weddings

It's a wedding trend that would have been unthinkable in the boom era that brought us Bridezilla-themed reality TV, but is gaining traction in these leaner times: more brides-to-be are opting for wedding dresses that have already taken a trip down the aisle.According to The Wall Street Journal...

Planning a wedding in a weak economy is one of the most stressful things you can put yourself through. Tack the word "wedding" onto any item for sale and its price magically triples. Did you know that the average cost of a wedding in the US is almost $30,000? That's a staggering amount to spend on...

My wife is convinced that the trouble with weddings lies in the fact that most women plan them when they are eight years old. At the age of eight, my wife's logic states, the average little girl is engaged in Disney princess mode, a world where flounces and meringue reign supreme and the prince's...

For lots of couples, a dream wedding involves an exotic location for the nuptials -- maybe a beach, a mountaintop, or a spectacular garden. You don't find these things just anywhere, which is why lots of couples opt for destination weddings.A destination wedding is simply a getaway wedding. Usually...

Everyone knows divorces are expensive. So what better way to fund the divorce proceedings by selling the wedding dress worn by your cheating wife? A Philadelphia area man did just that when he created an eBay listing for his wife's wedding dress.He put on the wedding dress and had a picture taken...

It's wedding season and couples across the country are spending all their time planning expensive weddings and honeymoons. That's all well and good, but once you get home, it's time to put the lavish spending aside and figure out a plan for your financial health as a couple. Here's my five step...

This post is part of a series about real-life signs we're in a recession. The good news about the recession is that there are bargains to be had for the adventurous shopper. The bad news is that many people are not able to afford them.Times are tough and the economy is slowing. The National...

When I was 10 or so, I became an altar boy. There was something about the polished wood of the pews, the smell of incense, the kneeling...even though I got to know every nook and cranny of the church, it never stopped being mysterious for me, and I never stopped loving the feel of hallowed spaces....

Talk about unusual and disturbing marketing campaigns! Charmin is doing a promotion in New York City, featuring "Charmin Restrooms." These are "20 clean and comfortable" restrooms in Times Square for the holiday season. And as part of the promotion.... A couple is going to get married in the...