Articles Index

Do It Yourself and You May Save Money on Your Wedding with DIY Projects
Many brides, especially those on a budget, want to save money by making things for their weddings themselves. But what is really feasible for the average bride to handle on her own? Here is a list of things you can do yourself, and what you should call in the experts for.

5 Ways Celebrating Valentine's Day Can Help You With Wedding Planning
Celebrating Valentine's Day as an engaged couple can be romantic and exciting. But it can also be a great opportunity for easy wedding planning.

5 Reasons to Still Get Married in a Struggling Economy
Though the economic predictions are dire right now, that doesn't mean that there's not still love bursting in our hearts. And when love is overflowing, that's exactly when you want to stand in front of loved ones and say your wedding vows. So here are five good reasons you can ignore the economy and get married anyway.

5 Tips for an Amazing Wedding Night
Engaged couples spend lots of time planning for the big day, but not everybody plans well for the big wedding night. This time alone together after the festivities can be incredibly meaningful and romantic.

Sample Wording for Wedding Thank You Cards
When writing wedding thank you cards, make it easy on yourself by following these samples - from an example of a thank you card to someone you don't know very well, to what to write when you don't like a gift.

The Perpetual Bridesmaid Tells All
My friend Ariel is the perpetual bridesmaid - she's been in five weddings this year alone! So she's great for giving wedding advice, bouncing ideas off of, or just keeping me plugged in to wedding trends around the country.

Top 10 2007 Wedding Trends
If you're getting married in 2007, make sure your wedding is fresh and up-to-date by incorporating some of the hottest wedding trends of the year.

Sex Tips for Virgins on Their Wedding Night
If you'll be a virgin when you get married, you're probably feeling some apprehension about what will happen on your wedding night. Here are tips and advice to help things go smoothly.

Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
Bridesmaids are the most important women in your life and the people you have chosen to stand next to you on your wedding day. Show your appreciation for them by giving them a well-chosen bridesmaid gift. Here are some ideas to get you started

10 Sex Tips for a Magical Wedding Night
There's a general national myth about wedding nights; supposedly, every bride and groom have the most intimate and wonderful sex of their lives on their wedding nights. In reality, while your wedding night may be a little different, it is an intimate moment, and an opportunity. Here are ten tips that can help make your wedding night one of the best evenings of your life.

Second Weddings
Planning to get remarried? Planning a wedding for your second marriage can be an opportunity to improve any mistakes you made the first time - including the person you married! But there are some new rules of etiquette and sticky situations to deal with. Here's a guide to everything about second weddings.

Weddings and Charitable Giving
Looking to make a difference with your wedding day? Here's some easy ways you can help your community by donating leftovers, registering for charitable gifts, and cheering up hospital rooms with flowers.

First Dance Songs for the Bride and Groom
Some nervous grooms get sweaty palms at the mere mention of the first dance. But if you choose a song that is meaningful to you, and makes you happy, that first dance will go swimmingly. If you're having trouble coming up with a song, here’s a list of popular first dance songs.

Throwing an Engagement Party
Engagement parties can be a fun way to announce and celebrate your engagement, but not everyone has one. Here's advice on whether you should have one, and what it should be like.

Jennifer Lopez Marries Marc Anthony
Celebrity Wedding Gossip: Jennifer Lopez married Marc Anthony over the weekend, even though both will not acknowledge the event. Some have speculated that she is pregnant! Here are all the details.