Weddings are a special day meant to celebrate the love two people have for one another. While some weddings are small and intimate, others are large and lavish -- and you can generally tell which is ...

Soup mood. Making a big pot, enjoying it for lunch or dinner, and saving the rest for another day. Not only is comfort food for the soul, but you can make it light or hearty with lots of flavors and ...

Personalized drinks are as much of a wedding staple as a good, solid wedding hashtag — and Fall weddings offer a unique opportunity for tasty versions of classic seasonal cocktails. With crisp apple ...

Everything is planned down to the most minute detail for your Spring wedding. The main checklist items (dresses, flowers, the ceremony) have all been cultivated to your exact taste, but have you ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Fall is here. Fall is literally my favorite season! Crisp temperatures, bonfires, trips to the pumpkin ...

Wedding trends come and go, and Lara Ritchie of D.C.-based Grit and Grace event planning has seen it all, from surprise pizza on the dance floor to massive charcuterie boards. She’s spent ten years at ...

According to some bakers, there are cookies that make the wedding reception cut based on tradition, taste and presentation, and just plain “better be there” when guests arrive. Some require more ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sylvie Bigar tells food and travel stories. This article is more than 5 years old. Both my weddings were wonderful, but they ...