Some of the toughest decisions you have to make when planning a wedding revolve around the music. First, you have to decide if you're going with a band or a DJ; then you have to choose the songs for the guests' arrival, the reception, and the cocktail hour; and most importantly, you have to pick the songs for the processional, recessional, grand entrance, first dance, father/daughter dance, Read more

The week is winding down, and I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some relaxation! To prep you for a mellow, laid-back weekend, I've rounded up five very different images that epitomize outdoor ease. From a pretty backyard wedding reception to a Pacific Coast Mexican getaway, see what spaces are inspiring me this week. Read more

At the San Francisco Wedding Fair this year, attendees (including myself) were wowed by a room filled with pop-star-inspired tables designed by wedding and event planning company Floramor. The glitzy table setups each drew inspiration from the musical style and personality of a different female singer, including Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga. So if Read more

While we all know the bride and groom are the center of attention at the wedding (and in some cases, just the bride), most couples would agree if it was truly just about them, they would elope. When you throw a big wedding bash, you're essentially throwing your guests a party, so you want it to be fun and memorable. From the entertaining to the interactive, here are some creative ways beyond the Read more

One Tree Hill recently ended its impressive nine-season run, but the gang will forever hold one tree-sized spot in our hearts. After all, they had some of the best (and soapiest) romances on TV, as evidenced by the many weddings and receptions Haley, Nathan, Lucas, Brooke, and Peyton took part in. Sure, if you want to get technical, some of them epically failed. But quite a few were successful! Read more

Wedding season is upon us, and there are plenty of details to consider, not the least of which is the music. The first dance is often the first song decision many couples make, because it's the centerpiece of the reception, with the newlyweds dancing for the first time with all eyes on them. If you're on the hunt for the perfect tune for the first dance, we're here to help. From rock to classic Read more

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez brought Nahla and her friend to the beach in Malibu Saturday. They took advantage of the sunny weather by walking in the sand and checking out shells with their young pal. Halle, Olivier, and Nahla, have been regulars near the ocean in recent weeks as they all hang out on the West Coast. The soon to be family of three is gearing up for a big party after Halle and Read more

We're doing our best to help you with music decisions this wedding season, giving you inspiration for first dance songs and the father daughter dance, but if you're thinking about what comes after all that formality, then listen up. When it's time for the reception and you want to get those guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor, we've got the pop songs that should do the trick. Play Read more

One of my favorite things about weddings is how they give the couple and their loved ones so many excuses to party! And bridal showers are no exception. While I've been to all sorts of showers — tea parties, fully catered lunches, co-ed boozy bashes, and even bachelorette-shower combos, to name a few — my favorites have been ones that allowed me to mix and mingle easily with friends and enjoy Read more

Planning a unique wedding to call your own? The pinnacle of a geeky themed reception has to be the cake. Get inspired by these towering wedding cakes with nerdy twists. The best part? Though they're all different, they send one message: geeky and proud. Read more