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'Bride-Napping' Is Still A Trend Around The World
In some countries, the bride-stealing custom is one of the oldest marriage traditions.

'Bride-Napping' Is Still A Trend Around The World

Mock abductions of brides are part of marriage ceremonies across the former Soviet Union.

It's one of Romania's more colorful customs: bride-napping. And the tradition of snatching the bride from under the nose of groom and guests with the wedding party in full swing is getting bigger, brasher and an increasingly common sight in the Romanian capital, the Balkans' undisputed party town.

Engaged? 5 Rules For Keeping Your Friendships Intact [EXPERT]
Best friends forever or best friends for now?

Engaged? 5 Rules For Keeping Your Friendships Intact

Don't take your girlfriends for granted just because you met Mr. Right!

As you transition from being single to married, your friendships will have to transition as well. This transition can be a major alteration of your relationship or a minor change. But, it is always important to keep a strong bond with your single friends, especially when planning your wedding. Here are five tips on keeping good relationships with your single friends as you plan your big day.

5 Wedding Planning Pointers For A Successful Marriage [EXPERT]
What does your wedding planning style say about your relationship?

5 Wedding Planning Pointers For A Successful Marriage

If you can plan your wedding well as a couple, you can likely live happily ever after.

Planning a wedding is a huge, laborious job, and most experts say that how you plan your wedding can predict the fate of your marriage. So, here are five wedding planning pointers to ensure your marriage will last happily ever after.

Bridezilla

Help: Am I Becoming A Bridezilla?

How to deal when a sibling schedules his or her wedding within weeks of yours.

I'm getting married in August and have been planning the wedding for over a year, so the date has been set for a while now. My brother—my only sibling—got engaged last weekend. I love him and his fiancée, but I was very upset when I found out today that they are planning to get married a mere six weeks before I do.