Our society has hundreds of wedding traditions to choose from, but that doesn't mean you have to follow them. Instead, why not pick and choose your favorites or borrow some from other cultures? Better yet, the traditions you and your betrothed choose to skip say a lot about who you are as a couple. Here's how to express yourself by bucking traditions. Source: Flickr User Tenth Muse Photography Read more

Traditionally, the groom's parents pay for the rehearsal dinner. But if you and your groom are paying for your own nuptials, or if both families are contributing, why not buck tradition with the rehearsal dinner too? The event, typically held the night before the wedding, doesn't have to be a blowout, sit-down dinner for all of the out of town guests — especially if you're having a smaller Read more

If you had to think of all the gorgeous brides who have graced the big screen, I'm sure plenty of women come to mind. And with well over 2,500 wedding titles listed on IMDB alone, there's quite a selection. We gathered together some of the most beautiful, memorable brides from classic movies and more recent hits. Tell us which ones are your favorites, and be sure to add to the list in the Read more

If you're looking for a way to display wedding details, like family photos or seat assignments, one creative option is to hang them on clotheslines. While clotheslines are a green way to dry your plastic baggies or your clothes, they also add a rustic touch to your wedding. Start sharing your big day with our community. Just head to the Lovely Little Vignettes group, click "new post," and check Read more

CasaSugar Community member yadiet recently asked the CasaSugar Q and A group, "I will be getting married in January. But I have no clue of what colors to use...help please." Selecting your wedding color scheme should be one of the first tasks you tackle once that ring is on your finger, but it's not easy! You could use a website to choose your colors, but I find that seeing the colors in action Read more

For me, one of the highlights of wedding season is attending all the fun bachelorette parties and bridal showers. Sure, the ceremonies are gorgeous and the receptions are a blast, but I truly cherish the girls-only soirees leading up to the big day. If you're planning one of these get-togethers, why not try one of these creative themes? With a little DIY help and flea market shopping, you can Read more

If there's one guilty pleasure of mine, it's not being able to resist the rose giving, hot tub kissing, and awkward dating that is The Bachelorette. Season after season, I swear off the torture, only to find myself once again plopped on the couch with a girlfriend or two and a glass of wine cringing at too-eager fellas and tipsy Bachelorettes. This wedding season, if you're planning a Read more

I recently took a trip to Jupiter Island, FL, for my cousin's wedding, which was the most sophisticated and breathtaking event I'll likely ever attend! As my mother incessantly referred to it, it was "the wedding of the century." With a 10,000-square-foot, air-conditioned, glass tent, the sheer scale and extravagance of the reception was astounding. But what really stunned me was that the day Read more

Back in February, celebrity floral designer Jeff Leatham shared some tips with us for creating a high-design Valentine's Day floral arrangement that wouldn't break the bank. It's still one of my favorite posts, and his work is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous. So I thought I'd see what advice Jeff has for creating equally stunning wedding arrangements. He was kind enough to share some exclusive Read more

I'm loving the up in the air trend, from hot air balloons to kites, so when I saw Liz and Rich's wedding that literally has an "Up, Up, and Away" theme, I just had to share it with you! With so many handmade, out-of-the-box elements — hello, hot air balloon piñata and birdie cake topper — I'm having a difficult time coming back to earth from this one. Get carried away with me! Start sharing Read more