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… Then Comes Marriage

Forge a lasting life together with communication, compromise and a commitment to romance
Just In Case …

Wedding insurance can help couples protect their matrimonial investments in today’s uncertain economy
Getting Engaged on a Budget

Today, all it takes is the right ring – not two months’ salary
Destination Decisions

Finding a spot to tie the knot isn’t as easy as it sounds
Of Marriage and Money

For better or worse, money is always an issue when two lives come together. Here are some common problems that may arise and how to tactfully manage them
What To Do About Wording

Advice about the right - and wrong - ways to let your guests know they're included in your big day
Destination Documentation

All exotic abroad honeymoons start with the same thing - a passport
New Takes on Nuptial Rituals

Today's couples are finding unique touches to tie the knot their own way
Budget Cake, Luxe Flavor

Here's how to get the most cake for your money
Perfect Match

Dessy and Pantone join forces to get colors under control
Countdown to a Fascinating Wedding

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
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
Simple, Stress-Free Honeymoon Secrets

The Travel Channel's Samantha Brown offers her tips for a perfect post-wedding trip
The Right Way to do Wine

Wine expert and Web sensation Gary Vaynerchuk dishes on the best wines for your big day - and your budget
Photo Booths, DIY-Style

Hotel How-To

Major chains are helping brides manage wedding details first hand with Web-based planning features
The Budget-Friendly Bar

Here’s how to make the alcohol you serve at your wedding more affordable
Weekend Wedding Coordination

If you’re not feeling a full-on commitment to a wedding planner, considering hiring a hand for just the big day
Secret Agent Plan

You’ve got a million things to do. Why let something at trivial as travel arrangements get you down? Travel with an agent
App-ropriate Planning Tools

Take your wedding planning – and planning distractions – on the go with these hot apps for your iPhone/iPod
Guy's Guide to Late Night

The Food Network star shares his picks for go-to comfort foods
Cash-and-Marry

Gifts are nice. But if you're in the market for a down payment, honeymoon or just growing the newlywed nest egg, a wedding registry savings account might be a worthy venture
Turn Any Place into a Party

How to audit an out-of-the-ordinary venue to see if it would work for your wedding
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
Keeping Kids in the Picture

How to make your nuptials as friendly for the little ones as they are for the adults
Internet Invitations

Paper's still the go-to medium for the big event, but for pre-wedding events, the Web seems to work
Averting Destination Disasters

The swine-flu outbreak serves as a reminder that plans, well, don’t always go as planned. Here’s how to handle snafus in your travel schedule
The Waiting Game

With tighter budgets, couples are taking their time committing to big-day needs
What to Do When Your Venue is !%$&^#

If disaster strikes your location, what options do you have?
Take a Vow

Writing your own vows? Here’s how to get started
It’s Official

The script is simple: After “I do” comes “I now pronounce you man and wife.” But brides and grooms have plenty of options about the person pronouncing that official phrase
Nintendo Nuptials

Brides on a Budget

Weddings are not small feats (or fetes) … Or are they?
The Photo Hunt

How to research your photographer’s work to get a true feel of how their style will make your wedding look
Beautiful and Budget-Friendly

The Last Meal

To look and feel your best on the big day, it pays to stick with smart food options
Splurge vs. Save

Sure, couples are doing their best to save when planning their big day, but there's usually still some room for a little indulgence. Here's some advice on when to go for it, and when to forgo it
How to Spot a Photo Phony

Trying to save a few extra dollars on your photography isn’t worth the risk
Seating-Chart Smarts

Where to put all the people? Follows these tips to make sense of the complicated process
Honeymoons Made Easy

How to plan and perfect your post-nuptial getaway
In Favor Of:

The Moleskine City Notebook
Bridal Bookshelf

Reads to Help You Get Ready
Stand Up Against the Sit-Down

It's not easy planning and pricing a menu. Seated meals incur wait-staff costs, buffet and family-style dinners pile on added food costs. What's right for you? Here's a look at the benefits and drawbacks of your food options
The Perfect Plan for a Pragmatic Registry

