I worked at a country club for two Summers in college, and I became totally immune to the specialness of weddings. They all began to seem the same! Those that stood out abandoned status quo and personalized the event in some way, even if it was just incorporating traditions from other cultures. That desire to stand out has made several traditions seem way too staid, stuffy, and impersonal. Now Read more

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Colin Cowie, wedding planner and lifestyle guru. Here Colin touches on the importance of the aisle at your wedding ceremony. The white aisle runner rolled out just before the ceremony begins is an elegant statement, and when rolled by attendants as the music plays, lends an element of drama to the commencement of your ceremony. There are Read more

Just about anyone can officiate a wedding. Survivor host, Jeff Probst, conducted Jenna Fischer's wedding earlier this month, and, as a layman officiate, he probably followed this very process. Getting the certificate is easy. The most common place to get ordained for free is the Universal Life Church. It may be better known for its website than its church, but it's legal and official nonetheless. Read more

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It's pretty obvious that we love sci-fi, space, and everything galactic, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that we can often be found daydreaming about vacationing to a totally out-of-this-world location. Call us crazy, but if buying a ticket to one of these spacey vacation spots were an option, we'd be all over it. Cloud 9 — The Colonial Fleet's luxury liner was the perfect getaway for the Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! When you break up with someone, should you return any gifts? Not according to Never Liked It Anyway, where those unlucky in love can sell mementos of failed relationships and divulge the dirt behind the gift. And it’s not just teddy bears and uneaten chocolates — disenchanted lovers are selling wedding dresses, rings, weekend Read more