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Fail! The 7 Worst Ways to Propose

Fail! The 7 Worst Ways to Propose

While there are many pitfalls on the way to wedded bliss, the weak proposal is one of the worst. This guy here is on the right track, but before you get down on one knee, check out the biggest don’ts to avoid awkwardness, embarrassment or (gasp!) a no. …

3 Wedding Cocktails You Can Drink Without Nuptials

3 Wedding Cocktails You Can Drink Without Nuptials

Marriage should be about joining two people together, celebrating their union, and dancing badly at the reception. That's the theory, anyway. The reality is that, for most people, weddings are …

Tips For Asking Her Father’s Permission

Tips For Asking Her Father’s Permission

  So you found the girl of dreams. You professed your love early on then dedicated the next couple of years (or months/weeks/days depending on your circumstance) courting her, building …

Life’s A Beach So Go Somewhere Else: Cool Honeymoon Destinations

Life’s A Beach So Go Somewhere Else: Cool Honeymoon Destinations

  You have finally made the decision to get married. All the details of the wedding can be mind boggling and drive you to distraction. You may start to wonder …

How To Measure Her Finger Without Getting Caught

How To Measure Her Finger Without Getting Caught

Picking out an engagement ring is tricky business. Apart from learning about diamonds and jewel settings, you need to know about ring sizes. Sadly, rings are not made of elastic, …

7 Reasons You Should Elope

7 Reasons You Should Elope

Planning a wedding can end up less fun than planning your own funeral, which makes any of the seven reasons you should elope seem incredibly attractive. Even if you don’t …

How To Announce Your Shotgun Wedding

How To Announce Your Shotgun Wedding

If an unplanned pregnancy has sped up your marriage plan, you might find yourself with the awkward position of trying to announce your shotgun wedding to your friends and family. …

Why Diamonds Are For … Suckers

Why Diamonds Are For … Suckers

An acclaimed author explains how a diamond cartel and an ad agency teamed up to make a silly shiny rock the de facto gift for a blushing bride-to-be—and why buying one is the worst idea since signing a contract with the New Jersey Nets …

How to Write a Best Man Speech

How to Write a Best Man Speech

Everyone loves a good best man speech. Here are 10 tips on how to give a good one, from what to leave out to how long it should be to impressing tipsy bridesmaids …