Picking out a bridal dress -- while every girl’s dream -- can be a stress-filled time. After all, it is THE big day and every bride wants to look fabulous. But for the bridesmaid, dresses can be nothing but fun.

Hurricanes happen. So do slips and falls, broken furniture and no-shows – even to the most organized brides-to-be. There’s no denying the emotional toll that occurs when disaster casts a shadow over the happiest day of your life – but there is a way to ensure you don’t suffer financially because of it.

Once the big day and honeymoon are over, newlyweds are prone to gaining back the pounds they lost before the wedding and then some. But studies show that losing weight and gaining a healthy lifestyle are much easier to do with a partner by your side.

Photosharing Web sites are giving savvy brides new opportunities to share - and even sell - amateur images from their wedding day.

As we enter the wedding season, many will pay tribute to “nearly weds” through a variety of colorful functions. Regardless of whether or not the bride and groom are headed to Hawaii on their honeymoon, you can bring paradise to them by hosting a Hawaiian-themed pre-wedding party.

Before you walk down the aisle, having a conversation about finances and credit can help ensure a future of wedded bliss, with minimal disagreements over money. Transparency over finances builds trust in a relationship.

When planning a wedding, it’s important to keep your guests’ finances in mind, especially the ones who are traveling from out of town. The cost of traveling and attending a wedding can be significant, but there are some small steps you can take to make your guests’ stay easier on them and their pocketbook.