Weddings are supposed to be elegant affairs. "Tony n' Tina's Wedding" isn't. The long-running Off-Broadway comedy about a tacky Italian-American wedding is filled with obnoxious, funny characters, including a surly pregnant maid of honor, a boozy priest and a groomsman who hawks hot items from the inside of his tuxedo jacket. (Sep 14, 2007)

Designers go short, sassy for bridal looks

Not every woman wants to walk down the aisle trailing yards of tulle or lace. And not every women has to. (Sep 14, 2007)

Black brides connect through Web site

When Web designer Victoria Cantave became engaged to Earl Fleary, naturally the Hempstead native headed straight to the Internet to begin planning her nuptials. The first stop: chocolatebrides.com, a Web site devoted to black women headed down the aisle. (Sep 14, 2007)

For their commitment ceremony, two theater lovers borrow inspiration from Broadway

Andy Musacchio and George Colantuono Jr. have always loved the theater, so it only made sense that their commitment ceremony would have all the flair and liveliness of a Broadway production. (Sep 14, 2007)

Grateful couples honor parents with memorable gifts

Engagement gifts, bridal shower gifts, wedding gifts ... couples can expect to receive them all in the months leading up to their marriage. But an increasing number of brides and grooms are turning the tables and giving gifts of thanks to their parents; and they're finding creative and memorable ways to do so. (Sep 14, 2007)

Gather ideas from books on others' weddings

Brides Behaving Badly: Wild Wedding Photos You Were Never Meant to See, by Bev West and Jason Bergund. Hachette Book Group U.S.A., 2007, $12.99. (Sep 14, 2007)

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