The bachelor party grows up

Published on May 15, 2012

There are many things that come to mind when the words “bachelor” and “party” are said in the same breath, and often the sum of this equation is not pretty. Despite Hollywood’s depiction of this rite of passage as a final gasp of protracted adolescence (from the Tom Hanks camp classic “Bachelor Party” to the “Hangover” movies), there are men who are not interested in acting silly (or worse) for its own sake.

Balancing family and friend requests not an easy task

By Dana Greene
Published on February 7, 2008

Getting married is a balancing act. I never quite understood this until my guy proposed.

What's the big deal in wedding planning? I always thought. You set a date, pick a place, settle on a band, choose a few of your favorite flowers and do a dinner and cake tasting. What's difficult about that?

It's not difficult. In fact, that part's been rather fun. However, the part that I am complaining about is the negotiations between family and friends. Trying to please everyone is proving impossible.

Married . . . at last!

By Mierel Verbit
Published on October 26, 2006

I got married for the first time at 50. The groom was 51. Yes, we are both Jewish. We met online.

Runaway Bride Redux

By Shoshana Lewin-Fischer
Published on April 20, 2006

The notion of giving advice to runaway brides came about as Rendahl tried to think about the "loose ends that would be out there if you had the courage to run, even if you didn't realize you should until the very last moment."

Expert Tips Crack the Dress Code

By Linda Bachmann
Published on November 10, 2005

Many wedding guests are often are as concerned as the bride and her attendants about what they will wear. Even though dress codes have become somewhat relaxed, there are still some guidelines that savvy brides and grooms might consider including on their invitations if their wedding is a formal event.

Attending to Gifts

By Linda Bachmann
Published on November 10, 2005

How best can brides and grooms offer their thanks?

Wedding Bell Oops!

By Carin Davis
Published on October 27, 2005

Canceling a wedding has become that common these days. Just because a couple gets engaged, doesn't mean that they'll get married. It just means they've registered at Macy's.

Father of the Bride

By Yehuda Lev
Published on July 10, 2003

Other than paying his share of the bills, the father of the bride has two principal responsibilities when his daughter marries.

The Meaning of Marriage

By Rabbi Janet Ross Marder
Published on May 27, 1999

Late spring in Los Angeles: cool, foggy mornings, with sun breaking through around midday. The strawberries are sweet and luscious; the gardens are full of roses. It's the season of simchas. Our calendars are crowded with graduations and family parties, but most of all with weddings.