Dear Abby: I want to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary with my husband — but don’t want my in-laws involved

Dear Abby: I want to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary with my husband — but don’t want my in-laws involved

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I discussed our 25th anniversary and mentioned Hawaii as a possibility. He reached out to his brother and sister-in-law for suggestions, since they have visited Hawaii twice and we never have. My husband mentioned to my sister-in-law (without consulting me) that maybe the four of us should travel together to … Read more

‘Lord of the Rings’ star Elijah Wood crashes couple’s Hobbit-themed wedding — in the Shire!

‘Lord of the Rings’ star Elijah Wood crashes couple’s Hobbit-themed wedding — in the Shire!

It was their precious.  “Lord of the Rings” star Elijah Wood surprised and delighted a couple of fans who were getting married on the Shire set, which is still standing in New Zealand. “We were just finishing the signing of the paperwork when all of a sudden Elijah Wood started to walk down the aisle,” … Read more

Wedding photographer’s complaint about couple she shot sparks viral ‘entitlement’ debate

Wedding photographer’s complaint about couple she shot sparks viral ‘entitlement’ debate

A heated debate has been sparked after a wedding photographer complained that the couple whose special day she was capturing didn’t feed her at all. The Australian photographer, in a since-deleted video, shared a clip to herself of social media pulling an unhappy face. “How it feels when you don’t get a vendor meal at … Read more

Joe Keery dresses as beloved ‘Stranger Things’ character to officiate friends’ wedding

Joe Keery dresses as beloved ‘Stranger Things’ character to officiate friends’ wedding

Wedding goals. Joe Keery dressed up as his beloved “Stranger Things” character, Steve Harrington, to officiate his friends’ wedding in California over the weekend. The 33-year-old actor went viral for the footage of him wearing Steve’s signature Scoops Ahoy costume as he stood under a garden arbor in front of the groom, Matt Williams, and … Read more

Frames, fragrances and a free-flowing bar: How to give your wedding a signature spin

Frames, fragrances and a free-flowing bar: How to give your wedding a signature spin

It’s the best time — when you get to celebrate your love. You can probably already feel the eye rolls and hushed judgments coming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. “Let’s be honest — weddings can sometimes start to feel a little same-old. But when you let your personality shine through, that’s when … Read more

Couples want cash, honeymoon donations and even IVF — what’s the new wedding etiquette?

Couples want cash, honeymoon donations and even IVF — what’s the new wedding etiquette?

In September, a British couple raised eyebrows across social media by treating their wedding guests like restaurant patrons, presenting them with a QR code and a contactless card reader at the reception. “Don’t be tight, pay for our flight,” the couple signposted, inviting friends and relatives to donate to a Mexican honeymoon. “People got more … Read more

Wedding experts weigh in on their top picks for Taylor Swift’s big day

Wedding experts weigh in on their top picks for Taylor Swift’s big day

Following in the steps of past celebrity brides, Taylor Swift’s wedding to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is sure to inspire millions of women as they shop for their own wedding day. Between her red carpet looks, concert costumes, photo shoots and various television performances, Swift’s style ranges from bohemian to glamorous to … Read more

Stay on Brand(o) at Marlon’s luxe private resort — a dreamy wedding, honeymoon destination

Stay on Brand(o) at Marlon’s luxe private resort — a dreamy wedding, honeymoon destination

I’ve never given much thought to Marlon Brando, but now I wish I could shake his hand. The legendary actor purchased the French Polynesian island of Tetiʻaroa in the early 60s, while on location for the filming of “The Mutiny on The Bounty.” It comprises a stunningly beautiful collection of 14 tiny atolls forming a … Read more

Hometown homage: This couple’s wedding doubled as a love letter to New York City

Hometown homage: This couple’s wedding doubled as a love letter to New York City

When Pedro Reyes, 52, and Natasha Danielle Smith, 44, decided to tie the knot, they knew New York City would be one of the key players in their nuptials. “It’s where Natasha and I fell in love,” said Reyes. “It only felt right to bring our closest family and friends into the city that shaped … Read more

Texas couple never kissed until their wedding day: ‘Was truly magical’

Texas couple never kissed until their wedding day: ‘Was truly magical’

They couldn’t wait to hear, “You may now kiss the bride.” Best friends turned newlyweds held out on having their first kiss until their wedding day — that took place earlier this month — and they don’t regret it one bit. The Texas couple made a personal decision to wait for marriage to do anything … Read more

I’m paying my daughters $35K to call off the wedding — here’s why it’s good for their marriages

I’m paying my daughters K to call off the wedding — here’s why it’s good for their marriages

