Marlen has been a writer and editor for the past 10 years, covering beauty, fashion and commerce. When she's not writing, she's traveling abroad and exploring new cities. Your wedding is your big day, ...

It's often said, "It's the thought that counts." And of course, we agree. But what if there was thought put into a gift ... and the recipient actually loved it? Now that's a winning idea. Whether your ...

The satin robes. The tiny pastel colored pillows. The eye masks. The slippers that say, so literally, "Bridesmaid!," or, worse, are embroidered with your undignified college nickname. Since gifts for ...

In most cases a great wedding takes team work. From the bridesmaids running around at the last minute or the maid of honor and best man making sure the bride and groom's needs are well taken care of, ...

$50? $100? $500? How much to spend without feeling awkward?

Wondering how much to spend on a wedding gift? It’s a fair question—as wedding invites start to pile up, dollar signs might also start to flash. The idea of having to spring for flights, hotels, ...

The best part of all: These double as wedding escort cards. I don't know about you, but I kind of loved caricatures as a kid. I always wanted to get mine done, but either it was too expensive or the ...

There is so much that goes into planning a great wedding. Couples must secure a venue, invite and notify guests, choose a bridal party and so much more. Being asked to be in someone's wedding is a ...

While an honor, it’s a tall task to be one of the groomsmen. Beyond the time, travel and effort, it can also get expensive to attend the bachelor party, rehearsal dinner and all of the events leading ...

I'd heard that you should spend a similar amount to what the marrying couple is paying for your plate. That's not right. Location, relationship and budget can help you determine what to spend on a ...