No matter how much effort you put into getting in shape for your wedding, you may find all those pounds returning after the wedding– and then some! Even buff and beautiful stars like Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, and Khloe Kardashian have packed on a few pounds after getting married. Why does it happen, and is anyone safe from this frightening condition called marriage?

Wedding invitations are the first taste your guests will get of what’s in store for your special day. Keep it simple and elegant, or make a bold statement– it’s your call! But if you’re having a hard time deciding which direction to go in (papers, colors, fonts, oh my!) take a look at these lovely invitations for a little bit of wedding invitation inspiration!

You may have heard that vendors automatically hike up prices when they hear the word “Wedding.” So is it really true that you pay twice the amount for a wedding cake than you would for a birthday cake that’s exactly the same in every way?

Wedding favors allow guests to take a little piece of the celebration home. Though often presented at place settings or displayed on a table by the door, favors can be offered in another way that is beautiful, fun, and classy: grouped together as centerpieces.

As an alternative to a boutonniere for the groom or other gentlemen in the wedding party, a neatly folded pocket square is a nice choice, particularly at a daytime event. It’s fun to coordinate the color with the guys’ ties and suits, or the girls dresses and flowers. There are lots of folding options, but here’s a chic, modern look from Martha Stewart Weddings!

Most guys don’t do much public speaking. In fact, most people dread public speaking. So here are some tips from Groom’s Groove to help you make it off the podium alive… and keep your bride smiling!

You’re dreaming of a wedding on the beach, with the sun shining and the gulls flying overhead. Too bad you’re holed up in Vermont in the middle of a snowstorm!
So what can you do to make your dream a reality? A destination wedding may provide the answer, but there are a number of factors you need to take into consideration before deciding to whisk your loved ones away to an exotic destination.

There are many exotic places in the world to have a wedding, but there is a special magic found in South Africa. Couples intrigued by the idea of a safari-centric celebration can find inspiration in this elegant wedding.

As an alternative to a boutonniere for the groom or other gentlemen in the wedding party, a neatly folded pocket square is a nice choice, particularly at a daytime event. It’s fun to coordinate the color with the guys’ ties and suits, or the girls dresses and flowers. There are lots of folding options, but here’s a chic, modern look from Martha Stewart Weddings!

Wedding bouquets say a lot about the brides carrying them! The more traditional look is a tight, round, topiary-type bouquet (where the red rose reigns). Let’s takes a look at some bouquet shapes that are equally lovely, but far less predictable.

You may have heard that vendors automatically hike up prices when they hear the word “Wedding.” So is it really true that you pay twice the amount for a wedding cake than you would for a birthday cake that’s exactly the same in every way?

What makes a wedding truly memorable? Is it the food, the music, the atmosphere? Is it the good times had with family and friends? When you look back at your own wedding, what do you want people to remember the most?

As an alternative to a boutonniere for the groom or other gentlemen in the wedding party, a neatly folded pocket square is a nice choice, particularly at a daytime event. It’s fun to coordinate the color with the guys’ ties and suits, or the girls dresses and flowers. There are lots of folding options, but here’s a chic, modern look from Martha Stewart Weddings!

You may have heard that vendors automatically hike up prices when they hear the word “Wedding.” So is it really true that you pay twice the amount for a wedding cake than you would for a birthday cake that’s exactly the same in every way?