Wedding Planning

As you start your wedding planning -- where ever in the world your ceremony may be held -- you'll begin to consider all the details, from your rings to your reception. Check out these articles for information on all aspects of wedding planning.

Before Your Wedding

Before the Bridal Pearls, Don't Forget Those Pearly Whites! by Jillian Hussin Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. And now, something white too. Every bride wants that red-carpet smile as she takes her stroll down the aisle. But with the extreme expenses of a wedding, teeth whitening may seem out of reach. With the advancements of today’s research and medical fields, [more]

Give a Gift that Sparkles with Love: Engagement Rings What's the origin of the engagement ring?

Wedding Budgets, Insurance

• Top 10 Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding: Budget-Savvy Weddings Transcend Their Price Tag Author Kathleen Kennedy shares the top 10 money saving wedding planning stratgies from her new book Priceless Weddings for under $5000.
• A Wedding Budget Can Start Your Marriage on Track How can you save money on your wedding while still having the wedding of your dreams?

Personalizing Your Wedding

• What’s Hot for Weddings
  
• Tips for the Hottest Trend in Weddings -- Personalized Touches What makes a wedding truly unique? more about personalized touches to set your wedding or destination wedding apart.

Bridal Wear & Beauty

• The New Face of Bridal Wear
• Melissa Bozant Washington Indulges Bridal Worthy Hands For Jessica Simpson Celebrity Hand & Foot Care Specialist, Melissa Bozant Washington indulges singer and actress, Jessica Simpson with her signature nail care for the bride’s magical moment in I Do: Achieving Your Dream Wedding.
• Brides Should Schedule Time to Relax and Rejuvenate
• Not Everyone's a Size Eight: Tips for the Full-figured Bride What style of wedding dress would look best for your figure? See what the experts say.
• The Wedding Gown of Your Dreams can be Yours for Less Keeping an eye on the wedding budget? You can find your dream wedding gown if you know where to look.

• Wedding expert provides tips for the perfect Bridesmaid gift, on any budget
• Wedding Guests An interview with Anthony Milkey, Director of Wedding Sales for Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa in Dana Point, California with tips on bringing guests to your destination wedding

• Receptions for a Destination Wedding Planning a wedding reception with a destination wedding; an interview with Michelle Wilcox, Catering Manager at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina in Tampa, Florida

Honeymoons

• Honeymoon Trends

Wedding Registries

• Love Will Keep Us Together: Fighting Hunger Two by Two Do the two of you already have what you need to start a household? Then consider a unique wedding registry that will help fight hunger around the world.

Winter Weddings

• Planning a Winter Wedding Considering walking in a winter wonderland ... all the way up the aisle? If you're planning a winter wedding, you've got special questions that a June bride doesn't consider.To help you with those plans, we've talked with Hollie Zelenka, who plans weddings at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, for her tips for winter brides.

Ethnic Weddings

• How to Plan an Ethnic Destination Wedding Learn how to incorporate your family heritage in your destination wedding. We interview Vivian Tsakeris, who plans weddings at the Bethesda Marriott in Bethesda, Maryland. We also interview Vivian about planning a wedding at the Washington-DC area property.

Wedding Planners

• Marriott International Leads Hospitality Industry with Exclusive Wedding Certification
• International Wedding Quiz Test your knowledge with five sample questions used on the Marriott wedding certification program.

Vow Renewals

• Planning a Vow Renewal What makes couples plan a vow renewal--and how can you arrange a vow renewal on your next romantic getaway? To find out, we went to Paula Safran-Addington at the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort and Spa.

Real Life Weddings

• Wedding Venue Wish Book: photo gallery of ethnic weddings and more!

Especially for Newlyweds

• Money Matters: How Newlyweds Can Avoid Conflicts about Cash
  
• Bring Out the Best in Your New Married Life
  
• Combine Wedding Planning with Financial Planning
  
• Ten Financial Tips to Consider Before Saying "I Do"
  
• Two Cooks in the Kitchen