<![CDATA[Wedding]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 02 May 2013 06:01:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Perfect "mini-moon" destinations]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/991769/perfect-mini-moon-destinations If you and hubby don't have time to take a ten day honeymoon right after the wedding, why not plan for a long weekend mini-moon? These three properties located within a few short hours of major cities offer the perfect escape to celebrate your wedded bliss without cashing out all your vacation days. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/991769/perfect-mini-moon-destinations Living Travel Romantic Getaways Shayla Martin Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Signature wedding cocktails for every type of girl]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986549/signature-wedding-cocktails-for-every-type-of-girl Congrats! You're getting married. And even if alcohol is the very last thing on your mind right now, we're big believers in serving up signature drinks, because well, your wedding day should be a total reflection of you, right? Check out these 10 yummy concoctions that will add a personal touch to any cocktail hour or reception. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986549/signature-wedding-cocktails-for-every-type-of-girl Love & Sex Weddings Wedding Planning Elizabeth Mitchell Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to be a bridezilla in 5 easy steps]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/988447/how-to-be-a-bridezilla-in-5-easy-steps Congratulations! You're engaged! Now that you're a bride-to-be, you're the center of the universe! Everyone's universe. Follow these simple guidelines to become the best bridezilla you can be. Trust us. That's what everyone else wants, too! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/988447/how-to-be-a-bridezilla-in-5-easy-steps Love & Sex Weddings Wedding Planning Heather Barnett Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:08:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to turn your backyard into a wedding venue]]> http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/991123/how-to-turn-your-backyard-into-a-wedding-venue Transform your backyard into the ultimate dream wedding space. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/991123/how-to-turn-your-backyard-into-a-wedding-venue How-To Love & Relationships How-tos Vanja Veric Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:03:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Shedding for the wedding: Your workout timeline]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/991063/shedding-for-the-wedding-your-workout-timeline Ready to get in shape for your wedding day? The key is to make a plan you'll enjoy and stick to it! Here, we share workout timelines and give you a peek at the before and after photos of one bride who had just six months to get fit. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/991063/shedding-for-the-wedding-your-workout-timeline Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Exercise & Fitness Elaina Verhoff Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:11:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to become an ordained minister]]> http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/990871/how-to-become-an-ordained-minister I bet you thought the day would never come where you would be bonding two people together in holy matrimony. Well, that time has come and it's not that simple. You have to become an ordained minister. Take a deep breath and pull yourself together; we've got you covered. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/990871/how-to-become-an-ordained-minister How-To Jeremy Piccirillo Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Weight, what? Your wedding dress doesn't fit?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987877/weight-gain-wedding-dress-doesnt-fit You can have as many fittings as you want, technically speaking, but at some point, the weight fluctuation has to stop and your boobs, butt and thighs have to fit... Right? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987877/weight-gain-wedding-dress-doesnt-fit Love & Sex Weddings Wedding Fashions & Style Zlata Faerman Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Must-have attire for a spring wedding]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987245/must-have-attire-for-a-spring-wedding Is your spring social calendar already filling up with weddings? If so, we're here to help you put together some stylish looks perfect for any warmer weather ceremonies you need to attend this season. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987245/must-have-attire-for-a-spring-wedding Love & Sex Weddings Wedding Fashions & Style Jessica Padykula Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:27:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Top spots around the world for a destination wedding]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/989899/top-spots-around-the-world-for-a-destination-wedding If you're thinking about a destination wedding, we don't want you to settle for just any old stretch of sand. We're sharing our picks for some of the tops spots around the world to tie the knot. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/989899/top-spots-around-the-world-for-a-destination-wedding Living Travel Romantic Getaways Jessica Padykula Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:48:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to be the perfect maid of honor]]> http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/989633/how-to-be-the-perfect-maid-of-honor Appointed maid of honor for a wedding and scared out of your mind? Don’t worry; we’ve been to enough weddings to master the key to being the perfect M.O.H. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/989633/how-to-be-the-perfect-maid-of-honor How-To Love & Relationships How-tos Brittney Willis Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Poll results: What do women think about marriage today?