Plus 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 Article12 wedding tricks add ease to planning and fun
Brides and grooms understandably feel a little stress when planning their weddings. Adding to the pressure is the fact that, according to a WeddingWire.com report, the average couple in their 30s...
View ArticleFactors to consider before choosing a wedding venue
Once couples become engaged and share the good news with their friends and families, the next step is to begin planning their weddings. While couples must make a myriad of decisions during the wedding...
View ArticleEmbracing an ethnic wedding
Couples are more culturally diverse than ever before. Engaged couples are embracing that diversity by incorporating elements of their heritage into their ceremonies. Global-infused details are a...
View ArticleUnconventional wedding menu ideas
Traditionally, one of the more memorable aspects of wedding receptions is the food. Whether it was fun, tasty or something entirely new for guests, food tends to leave a lasting impression.The experts...
View ArticleWhat to consider when shopping for rings
Engagements precede wedding dresses, flower arrangements, limousines, and even a couple's wedding vows. And no proposal is complete without a ring. Knowledge of rings and stones is essential for those...
View ArticleRustic bouquets add natural flair to wedding celebrations
Couples opting to get back to basics, streamline their nuptials and create more intimate and less superficial affairs often gravitate toward rustic celebrations to showcase their ideals. Rustic...
View ArticleSteps involved in securing wedding venues
Getting married is an exciting time in a couple's life together. Wedding planning is the next logical step after the engagement announcement, and while couples often get swept up in planning their...
View ArticleWedding wild card: those unpredictable toasts and speeches
Today's weddings are often planned down to the tiniest detail, sometimes at great expense, to create a truly "perfect" day. But for better or for worse, one random element remains: the speeches and...
View ArticleDestination weddings mixed financial bag for couples, guests
NEW YORK >> Choosing a faraway destination for a wedding may sound romantic and exotic, but it can take a financial toll on loved ones who don't have the time or money to participate. So how does...
View ArticleBridal fashion 2018? All signs point to individuality
Individuality is in when it comes to bridal fashion and accessories."Brides today want to look and feel like themselves - their most beautiful selves," says Amy Conway, editor in chief of Martha...
View ArticleHow to say no to being a bridesmaid
Q: A friend asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, but I'm afraid I won't be able to afford it. How do I say no and keep our friendship intact?A: You don't need to go into debt to celebrate a...
View ArticleRoyal wedding dress: Will Meghan go trendy or classic?
LONDON >> A dramatic ball gown, or a classic, simple silhouette? Sleeves, or bare shoulders?With less than a month to go until she marries Prince Harry at Windsor Castle on May 19, Meghan Markle...
View ArticleWedding transportation trends
Couples planning their weddings routinely rely on professional transportation to bring them to and from the ceremony and reception. According to The Knot Real Weddings Study 2016, roughly half of all...
View ArticleWhat to know before saying 'yes' to an online wedding dress
Carol Hickins' wedding dress arrived at her office "in a plastic bag inside a brown cardboard box," she says. The packaging was a "letdown," she says, but the dress was not. She loved the gown she...
View ArticleChart a course for a low-hassle destination wedding
Planning an overseas destination wedding is no day at the beach - even if that's exactly your vision for your big day.Details could be lost in translation, travel restrictions might dampen attendance...
View ArticleCaroniti-Schaberl engagement
The announcement is made of the engagement of Marissa Caroniti, daughter of Sal and Lisa Caroniti of Broadview Heights, to Thomas Schaberl, son of Jim and Karen Schaberl of Richmond Heights.The...
View ArticleGerman couple married in tightrope wedding
BERLIN >> A couple in eastern Germany have gotten married in a swing dangling from a motorcycle atop a tightrope, 46 feet above the ground.The German news agency dpa reported that a pastor...
View ArticleMatoteks wed 50 years
John and Marcie (Marmol-Riley) Matotek celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 15, 2018.They were married on June 15, 1968, at Holy Trinity Church in Lorain, Ohio. Fr. Simon Nekic officiated the...
View ArticleSurvey: Wedding registries morph into broader range
NEW YORK >> Wedding registries remain popular and the nature of gifting has morphed into a broader range of options, including cash registries, that are being embraced by friends and family, a...
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