Who pays for a modern wedding in the modern era is no longer strictly based on tradition. Today, many couples, their parents, and family members split costs in ways that work best for both of their families’ finances.

At age 31, I'm perhaps blessed that I've only been asked to be in two weddings. Not because I don't think weddings are fun (they are!) but because the cost associated with being in a bridal party is cripplingly high. By the time the actual nuptials roll ...

Themes set the tone for parties, and weddings are no exception. Sweet Pickles (@bitethesepickles), a Los Angeles-based drag performer, is used to performing at all kinds of parties. But there was one wedding she couldn’t forget – because it was themed after 9/11.

If you’re newly engaged, building a wedding registry is one of the first tasks to complete as you plan your upcoming nuptials. But, knowing where to start is the hardest part, so we assembled the best wedding registry ideas to help you begin life as a ...

Unless you're in an established, long-term relationship, one of the most stressful things about being invited to a wedding is figuring out the specific wedding etiquette, and how to know if you should bring a plus one guest. There's so much to think about ...

This piece was written by me and my colleague, Galena K. Rhoades, also of the University of Denver. In our recent report for the National Marriage Project ("Before I Do: What Do Premarital Experiences Have to Do with Marital Quality Among Today’s Young ...