It pays to say “nay” to a big day — according to one money-conscious mother-of-the-bride.  Blowing wads of cash on a wedding bash isn’t worth it to Kate, a mom of four daughters, who’s bribing her brood to forgo saying “I Do” with extravagant nuptials.  “I will pay each of my daughters $35,000 not to … Read more

Popular wedding proposal spot in Paris has been dubbed ‘biggest fear’ on TikTok

Popular wedding proposal spot in Paris has been dubbed ‘biggest fear’ on TikTok

A wedding proposal is supposed to be the most intimate moment of your life but a viral video has exposed the transactional nature of the gesture at one of the world’s most romantic locations. A clip posted to TikTok reveals several proposal ‘spots’ within meters of each other along the Seine in Paris, featuring variations … Read more

OnlyFans star goes scorched earth on YouTuber husband after ‘humiliating’ wedding prank

OnlyFans star goes scorched earth on YouTuber husband after ‘humiliating’ wedding prank

She didn’t hold back. OnlyFans model McKinley Richardson is trying to move on with her life by bravely telling her side of the story after recently splitting from her demanding YouTube prankster husband, Jack Doherty. In a two-part podcast episode hosted by Richardson’s close friend Camilla Araujo, the model opened up about what she endured … Read more

Exclusive | NYC bride basks in dream wedding at Grand Central — the iconic hub’s first in more than a decade: ‘The best party ever’

Exclusive | NYC bride basks in dream wedding at Grand Central — the iconic hub’s first in more than a decade: ‘The best party ever’

Meredith Giuliani always fantasized about saying “I do” on a grand scale.  So, hosting her over-the-top nuptials in Grand Central Terminal was nothing short of a splashy dream come true.  “We just thought, ‘How cool would it be to turn one of New York’s most stunningly beautiful landmarks into a main character at our wedding?’” Giuliani, 32, … Read more

Here comes the brand? A shocking number of Americans are open to having their wedding sponsored

Here comes the brand? A shocking number of Americans are open to having their wedding sponsored

Would you have a brand logo on your wedding cake or dress? Six in 10 Americans would let a brand sponsor their wedding, according to new research. The shocking stat emerged in a survey of 2,000 Americans which examined people’s attitudes towards wedding spends and found many would be happy to consider having their favorite … Read more

Shameless things couples do to save money when wedding planning: ‘Making everyone pay for venue’

Shameless things couples do to save money when wedding planning: ‘Making everyone pay for venue’

Times are tough. When you RSVP yes to a wedding, you shouldn’t be agreeing to pay for the bride and groom’s wedding. Unfortunately, though, that’s exactly what happened to guests, where a couple asked them to help pay for the venue and accommodations. The tea was piping hot in the r/weddingshaming forum on Reddit with … Read more

Hillary Clinton draws Sydney Sweeney comparisons with 50th wedding anniversary throwback post: ‘I see the vision, Bill’

Hillary Clinton draws Sydney Sweeney comparisons with 50th wedding anniversary throwback post: ‘I see the vision, Bill’

As the youngsters say, she was a baddie. Hillary Clinton celebrated her and former President Bill Clinton‘s 50th wedding anniversary with a series of throwback pictures posted to X (formerly Twitter) — and people are losing their minds over it, many claiming actress Sydney Sweeney is her doppelganger. On Saturday, the former Secretary of State … Read more

Selena Gomez’s kidney donor, Francia Raisa, addresses wedding snub and feud rumors

Selena Gomez’s kidney donor, Francia Raisa, addresses wedding snub and feud rumors

Francia Raisa can’t keep her feelings to herself. And it’s a good thing the actress, 37, is speaking out, as she shut down speculation that their is a feud between herself and Selena Gomez. Raisa previously donated her kidney to the pop star, 33, after Gomez’s kidneys were failing due to complications from lupus. Francia Raisa addresses … Read more

I stole my wedding flowers from McDonald’s —trolls call me the ‘McBride’ and I’m lovin’ it

I stole my wedding flowers from McDonald’s —trolls call me the ‘McBride’ and I’m lovin’ it

She’s giving the Hamburglar a run for his money.  Unwilling to break the bank — but slightly less fussy about breaking the law — one budgeted bride claims to have nabbed the florals for her big day from the home of the Big Mac.  “Ballin’ on a McBudget,” Olivia, an economizing nearly-wed, captioned a trending … Read more

Groom gets married via iPad after travel disaster prevents him from attending wedding: ‘It was really difficult’

Groom gets married via iPad after travel disaster prevents him from attending wedding: ‘It was really difficult’

A groom stranded from his own wedding still appeared and wed via iPad – and was even photoshopped into the official pictures later. Ross Evans and Drew Hoffman saw plans for their $47K (£35K) big day left in turmoil when Drew’s visa delays saw him stuck in the USA. They realized unexpected red tape would … Read more