The Bride's Guide Blog

When we interviewed stationer Cheree Berry for our Winter “Expert Advice” column, she said that her customers mail their invitations seven to 10 weeks before the event.
That’s early, compared to …

As more and more couples send their invitations well before the traditional six- to eight-week time frame, guests are adjusting, too, by becoming more impatient.
One of our brides …

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve gotten several press releases, soliciting brides with “register for your mortgage!” services.
I suppose, in a way, mortgage registries aren’t much different …

I frequently field questions from our AskMartha mailbox (Got a q? Send it to me at: askMartha@marthastewartweddings.com). Here’s a recent one I thought you’d be interested in. …

William and Kate have proven, once again, to be tremendously modern, even in regard to their registry: They’re requesting donations to a charity. Check out the website!
What do you …

A few weeks ago, I recommended a couple of books for thank-you note writing, but one of their examples was a bit odd. It went something like this:
Dear …

The makeup of a U.K. bridal party is quite different from that of the U.S.A.
In British weddings, especially royal ones, the groom usually names a couple of “supporters.” …

One of the first decisions an engaged couple must make is choosing where they will marry. Not the venue, but the town, state, or sometimes, the country.
On our …