In tough times, it's key to pinpoint what's important. For registries, that means choosing the right range of items that you'll love using and guest will love giving. Here's how to do it
The 5 W’s of the Wedding License

Set aside the ‘wedding’ for a moment, and find out the who, what, when, where and why of acquiring the one thing that really means you’re married
Engrave the Date

Pressing down a high-end option for your invites
Getting Creative to Cut Costs

How to slash your budgets without slashing style
Vanishing Vendors

What to do when your go-to guy is gone
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
Eco-Chic Invites

How to reduce waste with recycled paper without reducing style
Bridesmaid Recession

In tough economic times, some bridesmaids are just saying ‘no’
Extra! See All About It

When their beat gets old, photojournalists turn their lenses toward weddings
Worldwide Wedding Entertainment

Slideshows, a cappella serenades, crazy group dances – what’s appropriate and how much is too much at your wedding?
Destination Vendors Unknown

How do you organize something as big as a wedding if you’re not arriving until the week before the event? Here’s what to keep in mind when making the plans with someone you can’t just drop in on
Planning Partnership

Delegating duties gets even easier with a detailed honey-do list
Getting Schooled on Getting Married

Think you can you can take a class in wedding planning? You're absolutely right, as colleges are starting to offer courses in organizing the big day. Sharpen your pencils and take note of what the students are learning. No exams required
Coordinating Your Coordinators

From attire to registries to pies - yes, pies - specialized wedding coordinators are supplying an extra set of eyes and hands wherever you (and all the other coordinators) may need them
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
Instant Invitation

Taking to the Web for wedding invites
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
Is My Wedding YouTube-Worthy?

Beyond that, does it need to be? Here’s what to focus on when it comes to video
(New) Brothers & Sisters

Making friends with your spouses siblings isn’t always easy
When Quirks Collide

Being up-front about your living idiosyncrasies will ease the transition from singlehood to couple
Honeymoon Hopping

For the travel-happy couple, the ’moons aren’t about hunkering down in one locale. A bit here, a few days there, and some at that place that is what makes for a memorable trip
The ‘I Do’ Doers

From clergy to judges to someone a little closer to home, here’s a look at the different people you can choose to link you with your loved one for the rest of your life
Illuminating Receptions

Lighting is one of the most important elements for a gorgeous party. Here’s how to make your table shine
Married to the Church?

One bride takes a long look at converting faiths
Packaged Pleasure

All-inclusive resorts save you the stress of piecing together a honeymoon, but do they leave anything out? Here’s a look at the pros and cons
Stand Up, Sit Down – No Fights

Create a seating chart for your wedding that quells confusion, potential strife
Spoils of the Day

Preparing your gift registry is a multi-step process
Six Weeks to Wedded

Not every couple has time on their side – here’s how to plan your perfect wedding in a flash
Wowee Cowie

Forget the rules. Colin Cowie, the man who designed weddings for Don Henley, Lisa Kudrow and Paula Abdul, says the key to a fabulous wedding starts with your own heart's desire
How Sweet It Is

Later for the burgers, microwave meals and takeout menus of married life – the time to celebrate your engagement is short and sweet. Why not eat dessert first?
Safe Travels for Overseas Adventures

Honeymoons abroad are romantic and culture-packed, but they also come with a whole new set of rules
Where the Girls Are

At bachelorette parties, pampering’s in, raunchy is definitely out
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.
The New Books of Love

Snap to! Digital images and technology have opened the door to a wildly creative new world of making wedding-day memories
A Modern Gift Guide

Take the guess out of being a wedding guest with today’s guide to the best accessory – the gift
How Many Guests Does It Take To Eat a Cake?

