A bride struck down with food poisoning on her big day was saved by her nurse bridesmaids – who hooked her up to an IV while she had her hair and make-up done. Myka la Viña, 31, had been out for dinner with her husband-to-be, John Paul Basa, 37, a nurse, and eight friends the … Read more
Talk about being a cheapskate. There’s no denying that the cost of weddings have gotten out of hand. While soon-to-be brides and grooms are forced to do what they can to save a few bucks on their big day, one couple took things too far when asking guests to pay for their dinners. A shocked … Read more
Hitching season used to hit a crescendo in the late spring. Now, a May or June exchange of vows is slipping out of fashion, as romance on the slopes slides in. The Knot’s 2025 global wedding report found that October is now the most popular month for a marriage in the US, echoing Zola’s findings … Read more
It’s home sweet home to us, but for the rest of the country, NYC is a “destination.” For a growing number, it’s also a dream wedding location. “I’m seeing a rise of the New York City destination wedding,” said wedding planner Alyssa Pettinato, owner of NYC-based Alinato Events. Currently, none of her clients are from … Read more
Enough with the Portugal destination weddings when neither bride nor groom has any connection to the Algarve. It’s time to show some hometown pride — really, since one of the best things about a wedding is paying homage to the place that built you. One great way to add some local flair? Root, root, root … Read more
Their wedding went viral, for all the wrong reasons. Last year, a Dutch couple did what so many soulmates do and tapped a friend to officiate their wedding. And, like so many forward-looking couples, they opted to 86 all the “to have and to hold” and obedience malarkey from their vows. Instead, they promised on … Read more
If you want to keep your wedding from feeling cookie-cutter, the solution is simple: Add a few heartfelt details to your wedding celebration that pay homage to your family’s heritage and tradition. “Weddings can feel a little anonymous at times,” Zoe Bird Krauss, a New York City bridal stylist, told The Post. “This is one … Read more
Children of relatives. Children of friends. Children over a certain age. There are so many variables to take into consideration when deciding whether or not to have kids at the wedding. Often, there’s a blanket rule of having no kids at all, but if your little niece is longing to be a bridesmaid, or your … Read more
Gone are bridal showers of yesteryear. Traditionally, these pre-wedding celebrations thrown in honor of the bride, during which guests “shower” her with gifts, usually took place during the day, were women-only and thrown by a friend close with the bride. Today, brides are hands-on in the planning of such fêtes, which are becoming more hyper-curated, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved mother-in-law five years ago. Since then, my father-in-law has become engaged to a woman who, frankly, is not liked by anyone in our family. She’s unkind and dismissive, and her presence creates tension at family gatherings. They have now announced their wedding date, which happens to fall on my … Read more
The first dance as spectacle — it might sound cringeworthy, but you’ve got to admit it beats a photo booth with grimy hats and oversized sunnies. “Couples are finding new ways to make their weddings different and personal,” said master of ceremonies Ade Tokan of Steelacts Productions, based in London, who sees the first dance … Read more
Every April and October, dress designers from around the world come to New York to display their new designs at the Bridal Market show. Esther Lee, editorial director at the Knot, said their editors saw over 1,000 new gowns, all of which will be in bridal salons starting this month. But a handful of wedding … Read more
This is the moment “police” turned up at a wedding looking for the father of the bride, baffling guests — only to to reveal themselves as singers minutes later. Robyn Ellis-Robson says she wanted something different at her reception so decided to prank her friends and family — with undercover crooners. Bride Robyn Ellis-Robson surprised … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am neat and organized, but my wife is the opposite. She’s messy and disorganized. I knew it before we married, but we made a handshake deal that she’d make an effort to pick up after herself once we moved in together. Unfortunately, it hasn’t happened. Every time she comes home, whatever she’s … Read more
Nothing is more exciting for a young couple than embarking on a new chapter in life together. That’s exactly what happened to Illinois resident Kaitlyn Ostolaza and her fiancé, who had excitedly purchased a home together the previous summer. Busy moving in and getting situated, it wasn’t until a few months later that Ostolaza discovered … Read more
Marcello Hernández loves a bit. The “Saturday Night Live” star, 28, sparked rumors that he got married to his architect girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, by sharing an Instagram video on Tuesday that showed him preparing for a wedding. In the black-and-white clip, Hernández got dressed in a tuxedo with the help of his mom, … Read more
Rick Harrison found happiness after tragedy. Two years after losing his son Adam to a drug overdose, the 60-year-old “Pawn Stars” lead tied the knot with Agripina “Angie” Polushkin, 42, in Las Vegas on Saturday. The couple were married by an Elvis Presley impersonator at the Little White Chapel, and then had an intimate celebration at Harrison’s … Read more
In today’s New York, even friendship is no longer affordable. That’s the tough lesson learned by Vira, a Manhattanite who found herself shelling out nearly $5,000 to cover the cost of being a bridesmaid in a dear pal’s recent nuptials. For the Harlem resident, who asked that her last name not be used, the unwelcome … Read more
These guests left hungry. There’s no denying that the costs of weddings these days are astronomically high — but if you’re inviting guests to attend your black-tie, 7-hour wedding, the least you can do is feed them. One disgruntled attendee took to Reddit’s r/weddingshaming forum to share that exact experience at a recent wedding they … Read more
A newly married couple attended their own wedding reception virtually after their flight was cancelled at the last minute. With the hall fully decorated and arrangements in place, the bride’s family decided not to postpone the event. Instead, the couple was displayed live on a huge screen so they could participate from hundreds of miles … Read more