Your wedding is about a month away. You’ve settled on a reception hall, menu and table decorations. Now it’s time to sit down and decide where your guests will be seated on the big day. If you are having a small wedding or a buffet, specific seats may not be necessary. But if you are […]

So you’re getting married. Well, all brides want to look their very best on their wedding day. Hours are spent choosing the perfect gown, hairstyle and makeup. Many brides also take this opportunity to get in shape. Like the rest of your preparations, it’s never a good idea to wait until the last minute to […]

The basics of taking on a new name Besides getting used to having someone to call their husband, some brides also must adjust to a new last name.There is no law that says you have to get a new name — it’s a matter of personal choice. Stacey Waldman, 26, of New York, New York, […]

The Better Business Bureau, Inc. Serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont has this consumer advice for people who are planning a wedding.The Wedding Industry is estimated anywhere between $50 and $70 billion a year in the United States. With so many people contributing so much money into it, problems often arise. To avoid enduring such […]

Similar to a ball game, weddings can have programs to help guests learn about the game, players, uniforms and music. Though you don’t always get a program at a baseball game, not all weddings have a program. But, they can make your guests feel more relaxed at the ceremony because they know what to expect. […]

When 26-year-old Nicole Jackson of Newton, Mass., told her group of single friends that Sam, her boyfriend of three years, had finally popped the question, they were dumbstruck. “I figured we’d all be single forever, so it came as a shock when one of us decided to take the plunge,” says Cate Ellison, 27, a […]

Bridal registries were originally for the elite, but today nearly all engaged couples are creating gift wish lists. From flatware to dishware to towels and bedding, bridal registries allow soon-to-be newlyweds to collect what they need to begin their life together. Increasingly, stores have started to offer bridal registries online so couples can pick and […]

Buying your first home might be easier than you think So you’re getting married and dreaming about buying your first home? There are many questions to ask and decisions to make. Do you want to buy a condo or a house? How big of a home do you need? And, what financial considerations are there? […]

Your friend comes over to tell you he finally proposed to his girlfriend. Then he pops the question to you, “I’d like you to be a groomsmen.” Refrain from wrinkling your face in disgust or confusion. Here’s the lowdown on how you’ll help out your buddy:Pre-wedding activities: You’ll attend the engagement party and rehearsal dinner. […]

When you get married, you are introduced to an array of new “worlds.” Hiring a band teaches you about the worlds of good music and not-so-good music. Finding bridesmaid dresses gives you a lesson in the differences between periwinkle and lavender. And when hiring a florist, you’ll learn there is more to flowers than just […]