Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news Alice joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously wrote for The Observer You can get in touch with Alice by emailing alice.gibbs@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content A man has sparked debate online after revealing he called off his wedding when his fiancee refused to sign a prenuptial agreement—shortly before he discovered she was hiding $92,000 in credit card debt The 30-something man, who described himself on Reddit as a financially responsible individual with no debt and years of savings wrote that he had been engaged for over three years and was looking forward to building a stable future But when he suggested a prenup during wedding planning "She shut it down completely," Reddit user u/rraspberi1 wrote in a post on the popular r/AITAH subreddit "That's when red flags started popping up." His fiancee grew evasive whenever money came up she admitted to accumulating nearly six figures of debt—largely from lifestyle expenses and spending sprees—not from student loans or mortgages the Reddit user posted that he canceled the wedding "Said again that the prenup was an insult and I was basically planning for divorce Then she started crying and said I was humiliating her and that I was destroying everything we had built over money," he said "But that's the thing it's not just about the money It's about the fact that she kept a massive amount of debt hidden until she had no choice but to tell me." he made the decision to end their relationship but I feel like I did the right thing," the man wrote certified divorce financial analyst and founder of Mindful Divorce Partners told Newsweek: "Financial transparency is one of the most-overlooked Money touches every part of a couple's life; how they live or avoids financial conversations altogether it creates an undercurrent of mistrust that erodes the relationship over time It's not just about dollars and cents; it's about honesty commenters overwhelmingly supported the groom's decision "You dodged a bullet," wrote Reddit user u/Individual-Spot2700 "She would have destroyed you." Another commenter said: "That all she was actually wanting was for you to be liable for her debts." noting that her refusal to take responsibility and have honest conversations about finances made him realize she wasn't ready for a partnership but I feel like I did the right thing," he wrote The story hit a nerve, at a time when financial issues are increasingly shaping modern relationships. A 2022 Harris Poll found that 15 percent of U.S. adults have signed a prenup—a sharp increase from just 3 percent in 2010 35 percent of unmarried Americans say they are open to prenups in the future Debt is also a growing concern. A recent Experian report revealed total U.S consumer debt hit $17.57 trillion by Q3 of 2024 Nearly a quarter of Americans describe their unsecured debt—like credit card balances—as "unmanageable." "Lack of financial communication is one of the most-common root causes of divorce judgment-free conversations about finances small issues can grow into massive resentments," Murphy said "A prenup isn't about mistrust—it's about clarity It's a financial road map for your marriage it can actually bring couples closer by forcing conversations about money Newsweek reached out to u/raspberi1 via Reddit for comment We were not able to verify the details of this case UPDATE 05/05/25 09:40 a.m.: This story was updated to list Melissa Murphy as founder of Mindful Divorce Partners Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all The actress and Isaacs tied the knot in 1992 and went on to welcome two daughters together On the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast this week, Aisha Harris and I talked about one of the staples of television: the TV wedding Back when seasons ran from September through May before streaming and premium cable changed the shape of scripted series they were the culmination of a beloved romance of some duration like Chandler and Monica on Friends or Jim and Pam on The Office Some weddings were important precisely because they don't happen One of Aisha's picks was Whitley's wedding at the end of the fifth season of A Different World where she decided not to marry Byron and married her longtime love If you start asking people about memorable TV weddings especially because Dwayne interrupted the wedding The Graduate-style begging her to marry him with his now-iconic "Baby We also talked about Christina and Burke on Grey's Anatomy who seemed like they would get married but didn't despite a long run on the show as a couple Weddings are sometimes used this way as well to end relationships that have run their course as happened on Party of Five when oldest brother Charlie's wedding to Kirsten fell apart in season two and the two didn't get married until season six (Sometimes these things have to percolate for a while.) Some weddings are the catalyst for an entire series which began with the collapse of Dave and Alex's wedding and the question of who would get custody of their friend group The Brady Bunch started with Carol and Mike's wedding which ended up being very chaotic because Tiger the dog (who remained with the show) and Fluffy the cat (never seen again) were chasing each other around which is the beginning of an advice-column letter about a lack of boundaries if ever I heard one comes rushing into the coffee shop where people she hasn't seen in years (or doesn't know at all) are We should also take a moment to recognize the long and glorious history of daytime soap weddings — including the General