Dear Abby: After planning a bachelor party, three guys caved after the trip was already paid for

Dear Abby: After planning a bachelor party, three guys caved after the trip was already paid for

DEAR ABBY: I helped plan a 12-guy bachelor party in Boston. The best man’s initial email outlined the itinerary — two nights away and a Bruins game — and included a link to the Airbnb. Everyone RSVP’d with an enthusiastic “yes.” With headcounts locked, we booked the lodging and group-rate tickets. The total came to … Read more

Exclusive | Furious Plaza brides scrambling to save six-figure dream weddings after iconic hotel’s shocking closure

Exclusive | Furious Plaza brides scrambling to save six-figure dream weddings after iconic hotel’s shocking closure

It went from a fairy tale to a fiasco. Numerous brides who had booked six-figure weddings at New York City’s legendary — and ultra-luxury — Plaza Hotel have been left scrambling to find altar-nate venues after the bombshell announcement that it was closing in January for at least four years. Christine Carney, whose costly May … Read more

‘Ghoulish’ wedding venue keeps $16K booking fee after groom dies — then countersues grieving widow

‘Ghoulish’ wedding venue keeps K booking fee after groom dies — then countersues grieving widow

This Texas wedding venue’s non-refundable policy goes way beyond “’til death do us part.” Posey Meadows, a wedding hall in San Marcos, Texas, is under fire after refusing to refund a grieving bride whose fiancé tragically died just months before their big day — and then slapping her with a lawsuit. Diego Hernandez, 25, died suddenly … Read more

Exclusive | Couples swear by pole dancing to strengthen their bonds and keep the spark alive: ‘It’s like a metaphor for marriage’

Exclusive | Couples swear by pole dancing to strengthen their bonds and keep the spark alive: ‘It’s like a metaphor for marriage’

While most couples’ interests are poles apart, Misha and her husband, Sam, are getting down on the pole together. For the Los Angeles newlyweds, who tied the knot in August, their $1,800, 10-foot stainless steel pole is a pillar of their marriage. The couple ditched the traditional first-dance waltz for saucy flips and splits on … Read more

$300 doggie wedding gowns debut in the first David’s Bridal pet wedding collection: ‘They are family’

0 doggie wedding gowns debut in the first David’s Bridal pet wedding collection: ‘They are family’

They’re taking “doggy style” to the next level. David’s Bridal has released its first-ever “Puppy Love Collection,” a range of pet-friendly tuxedos, blazers and crisp button-up shirts that launched on October 13. The collection aims to make Fido more fashionable as his owners trot down the aisle, and also includes tulle gowns and netted veils. … Read more

Quick-thinking wedding guests take matters into own hands to save reception from flooding

Quick-thinking wedding guests take matters into own hands to save reception from flooding

Wedding guests in Sydney were hit by a crazy storm that nearly caused the venue to flood, but they took matters into their own hands. Guests on Saturday, October 3, used chairs to prevent rainwater from flooding the undisclosed venue after severe thunderstorms and hail hit the area. It seemed that the guests’ innovative thinking … Read more

NJ Transit reunites bride with missing gown left on train — just minutes before wedding weekend flight departs

NJ Transit reunites bride with missing gown left on train — just  minutes before wedding weekend flight departs

New Jersey Transit made sure this couple’s wedding plans stayed on track.  A local bride’s dream nuptials were nearly derailed after she forgot her wedding dress on an NJ Transit train Thursday before boarding a plane out of Newark Liberty International Airport. But thanks to quick-thinking, fast-moving crew members, the lucky lady and her luxe … Read more

Andy Pettitte’s son gets married months after getting drafted by Yankees

Andy Pettitte’s son gets married months after getting drafted by Yankees

Yankees two-way prospect Luke Pettitte and his wife Brooklyn had a cocktail hour that was baseball themed at their Oct. 4 wedding in their hometown of Houston. Luke — the 248th overall pick by the Yankees in the 2026 MLB draft and the son of five-time World Series champion Andy Pettitte — and Brooklyn shared … Read more

Guest makes shocking joke during speech at OnlyFans star Annie Knight’s wedding

Guest makes shocking joke during speech at OnlyFans star Annie Knight’s wedding

A hilarious, cringe-worthy toast thanking thousands of online subscribers topped the list of speeches at the Gold Coast wedding of OnlyFans creator Annie Knight to Henry Brayshaw over the weekend. The lavish $180,000 affair saw the high-earning adult content creator say “I do” to her long-time partner in front of 72 close friends and family … Read more

