It’s an age-old problem that’s haunted brides since the days of Cleopatra (I’m sure…). You want to look stunning as you walk down the aisle, but you definitely don’t want the new hubby to come away from “You may now kiss the bride…” with bright pink lips. The only solution is kiss-proof lipstick—but which brand is best?

Do you go for a lip stain or a traditional long-wear lipstick? Which brands have you tried? Can you get it to go on without clumping and drying out? Which kiss-proof lipsticks make you want to rant? Which make you want to rave? Share your tips!

One of our coworkers recently got married, so when we were playing our occasional game of “Gather the Most Interesting Engagement Story in the Office” we naturally honed in on him. To our surprise, however, he didn’t propose with a ring on bended knee. In fact, his bride asked him not to!

She says she didn’t want all the gushy fanfare, so they simply talked about whether or not they should get married and agreed upon a decision like mature, responsible adults.

What do you think about skipping the big engagement and going straight into wedding planning? Do you think a proposal is important? Does the idea of no marriage proposal make you want to rant or rave?

It seems like every engaged couple has a story like this—they sit down to finalize their guest list of 75 close friends and family members, when suddenly dear old Mom and Dad call to tell you that they’ve already invited your Great Aunt Edna and her three boys, your childhood dentist, your father’s poker buddies and their wives and the entire church congregation.

Add these donations to your guest list to the contributions from your future in-laws and suddenly you are hosting a wedding for 200 guests—not just the 75 you originally planned.

We all know that parents are just trying to celebrate your special day in their own special way, but where do you draw the line at inviting your parents’ friends? Who makes the cut and who doesn’t?

Does inviting your parents’ friends make you want to rant or rave?