1 Corinthians 13:1–13
King James VersionThe whole of Paul’s hymn to love, from “tongues of men and of angels” to “the greatest of these.”1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
King James Version“Charity suffereth long, and is kind” — Paul’s hymn to love, the most-read scripture at weddings.1 John 4:16–19
King James Version“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.”1 John 4:7–12
King James Version“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God.”10 Minute Pomander
These beautiful pomander balls are aromatic and very easy to make! They are perfect for victorian or holiday themed weddings, and can be used…10 Top Romantic Spots in the Caribbean
Looking for a way to heat up your romance? The answer just might lie in the sunny Caribbean, a destination filled with enough sun…12 Month Planning Checklist
Planning a wedding requires organization and attention to the most minute details, and sometimes it can be hard to remember everything that you need…A Birthday
Christina Rossetti“My heart is like a singing bird … Because my love is come to me.”A Decade
Amy Lowell“When you came, you were like red wine and honey … Now you are like morning bread.”A Family Prayer
Robert Louis StevensonRobert Louis Stevenson gives thanks for the love that unites a family.A Marriage Prayer and Blessing (Book of Common Prayer)
Book of Common Prayer (1662)A prayer for faithful love and the service’s closing blessing, from the 1662 Prayer Book.A Prayer of the Elements
Author unknownA prayer honoring earth, fire, wind and water for the marriage.A Red, Red Rose
Robert Burns“O my Luve’s like a red, red rose” — Burns’s promise to love till the seas run dry.About Today’s Weddings
The EditorsA wedding reference that began as a message forum in 1999 and has been answering the same questions, carefully, ever since.Addressing Inner Envelopes
what source you use. There are two ways you can address the inner envelope: TRADITIONAL Exclude first name: Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Mr. Jefferson…Addressing Outer Envelopes
Need help addressing outer envelopes? Below are some helpful tips to get you started! Please note that these directions will vary depending on what…Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Wedding, 2024
The EditorsA spring gala in Jamnagar, a Mediterranean cruise, a sangeet with Justin Bieber and a Hindu ceremony that ran past midnight in Mumbai. The most talked-about wedding of 2024, event by event.And You, Helen
Edward Thomas“I would give you back yourself” — Edward Thomas’s list of gifts for his wife.Anniversary Gifts, Year by Year
The EditorsPaper, cotton, leather and on to diamond — the traditional material for every anniversary, what it’s meant to say, and gifts that honor it without being literal.Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez’s Wedding in Montecito, 2021
The EditorsFewer than twenty people, a white room hung with flowers, and a silk column gown by Vera Wang with a bubble veil and a bow. The at-home wedding, perfected.Assembling Wedding Invitations
You’ve ordered your invitations, addressed them, but how in the world do you put them together? Assembling wedding invitations is often one of the…Attack of the Anti-Bride
When the Beloved proposed, my first thought, after the ‘yes’, was ‘oh dear God, I’ve got to plan a wedding.’ We all know that…Attendants Duties
Not sure what the Attendants duties are, exactly? Hopefully this list of duties will help you out. Please note that this list is not…Autumn Theme Weddings
Autumn, or Fall, Wedding Themes have become quite popular. Below are some ideas on how to create an Autumn Themed Wedding: ATTIRE – Cream…Balloon Elegance
In addition to using this balloon arrangement for table centerpieces, you can also use it for decorations throughout your reception room. Customize this craft…Barack and Michelle Obama’s Wedding, 1992
The EditorsA South Side church, a Stevie Wonder song sung by the maid of honor and a reception in a lakefront clubhouse. The Obamas married as two young Chicagoans who had met at a law firm, long before anyone was watching.Beach/Seaside Theme Weddings
Beach Themes, whether or not you get married on an actual beach, are a very popular wedding theme. Variations of this theme can include…Bedded Bliss
Alexandria, VA – While sleep may not be the first thing on newlyweds minds when they think of their honeymoon night, too many couples…Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Thomas MooreThomas Moore’s promise: if your youth and beauty fade, I will love you still.Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Wedding in New York, 2008
The EditorsNo announcement, no magazine deal, no wedding party and a dress made by the bride’s mother. What is known about the most private major wedding of the century, and what it started.Bouquet Gallery
Bouquets from real weddings, described by the brides who carried them — the blooms, the foliage and how each one was tied.Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s Wedding in Malibu, 2000
The EditorsA clifftop estate above the Pacific, a sunset ceremony under a white tent and a slim, low-backed gown by a little-known American designer in Milan. The wedding that defined the turn of the century.Bridal Salon Alternatives
Shopping for a wedding gown doesn’t have to be a stressful time in your life. In fact, many women often find it an enjoyable…Bridal Separates, Suits and Jumpsuits: A Style Guide
The EditorsFrom Bianca Jagger’s Saint Laurent jacket in 1971 to the tailored trouser suits of today’s city halls, a guide to wearing separates, suits and jumpsuits on your wedding day.Bridal Song
John FordA Jacobean wedding song: comforts lasting, loves increasing.Bright Star
John Keats“Bright star, would I were steadfast as thou art” — John Keats’s last love sonnet.Butterfly Theme Weddings
are becoming a very popular trend among theme weddings. Though many couples use this theme mainly in the spring and summer, a Butterfly theme…Camerado, I Give You My Hand
Walt Whitman“Will you give me yourself? will you come travel with me?” — the close of Whitman’s road song.Candlelight Theme Weddings
A Candlelight Theme is a very romantic theme; the soft, candle light glow makes the event that much more romantic. Below are some ideas…Candy Spoons
are an easy and favorite favors for wedding receptions. They are great for adding flavor to coffe or as a bite-sized candy. Although the…Captain Wentworth’s Letter
Jane Austen“You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope” — the most romantic letter in English fiction.Caribbean Getaways - When to Go?
