The maid of honor position can be loaded with a lot of work and responsibility as well as a lot of fun. When someone is selected as the maid of honor, it's important they're aware of everything they need to do so they can be prepared for the big day and support the bride.

When your best friend or sister announces she's engaged and wants you to be her maid of honor, of course you jump up and down with excitement – for her. But inside, you're starting to cringe. Dresses, presents and planning at least one bridal shower – you can feel the pressure building up. If the thought of the bridal shower creates more stress than satisfaction, there’s help.

A five-minute ceremony incorporated into any religious or civil wedding ceremony helps children embrace their new blended family.

As a bride, once your Prince Charming has popped the question and placed the perfect princess cut on your left hand, the last thing you're thinking about is a budget. You've fantasized about your perfect day since childhood and money was never an object. But how are you going to afford that?

Pearls are the perfect wedding companion. Known by some as the “Queen of Gems,” the classic elegance of pearls transcends centuries and style fads. Nothing looks more beautiful with a bridal gown than a single strand of flawless pearls.

Lt. Greg Martin wanted to give his fiancee the storybook wedding of her dreams. But he had a slight problem. She was in California planning their big day while he was on the other side of the world, stationed in Iraq. Being so far away made it even more difficult for him to hear the disappointment in her voice when she told him she couldn’t find something she had her heart set on for their big day.

For couples about to exchange “I do’s,” a clear understanding of each other’s credit history as singles, and how they will use credit as a couple, is vital to ensure their future wedded bliss.

You’re finalizing wedding plans and are eager to sip champagne with your guests. But are you and your fiance prepared to marry your financial lives together once the "I do’s" are said, and you've returned home from your honeymoon in paradise?

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, one you have probably spent years dreaming about. When color-coordinated linens, a beautiful outdoor tent and elaborate candelabras are your vision, don’t let your budget confine your imagination. Your dream wedding can be possible, no matter how much you have to spend, when you rent!

You made it through the wedding, so now comes the relaxing part -- your romantic honeymoon in a faraway destination. But what do you pack and how much do you need?