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As the wedding season gets underway, Here & Now's Robin Young talks with Atlanta-based wedding planner Summer McLane about the costs of tying the knot, tips for finding the right planner and some of ...

It’s a story I’ve heard time and time again. Two lovebirds excitedly get engaged, with hopeful visions of a charming ceremony and an epic, Instagram-worthy reception. The only problem? They’re not ...

It's only late January -- hardly prime time for wedding season. But February, after all, is National Wedding Month (believe it or not), and for loving couples, that means it's already planning time ...

When planning a wedding, it is common for couples to feel like they have to splurge and go all out on their spending. In order to ease spending anxiety and help couples navigate all the ...

Planning a wedding should be a joyous time for the couple and their families. However, when unexpected or hidden fees creep up, the excitement can turn into financial stress, and even the most ...

Most engaged couples spend months or even years planning their wedding—and many turn to a professional events organizer for help, whether they want a formal black-tie occasion or a Star Wars-themed ...

Rising wedding costs — driven in part by tariffs — are pushing couples to simplify, with fewer or no wedding party members ...