Considering a romantic getaway, honeymoon or destination wedding in the Caribbean? After selecting your island, the question most on your mind is when to…Celestial/Moon Stars Theme Weddings
Moon & Stars, or Celestial, themes are becoming more popular. Below are some ideas on how to create this popular theme: ATTIRE – Have…Ceremony Music, Moment by Moment
The EditorsThe prelude, the processional, the entrance, the unity candle and the recessional — what each piece of music is for, how long it needs to run, and hundreds of suggestions from the Today’s Weddings library.Champagne Gel Candles
Although it looks like a glass of champagne, this craft is really a Gel Candle. Coloring gives the clear gel a slight amber tint,…Changing Your Name After Marriage: The 2026 Guide
The EditorsThe order that saves you repeat trips, what can now be done online and what still can’t, current passport forms and fees, and the choices beyond simply taking a spouse’s name.Charli XCX and George Daniel’s Wedding, 2025
The EditorsA Vivienne Westwood mini dress on the steps of Hackney Town Hall, black sunglasses and a veil, then a second celebration in Sicily. Charli XCX married in the least fussy way possible.CHOOSING A FLORIST
Flowers can be an essential part of your wedding celebration, and you want to make sure that the florist you pick helps you realize…Choosing the Date: What Each Season Gives You
The EditorsThe month you marry decides what you pay, what’s in bloom, what the light does and who can come. How to choose with your eyes open.Choosing Your First Dance Song
The EditorsHow to find the song, how long to dance to it, whether to take lessons — and the list of first dances Today’s Weddings readers have chosen since 1999.Choosing Your Wedding Colors
The EditorsHow to build a palette from the place, the season and the light — and why the best color schemes have one strong color, a few quiet ones, and a great deal of white space.Choosing Your Wedding Party
The EditorsHow many, whom, how to ask them — and how to make sure the people you love most still like you by the end of it.Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger’s Wedding, 2019
The EditorsA June wedding at San Ysidro Ranch, the Montecito hideaway where the Kennedys honeymooned, after six sessions of premarital counseling. A quiet California wedding with a practical lesson inside it.Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Wedding on Lake Como, 2013
The EditorsThree Vera Wang gowns, a villa on Lake Como and a love song that closed with footage from the day itself. An Italian lake wedding, done with warmth and a sense of humor.Christmas Theme Weddings
A Christmas Holiday theme incorporates the magic of Christmas with the romance of a wedding. Below are some ideas on how to create a…Cinderella Theme Weddings
Many of us grew up with the story of Cinderella and Prince Charming, and the Cinderella (or Fairy Tale) Wedding Theme has grown in…Classy Glass
is a unique centerpiece option! Extremely customizeable to suit your wedding while being extremely easy to make! Look for items that will fit into…Colored Wedding Dresses: Blush, Black, Red and Beyond
The EditorsWhite is a relatively recent rule, and a local one. The history of the white wedding, the traditions of red, and how to wear blush, champagne, black or print with confidence.Colossians 3:12–14
King James VersionPut on kindness, meekness and patience — and above all, love, the bond of perfectness.Colossians 3:15–17
King James Version“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts … and be ye thankful.”Contact
Corrections, additions and directory listings.Country Western Theme Weddings
Country/Western themes are not only fun to create, but they also are not as expensive as other themes. This theme is normally a laid…Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s Wedding, 2026
The EditorsA civil ceremony in the living room of their house in Cascais, matching Gucci and five children looking on. One of the most famous footballers in the world married at home, ten years after meeting his wife.Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling’s Wedding, 2010
The EditorsSweden’s future queen married her former personal trainer in Stockholm Cathedral in a Pär Engsheden gown and her mother’s cameo tiara, then sailed through the city on a royal barge.Daisy Theme Weddings
Daisy Wedding Themes are one of the most popular wedding themes around. Below are some ideas on how to create a Daisy Themed Wedding:…Dearly Beloved (Book of Common Prayer)
Book of Common Prayer (1662)“Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here” — the opening of the 1662 marriage service.Destination Weddings - Are They For You?
Would you like to get married on your honeymoon? Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular with couples who are eager to skip…Destination Weddings in 2026: How to Plan One Well
The EditorsChoosing the place, the paperwork that decides whether you’re actually married, what your guests will spend, and why so many couples say their legal vows at home first.DJ Advice - How to Hire a DJ
It’s hard enough planning a wedding ceremony, but then you also have to plan a reception! That means choosing food, drinks, decorations, locations, entertainment……Do I Really Need a Wedding Video?
