The case against wedding registries - MSN Money

The case against wedding registries MSN Money My brother, my best friend, and my girlfriend's sister are all getting married in the upcoming year, so I've heard a lot about wedding registries lately, and there seem to be many pros and cons. Personally, one of my least-favorite things in life is ... and more »

It's So Not About the Ceremony - Huffington Post

It's So Not About the Ceremony Huffington Post Just consider today's wedding: The bride's parents or the couple themselves set a budget for the festivities with perhaps savings accessed or even a loan acquired to cover mounting costs. A stunning wedding dress is ordered, as are seemingly less ...

Wedding Q&A - New York Times

New York Times

Wedding Q&A New York Times If the Thought Counts, The Thank-You Does, Too Several weeks after my wedding, a friend of my parents made a donation to a synagogue charity in honor of my wedding. The synagogue sent a card to my parents' house acknowledging the gift “in honor of your ...

A wedding that will see flowers replace monetary 'shagun', dowry - Times of India

A wedding that will see flowers replace monetary 'shagun', dowry Times of India YAMUNANAGAR: The family and relatives of an activist of save the girl child campaign won't accept any customary "shagun" (gift) and dowry from the bride's parents on his wedding. Giving "shagun" is an age-old tradition but in this case, ...

Living Small, Decorating Large - New York Times

New York Times

Living Small, Decorating Large New York Times From Mr. Burton's parents back in North Carolina came a chest that was a wedding present and the plump red armchairs from their sitting room. His beloved Aunt Sue, his partner in antiquing who died last year, was a special inspiration. and more »