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990295/marriage-survey-results Do the traditional opinions on marriage still hold true in the modern world? We polled our readers to help us determine what's true and what's not when it comes to how women feel about marriage and monogamy today. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990295/marriage-survey-results Love & Sex Weddings SheKnows Editors Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[The social media bride explained ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/988867/the-social-media-bride-explained It has finally happened. Social media has crept its way into the modern wedding process. David's Bridal found that the 2013 bride will plan, chronicle and culminate all her wedding details with the help of social media, ranging from Pinterest to Facebook to Skype. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/988867/the-social-media-bride-explained Love & Sex Weddings Engagements Melinda Bokel Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[What to eat on your wedding day]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/989367/what-to-eat-on-your-wedding-day The day has finally arrived. After months of planning, your wedding day is here! As vital as healthy eating has been leading up to it, it’s crucial you eat right on the big day, too. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/989367/what-to-eat-on-your-wedding-day Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Sarah Brooks Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:36:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Got stepparents? Make your wedding festivities less awkward]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989969/got-stepparents-make-your-wedding-festivities-less-awkward A wedding should be about the bride and her groom. But somehow it’s never that simple – especially when stepparents are involved. Without taking the focus away from you and your happiness, make sure all your parents feel special during your nuptials. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989969/got-stepparents-make-your-wedding-festivities-less-awkward Love & Sex Weddings Molly Cerreta Smith Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:02:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Creative ways to announce your engagement to the family ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990119/5-creative-ways-to-announce-your-engagement-to-the-family Congratulations! As of right now, your wedding is a well-kept secret between you, your fiancé and us. We want to help you shout your engagement from the rooftops. Don't blow the big secret before you consider these ultra-original ways to announce your engagement to the entire family. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990119/5-creative-ways-to-announce-your-engagement-to-the-family Love & Sex Weddings Engagements Christina Caldwell Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:07:00 -0700 <![CDATA[10 Unique ideas for escort cards]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990109/10-unique-ideas-for-escort-cards Once all of the major wedding details are out of the way, it's time to get down to the nitty-gritty, from silverware selections to seating charts. We found these ultra-cute, unique escort card — or place card — ideas for any wedding theme. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990109/10-unique-ideas-for-escort-cards Love & Sex Weddings Christina Caldwell Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:51:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Signature cocktail ideas for the reception]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990113/signature-wedding-cocktails Customize your wedding with a delicious signature cocktail. Put together a few of your favorite items and create the perfect drink that tells the story of your love. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990113/signature-wedding-cocktails Love & Sex Weddings Brandy Clabaugh Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Real women dish on their biggest wedding planning oops!]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987739/real-women-dish-on-their-biggest-wedding-planning-oops After the initial excitement of an engagement wears off and reality sets in, many brides find themselves completely and utterly overwhelmed by the whole planning process, and yes, all those teeny, tiny wedding details. Looking back, here's what six married women wish they would have done differently. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987739/real-women-dish-on-their-biggest-wedding-planning-oops Love & Sex Weddings Wedding Planning Elizabeth Mitchell Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Women who eloped tell all]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987085/women-who-eloped-tell-all Though traditional weddings will always be the more popular route for saying "I do," more and more women are choosing to elope instead of planning an elaborate ceremony. We asked three women to share their personal experiences with eloping — and they didn’t hold back! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987085/women-who-eloped-tell-all Love & Sex Weddings Sarah Brooks Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Real story: We eloped in Vegas!]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986655/we-eloped-in-vegas My name is Sarah, and my husband, John, and I eloped in Las Vegas on May 21, 2011. We both agree that eloping was one of the best decisions we ever made — and here’s why! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986655/we-eloped-in-vegas Love & Sex Weddings Wedding Planning Sarah Brooks Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:32:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Wedding playlist: For the rockers]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/986907/wedding-playlist-for-the-rockers Settle down with these guitar-rich and rockin' reception tunes. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/986907/wedding-playlist-for-the-rockers Entertainment Music Deirdre Kaye