If you think the American wedding-industrial complex is out of control, consider India's. In the midst of rising food prices, some say 15 percent of the country's food grains are being wasted at over-the-top nuptials. As its growing middle class feasts on extravagant, yet traditional, wedding banquets, India's poor struggle to eat enough thanks to rising food costs. The country's Food and Read more

This just in from the Queen's Twitter. The first official Limited Edition Loving Cup has been produced to celebrate the royal wedding. I have so many questions! First, what's a loving cup? And next, will there be a second official Limited Edition Loving Cup? As I did with confusing British royal titles, I decided to look up the exact definition of a loving cup, which sounds like some sort of Read more

Prince Albert II of Monaco will marry Charlene Wittstock this weekend in a three-day celebration many thought would never come. The 53-year-old playboy prince and ruler of the small Mediterranean city state has dodged settling down for years, but he finally will give Monaco the royal wedding it's been waiting for since Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier in 1956. Bride Charlene, 33, a South Read more

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Colin Cowie, wedding planner and lifestyle guru. This week Colin teaches us how to cut back on the wedding budget. Every wedding has the same basic elements; it's how all the elements are utilized that can mean the difference in breaking the bank or staying within your means. Let's start with invitations and think out of the box. Check Read more