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From the Archive

Essays and advice first published on Today’s Weddings between 1999 and 2019.

Today’s Weddings has been publishing since 1999. These are the pieces from the first two decades — first-person essays, honeymoon dispatches and practical advice — kept as they were written, with a note wherever the world has moved on.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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……

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…