January 28, 2010 How to Ask Recruiting your bridesmaids requires a little planning and a lot of thought
December 31, 2009 Mom’s Wedding-Day Wardrobe Compared to the mothers of the happy couple, the bride’s fashion choice is easy! Here are style tips for the moms of the big day.
December 24, 2009 Beauty Tips for Mom Mothers of the bride and groom want to look good, too! Here are beauty secrets every wedding-day mom wants to know
December 24, 2009 Flower Girl 101 Expert tips for helping these little girls do their best – and have fun
November 11, 2009 Sanity Check! Wedding planning means a lot of tasks and a lot of stress. But it doesn't mean you're going to go crazy. Here's some advice to help you stay grounded during the premarital process
November 11, 2009 Going with the FLOH World Wide ... What? America's favorite mom, Florence Henderson, knows what it takes to get your older relatives wired into your wedding
October 22, 2009 Simple Tips for Stunning Events From the day-of venue to the day-after brunch, experts share their secrets for chic, stress-free celebrations
September 17, 2009 Hotel How-To Major chains are helping brides manage wedding details first hand with Web-based planning features
September 17, 2009 The Post-Wedding Brunch Keep the party going with a meet-the-married couple breakfast bash
August 26, 2009 Keeping Out Allergies How to tailor to dietary restrictions in a tasty way
July 8, 2009 Dysfunction Junction The most benign family conflicts become multi-layered fiascos when wedding bells ring. If your family has more serious disagreements, you need to address them head on – or you’ll end up with cake on your face
June 18, 2009 Keep Quality in Mind Put down the calculator and slowly walk away! You want to keep expenses down, sure, but certain costs are necessary evils. Here's what you should think twice about cutting
June 18, 2009 Wedding Etiquette for Step-Parents Helpful - and considerate - tips for both the bride and groom and their parents' new spouses
February 19, 2009 Wedlock Headlock When there’s bad blood among bloodlines, brides and grooms can use a little foresight and compassion to prevent fights without stepping into the ring
November 12, 2008 In Favor Of: The Moleskine City Notebook
November 12, 2008 Get A Grip They Love Him Not:
When your family doesn't love the one you love, life can be tough. Luckily, there are ways to cope when relatives clash
October 23, 2008 Maid of Money? Attire, gifts, party-planning – the title of bridesmaid seems to require its own bank account. Here’s how to stand up on the big day without going broke
October 16, 2008 Guest Services Sure, dinner and dancing are great; but here’s how to go above and beyond to ensure your guests have a great time at your wedding
September 18, 2008 You’re Engaged. Now What? A slew of telephone calls, sure; but an engagement party, bridal showers ... nothing? What are you supposed to do to help spread the word and celebrate?
September 11, 2008 What’s Love Got to Do with It? In these financially precarious times, could some people actually be sprinting to the altar in order in hopes of hitching themselves to their partner’s insurance plan?
September 11, 2008 After the Party … The reception’s over, but food, friends and music keep the party going on all night
September 4, 2008 Bridesmaid Recession In tough economic times, some bridesmaids are just saying ‘no’
August 28, 2008 Warm Welcome Set the right mood for the wedding weekend with goodie bag for your guests
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?
July 17, 2008 ‘She Ripped Off My Wedding’ Tasteful tactics and sound advice for when another gal steals your big-day style secrets
July 9, 2008 A Girl for Me, A Boy for You 'Family planning' isn't just about birth control. It's never too early to start talking to your betrothed about offspring expectations
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
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
June 5, 2008 Figuring Out Food Vegan? Gluten-free? Just picky? Here’s what to keep in mind adapting the menu to guests’ diets
May 29, 2008 (New) Brothers & Sisters Making friends with your spouses siblings isn’t always easy
May 29, 2008 When Quirks Collide Being up-front about your living idiosyncrasies will ease the transition from singlehood to couple
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
March 6, 2008 Stand Up, Sit Down – No Fights Create a seating chart for your wedding that quells confusion, potential strife
January 31, 2008 More Than a Wedding Treat your wedding guests to a fun-filled weekend with these helpful tips
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
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
December 13, 2007 Invite Etiquette On your wedding invitation, every word counts – choose them with love and care, advises etiquette expert Peggy Post
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
November 22, 2007 Where the Girls Are At bachelorette parties, pampering’s in, raunchy is definitely out
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.
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
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.
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
November 1, 2007 Who’s That Bridesmaid? Long, glamorous styles are bringing sleek, chic and plunging necklines to this oft-dreaded dress
October 18, 2007 You’ve Got Mail Invite your guests with invitations that set the tone for the big day ahead
October 5, 2007 In Honor of Absence Remembering a deceased loved one is a delicate and important part of your wedding celebration
September 27, 2007 Thanks For Coming Give a gift to thank guests for making the effort to attend your nuptials
September 13, 2007 Simply the Best Man The groom’s go-to guy has responsibilities beyond the toast and bachelor party
September 6, 2007 Post-Wedding Snack Attack Never send a guest home on an empty stomach – not even on your big day
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
July 11, 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
July 11, 2007 Countdown to your perfect wedding A step-by-step guide to help keep the stars in your eyes, your feet on the ground and your wedding plans on track.
July 11, 2007 Family Planning for Stepmoms-to-Be For better or worse, a wedding ceremony has the power to shape relationships for years to come. For the best results, start the family blending on 'gentle'
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
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
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.
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.
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.