Hospital wedding so highly anticipated that Liz Taylor showed up Soaps have done all kinds of things at weddings which used to go on for a week of episodes highlighted by the biggest dresses and the most unexpected surprise guests Succession specialized in catastrophic weddings with both Shiv and Tom's wedding (ended in a death) and Connor and Willa's wedding (delayed by a death) not going as planned Mad Men and The Walking Dead — just didn't go for weddings very much Not a lot of time for catering during the zombie apocalypse or in the middle of your war with a drug cartel And it's not like The Pitt is going to have two doctors married by a sick minister during the break between a broken pelvis and an allergic reaction to bees I humbly suggest that we bring them back at full power somebody can throw a wedding into The Last Of Us where the officiant doubles as the person who keeps the infected away Become an NPR sponsor Ryan Sheepwash and Jeremy Alexander. (Supplied) An LGBTQ+ couple who claim that their dream of a magical wedding in Mexico was shattered after a resort discriminated against them have said they don’t want an “apology” – they want “action”. Jeremy Alexander, 32, and Ryan Sheepwash, 41, had envisioned tying the knot at the Marriott Hotel, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, ever since visiting the venue on 14 November last year. That same day, the Canada-based couple, who have been together for almost seven years, received an email outlining available wedding packages. But a month later, they were informed their requested dates were unavailable, with the earliest option being March 2027. In January, after requesting details for the 2027 dates, they were stunned by the quote: $970 per night for 30 rooms over three nights – totalling $72,750 – and they were asked to submit a 50 per cent deposit, amounting to over $36,000. Concerned by the high costs, their heterosexual friends offered to request a similar quote. They say they were provided with significantly cheaper options. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sheraton Buganvilias Resort (@sheratonpvr) Jeremy told PinkNews: “Our thought was that they were intentionally pushing dates back because the room rates were set to increase It was never on our mind that it could be something to do with the fact we’re a same-sex couple.” Two of their straight friends were quoted for identical guest numbers as early as February 2026 with a deposit of only $1,700 – less than five per cent of what Ryan and Jeremy were told they’d need to pay “Both parties got their quotes within a week It took us three months of pulling teeth to get ours,” Ryan said We had found a venue we’d fallen in love with – one our family members would have loved too.” Jeremy continued: “This wasn’t a mistake or a miscommunication It wasn’t even a same-sex wedding we were planning – we just wanted a ceremony celebrating love A Marriott spokesperson told PinkNews: “We have reached out to Mr Sheepwash and Mr Alexander to learn more about their experience and we are also working with the property to understand what was communicated The Sheraton Buganvilias has long been active in the LGBTQ+ community in Puerto Vallarta — not only hosting LGBTQ+ weddings and groups “Marriott remains steadfast in our commitment to ensuring guests are treated with respect and understanding We have spoken with the couple to offer several solutions as we hope to help make their wedding a reality.” The spokesperson added: “We have reached out to the couple multiple times and we hope they accept our offer to help make their wedding a memorable experience.” I don’t need an apology.” He warned other gay couples who might be able to afford the quoted prices to “beware and don’t do it.” “Make sure that where you’re putting your dollars the venue aligns with your values,” he added Jeremy and Ryan said the resort has since refused to correspond with them directly though Marriott has offered them a complimentary ceremony at a different property “We feel so disbarred by the situation,” Ryan explained but Jeremy said they remain determined to have their ceremony and are now searching for a new perfect venue the couple – who shared their ordeal on social media – say they’ve felt incredibly supported “There’s so much love out there,” Ryan said About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page "I got to have my dream wedding dress without having to fork out loads of money," Australian bride Zaria Anderson tells PEOPLE Researchers from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia develop a robotic wedding cake with dancing gummy bears using edible rechargeable batteries. Shown at Expo 2025 Osaka in the Swiss Pavilion the RoboCake is part of the EU-funded RoboFood project in collaboration with pastry chefs and food scientists from EHL in Lausanne At the top of the wedding cake powered by rechargeable batteries created by the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems at EPFL The researchers say they’re made from gelatin They dance because they have an internal pneumatic system The injected air in the gummy bears goes through dedicated pathways They’re safe to eat alongside the robotic wedding cake with edible rechargeable batteries is the set of dark chocolate discs on the bottom tier of the dessert all images courtesy of EPFL | photos by Jamani Caillet These discs of dark chocolate are the edible rechargeable batteries. It’s the researchers from Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia These edible rechargeable batteries on the robotic wedding cake also power up the LED candles Guests are in for a