Your wedding day will be a blur to you and your parents. You plan the many details for months, but your wedding day goes…Do It Yourself Gift Baskets
Beautiful gift baskets are a gift that is appreciated and welcomed by most everyone! You can make these for your bridal attendants, mothers or…Dolphin Theme Weddings
DOLPHIN THEME WEDDING We recently had a question about having a Dolphin wedding theme, and thought we would share the answers with everyone! You…Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s Wedding, 2026
The EditorsA Schiaparelli skirt suit at a London town hall, then a Chanel couture gown in an eighteenth-century Sicilian villa. Dua Lipa’s two weddings were a lesson in dressing for the room.Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
King James Version“Two are better than one … a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”Editorial Standards
The EditorsHow Today’s Weddings researches, writes, illustrates, corrects and pays for what it publishes.Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s Wedding in Montreal, 1964
The EditorsA hotel suite, a canary-yellow chiffon dress by the costume designer of Cleopatra, and a Unitarian minister who asked for no publicity. Eleven years later, the same couple married again in Botswana.Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s Wedding, 1967
The EditorsAn eight-minute ceremony in a private hotel suite, a champagne breakfast for about a hundred, and a bride whose bouffant and eyeliner said as much about 1967 as the dress did.EMERGENCY KIT CHECKLIST
On the day of your wedding, things will be so crazy that something is bound to go wrong; a breath mint is needed, or…Engaged: What to Do in the First Month
The EditorsBefore the venues and the vendors — who to tell and in what order, insuring the ring, the engagement party, and the one conversation that makes everything after it easier.Ephesians 4:1–6
King James Version“Forbearing one another in love” — a call to humility, patience and unity.Ephesians 5:21–33
Paul on marriage as a mirror of Christ and the church.Finding the Dress: A Fitting-Room Guide
The EditorsWhen to start, whom to bring, what to try, and how to know — a practical guide to the most anticipated appointment of the engagement.Flower Meanings, A to Z
Vanessa Kasal KunzeThe Victorian language of flowers, letter by letter. Every bloom that carried a meaning worth sending, and what it said.Friday, Sunday and Off-Season Weddings: What You Really Save
The EditorsThe day of the week moves the price more than almost anything else. Real venue rates, what changes for your guests, the truth about holiday weekends and the best quiet months, region by region.From Song of the Open Road
Walt WhitmanWalt Whitman’s road, adapted for a wedding: you shall not anchor there.From The Song of Hiawatha
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow“As unto the bow the cord is, so unto the man is woman.”Garden Theme Weddings
Flowers and weddings go hand in hand, so a Garden Theme is a great way to combine them. This particular theme can also be…Genesis 1:26–31
King James VersionGod creates humanity, male and female, in his image — and sees that it is very good.Genesis 2:18–24
King James Version“It is not good that the man should be alone” — the second creation story.George and Amal Clooney’s Wedding in Venice, 2014
The EditorsWater taxis on the Grand Canal, a sixteenth-century palazzo, an Oscar de la Renta gown of French lace and a cream trouser look at the town hall. The destination wedding, polished.Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier’s Wedding, 1956
The EditorsAn Academy Award winner, a reigning prince, two ceremonies in two days and a gown made by a Hollywood studio. Monaco in April 1956 was the first wedding of the television age.Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s Oklahoma Ranch Wedding, 2021
The EditorsA chapel on his Oklahoma ranch, a friend from The Voice as officiant, her sons’ names stitched into a Vera Wang veil and a song written for the vows. A country wedding with feeling.Hair and Makeup: The Trial, the Timeline, the Kit
The EditorsHow to book it, how to run the trial, how long the morning really takes, and what to keep in your bag for the rest of the day.Hands Cling to Hands
Rabindranath Tagore“This love between you and me is simple as a song” — Tagore’s own English, 1913.Having a Friend Officiate Your Wedding
The EditorsOnline ordination takes minutes; making the marriage legal takes a little more care. What a friend or relative needs to do before, during and after the ceremony — and why the rules depend on where you marry.He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven
W. B. Yeats“Tread softly because you tread on my dreams” — eight lines from Yeats.Hershey Kiss Rosebud Favors
This favor is very easy to do and makes a great favor. You can put one in front of each place setting. Or you…Hindu Marriage Poem
“May the nights be honey-sweet for us” — words drawn from Vedic wedding hymns.Hiring a Photographer, and the Shot List
How to judge a portfolio, what the contract has to say, and the shots that are gone forever if nobody asked for them.Honeymoon Destination - Villa Vera Hotel Spa and Racquet Club in Acapulco, Mexico
Acapulco. The name is almost synonymous with the stars of Hollywood’s heydays: Elizabeth Taylor, Lana Turner, Rita Hayworth, Debbie Reynolds, Eddie Fisher, Elvis…Honeymoon Registry
When Alexa and Don Mercer got married, they didn’t bother registering with the traditional registries. “We’d lived together for two years and had already…Honeymoon Trends
While the traditional vows endure, the ways to celebrate a marriage have changed right along with the travel industry. Today’s honeymooner may be looking…Hope is the thing with feathers
Emily DickinsonEmily Dickinson’s hope, perched in the soul and singing without words.Hosea 2:19–20
King James Version“I will betroth thee unto me for ever” — God’s marriage vow to Israel.How Do I Love Thee?
Elizabeth Barrett BrowningElizabeth Barrett Browning counts the ways — Sonnet 43 from Sonnets from the Portuguese.How Much Does a Wedding Dress Cost in 2026?
