Ceremony & Reception

Despite the fact that wedding flower crowns are hugely popular today, they're really not a new idea. The fresh flower halo has been a popular accessory all over the world for centuries. And it's steeped in tradition and meaning. To get the full scoop on the flower crown, you have to go all the way back to ancient Greece. Let the history lesson begin.

Make your wedding day as special as possible by including your little ones in the celebration.

Adorn your wedding with these statement-making floral alternatives.

Usually a church will include its common order of the wedding service in its hymnal, so that's your best resource for an individual institution's standard. The church's officiant, minister, or pastor can also answer your questions about variation on the service.

Whether you need ideas for starting your own or you want to modify more traditional wordings to fit your style, follow these links to get ideas for what to say during your ceremony.

Read these seven steps to ensure every ceremony detail is accounted for.

That's right—your guiltiest pleasure just became your wedding cake.

Get the best of both worlds with this hybrid plan.

Champagne toasts are fairly standard at weddings, but what about toasting with a beer instead?

Don't discount these seriously pretty college chapels on campuses across the US for your wedding venue.

We're here to help you put a little prep in your step on your wedding day.

Need a little paper inspiration? Take a look at our favorite (totally gorgeous) wedding invitations.

There are as many options and extras for your wedding video as there are for your photos. To help pick out the right package for you, here's what to include in your wedding video—and what to cut.

The worst things that wedding guests have actually done (and what you should do instead).

The Hamptons is a destination for beach lovers, sunset chasers and one-of-a-kind weddings.

No one wants an empty dance floor at their reception. Here's how to start the party—and keep it going strong.

Fill your celebration with amazing bites that everyone will love.

Anything but ordinary

There are some difficult-to-anticipate problems out there—but you don't have to worry, because we're giving you the heads up.

Here are some of our favorite ideas to inspire your own wedding flowers.

Go above and beyond for a celebration worth remembering.

From over-the-top glam to shabby chic, see what your options are and how to tell which will work wonders for your wedding.