I've never understood how having a raunchy bachelorette party helps usher you into a loving, stable marriage, but it's here to stay as a tradition. I've gathered up some of the tackiest party favors and products I could find. Oh, the romance of weddings! Read more

From attire to travel to gifts and favors, your wedding can be a major investment for your bridesmaids. Standing up as part of the bridal party means tons of extra expenses, so it's smart to step back and see how you can keep costs low for your friends. Hoping to help them out by minimizing expenses? Here are 7 simple, thoughtful ways to make your wedding festivities more budget-friendly for your Read more

The Hunger Games movie is out this Friday, and for those of you who can't get enough of the Suzanne Collins book trilogy, we've got a treat for you as we wait for the first film's release. Whether you're a bride-to-be, a maid of honor, or just a party planner, we've come up with some creative and fun ways to incorporate The Hunger Games in your wedding celebrations. The book series may be dark, Read more

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. Having just thrown her daughter's third birthday, Darcy shares the original — and sweet! — way she planned the entire party around the birthday girl's favorite color. In our house, birthdays are not only a celebration, but also a fun activity for us to Read more

My November wedding was all about the love, and we really took that theme to heart when it came to the decor. We had heart balloons, pillows, favor tags, and more incorporated in the big day, and whatever I couldn't find I made. So for our table seating assignments I made little red heart magnets that would not only display the table assignments on a magnetic board, the guests could take them as Read more

When Martha Stewart turns 70, you know it's going to be a fabulous party. Today's episode of The Martha Stewart Show on the Hallmark Channel gives us an inside look at Martha's big bash thrown this Summer by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert for The Martha Stewart Show and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. Our very own Rebecca Gruber of LilSugar attended the taping and scored some Read more

Today, BHLDN launched its new line of wedding décor. I've rounded up some of the gorgeous pieces from the line to share with you, including everything from cake plates to unique favors. Managing director Kristin Norris notes, "Our decorations assortment was crafted with the same philosophy as our apparel and accessories; we know our customer has a very personal vision for her wedding or party, Read more

Zara Phillips arrived for her wedding to Mike Tindall this afternoon at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was escorted into the church by her father, Mark Phillips, as her family, including Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Princess Eugenie, and Princess Beatrice, waited inside. Zara kicked off her ceremony yesterday with cocktails on the royal yacht Britannia, wearing a Read more

Succulents are great for so many reasons. They're hardy, require very little care, and are gorgeous to boot. Whether you're interested in using them as favors or tabletop arrangements at a wedding or party, or you'd like to invest in them for a long-term gardening or decorating look at your home, they're a great choice. Here, I've rounded up many ways that you can use them on tabletop surfaces Read more

Maybe it's because the wedding day celebrates elegance, the bachelorette party revels in debauchery. Sometimes tacky is funny, and sometimes it's just tacky, so tell us what these bachelorette party traditions, favors, and activities are. Assorted penis-shaped items ahead — consider yourself warned! Read more