The EditorsThe average American bride spends about $2,100 on her dress, before alterations. What that buys, what pushes the price up, how the 2025 tariffs changed bridal, and where to save.How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift in 2026
The EditorsWhat guests actually give, sensible ranges by relationship, how to handle cash, honeymoon funds and destination weddings — and the truth about the “you have a year” rule.How to Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring
Buying a beautiful diamond does not have to be a difficult or stressful process. All you need to do is learn a few facts…How To Flatter Your Figure
Do you know what style flatters your body type? Many brides don’t, but by choosing wisely, you can highlight your best features while camouflaging…How to Give a Wedding Toast
The EditorsFor the best man, the maid of honor and the father of the bride — how long to speak, what to say, what never to say, and how to land the ending.How to Have an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony
The EditorsAsking guests to put their phones away for twenty minutes is one of the kindest requests a couple can make. How to word it, where to say it, and how to share every photograph afterward.How To Interview A Caterer
Here are a Number of Great Tips and Some Sample Questions to Ask Your Prospective Caterer. Also available is a printable “ How to…How to Plan a Sustainable Wedding That Still Feels Generous
The EditorsLower-waste flowers, food that feeds someone the next day, rentals over purchases and a dress with a history. A practical guide that asks for good sense, not sacrifice.How to Plan a Wedding, From Yes to Honeymoon
The EditorsThe complete order of operations — what to decide first, what to book when, and the handful of choices that make every other one easier.How to RSVP, Properly
The EditorsThe guest’s side of the invitation — when to reply, what to say, who is invited, and the handful of things that make a couple’s life much easier.How to Write Your Own Vows
The EditorsFrom a blank page to two minutes you can say out loud — what to include, what to leave out, and how to get through it standing up.I Just Wanted to Be Sure of You
A. A. Milne“Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be sure of you.”I Love You for What You Are
Attributed to Carl SandburgLove for what you are, and more for what you are going to be.I Would Live in Your Love
Sara Teasdale“I would live in your love as the sea-grasses live in the sea.”If Thou Must Love Me
Elizabeth Barrett BrowningLove me for love’s sake only — Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 14.Invitation to Love
Paul Laurence Dunbar“Come when the nights are bright with stars” — Paul Laurence Dunbar welcomes love in every season.Invitation Verses: Lines for the Top of the Card
The EditorsOne-line, two-line, three-line and four-line verses for wedding invitations, programs and menus — collected by Today’s Weddings readers since 1999.Inviting Famous People to your Wedding
We receive many requests each month for celebrity mailing addresses so that couples can send them invitations to their weddings. So we thought that…Irish Theme Weddings
Irish wedding themes have become more and more popular in recent years. Below are some ideas on how to create an Irish Themed Wedding:…Isaiah 54:10
King James Version“The mountains shall depart … but my kindness shall not depart from thee.”Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy’s Wedding, 1953
The EditorsA young senator, a society bride and 1,200 guests at an oceanfront estate in Newport. The wedding dress was made twice, in a matter of days, by a designer the newspapers did not name.Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding, 2025
The EditorsThree days in Venice, a high-necked Dolce & Gabbana gown with 180 covered buttons, some 200 guests and a city divided over whether it wanted them. The billionaire wedding as civic event.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Wedding, 2022
The EditorsA midnight elopement in Las Vegas, then an all-white weekend in Georgia with three Ralph Lauren gowns. Twenty years after their first engagement, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck married twice in a single summer.Jeremiah 31:31–34
A new covenant, written on the heart.John 15:9–12
King James Version“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”John Anderson, My Jo
Robert BurnsRobert Burns on a long marriage: climbing the hill together, and going down hand in hand.John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Wedding, 1996
The EditorsForty guests, a candlelit church on an island off the Georgia coast, and a bias-cut slip dress by Narciso Rodriguez. The most private wedding of the 1990s became its most copied.Justin and Hailey Bieber’s Weddings, 2018 and 2019
The EditorsA quiet courthouse wedding in New York, then, a year later, a chapel in South Carolina and an Off-White gown by Virgil Abloh with a veil that spelled out the vow. Two weddings, one marriage.Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Wedding in Florence, 2014
The EditorsA rehearsal dinner at Versailles, a Medici fortress above Florence, a wall of flowers and a Givenchy Haute Couture gown by Riccardo Tisci. The social-media wedding, before anyone called it that.Lace Sachets
This favor is not only very easy and inexpensive to make, they are also fully customizeable to fit your wedding theme and/or colors by…Lights of Love Centerpiece
Not sure if you want to use silk or fresh flowers? Included in the directions are hints for both. Even if you put in…Lights, Camera, Wedding! - Tips and Advice for your Wedding Video
Everything is perfect: Your family and friends are seated comfortably, the flowers look divine, the music is being played in key, and you know…Love
Roy Croft“I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.”Love Is a Friendship That Has Caught Fire
Author unknownLove as quiet understanding, and the day-in, day-out chronicle of a life together.Love Is a Great Thing
Thomas à KempisThomas à Kempis: love makes the heavy light, and bears evenly all that is uneven.Love Is the Salutation of the Angels
Victor Hugo, translated by Isabel F. Hapgood“Love, that is the only thing that can occupy and fill eternity” — Marius’s love notes to Cosette.Love Lives
John ClareJohn Clare’s love that lives beyond the tomb, in sleep and in spring.Love Song
Traditional, Inuit“My feet shall run because of you” — a short traditional love song.Love's Philosophy
Percy Bysshe ShelleyShelley: fountains mingle with rivers, so why not I with thine?Low-Cost Catering Ideas
Many people cannot afford a lavish four-course sit down dinner or a full buffet feast for their wedding or event. In most cases, the…Make Us Instruments of Your Peace
