides have plenty of ways to cut corners and... 

(ARA) – Children can add so much to a wedding day – from the ring bearer toddling down the aisle carrying a pillow with precious cargo, to the flower girl who sweetly perfumes your path to the altar by dropping tender petals in her wake. As special as you feel on your wedding day, you’ll... 

Honeymoon registries let wedding guests help a couple achieve their dream honeymoon vacation by purchasing portions of the trip as a wedding gift. Not only is this perfect for the couple that doesn’t want for much more than a happy start in life, but it’s also ideal for people getting married... 

With everything that goes into planning a wedding-decisions about location, colors, flowers, music, guests, food and the all-important dress-choosing wedding favors is probably the last thing on any busy bride’s mind. Compared to important factors like the cake and food, favors may seem like a... 

When my sister got engaged in August 2007, our whole family was thrilled. My parents were eager to throw a wedding for their eldest daughter, and I had never been in a wedding party before. The excitement lasted for about a week, and then quickly dissolved into wedding planning overdrive. As maid of...