Tips for trimming the wedding guest list
Weddings are a time to celebrate, and many couples hope to invite as many people as possible to share their excitement. A 2014 study by researchers at the University of Denver found that couples who...
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Weddings are momentous events for the couple tying the knot as well as all of the friends and family invited to share in the big day. Before couples can tie the knot and cut a rug at their receptions,...
View ArticleSelecting a comfortable wedding gown
Many brides-to-be visit bridal shops with specific goals in mind regarding the style of their wedding gowns. Some women come equipped with magazine tear-outs or pull up ideas on their mobile phones....
View ArticleVera Wang, Naeem Khan among New York bridal week highlights
NEW YORK >> Vera Wang's latest bride is feeling a touch of baroque romance and Naeem Khan's is ready for an after-party worthy of Studio 54.During a recent round of bridal shows in New York, Wang...
View ArticleWedding thank-you notes are hard. Here's how to get 'em done
NEW YORK >> Been to a wedding recently? How long did it take to get a thank-you note for your gift - assuming you got one at all?Newlyweds say it's hard to organize a big task like writing 100 or...
View ArticleMore brides leaving matchy-matchy bridal parties behind
NEW YORK >> Alison Kelly felt she had enough on her plate dealing with her own wedding gown and all the details of her mountain getaway nuptials without micromanaging how her bridal party would...
View ArticleBrides find non-traditional ways to celebrate grandparents
Nancy Rutchik and Flossie Pack are flower girls extraordinaire.Not only did the outgoing and energetic 80-somethings draw cheers as the surprise flower girls at their granddaughter Lucy Schanzer's...
View ArticleGetting engaged? Tell an insurance agent about the ring
If you recently got engaged, the first person you might want to tell about your beautiful ring is an insurance agent.Engagement ring insurance isn't exactly romantic, but it's a relatively inexpensive...
View Article5 ways to keep your marriage out of the red
Weddings are expensive, and the excitement of living your lives together begins with paying off wedding debt. For 62 percent of Ohioans, this means discussing finances as a couple for the first time,...
View ArticleFor wedding favors, personalize, localize, do it yourself
Once, the little gifts that couples gave out to wedding guests were as elegantly predictable as just about every other aspect of a traditional wedding. A little bud vase printed with the happy couple's...
View ArticleLiving centerpieces set wedding reception apart
Weddings are special occasions for all involved. Guests may look forward to the ceremony and festivities to follow, and couples who are hosting do not want to disappoint. Brides and grooms often look...
View ArticleWhat to expect in wedding costs
Newly engaged couples may experience an array of emotions when they sit down to plan their weddings. Some couples cannot wait to jump into planning and want to catalog every aspect of the process,...
View ArticlePlus one etiquette for weddings
Couples tying the knot typically want to share their excitement with as many friends and family members as possible. Preliminary wedding guest lists can be quite extensive, but many couples ultimately...
View ArticleWedding memories: Various ways to preserve those moments
Couples' wedding days are momentous occasions, and couples want their memories of the day they tied the knot to endure long after the final guest has departed.Weddings can be amazing, but they only...
View ArticleTips for choosing a honeymoon destination
Once couples have tied the knot, hit the reception dance floor and thanked their friends and family for joining them, their thoughts might start looking ahead to their honeymoons. Statistics vary in...
View ArticleTaking a hands-on wedding invitation approach
Invitations are a key component of wedding planning. Not only can invitations set the tone for a wedding - giving guests an idea of whether it is formal or casual while offering clues to the theme -...
View ArticleMore to being in wedding party than showing up
Accepting the honor of being in a friend or family member's wedding means more than dressing in the fancy clothing and showing up on the designated date. The wedding party - particularly the...
View ArticleWeddings cost cash but most say they're fun | Poll
WASHINGTON >> #Weddingstressmuch?Social media is creeping into U.S. nuptials, but Americans don't necessarily see that as a good thing.A new Associated Press-WE tv poll says 57 percent of them...
View ArticleTux rental basics for your big day
Brides-to-be may invest thousands of dollars into their wedding day ensembles. Online wedding resource The Knot says that the average cost for a wedding dress is $1,469. Grooms generally have a much...
View ArticleHow to handle seating wedding guests
Receptions may be big or small, lavish or casual. But regardless of their size or style, receptions all share a common element: They will require couples set up seating arrangement for guests. Even...
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