Wedding rules brides wish they could break

By now, you know there are enough wedding rules out there to fill volumes of etiquette books. So WeddingChannel.com asked brides if they could break just one rule, which one would it be? Read on to find out what they had to say, plus tips about how to find a happy compromise.

Travel feedback of the week - August 21-27, 2010

Our readers share their thoughts on travel issues, including gap years and the best beaches in the Caribbean.

B&C Show Blog & Audio: Mets – Why Watch?

Reunited and if feels so freakin’ good. Boomer made it back to work today after a week off and Craig was chomping at the bit to talk to his radio partner.

Celestial blessing for Valentine's Day

A Korea-style wedding photo of Cao Xiaojun and her Korean husband. Provided to China Daily The Expo Garden has become a popular venue for wedding photos.

Miss Manners: No notice needed for self-congratulations - Mon, 16 Aug 2010 PST

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The subject of self-congratulatory parties came up with a group of friends. We all agree that neither oneself nor one’s immediate family are supposed to host a bridal shower, for example. What about a mortgage-burning party? There are those of us who feel it is self-congratulatory (and gauche) to have such a party and announce it as such. Others disagree. Some thought that ...