The very mention of Valentine’s Day will evoke strikingly different reactions from people. Some LOVE this heart-shaped holiday, while others see it as a day perpetuated by romantic stereotypes to prey on couples and singles alike. On your social…

So, you’re having a spring wedding—your mom’s/grandma’s/Emily Post’s dream! In case you were unaware, spring is often considered the classic wedding season (hint: modern wedding season is every season), which may explain why older family members…

Calling all newly minted Mothers of the Bride! You, my lovely MOBs, are sitting pretty in your new role. While the social expectations of MOBs have changed throughout the decades, there’s no question that Mom will most likely play an important role…

What’s in a wedding? (No, seriously. Not a Shakespeare line. People want to know.) While every soirée is going to vary in terms of fashion, décor, and music, one of the most central aspects for a reception is the food. There should always be…

Upon your engagement, you’re bound to get a flood of well wishes, logistical questions, and nuggets of advice. This barrage of opinions can get very old, very fast. But a practice such as a wedding deeply steeped in tradition and etiquette is bound…

You’d be hard-pressed to find a current or former bride/groom out there adamant that wedding planning is 100% stress-free. The concept can all seem so simple in the early, blissful days of engagement. However, when the initial glow wears off and the…

The institution of marriage is a long-standing one, though the driving force behind marriage has evolved a great deal through the centuries. With such an old practice comes a great deal of wedding traditions, and not just the ones your grandparents…

Who says the ladies get to have all the fun? With the mismatched bridesmaid dress look growing more popular by the moment, you may have found yourself wondering how the groomsmen in your wedding might be able to take part. Whether your group of guys…