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Speak now: the truth about weddings

It’s often the most beautiful day of your life – and the most stressful. Guardian US examines the realities of a modern wedding

  • A wedding cake is dropped on the floor as two hands covered in frosting try to clean it up.

    Missing rings and an uninvited dog: four readers share their wedding disasters

    At weddings, anything can go wrong – and does – but our readers turned the tables on misfortune and forged on
  • illustration of a bride and groom in a wedding car with an explosion of chaotic things popping out behind them

    The new wedding etiquette: who pays, what’s in, and why you should start a divorce fund

    There’s no ‘proper’ way to get married. Readers and industry experts share wedding rules to help things run a little smoother
  • An illustration of two blank Polaroid pictures against a blue-and-white backdrop

    Why do so many weddings have a ‘no photos’ rule?

    Although couples love banning phone pictures on their big day, there’s joy in taking amateur snaps
  • Four young people pulling faces while tasting red wine

    Why are we so snobby about other people’s weddings?

    Weddings are once-in-a-lifetime statements of wealth, taste and social capital. Maybe it’s human nature to want to dissect them
  • Black-and-white image of wedding cake with bride and groom figurine against a blue background

    Weddings can be overwhelming – here’s how to navigate the cost, clothing and carbon footprint

    From plus-size gowns to debt, eloping and guest etiquette, these stories can be a guide for us – through good times and bad
  • a collage of photos of Kayla King, including pictures from her tiktok and pictures of her with her fiance

    The bride-to-be proving you don’t have to be an influencer to get free stuff

    Kayla King figured it couldn’t hurt to ask brands for a little help. Now she’s saved a bundle, and she’s ‘sharing the wealth’
  • Marilyn Carkner and Jesse Inoncillo 's Halloween wedding.

    Gen Z says weddings should be cheaper. Here’s how to make that happen

    Couples are holding smaller events, choosing alternative venues, or just running away together
  • image of money ring marble background

    ‘I wanted to look and feel expensive’: four couples on why they took on wedding debt

    More than half of couples take on debt to finance their weddings. We asked some how they feel about it
  • composite of lots of photos of women in wedding dresses

    Something old: why six brides picked a second-hand wedding dress

    A vintage or handed-down dress can be a meaningful, sustainable choice. No wonder pre-loved looks are on the rise
  • Katy & Garrett 3.4.16 (3) (1)

    There was no time for a wedding – so we eloped. Maybe you should too

    Financial pressure prevented a ceremony, and our families weren’t thrilled. But my wedding day was still beautiful
  • Composite of wedding menu, planes and flowers.

    How to have a sustainable wedding: six tips for a greener ‘I do’

    From excessive travel to food waste, weddings can have a huge carbon footprint. Here’s how to plan an eco-friendly celebration
  • composite image of the same woman in two different wedding dresses

    Finding a wedding dress is hard. It’s worse when you’re mid- or plus-size

  • Illustration of woman in pink dress with hands on head surrounded by dresses, planners, invitations, hangers and cakes

    ‘It blew our budget by a massive amount’: four couples break down their wedding costs

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