You’ve got your wedding all figured out … or do you? Take our pop quiz and see
Travel the World Close To Home

A “shadow” honeymoon destination offers a reasonable facsimile of a more exotic locale, at far less cost
Wedding Day Take-Over

If the idea of a ceremony far, far away seems just that, try staying local and staying completely private
Simply the Best Man

The groom’s go-to guy has responsibilities beyond the toast and bachelor party
Tricks of the Trends

In their quest for that special something, brides may find they have a lot of company
Pictures of You

Capture your wedding day from every angle by creating innovative photo opportunities
Incredible, unstopable titan of terror ... It's Bridezilla!

In planning a wedding, there's a fine line between 'in control' and 'control freak.' Brides who cross it risk alienating friends and earning the infamous label that begins with B and rhymes with Godzilla
DIY Catering

Preparing a wedding feast on your own is a cinch. Just save the gnocchi for the honeymoon
Safeguarding the ceremony

A little insurance goes a long way
Surprise, Surprise - We're Engaged!

On TV or all alone, a great proposal is little bit planning, a little bit didn't-see-it-coming
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.
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'
DIY Catering with Michael Chiarello

Preparing a wedding feast on your own is a cinch. Just save the gnocchi for the honeymoon
Riding in Style

Sail into the sunset in style with these unique, hot rides
Think Outside the Box for Tokens of Your Appreciation

Chic, thoughtful gifts ideas for the wedding party
The Best of the Destinations

Choose your honeymoon location wisely for fun, debt-free days ahead
To Kid or Not to Kid …

Hosting younger guests on your wedding day can be a success if you think like a child
Let the Spending Begin

Filet mignon and Cristal might make your wedding day lavish, but financial expert Suze Orman says a few simple steps keep it both special and cost-effective
To the 'Moon on a Budget

Author Suze Oreman says a great honeymoon isn't about how much you spend, it's about how much fun you have
Stick with Your Budget – and Your Dreams

So you can’t afford the horse-drawn carriage you dreamed of since age five. Keep your chin up, kiss the groom and call the finest cab in town.
The Bride and the Flu

Don’t let illness put a damper on your wedding day
A Not-So-Modest Proposal

Getting down on one knee is an act of drama and courage with only one goal in mind - 'I do!' Here's how to make it happen, and make it memorable
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.
Itinerary for Disaster?

Couples often disagree on what constitutes a honeymoon – here's how to make sure both parties get their dream vacation
Been There … Don’t Do That!

Perhaps no one on Earth sees more wedding trials and triumphs than ministers, priests, rabbis and justices of the peace. Here, for better and for worse, are some hair-raising tales from the other side of the ceremony.
How to Pop the Question with Style

(Ix-nay on the Umbotron-jay)
The Simple Joys of a Hometown Honeymoon

Airport security hassles, flight delays, high gas prices – who needs ‘em? Newlyweds turned off by the cost and frustrations of long-distance travel are rediscovering the brilliance of spending honeymoons close to home. Here’s how to do it in style.
5 Tips for a Memorable ’moon

A special honeymoon requires a lot of planning… and some crowd control.
Be Our Guests, Not Pests

Personalized-wedding Web sites keep guests in-the-know… and out of your hair
Know-How for How to Tie the Knot

The Attainable, Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Wedding

The answer to creating a wedding celebration that walks lightly upon the earth may be right in your backyard - literally.
Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding

Here's a step-by-step guide to help keep the stars in your eyes, your feet on the ground and your wedding plans on track.
Party On, Bachelors

Oft-raucous affairs are a thing of the past as more grooms opt for tamer celebrations. So what are the boys up to?
Do You Need Wedding Insurance?

Emergency coverage could buy some peace of mind.
Adding Up the 'Average' Wedding

Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding

Beyond the Same Old, Same Old

Moroccan tagines? In your dreams. When it comes to planning a wedding dinner, brides almost always opt for simple entrées of chicken, beef or salmon. That's why caterers constantly reinvent the classics - and you can, too.
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