During the year leading up to her wedding, Jessica* waited patiently for her bridesmaids to share their ideas for her bachelorette party. It never occurred to her that they wouldn’t be planning one; wasn’t that one of bridesmaids’ standard responsibilities? By the time Jessica realized the idea of a bachelorette…

Despite the uncertainties of COVID-19 and its variants, many feel there’s no pressing pause when it comes to a child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah. After all, this is more than a party: It’s a milestone that celebrates a boy or girl entering adulthood. What’s more, the date of the ceremony…

The next time you attend a seminar or corporate gathering, don’t be surprised if you notice an area set aside for yoga, a massage station, or a meditation workshop on the itinerary. Incorporating mindfulness and wellness into events has become a major trend during the last couple of years. It…

Shortly after Joanna lost her mom at age 22, she made plans to wear her mom’s gown at her upcoming wedding. She also thought about wearing a flower crown, just like her mother did on her wedding day. In the end, though, Joanna didn’t do any of those things. Her…

When Jill Summerville, a wheelchair user, describes her experiences serving as her friend’s maid of honor several years ago, she focuses on several key aspects. One was her friend’s touching maid of honor proposal. …

Name the first food that comes to mind when someone mentions a wedding. Is it cake? Prime rib? Comfort foods like macaroni and cheese? Of course, depending on where you are, you may associate weddings with fruit cake, kola nuts, or wedding cookies. Foods are tightly woven into our wedding…

The date is set, and you’ve booked the venue. Now it’s time to get busy planning every detail of your wedding. One of the most important will be the atmosphere — the vibe — you choose for your reception, and the music you select will be a large part of…

Think June brides and grooms are in the majority? You might be surprised to learn September is a more popular month for weddings, though just by a nose. As autumn rolls into winter, however, the number of weddings falls off — making a ceremony that coincides with Hannukah, Christmas, or…

When Jessica and Will Northrop got married in November 2020, the Virginia couple’s ringbearer practically stole the show. It wasn’t his dashing navy tuxedo and red bow tie that did it, though he did earn praise for his fashionable attire. What really made him stand out was overwhelming charm and…