Anonymous (c. 1912), traditionally attributed to St. Francis of Assisi“Where there is hatred, let us sow love” — the Peace Prayer.Making Your Own Wedding Veil
So, you are considering making your own veil? Good idea! You can have a beautiful veil and it’s not hard! There are several ways…Mardi Gras Theme Weddings
Mardi Gras celebrations are colorful and festive – what a prefect theme for celebrating a wedding! Below are some ideas on how to create…Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s City Hall Wedding, 1954
The EditorsA judge’s chambers in San Francisco, a brown broadcloth suit with an ermine collar, and a ceremony that was over in a couple of minutes. Perhaps the most famous civil wedding in American history.Mark 10:6–9
“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”Marriage
Mary Weston Fordham“The die is cast, come weal, come woe” — Mary Weston Fordham, 1897.Matthew 19:4–6
King James Version“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”May the Road Rise to Meet You
The Irish blessing — road, wind, sun and rain — with verses for the couple.Micro-Weddings, Elopements and Courthouse Weddings
The EditorsHow to marry small and do it beautifully — the four formats, what each really costs, how to tell the people who weren’t there, and the legal basics that vary from state to state.Modern Wedding Readings: Twenty-Five Couples Still Choose
The EditorsNeruda, cummings, Angelou, Rilke, Wendell Berry and the anonymous favorites — what each piece says, how long it takes to read aloud, and where to find the full text.Modest Wedding Dresses: Sleeves, Necklines and Faith
The EditorsLong sleeves and high necklines have produced some of the most admired wedding dresses of the last century. How to find, adapt and layer a modest gown, and what faiths may ask.Movies to Watch Before Your Wedding
The EditorsWhat to watch with your partner, your bridesmaids and your parents, which films help when the planning gets too much, and which to save until after the honeymoon.My True Love Hath My Heart
Sir Philip Sidney“My true love hath my heart and I have his” — Sir Philip Sidney’s perfect exchange.My Wedding Dress Search
It was a hot and humid Saturday afternoon, not unlike most August days in the suburbs of Washington D.C. The birds were singing their…My Wife
Robert Louis Stevenson“Teacher, tender, comrade, wife” — Robert Louis Stevenson’s portrait of Fanny.Name Change List
So you’re getting married (or just recently got married) and need to know who you need to contact to get your name changed. We…Never Marry but for Love
William PennWilliam Penn’s advice: never marry but for love, but see that thou lovest what is lovely.No Woman Was Ever Nearer to Her Mate
Charlotte Brontë“To be together is for us to be at once as free as in solitude, as gay as in company.”Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal
Alfred, Lord TennysonTennyson’s night-garden song: “So fold thyself, my dearest … and be lost in me.”On Friendship, from The Prophet
Kahlil GibranKahlil Gibran on friendship: “your friend is your needs answered.”On Marriage, from The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran“Let there be spaces in your togetherness” — Gibran’s most-read passage.One Day I Wrote Her Name upon the Strand
Edmund SpenserSpenser writes his beloved’s name in the sand; the tide washes it away; the poem keeps it.Ordering the Wedding Cake
How big, how much, what it is made of, and the questions to ask a baker before you put down a deposit.Paris Hilton and Carter Reum’s Wedding, 2021
The EditorsAn Oscar de la Renta ceremony gown, a Galia Lahav princess dress for the party and a grandfather’s Bel Air estate. Paris Hilton’s wedding was a reality series and a family occasion at once.Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s Las Vegas Wedding, 1958
The EditorsA champagne silk cocktail dress, a quick trip to Las Vegas and a marriage that lasted fifty years. It may be the most modest celebrity wedding of its era, and the most enviable.Perfect Love
Author unknownA devotional reflection on finding contentment in God before in each other.Perpetual Blooms
This flower arrangement is made of easy-to-grow garden flowers that can be found at a florist shop as well. It is assembled as a…Philippians 2:1–4
King James Version“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”Photo Tips for Wedding Guests
Now that June is here, chances are that you will be attending a wedding or two sometime soon. And, chances are, you’ll be bringing…Planning the Control Freak Wedding
‘Hi, my name is Jennifer, and I’m a control freak.’ ‘Hi, Jen’ the crowd responded in unison. Then they started criticizing each other on…Planning the Honeymoon
The EditorsWhen to go, where the weather is on your side, how long to take and how to pay for it — and the paperwork mistake that strands newlyweds at the airport.Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres’s Wedding, 2008
The EditorsAbout twenty guests, two Zac Posen looks, a vegan red velvet cake and a legal window that was about to close. A small wedding in Beverly Hills that carried national meaning.Prenuptial Agreements, Plainly Explained
The EditorsWhat a prenup can and can’t do, why each of you needs your own lawyer, when to sign, what it costs, and how to raise the subject without spoiling dinner.Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock’s Wedding, 2011
The EditorsFifty-five years after his parents’ wedding, Grace Kelly’s son married an Olympic swimmer in the courtyard of the Prince’s Palace, with Armani for the ceremony, Chanel for the civil marriage and Bocelli among the singers.Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s Wedding, 1981
The EditorsSt Paul’s Cathedral, 3,500 guests, a global audience of some 750 million and a 25-foot train. It was the wedding that defined 1980s bridal style.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Wedding, 2018
The EditorsA Givenchy gown with only six seams, a veil embroidered with the flowers of 53 nations, a sermon from Bishop Michael Curry and a gospel choir singing “Stand By Me” at Windsor.Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Wedding, 2011
The EditorsAn avenue of trees inside Westminster Abbey, a lace gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and a bouquet with myrtle from Queen Victoria’s bush. The royal wedding, reconsidered for the twenty-first century.Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s Wedding, 2020
The EditorsA pandemic wedding for about twenty people in a small chapel at Windsor, with a vintage Hartnell dress lent by the Queen and the same tiara she had worn in 1947.Privacy