surprise bite too because the researchers say that the first flavor they taste is dark chocolate After that, there’s a tangy kick because of the edible electrolyte mixed in, but only for a few seconds. The researchers have also teamed up with food experts and pastry chefs from EHL Hospitality Business School to make the robotic wedding cake with rechargeable batteries appetizing to eat the RoboCake appears at Expo 2025 Osaka in the Swiss Pavilion The research also demonstrates the use of robotic science in gastronomy It can also potentially reduce electronic waste by producing edible components made of safe-to-eat ingredients a robotic wedding cake with dancing gummy bears and edible rechargeable batteries Laboratory of Intelligent Systems at EPFL develops the gummy bears the gummy bears move because they have an internal pneumatic system they can also power up the LED candles on the dessert photography: Jamani Caillet | @jamcaillet happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret Down13 Painfully Tacky Weddings That You're About To Be So So Freakin' Glad You Didn't Attend"The bride marched out of the venue and the groom proceeded to down shots as if it were a frat party instead of a wedding reception." —u/wolfingitup —u/RudeNebula5583 "Many of their friends and relatives were as confused as we were We all had received wedding invitations that looked real and said we had been invited to the wedding of his cousin We came to find out that her husband had used his new nickname and most of us just let them keep our gifts because we did not know the protocol." —bmoreprincess07 and she and the groom got into a horrible shouting match and the groom proceeded to down shots as if it were a frat party instead of a wedding reception We later heard that the marriage only lasted months." —emoelf137 'Excuse me?' She said my boss had told her to invite me but she thought my husband and I would not attend because we lived too far away from the venue I apologized for not knowing 'the plan.' She never apologized to me for her rudeness and I wonder how many of her 'chosen' invitees failed to RSVP "No one bothered to mention the reception would be starting two hours after the wedding itself so my husband and I drove to a park and waited in the rain in the parking lot The bride and groom's families all went to their favorite bar and drank until the reception started Neither thought it odd that some of their guests who traveled a considerable distance had a two-hour wait they were in a town they were unfamiliar with so they had to kill two hours finding somewhere to go or something else to do!" Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- As wedding expenses continue to climb many couples are becoming resourceful in their search for the perfect wedding dress who began planning her wedding before her engagement And then you go and you start seeing prices and you start realizing this is a very expensive and also kind of wasteful industry," Morgan stated she and her fiancé found themselves tightening their budget initially aiming to keep expenses around $10,000 The couple grapples with increased living expenses alongside planning their wedding Morgan reflects on the commitments they've already made noting the unexpected financial strain arising from rising prices in everyday shopping "When we started planning when we paid deposits those were things that we didn't really think that we would have to worry about," she said "So already committed to paying a price and then on the outskirts of that you go grocery shopping and all of a sudden your budget's getting tighter and tighter." To manage costs, Morgan turned to Lucy Pearl Bridal a bridal resale store owned by Lauren Westfall The store offers previously purchased gowns at reduced prices "I resell bridal gowns that have been purchased prior and dry cleaned they might come from a bride who bought a dress and then changed her mind and then bought a second dress "I'm also more of a discount store so I'm able to offer them at $900 and under." According to wedding planning website The Knot the average cost of a wedding dress is about $2,000 tariffs have forced many bridal shops to increase their prices with some customers witnessing hikes of up to 20% on new designer gowns further complicating couples' shopping experiences "The majority of dresses are made in China and you are paying a premium," Westfall noted emphasizing the impact of international supply chains on dress prices Westfall has seen more brides seeking deals leaving with two dresses after initially being surprised by her options "There's an even different rack out in the front that's even less than $900 and one dress kept catching my eye and I couldn't help but try it on So I ended up leaving with two dresses and I would never be able to do that if I had stuck to thousands of dollars on one dress," she said For those looking to save on their wedding attire Westfall advises considering resale shops instead of high-end boutiques "Keep an open mind when it comes to the type of dresses you are looking for as some may surprise you and might actually save you more money," she added As couples continue to navigate the complexities of wedding planning the trend towards budget-conscious shopping appears to be gaining momentum This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy Opening a wedding invitation is a moment of excitement, but there can also be disappointment if you don’t get a “plus one” on your invitation. So, what’s fair and what’s not when it comes to plus ones? Friends of “Live In The D” appeared on the show to talk with host Tati Amare and