Money changes everything, and so does marriage. Like your name. Traditionally, the wife takes her husband’s name. More recently, some men are choosing to take their wife’s name, or both choose a new name together. A popular, modern solution is for the couple to hyphenate—which, legally, counts as a name change. The easiest solution is … Read more
According to Cindy Sproul, co-owner of Asheville-based company Rainbow Wedding Network, “Gay and lesbian weddings are no different” than straight weddings. Depending on the style and taste of the couple, they could be planning a simple ceremony with a few close friends or a full-blown destination wedding in Hawaii. “Couples still want to have a … Read more
Michelle McElroy of Bride’s Boutique in Waynesville has an eye for trends when it comes to wedding wear. Here are her tips on what’s in fashion right now: • The pick-up skirt, which features bunched-look fabric on the gown, has been a favorite for the past year and continues to go strong for 2007. • … Read more
“Getting married shouldn’t cost the earth” is the motto of British-based eco-wedding.com. It’s something to think about. When couples begin planning their nuptials, all the details—where to hold the reception, what sort of rings to buy, what kind of cake to order—are overwhelming enough. Figuring how to accomplish the myriad tasks that amount to the … Read more
Tradition dictates that a wedding cake is three layers of white-frosted confection with a miniature plastic bride and groom balanced on top. But there’s no reason why this has to be the dessert of the day. In fact, if you’re short on cash and have a little kitchen savvy, making your own wedding cake is … Read more
Here comes … the cliché: “What really matters is that you’re about to spend the rest of your life with the person you love.” And, while no one’s going to stand up and argue that point—yeah, yeah, true love trumps a horse-drawn carriage and a Vera Wang gown—the wedding industry didn’t become a $40-billion-a-year business … Read more