The EditorsWhat information this site collects, why, and how to change your choices.Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s Wedding in Jodhpur, 2018
The EditorsTwo faiths, two ceremonies on consecutive days, a Maharaja’s palace in Rajasthan, a Ralph Lauren gown with a 75-foot veil and a crimson Sabyasachi lehenga. The wedding that showed how to honor both families.Proverbs 31:10–12, 25–31
King James Version“Her price is far above rubies” — the Bible’s portrait of a capable, respected wife.Psalm 121
King James Version“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills” — a traveler’s psalm of protection.Psalm 128:1–4
A blessing on the household: a fruitful vine, and olive plants around the table.Psalm 67
King James Version“God be merciful unto us, and bless us” — a harvest psalm of blessing.Puerto Rican Wedding Traditions
The EditorsCapias and the bride’s doll, the thirteen arras, the padrinos, the bizcocho under its meringue and a dance floor that doesn’t empty — the customs of a Puerto Rican wedding, explained.Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s Wedding, 1947
The EditorsTwo years after the war, the heir to the throne married at Westminster Abbey in a Hartnell gown bought, in part, with clothing coupons. It set the pattern for every royal wedding since.Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain’s Wedding, 2004
The EditorsA television journalist married the heir to the Spanish throne in Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral, in pouring rain, in a Manuel Pertegaz gown, ten weeks after the Madrid train bombings.Reception and Second Wedding Dresses: The Second Look
The EditorsA second dress lets you have the ceremony gown you dreamed of and still dance until midnight. When to change, what to choose, and the royal brides who did it best.Reception Music, Moment by Moment
The EditorsThe grand entrance, the parent dances, the cake, the bouquet and the last song of the night — what each moment needs, and the song lists Today’s Weddings readers have built since 1999.Registry and Gift Etiquette
What to register for, how to tell people about it without asking for presents, and the thank-you rules that actually matter.Rehearsal Dinners - Why to have one and how to throw one
Rehearsal dinners usually take place after the wedding rehearsal, normally held the day before the actual wedding ceremony. Although the rehearsal dinner is not…Rice Roses
These rice roses are very simple to make, yet are extremely elegant. Customize these roses by using silk squares in your wedding colors. If…Romans 12:9–18
King James Version“Let love be without dissimulation” — Paul’s practical rules for loving well.Royal Wedding Dresses, From Queen Victoria to Today
The EditorsHow a young queen’s white satin became the world’s wedding dress, and the royal gowns since, from Norman Hartnell’s pearls to Princess Beatrice’s borrowed Hartnell.Ruth 1:16–17
King James Version“Whither thou goest, I will go” — the Bible’s great vow of loyalty, in two verses.Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Wedding in South Carolina, 2012
The EditorsA Marchesa gown embroidered in rose gold, Florence Welch singing under the lights, and a venue the couple later said they deeply regretted. A beautiful wedding, and a lesson in choosing where to marry.Saving Tips To Make Your Getaway More Affordable
Daunted at the prospect of saving for your honeymoon or romantic getaway? Tackle it like any other project–one step at a time. Here are…SCROLL AND BOOKMARK VERSES
Scrolls and Bookmarks can be used to show thanks to your wedding guests. They can be handed to your guests during the receiving line…Secondhand, Rental and Sample Wedding Dresses: A Guide
The EditorsA designer gown worn once, a salon sample or a rental can cost a fraction of new. Where to look, how to check condition before you pay, and how to sell your own dress afterwards.Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Wedding, 2025
The EditorsA garden in Santa Barbara, a hand-draped Ralph Lauren halter gown and a speech by Taylor Swift. Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco with 170 guests and very little fuss.Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian’s Wedding, 2017
The EditorsA Beauty and the Beast theme, a McQueen ball gown, two Versace changes and a carousel at midnight. Serena Williams’s New Orleans wedding was a fairy tale planned with a champion’s precision.She Walks in Beauty
Lord ByronByron’s portrait of a beauty that is inward as well as outward.She Was a Phantom of Delight
William WordsworthWordsworth’s wife, seen three ways: a vision, a woman, and a companion for life.Shopping Do's and Don'ts
Not sure how to go about shopping for a wedding gown? Let this helpful guide give you a head-start on wedding gown shopping! –…Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge’s Wedding, 2023
The EditorsThree Chanel looks, a chuppah on the Cap d’Antibes and a bride who filmed her own preparations. The Riviera wedding that made understatement the height of glamour.Something Old, Something New: The Traditions, Explained
The EditorsThe rhyme, the veil, the bouquet, the ring finger and the cake — where the best-known wedding customs came from, and what they were meant to do.Song of Solomon 2:10–13
King James Version“For, lo, the winter is past” — the Song of Solomon’s invitation to rise up and come away.Sonnet 116
William ShakespeareLove that does not alter when it alteration finds — the most-read poem at weddings in English.Sonnet 130
William Shakespeare“My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun” — Shakespeare’s loving send-up of love poems.Sonnet 18
William Shakespeare“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” — Shakespeare’s promise that love outlasts time.Sonnet 29
William Shakespeare“When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes” — the thought of you makes me richer than kings.Speak to Us of Love, from The Prophet
Kahlil GibranGibran’s full chapter on love: “when love beckons to you, follow him.”Sudden Light
Dante Gabriel RossettiDante Gabriel Rossetti’s poem of déjà vu: I have been here before.Summum Bonum
Robert BrowningOne bee, one gem, one pearl — and, above them all, the kiss of one girl.Sweet Heart Basket
This beautiful basket can be used for the flower girl as she is throwing flower petals down the aisle. Or you can make several…Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding, 2026
The EditorsA thousand guests on the floor of Madison Square Garden, a Dior couture gown by Jonathan Anderson and Adam Sandler as officiant. The most anticipated wedding in years, and still, remarkably, a private one.That I Did Always Love
