I have a very big family, which includes a lot of very small children. When I got married, I wanted my cousins, aunts, and uncles to have a relaxing afternoon, where they could chat with each other, enjoy their meals, ... read more

Choosing your wedding party is an important part of preparing for your big day, and in doing so, there are many key roles to fill. One of those, depending on what you want for your wedding, is choosing a flower ... read more

Getting married is a big, exciting adventure in and of itself, but it becomes even more so when your partner has children—your future stepchildren—and you want to make them feel special as you go through the wedding planning process. Here ... read more

One of the toughest decisions to make when planning your wedding is the venue. The venue is what sets the tone and the aesthetics for the evening. (And let’s not forget—it will also largely determine what the rest of your ... read more

I’m a Baptist who married a Catholic. Even if you’re a Catholic who marries another Catholic, all of the “rules” that go along with the marriage ceremony in the Catholic church can get confusing. I got my wedding notes out ... read more

If you want to celebrate your Christian faith at your wedding, a verse or two from the Bible can focus your ceremony around the way that Christianity and your marriage are connected. Choosing these verses yourself can actually help your ... read more

In the process of planning your wedding, there are so many details to tend to that it can be hard to keep up with it all. Of course, when everyone thinks of their wedding day, they think of the big ... read more

One way to personalize your wedding is to ask a close friend or family member to officiate the ceremony. Given the ability to become ordained as a wedding officiant online, your friend can easily prepare for and administer the entire ... read more

Backyard weddings can be some of the most beautiful, fun, and intimate ways to celebrate you and your partner joining together in marriage. But what if you’re not sure if a backyard wedding is right for you? Here are some ... read more

These days, couples can get married pretty much anywhere from the beach to a museum to their tent at Burning Man, and the list goes on. However, a few generations ago there was only one acceptable location for a wedding ... read more