Wedding Bells 2026
12 Stories • Available May 2026
9 Ideas For A Frugal (not Cheap!) Wedding
I get a lot of mail on the subject of weddings. I get stories of joy, tales of woe, great ideas and even a blooper from time to time. In 27 years, I cannot recall a single time I've heard from
The Wedding Vow
A long time ago, the Old English word "wedd" referred to a contractual agreement to combine two families and often involved compensation. The custom of asking if anyone had objections was necessa
Celebrating The Soon-to-be Mrs.
The bachelorette party is a terrific prenuptial time to celebrate as a single gal with close friends. Normally the maid of honor and or the bridal party will plan a special event in honor of the br
Father Of The Bride
In years past, the father of the bride usually took a back seat to the mother of the bride when it came to wedding planning, outings, photo-worthy moments and star power on the day. Dads mainly
Bridesmaids’ Gifts
When the bride has selected her bridesmaids, very often she will make it official by sending each bridesmaid a package filled with cute and personalized items as well as a card or gift inscribed
Picking The Menu
Planning a wedding menu can be lots of fun, and it can also be stressful. After all, this meal is the signature dinner party for newlyweds. Most couples try to select a menu that will please t
Make It Memorable
When countless weddings among your friends and family are broadcast across social media, it can be hard to feel like yours will be unique. Of course, your ceremony, vows, guests and speeches will
I Do -- Anywhere
What is your dream wedding? Is it at a romantic castle? Or maybe it's by the sea? Some couples want to keep family traditions, like getting married in the same church as their parents or grandpar
A Break From Tradition
The wedding day is one of the most fancy occasions in a woman's life. For nearly 200 years, women have worn white wedding gowns, but that's changing as more women are embracing high fashion, colo
Good Manners, Good Sense And Wedding Gifts
You know it's wedding season when the invitations pile up in your mailbox faster than you can return the RSVPs. Who doesn't love a wedding? OK, I see those hands, but you are clearly in the minor
90-year-old Newlyweds
Here's a story to help you feel young at heart no matter how old you happen to be. While paging through The New York Times a few years ago, an article by Vincent M. Mallozzi really impressed me
Yours, Mine, Ours
The one thing some of us have learned recently is how to navigate being with your significant other 24/7. Second to sharing a bed, sharing a bathroom is the most intimate experience two people c
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