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Wedding Traditions

Bahama Destination Wedding, Part 2

A couples' classic and elegant destination wedding in the Bahamas including the tropical...
Green Tennessee Wedding Reception

Martha Stewart 's assistant Liesl Menning and her groom Kevin enjoys their natural,...
Wedding Ceremony Checklist

It’s always fun to focus on flowers and favors, but don’t put off preparing for the main event....
30 Wedding Getaway Car Ideas

We've rounded up some of the best getaway vehicles from our real couples’ weddings.
Destination Wedding: Jennifer and Tyler, Pittsfield, Vermont

Not afraid of a little snowy weather, Utah-based Jennifer Vander Veer and Tyler Wren set out to...
Designing Your Wedding Ceremony

Design a wedding ceremony that reflects you as a couple, engages guests, and will ultimately be...
How To Plan a Bridal Shower

If you'd rather forgo the traditional bridal shower fete (tea sandwiches and parlor games sound...
Real Wedding: Jaya and Jordan, Calistoga, California

How do a progressive pair honor both their religions and modern love? By saying "I do," not once...
Weddings Good Things: Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue

Weddings magazine editorial director Darcy Miller returns to the show with some blue and white...
Wedding Day Ideas

Darcy Miller joins Martha to share some ideas for personalizing your wedding with favor...
Announcements: The Wedding

Although notifying the world about your completed vows can come to pass only after the wedding...
The Timeless Traditions: Tossing the Bouquet

It's a suspenseful moment when the single women gather behind the bride for the bouquet toss, to...
The Timeless Traditions: Wearing a Veil

With so many styles, materials, and decorative details available, there appear to be as many...
The Timeless Traditions: Throwing Rice

Tossing rice is a custom from the ancient world that has long been popular in the United States...
Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries: Gold

Gold is a symbol of fire; fire is a symbol of passion. One heart bound to another for a half...
Wedding Cakes

Q. What is the proper way to cut a tiered wedding cake?...
Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries: Steel, Silk, Lace, and Ivory

SteelThe gardener in your life might need a spanking-...
Doily Cones

To send a newly married couple on their way from the ceremony to the reception, there are plenty...
Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries: China

A couple's wedding china takes a beating over a couple of decades of use. Likely a child or two...
The Timeless Traditions

How to honor cherished wedding rituals? For a truly personal celebration, adapt them as you...