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Can We All Agree Meg’s Husband Looks đź’Ż In This Suit?
I know that when it comes to weddings, most of us are risk averse. Sticking with the thing you know...
APW Happy Hour
Hey APW, See that beautiful picture of me in Palm Springs? That was me, this weekend last year. It was...
Let’s Gape at the Stunning Flowers in This $2K New Orleans Wedding
Our favorite part of the day was being able to be present in the moments. We also loved the setting...
Should I Sacrifice My Needs for His Career? (Again?)
Q: Dear APW, My husband is the most driven person I know. We met and fell in love in high...
This Is The Most Fun Experiment I’ve Done All Year
Despite my Italian roots, I was raised by Michelob Ultra aficionados. Which means that throughout most of my young adult...
How To Plan Your Wedding
Wedding Ceremony Readings For Every Wedding Vibe
Over the last eleven years we have collected tons of amazing wedding readings in the APW archives. But recently I...
Can I Back Out of Maid of Honor at a Destination Wedding?
Q:Â Dear Jareesa, I recently got married in the fall, and I have a friend that got engaged a few...
What Friend/Family Drama Are You Going Through During Wedding Planning?
One of the things I’ve said about wedding planning for the last decade—in books, to reporters, to anyone I can...
APW Happy Hour
Hey APW, A few weeks ago, I mentioned that we decided to plan a ten-year anniversary party/vow renewal for this...
Our Intimate International $10K SF City Hall Wedding with Elegant Flair
Enjoy more, plan less. And trust 200% in the professional you hired for the photography. Before the big day you...
We Have An Awful Person Coming To Our Wedding, Help
Q: Dear APW, My partner and I have had a rough few years. We lost several people close to us,...
Tell Us Your Wedding Horror Stories
Last week, for reasons unknown to me, I decided to re-watch the movie Wedding Crashers. Do you know that movie is almost...
What Can I Do About a Maid of Honor Who’s Slacking Off?
Q: Dear Amy, My good friend from college is getting married this fall, in a wedding where I’m also friends...
The Best Summer Wedding Guest Dresses On The Internet Right Now
Last year I had the pleasure of attending four weddings within a four month span. Yup, you read that right,...
What RSVP Nightmares Are You Living Through?
Until I started planning a ten-year anniversary party, I had almost forgotten what getting people to RSVP to our wedding...
APW Happy Hour
Hey APW, I had one of those strange weeks where on Tuesday, it felt like Friday, and on Thursday, it...
Our Favorite Real Wedding Vows And How To Write Your Own
Let’s rewind to the moment I wrote my wedding vows, or as I like to call it, “Two in the...
This Couple Pulled Off A Glamorous Skyline Wedding For $14K
I was concerned that I would spend our wedding day anxious that everything was going smoothly. However, when the day...
Will My Conservative Family Hate My Wedding?
Q: Dear APW, I love my family, and we have a lot in common, but I’m different from them in...
Trying To Love Your Body In A Bridal Salon
I’ve been chubby since I was a baby. It’s well-known family lore that I was born small, but immediately started...
At Last, A Penis-Free Card Game That Will Make Your Bachelorette Party Fun
After being a professional bridesmaid the last few years, I feel like I’ve finally cracked the code on what makes...
Our Revamped Inclusivity Pledge, And A Vendor Directory Sale
When I started APW back in 2008, the US (and a large part of the world) was entering a frightening...
I’m A Feminist Killjoy—And My Husband Loves it
I n a recent Washington Post interview, my friend Donatella Galella—a theater professor and activist—identified herself as a “feminist killjoy.”...
Do I Call Out My Vendor That Quoted Me Twice The Price?
Q: I’m getting married next year, and we just put a deposit down on a reception venue. Our ceremony is...
Here’s What’s Different About Wedding Websites in 2019 vs 2009
Last month, David and I decided to celebrate our ten-year anniversary party with a vow renewal. I mean, TBH, I...