Groom makes mortifying blunder during wedding ceremony: ‘I’d have to kill him’

Groom makes mortifying blunder during wedding ceremony: ‘I’d have to kill him’

Vowing to love, honor and obey the bride — and not her sister — is the name of game.  Nerves are known to get the best of some grooms in the minutes prior to taking the plunge. But when one jittery fella’s big day mistake, calling his wife-to-be another woman’s name, is a “f- -ked up” slip … Read more

Exclusive | Couples pay $50K for weddings in Beverly Hills alley — and that’s just to shut down the street

Exclusive | Couples pay K for weddings in Beverly Hills alley — and that’s just to shut down the street

Most people come to Rodeo Drive to window shop. A select, moneyed few are showing up to say “I do.” Tucked away steps from the bustling intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, there’s a European-inspired cobblestone promenade — lined with luxury brand boutiques like Tiffany & Co. and Dolce … Read more

Quick-thinking rowers save day after bride’s veil blows into river: ‘We just found it hilarious’

Quick-thinking rowers save day after bride’s veil blows into river: ‘We just found it hilarious’

A pair of hero rowers saved a bride’s big day by rescuing her wedding veil after it blew into a river. Newlyweds Tina and Steve Appleford had just tied the knot and were posing for wedding photos beside the River Great Ouse in Bedford, England on September 18. But a sudden strong gust ripped the … Read more

Influencer upstages friend’s wedding in showy $700 gown: ‘Literally outdid the bride!’

Influencer upstages friend’s wedding in showy 0 gown: ‘Literally outdid the bride!’

In the world of wedding etiquette, the golden rule is simple: don’t upstage the bride. While the lore says the bride is always the most beautiful person in the room, Australian influencer Tahlia Skaines has a knack for challenging that assumption. Skaines may have committed a bridal faux pas after turning up to a friend’s … Read more

Woman sparks online debate after instructing wedding guests to follow one strict rule

Woman sparks online debate after instructing wedding guests to follow one strict rule

A fierce debate has erupted online after a bride-to-be asked her wedding guests to follow one incredibly strict rule. In a now-viral Reddit post, a bride-to-be explained that perfume is her “biggest migraine trigger” and requested that all guests completely refrain from wearing any scents on her special day. She added that her symptoms are so … Read more

Dear Abby: I want to make my dreams a reality — but my current life is exhausting

Dear Abby: I want to make my dreams a reality — but my current life is exhausting

DEAR ABBY: I am a person with a million-dollar heart and a 5-cent bank account. I have big dreams that I know could change lives. I want to write a book about my experience with emotional abuse so I can help others heal. I also dream of starting a soda stand to build something tangible … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m suprised you didn’t tell the wedding couple to stand their ground against their mothers

DEAR ABBY: I respectfully disagree with your response to “Woman’s wedding has been hijacked.” These mothers have no business trying to co-opt the bridal couple’s wedding. If the daughter gives in, it’s only the beginning of these two mothers trying to strong-arm themselves into trying to make future decisions for this poor couple.  The couple … Read more

Billie Eilish mocked for hosting brother Finneas O’Connell’s wedding on ‘stolen land’

Billie Eilish is being mocked for officiating her brother’s wedding on what she may refer to as “stolen land.” The singer, 24, hosted 29-year-old Finneas O’Connell’s marriage to longtime girlfriend Claudia Sulewski, 30, at the luxurious San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calif. Saturday. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter California’s top news, sports … Read more

Las Vegas-bound couple gets married mid-flight as Southwest pilot officiates for 178 passengers

A couple flying to Las Vegas to elope ended up getting married at 35,000 feet after a Southwest Airlines crew turned their flight into a wedding. Sara Arroyo Montalvo and her partner had planned to elope privately in Las Vegas when flight attendants learned about their idea and decided to organize a midair ceremony, Montalvo shared in … Read more

Exclusive | Brides are refusing to give up their fitness trackers at their weddings — and some are getting creative

It was Jackie H.’s big day — and her mind was racing. “Is this all going to play out the way I want?” the bride-to-be wondered. “Are things going to happen on schedule? Are our vendors going to show up? Are people going to be weird?” But there was one moment when, according to her … Read more

Karl-Anthony Towns marries longtime girlfriend Jordyn Woods in star-studded Malibu wedding

Karl-Anthony Towns just added another ring on his finger this year. The Knicks star and longtime girlfriend Jordyn Woods tied the knot this weekend in a star-studded bash in Malibu, California. The couple exchanged vows under a stunning flower arrangement in a outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Woods wore a strapless wedding dress with … Read more