Emily Dickinson“That till I loved / I did not love enough” — Emily Dickinson’s short proof of love.The 15 Greatest Wedding Scenes in Movie History
The EditorsThe objection, the walk-out, the toast that goes too far and the dance nobody forgets: fifteen scenes that show what a wedding can do to a story.The 25 Most Iconic Celebrity Weddings of All Time
The EditorsFrom Westminster Abbey to a San Francisco judge’s chambers, from a Medici fortress to a Georgia island chapel: the weddings that changed how the world gets married, ranked.The 30 Best Wedding Movies of All Time
The EditorsFrom Philadelphia society to a Delhi monsoon, the films that understand weddings best: the vows, the families, the speeches and everything that goes wrong in between.The Day-After Shoot
The EditorsSometimes called “trash the dress” — though it needn’t trash anything. Why couples book a second session in their wedding clothes, and how to plan one.The Good-Morrow
John Donne“I wonder by my troth, what thou, and I / Did, till we lov’d?”The Great Royal Weddings
The EditorsMyrtle from Queen Victoria’s bush, a bouquet laid on a soldier’s grave, a kiss on a palace balcony. The customs, and the nine weddings, that shaped the modern royal wedding.The Groom’s Suit: Color, Cut and Season
The EditorsNavy or charcoal, tuxedo or lounge suit, bought or tailored — how to choose what the groom wears, and what to tell the groomsmen.The Guest List and the Seating Plan
How to cut a list without starting a feud, when to send what, and the method that makes seating take an evening instead of two weeks.The Little Boat
Leo Tolstoy, translated by Constance GarnettTolstoy’s Levin discovers that marriage is like getting into a little boat: delightful, and difficult.The Most Famous Celebrity Wedding Dresses
The EditorsTwenty-five wedding dresses that changed what brides asked for, from Wallis Simpson’s blue crepe to Taylor Swift’s Dior, with the designers who made them and why each one mattered.The Most Memorable Wedding Dresses in the Movies
The EditorsFrom Elizabeth Taylor in Helen Rose to Carrie Bradshaw in Vivienne Westwood, the film wedding gowns that shaped real ones, and the designers behind them.The Most Wonderful of All Things in Life
Sir Hugh WalpoleHugh Walpole on love as “a sort of divine accident.”The Only Love Which Is Strong as Death
Thomas HardyThomas Hardy on camaraderie: the friendship-love that many waters cannot quench.The Order of the Ceremony
Who walks in, in what order, where everyone stands, and what happens between the processional and the kiss.The Passionate Shepherd to His Love
Christopher Marlowe“Come live with me and be my love” — Marlowe’s pastoral invitation.The Reception, Hour by Hour
What happens when, why the order matters more than the clock, and the three moments that decide whether the room stays.The Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot)
The EditorsThe seven blessings sung beneath the chuppah are among the oldest wedding words still in use. What each one says, who recites them, and how couples make them their own.The Song of Songs
King James Version“Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away” — and love as strong as death.The Symposium
Plato, translated by Benjamin JowettPlato’s Aristophanes on finding your other half — the origin of the phrase.The Unity Candle Ceremony
has become a very popular and symbolic aspect of weddings within the last 10 years. The lighting of the Unity Candle symbolizes the new…The Wedding Budget, Honestly
Where the money actually goes, which numbers move when you push them, and the four decisions that set everything else.The Wedding Dress, Decoded
The EditorsEvery silhouette, neckline, sleeve, waistline, train, veil and fabric you will hear in a bridal salon — what each one is, what it does, and who it suits.The Wedding Menu: Plated, Family-Style, Stations or Buffet
The EditorsHow you serve dinner decides how the evening moves, how much it costs and whether anyone goes hungry. A guide to the four service styles and the menu itself.Time Is
Henry van Dyke“Time is too slow for those who wait … But for those who love, time is not.”Tips on Choosing a Wedding Photographer
The first item is obvious: be sure you see samples of the photographer’s work. The following items are just as important and many times…To Althea, from Prison
Richard Lovelace“Stone walls do not a prison make” — Richard Lovelace on the freedom love gives.To Celia (Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes)
Ben Jonson“Drink to me only with thine eyes” — Ben Jonson’s song of 1616.To My Dear and Loving Husband
Anne Bradstreet“If ever two were one, then surely we” — a Puritan wife’s love poem, first printed 1678.Tobit 8:4–8
King James Version“Mercifully ordain that we may become aged together” — Tobias and Sarah’s wedding-night prayer.Topiaries
These beautiful topiaries make wonderful centerpieces for your wedding reception. It is easy to make, and fully customizeable to fit your wedding theme and/or…Towel Cake Centerpiece
This centerpiece is excellent to have for a bridal shower! After the party is over, the bride takes the centerpiece home and can take…Treat Yourselves and Each Other with Respect
Author unknownRemember what brought you together, and focus on what is right between you.True Love
Author unknownRhyming quatrains on a love that neither rules nor binds.Twinkle Tent
This beautiful tent will definitely add a wedding feel to your outdoor wedding! Use it to highlight your wedding cake, to keep your gifts…Two Doves
Author unknownTwo doves, two hearts, a single soul — a short rhyming poem.Using AI to Plan Your Wedding, Sensibly
The EditorsWhere AI assistants genuinely save time, from budgets and timelines to seating puzzles and vendor quotes, and where they need a firm human hand: facts, privacy and the words you say at the altar.Valentine Theme Weddings
Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year and combined with a romantic wedding – it couldn’t be any more…Vellum Projects
Vellum has become more and more popular in use of wedding invitations, so why not use it with other projects as well? Directions included…Vellum Votives
These votives are the perfect touch if you are having a Valentine or Heart Themed Wedding, or just as a lovely accent to your…Venus Williams and Andrea Preti’s Wedding, 2025
The EditorsA wedding in Italy, a second one at home in Palm Beach, four gowns in a single day and a yacht from her sister. Venus Williams married the way she plays: with total commitment.Victorian Shadowbox
After spending so much picking out just the right wedding invitation, why stuff it in a drawer after the wedding to be forgotten? This…Victorian Theme Weddings
Victorian Wedding Themes are based on the era of Queen Victoria. Below are some ideas on how to create a Mardi Gras Themed Wedding:…Votive Wedding Favors
