Rising wedding costs — driven in part by tariffs — are pushing couples to simplify, with fewer or no wedding party members ...

I've worked more than 125 weddings as a professional bridesmaid over the years, so I have advice. If you're asked to be in a wedding, set clear boundaries and a budget for yourself. Bridesmaids and ...

Anyone who has seen the opening scene of 27 Dresses knows how much of a burden being part of a wedding party can be. Yet for many, the comic exaggeration of Jane paying her cab driver $300 to attend ...

Some couples with long engagements are making an occasion out of the one year before their wedding day, complete with cakes, ...

For people who are excited to get married but don’t want to plan a classic wedding, one planner offers a solution: “love parties.” By Alix Strauss Amy Shack Egan describes herself as an “anti-wedding” ...

Explore ideas for bridal parties that focus on atmosphere, connection, and small details that make celebrations feel personal ...

Over a decade ago, I started my business, Bridesmaid for Hire, as a way to support people during the stressful and exciting moments of their wedding. A lot of my clients have other people in their ...