Tradition states that it’s bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding, but many modern couples actually use the time before the wedding to snap some photos together before their guests even arrive.

Do you still think it’s bad luck for the groom to see the bride before she starts her walk down the aisle? How do you fit in photos without seeing each other before the ceremony? Rant or rave about it!

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?