One nice thing about this favor is its versatility. Even though the instructions call for a votive candle, you can modify these instructions by…We Are but Shadows
Nathaniel Hawthorne“We are but shadows … till the heart is touched. That touch creates us.”Wedding Announcement Wording
Announcements go out after the wedding, to people who were not at it. The wording depends on who is sending them.Wedding Cake Gallery
Cakes from real weddings in the late 1990s, described by the couples who cut them — tiers, flavors, frosting and flowers.Wedding Content Creators: What They Do and What They Cost
The EditorsThe phone-in-hand newcomer at the wedding is not a replacement for the photographer. Here is what a content creator actually delivers, what couples are paying, and how to make both work on the day.Wedding Costs - Who traditionally pays for a wedding
One question that usually comes up when a couple announces their engagement is, “Who will pay for the wedding?” Traditionally, the majority of the…WEDDING DAY FLOWERS CHECKLIST
Flowers are a big part of wedding celebrations, and many times brides aren’t sure of what type of flowers are needed for their wedding.…Wedding Dress Alterations: Fittings, Bustles and Costs
The EditorsAlmost no wedding dress fits perfectly when it arrives. What a good seamstress can change, what she can’t, how many fittings to plan for and what it all costs.Wedding Dress Codes, Decoded
What each phrase on an invitation actually asks for, and how to tell guests what to wear without anyone having to guess.Wedding Dress Designers: A Guide to the Bridal Houses
The EditorsWho makes the world’s wedding dresses, from Paris couture and Madison Avenue to the family-run labels stocked by independent salons, and what “couture” on a price tag really means.Wedding Dress Preservation: Cleaning and Storing Your Gown
The EditorsWhat happens after the wedding decides whether the dress is still ivory in thirty years. When to clean it, what preservation involves, how to store it and what else it could become.Wedding Dress Shopping Guide: Timeline and Appointments
The EditorsWhen to start, how many salons to visit, what sample sizes mean, how ordering and deposits work, and when each fitting should fall. The practical calendar for finding and wearing the dress.Wedding Dress Styles: A Guide to Every Look
The EditorsSilhouette tells you the shape of a dress; style tells you what it says. The seven looks brides return to, the cultural dresses worn with pride around the world, and how to find yours.Wedding Dress Trends 2026: What the Runways Showed
The EditorsThe slip dress came back, the waist dropped into a curve, and color crept onto the runway. What New York and Barcelona showed in April 2026, and who reported it.Wedding Dresses by Decade: 1900s to Today
The EditorsA century and a quarter of bridal fashion, decade by decade: what brides wore, why the shape kept changing, and how to borrow each era without wearing a costume.Wedding Favors: What Guests Keep, and Ideas from Real Couples
The EditorsMost favors are left on the table. The ones that aren’t are edible, useful, or personal — plus a quarter-century of ideas sent in by Today’s Weddings readers.Wedding Flowers by Season
What is abundant when, what it costs to fight the calendar, and how to get the look you want from whatever is actually growing.Wedding Invitation Tips
Need help addressing inner envelopes? Below are some helpful tips to get you started! Please note that these directions will vary depending on what…Wedding Invitation Wording for Every Situation
Who issues the invitation changes how it is worded. Divorced parents, a remarried mother, a deceased father, a second wedding, two sisters marrying on…Wedding Ring Inscriptions
The EditorsWords for the inside of the band — sentimental, spiritual, in other languages or quietly irreverent — and what to know before you send the rings to the engraver.Wedding Shoes: Comfort, Height and the Aisle
The EditorsThe heel you choose decides the hem of the dress, how you stand for three hours and whether you are still dancing at eleven. A practical guide.Wedding Traditions Around the World
The EditorsThe breaking of the glass, the seven steps around the fire, the tea ceremony, the lasso and the crowns — what they mean, and how couples of mixed heritage bring them together.Wedding Veils and Headpieces: How to Choose and Wear Them
The EditorsThe veil changes a bride’s whole silhouette in a single movement. How to choose its length, edge and headpiece, when a tiara is appropriate, and the royal veils everyone remembers.Wedding Websites and Digital Invitations: The Etiquette
The EditorsWhat belongs on a wedding website and what doesn’t, when a digital save-the-date is perfectly correct, when paper still matters, and how to make online RSVPs work for every generation on the list.What a Wedding Costs in 2026
The EditorsThe latest national figures, the median most couples never hear about, where the money goes and where it leaks — and a simple way to build a budget that holds.What Greater Thing Is There for Two Human Souls
George EliotGeorge Eliot on being joined for life — to strengthen, rest on and minister to each other.What Is Love?
Author unknownLove is more than verses on valentines — it is here and now, real and true.What Is Real, from The Velveteen Rabbit
Margery WilliamsThe Skin Horse explains what it means to become Real.What Is the Beginning? Love.
Christina RossettiChristina Rossetti’s question-and-answer poem: love at the beginning, the course and the goal.What to Wear to a Courthouse or City Hall Wedding
The EditorsA city hall wedding lasts minutes, takes place in a small room and is photographed on the steps outside. Short dresses, suits, tea-length gowns and coats, and the famous brides who wore them.When Our Two Souls Stand Up Erect and Strong
Elizabeth Barrett BrowningElizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 22: why reach for heaven, when we can stay on earth and love?When to Send the Invitations, and Everything Else
The EditorsThe complete stationery timetable — save-the-dates, invitations, reply cards and thank-you notes — and how to get them all into the post on time.When You Are Old
W. B. Yeats“One man loved the pilgrim soul in you” — Yeats imagines his beloved grown old.Wheresoever She Was, There Was Eden
Mark TwainEve can’t explain why she loves Adam, and doesn’t need to — Mark Twain at his most tender.Winter Wonderland Theme Weddings
Winter is a magical time of year; fresh snow sparkling in the sun, cozy fires and just the beauty of the day. All of…You Can Give Without Loving
Author unknownYou can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.