guest host Jennyfer Crawford-Williams about wedding invitations and plus ones. The conversation included Shea Hicks-Whitfield from HGTV‘s “Bargain Block” who is planning her own wedding vow renewal, along with April “AP” Lockett who is the host of “The AP Show,” and Sheree Calhoun who is a content producer at Local 4 and also a wedding planner. “If my friend invited me, I wouldn’t even dare ask for a plus one because if they wanted me to bring a plus, they would have said ‘Shea plus guest’”, Shea said. Sheree agreed, saying that she’s fine attending a wedding by herself. “Being a wedding planner, I understand that it’s expensive,” Sheree said. AP shared that she thinks your spouse should be an automatic plus one. Tati asked the group what they think is the proper etiquette for a “plus one” invitation. “I usually consult brides that it’s okay for you to have rules, and if that’s something that you want to do -- sorry that you’re disappointing them, but just go with you feel in your heart you need to do because it’s expensive,” Sheree said. Watch the video above to see the group’s entire conversation. Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WDIV Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group By Brittany Siminitz | May 05 Based on wedding-related searches and pins the annual Pinterest report points to popular styles and movements Gen Z is turning to for their weddings Pinterest says its users make more than 3.8 billion wedding-related searches and pin 13.4 billion wedding ideas per year Notable search terms that show brown’s popularity include chocolate brown weddings The report also suggests that Gen Z couples prefer intimate weddings over big celebrations with searches like city hall wedding outfit and civil ceremony ideas making big gains this year an air of maximalism seems to be making its way to the jewelry category with an increase in searches for ring stack “Minimalism is taking a backseat to make space for colorful modern aesthetics and hyperpersonal touches,” Pinterest notes in the report Vintage jewelry is another trend cited, with searches way up for cushion cut engagement ring, 1950s engagement ring, vintage wedding rings 1920s, and other looks of the past. This yearning for nostalgia extends to wedding attire—statement veils and ’90s-era dresses appear desirable. On its “nostalgic wedding style” board Pinterest included a photo of a locket pendant—which is the perfect accessory for honoring generations past Pinners also appear to be turning to styles we have often dubbed “alternative,” searching for things like brown diamond engagement ring the Pinterest report mentions a trend toward “surreal florals”: calla lilies Retailers and designers may want to consider the power of flowers in jewelry form to appeal to couples’ desires as far as floral color and type By Rob Bates May 05 By Annie Davidson Watson May 05 By Brittany Siminitz May 05 By Karen Dybis May 05 2025 © RX USA. Use of this website is subject to terms of use. 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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER When your brand is built on quiet wealth and bespoke luxury blending in was never really part of the plan Rolls-Royces have always been about luxury so what’s the point of owning one if it doesn’t stand out from all the others like it For owners who want their car to be unmistakably different, Mansory remains a popular stop for turning a standard Rolls-Royce into something entirely unique That’s exactly what the tuner’s latest project More: Mansory’s Purosangue Is A Crime Against Taste But You’ll Click Anyway Known as the Linea d’Oro, this very special Wraith has been transformed and while it will no doubt be considered tacky by some it’s far from the most outlandish Rolls we’ve seen from Mansory It’s finished in black and sports a new bodykit but it’s the gold accents that immediately catch the eye Found sprinkled across the forged carbon fiber parts is real 24K gold leaf The gold continues across the rocker panels and all the forged carbon parts at the rear including the two subtle lip spoilers and the rear diffuser Mansory hasn’t stopped there and the huge new forged wheels also have a gold finish Other custom touches made include the fitment of new front and bumper bumpers The forged carbon and 24K gold theme continues inside There’s also all-new black leather on the seats Gold contrast stitching and piping are also present as are golden door handles and speaker grilles Read: Mansory Has Its Way With The Rolls-Royce Dawn There’s no mention of performance upgrades on this particular car, but Mansory does offer tuning packages for the twin-turbocharged V12 that powers the Wraith more than enough to match the car’s newly extravagant look Hunter and fiancée Tara Bernstein will get married at the Fieri family ranch in Northern California Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022 The bride's billionaire brother does not appear to have attended the wedding Justin Sullivan/Getty; charl laubscher/Instagram Do you think it’s ever acceptable to propose at a wedding and steal the spotlight away from the bride and groom This 26-year-old woman and her 25-year-old boyfriend recently went to a wedding together and they’re best friends with the newlyweds They’re the ones who introduced her and her boyfriend She and her boyfriend are about to celebrate their third anniversary and she feels their relationship has grown more serious “Enough so that I very much wanted to marry him “He’s the person who I thought was the first to show me what a truly healthy and compassionate relationship was like “We’ve had