Weddings are beautiful: a time when a couple in loves makes a legal commitment and vow to spend life together. Although there are always gifts exchanged between husband and wife, each anniversary has a specific item that is traditionally given. Keeping track of the year when diamonds are bought for a wedding anniversary is usually not a priority because it is so far away. For instance, a first anniversary would be celebrated with something made of paper whereas a sixtieth wedding anniversary with a diamond. Continue reading »

Marriage is a big step that you take in life, a serious commitment to another to spend the rest of your life together in bliss. But for some, that partner is hard to find. From cheating boyfriends to women who would rather shop than be married, it can be difficult to find that one person who you will spend eternity with and see on a daily basis. Many people joke about marrying a favorite pet because that pet will not cheat or talk back or be moody. Well, for a woman in Ghana, that dream has become a reality, a very strange fulfillment indeed. Just recently, Emily Mabou of Ghana wed her trusty canine companion, a handsome Pug. Continue reading »

There are many inventive ways to make clothing and you often see contests crop up that test the creativity of people around the globe. Creativity is at an all time high these days as more and more people are able to create designs that rival those seen in the fashion industry. It takes quite a bit of talent to make these creations and it is impressive to see the results. Not only can a contest like the recent one held in conjunction with cheap-chic-weddings.com and Ripley’s Believe it or Not! uncover true talent, it can also reap the winner a big reward for their efforts. In fact, the winner of this contest won $1,000 and internet fame as their dress will be the talk of wedding and fashion sites of all kinds. Continue reading »

Themed weddings are hot, even if you’re not doing the nuptials on the beach. There are a variety of ways to make your special day stand out from the classic church wedding. Exotic locales have always played a bit into the themed wedding, whether it is a princess wedding at Disney World, or a romantic wedding under the balcony where Romeo wooed Juliet. To do it up right, though, don’t just let the place set the mood. Having just the right setting can be the start of a dramatic and dreamy wedding that will enchant your guests and hold a special place in your heart for years to come. To really set the mood, opt for jewelry and accessories that highlight the theme more. Continue reading »

Some news stories about brides are typically relegated to the social pages, where the Neil Lane art deco engagement ring might be the highlight of the story, but not this one. The Bridgeport bride, Georgette Clemons, decided to do something different that made her story jump to center stage. On her special day, it wasn’t enough that she got married, but she also played makeshift firefighter as she boldly bolted into a burning house that she spotted on the way back from the reception, despite the fact that she was still wearing her wedding gown. Continue reading »

One can only imagine the good intentions of people who send out some very odd wedding gifts. Or, maybe, they weren’t meant to be taken at face value? What exactly are people trying to say when they give the supposedly lucky couple the following: Continue reading »

Above the skies of Rencomb Airfield on Tuesday, August 5th, a young couple decided that for their marriage, the sky was the limit. Katie Hodgson and Darren McWalters had themselves strapped upright on the wings of separate bi-planes while a vicar, George Brigham, was strapped to the wings of a third plane. The vicar stood facing the couple on his plane between and slightly ahead of the couple’s planes, and shouted out the marriage rites to the pair. About a thousand feet below, the wedding guests listened in to the exchange of vows thanks to microphones worn by the trio. Continue reading »

Just when you thought you’ve seen it with the bridesmaid auction, another woman has had another auction idea. Deven Traboscia, divorcee and single parent, is auctioning off her home and herself as a package deal on both eBay and Craigslist.org. Traboscia had hoped to have remarried by now, but hasn’t and is now putting herself up for auction. Continue reading »

In a unique effort to raise money to pay for her wedding, bride-to-be Kelly Gray of Virginia Beach, Virginia is auctioning off the opportunity for someone to be a bridesmaid in her wedding.Gray, a 23 year old hairdresser, and her fiancé, Karl Gau, are doing their best to plan a wedding on their very tight budget. With just a combined annual salary of $32,000 and a one year old daughter, they don’t have a lot of extra money to spend on their wedding, nor have they been able to save. Continue reading »

Your wedding is supposed to one of the most memorable events of your life, not one that seems to come straight out of a Hollywood nightmare, right? Of course, but unfortunately, not all weddings turn out to be the fairytale dream day that they are planned to be. Take, for instance, the wedding of Samantha. Continue reading »