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Hack Your Wedding

in A Wedding on Your Terms

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

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The Wedding Cake

in Why We Wed the Way We Do

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

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Choosing a Custom Wedding Gown: Advice From Dressmakers

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.

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Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

in Why We Wed the Way We Do

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

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Your Guide to Engagement Rings

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

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The Bouquet

in Why We Wed the Way We Do

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

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The Wedding Party

in Why We Wed the Way We Do

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.

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Why Choose a Vintage Wedding Dress?

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

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The Honeymoon

in Why We Wed the Way We Do

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

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The Veil

in Why We Wed the Way We Do

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

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Bridesmaid on a Budget

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.

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The Wedding Band

in Why We Wed the Way We Do

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