long talks about marriage and it seemed we were in agreement with no formal declaration We had even gotten as far as looking at rings So the chance of a proposal was more of a ‘when,’ not ‘if.'” they were spending time with the bride and groom and her boyfriend joked around about planning to propose at their upcoming wedding The groom teased her boyfriend back and said it would be hilarious but she and the bride quickly shut it down She never imagined her boyfriend would seriously try to propose at the wedding but the table she and her boyfriend were at had yet to be called Sign up for Chip Chick’s newsletter and get stories like this delivered to your inbox. Her boyfriend took that opportunity to head over to the DJ and then she realized their favorite song that they sing to in the car came on She smiled at her boyfriend and thought it was sweet I stand up and whisper the words ‘Not let’s make this our own.’ He wouldn’t even look at me he immediately went toward the exit.” Her boyfriend disappeared for close to two hours he sat down and refused to look in her direction but her boyfriend had really ruined it for her She anticipated that he would freak out or start fighting with her on the ride home he said he didn’t want to talk to her “He sent me a long text about how hard it was to get the ring how he felt rejected by his closest person and that I embarrassed him,” she continued “I tried to explain that it’s not that I didn’t want to marry him That we should create our own and not piggyback off theirs He got offended and said that if I wanted to marry him I wouldn’t have stopped his proposal in front of everybody.” I’ve never seen the appeal of proposing at someone else’s wedding and tried to handle the situation in a way that I felt was calm and chill But he’s very adamant that I ruined the proposal Should I admit I was wrong and have just let his proposal go at our friend’s wedding?” More About: the Pitsburgh Steelers have not nailed down a certain QB1 for next season the Steelers have the most uncertainty lingering around this position.  tenured backup Mason Rudolph would hold the post if a game was on the schedule with late-round pick Will Howard serving as his understudy.  However, it is widely believed that veteran free agent Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers have some mutual interest in at least a one-year partnership Rodgers has taken his time to mull this decision and appears no closer to a decision than he was weeks ago.  That could be in part to preserve himself before making any commitments Following his appearance at the Kentucky Derby this weekend though fans are speculating other reasons for his drawn out process.  Rodgers was seen with a wedding band on his left ring finger leading many to believe that he got married recently There is not much known about who his spouse could be.  But he has dropped hints that could explain this.  "I'm in a different phase of my life," he detailed on a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention." Perhaps this was the "off-the-field stuff" that kept him busy this could also mean something entirely different.  could this new stage of his life impact his decision with the Steelers He is 41 years old and frankly has nothing left to prove so he would need some profound motivation to get back under center for one more campaign.  The Steelers await that choice and will need to be ready to pivot in the event he officially hangs up his cleats.  A version of this amazing fish story was first posted on June 24 In one of the more bizarre fishing stories to surface a fisherman reeled in a steelhead with a wedding ring attached to its tail leaving a group of anglers fishing in a tournament on Lake Michigan scratching their heads “It was crazy,” Jim Nelligan told USA Today/For The Win Outdoors The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Capt Jason Rose used a zip tie to attach his wedding band to a steelhead he caught and released [a month and a half earlier] across the lake near the port of Whitehall Rose had been married for nearly a decade when he and his spouse decided to go their separate ways “I am a fishing guide; she was always against me following my dreams and hated how much I fished,” Rose told the Sun-Times but I didn’t want to just toss it to the bottom My life has been nothing less than great since I released it.” The steelhead and ring reemerged more than seven weeks later when Joe Penar caught the fish on Nelligan’s boat “Grey Lion II” while they and two others fished the Pass the Passion tournament by Salmon Unlimited of Illinois. They were fishing for lake trout by the R4, a famous buoy east of Chicago’s north suburbs, the Sun-Times reported “The fish made several jumps out of the water when we caught it so it seemed normal for a steelhead,” Nelligan told For The Win Outdoors “When we first saw it we wondered if it was some kind of DNR [Department of Natural Resources] tag initially The wedding band is silver with one diamond in it and the inscription “I didn’t know steelhead get married,” crew member John Massard quipped upon seeing the wedding ring Also on FTW: ‘Rarest of rare’ animal spotted in Texas desert Rose was surprised upon hearing the news about his fish and ring. He told the Sun-Times “none of us can believe someone caught it.” It was hardly a surprise to Nelligan, however, when he learned the story behind the ring. “That was my first guess, a divorce, but funny that the guy says the ring is cursed,” Nelligan told For The Win. Because, “That ring is cursed. Ever since it came on my boat, I’ve had problems with my Glendinning engine controls, the