Planning a wedding shouldn’t make you feel uncomfortable, financially inadequate or pressured to conform. The answer? Hack the system.

Fondant-swathed confections encrusted with sugar roses descend from savory bride’s pies and Roman fertility treats. Time to cut the cake!

Committing to a custom gown is thrilling and a little nerve-wracking. Three professionals share tips for getting the gown you’ve been dreaming of.

Men have an ancient tradition of pre-wedding blowouts. (No, seriously.) Women, however, have only joined the party in recent years.

Unconventional, antique, classic solitaire – which ring trend will you be wearing when you tie the knot?

Why do brides carry flowers on their big day? Believe it or not, the answer involves babies, evil spirits, body odor and secret messages.

It’s an honor to have our nearest and dearest to standing beside us at a wedding, but it used to be a matter of life, death, safety and protection.

Weigh the pros and cons of donning a vintage wedding gown and consider which decade suits you best.

Is the first month of marriage the best? The ancients thought so.

The ethereal and romantic waft of tulle and lace was originally intended to hide a bride’s face, not frame it.

You’re thrilled to be in the wedding party; your wallet, however, is not. Learn how to be a part of the big day without breaking the bank.

From thimble tops to a band of gold: how rings came to be our symbol of choice for marital fidelity.