Articles Index
2010 and 2011 Wedding Trends
Here's what's hot and popular for 2010 and 2011 wedding trends
What Do Wedding Planners Do?
Wedding planners can make your job as a bride or groom a whole lot easier, as long as you know what you're looking for! Before you hire wedding planners, read about their duties and things to watch out for.
Create a Wedding Website
If you don't already have a wedding website, you should! They're an easy (and often free) way to communicate with your guests and provide directions, maps, hotel reservations and other planning information in a central place. Here's how to create a wedding website, which are the best companies to use, and what your site should include
Announcing Your Engagement
Looking to announce your engagement but not sure where to start? Here's the steps you should take, the etiquette on whom to tell first, samples of engagement announcement wording, and advice on where to announce your engagement.
What is a Wedding?
A definition of a wedding, including the essential components of the wedding ceremony and reception.
2010 Wedding Trends
Everyone wants to know what the 2010 wedding trends are going to be. Will cupcakes still feel cute, or just like last year's news? And what's so trendy, it will feel strangely dated in just a short period of time. Here's what I and my readers think will be the 2010 wedding trends.
Wedding Dates to Avoid
Most of the wedding articles you'll read will tell advice on the best wedding dates to have the best weather and the biggest discounts. What they don't tell you is what the WORST wedding dates are. Here are wedding dates you'll surely want to avoid when planning:
Marriage Proposal Stories
There are few phrases in the English language that are more sweated over or rehearsed than "will you marry me?" People who are about to make marriage proposals are often a crazy bunch, in need of hand-holding and calming measures. If you're sweating over your own marriage proposal, try reading these marriage proposal stories for inspiration and company. Or, if you're a romantic like I am, read them just because – regardless of how soon or recent your own marriage proposal might be.
Marriage Proposal Dos and Don'ts
Before your big marriage proposal, you're sure to be nervous, and wonder if you're doing it in the right way. Before you get down on one knee, read these dos and don'ts of marriage proposals.
Wedding Dates to Avoid
Before you pay non-refundable deposits, or send out save-the-dates, avoid disaster by making sure your wedding doesn't fall on one of these dates.
Marriage Proposal Stories - Proposal on a Mexican Cruise
Part 3 of our series of reader stories of true marriage proposals. They're not only a great source for inspiration, comfort, and ideas for those planning on popping the question soon, but they're also a romantic fun read.
Marriage Proposal Stories - Her Whole Workplace Was in On the Surprise
There are few phrases in the English language that are more sweated over or rehearsed than "will you marry me?" People who are about to make marriage proposals are often a crazy bunch, in need of hand-holding and calming measures. If you're sweating over your own marriage proposal, try reading these marriage proposal stories for inspiration and company. Or, if you're a romantic like I am, read them just because – regardless of how soon or recent your own marriage proposal might be.
Newly Engaged Wedding Planning Questionnaire
Fill out this simple questionnaire to help set look, style, tone and budget of your wedding without arguments!
Asking for Her Hand in Marriage
Asking for a parent's blessing or permission was once a standard part of an engagement. Now asking for a woman's hand in marriage is sometimes viewed as old-fashioned. But if done correctly, it can be a beautiful meaningful moment and opportunity to both honor and bond with your future in-laws. Here's a guide on how to ask in a way that will make her parents proud.
Finding an Officiant to Perform Your Marriage
Finding the right person to marry you is an important decision – after all, they will have a huge influence on the tone of the ceremony. Here are tips for finding a religious or secular person to marry you and questions to ask them.