switch to raise the helm floor to get at the engines broke and the hose at my dock burst. Sheesh! “I think we’ll mail it back to him, no return address!” unique personal touches and timeless elegance  From the return of 90s dress silhouettes and colorful engagement rings to chocolate brown decor and surreal florals the Annual Pinterest Wedding Trends Report is unveiling new trends that will set the tone for weddings in 2025 As Gen Z continues to shake up the wedding landscape,1 minimalism is taking a backseat to make space for colorful modern aesthetics and hyper-personal touches With over 3.8 billion wedding related searches and more than 13.4 billion wedding ideas saved globally in one year on Pinterest,2 our latest report offers inspiration for everyone—whether you are in the planning phase or simply dreaming of your big day Pinterest will host Wedding Week: a week of ultimate wedding inspiration for Pinterest users from start to finish plan and get inspiration from more than 150 boards gifting brand Biscuiteers and broadcast media personalities Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing Jamie and I can't believe it's been just over two years since our London town hall wedding What we thought would be more of an administrative step before setting off for our wedding abroad turned into a really meaningful day with our closest friends and family that we'll remember forever It brings me so much joy to see that these intimate ceremonies are becoming more popular on Pinterest as ours was equally as special a part of our wedding journey as was our big day in Spain I also love that 90s wedding dresses are trending; there’s something so special and unique about a dress with a story behind it Pinterest is my go-to for anything creative in my life so it was a no-brainer to use it when planning our weddings they make it so easy to save ideas and shop for inspiration Brown is emerging as the new colour for weddings in 2025 Starting first as a defining color in fashion brown is set to take over weddings this year from florals and bridal party looks to decor and groomsmen attire Couples are gravitating toward rich chocolate tones inviting mocha palettes and earthy shades to craft a cozy yet elegant atmosphere that evokes warmth and style Gen Z is driving a surge in searches related to registry office weddings couples have found new ways to personalise their weddings we expect to see young Gen Z couples head to the registry office for a chic yet intimate celebration ushering them into the next stage of their lives With searches for ‘civil ceremony photography’ ‘registry office wedding dress ideas’ and ‘registry office wedding outfits’ all on the rise Gen Z is turning registry office ceremonies into a full-blown aesthetic Drawing inspiration from the Goddess Complex trend from Pinterest Predicts 2025 wedding make-up is all about bringing natural inner beauty out and highlighting natural features—searches for ‘no make-up bridal look’ ‘natural glowy wedding make-up’ and ‘groom make-up’ are all on the rise This ethereal aesthetic is complemented by hairstyles that embrace floral elements and natural textures and bold nail art that adds a touch of whimsy and romance to any wedding look Gen Z is bringing vintage ring silhouettes and coloured stones back to the fore As this generation defines a new era of weddings they are embracing maximalism with stacks of mixed-metal rings couples will opt for more precious and unique stones that align with their personal aesthetic chocolate-brown and champagne diamonds on the rise Maximalist ring stacking and mixed metals1 Surreal florals will take centre stage in weddings this year, with unique silhouettes such as calla lilies, dahlias and anthuriums trending among Gen Z Pinterest users. An evolution on the Pinterest Predicts trend Surreal Soirees hanging flower décor and even paper flowers will bring a fun surrealist element to many couples’ celebrations in 2025 wedding looks are guaranteed to make a statement with 1990s dresses colourful suits and detailed veils all on the rise Top trending designers are inspiring brides with couture creations and Gen Z’s resurgence of vintage Vera Wang pieces bring a nostalgic touch to the modern aisle statement suits and tuxedos are redefining menswear at weddings showcasing daring choices such as burgundy alongside wedding trouser suit dresses and jumpsuits tapping into gender-neutral silhouettes Wedding photography is quickly becoming one of the most important elements of this year’s nuptials documentary and film wedding photography have seen a dramatic rise2 on Pinterest showcasing the desire for couples to capture magazine-worthy moments on their special day Couples are also opting to have wedding content creators as part of their celebrations providing professional social-ready content to easily share their favourite moments to their social media profiles this year’s photography trends signal a shift away from the stiff traditional wedding photo and towards capturing authentic moments with an editorial lens From stunning beaches to dramatic seaside cliffs newlyweds are setting their sights on coastal destinations in Africa for honeymoons this year Searches are rising on Pinterest for destinations such as Cape Town that offer vibrant culture and stunning landscapes while the Seychelles islands and Zanzibar have pristine beaches As couples embrace honeymoon experiences and outfits Africa’s diverse landscapes offer the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable romantic journey Popular tropical destinations around the world Searches for tropical wedding colour palettes guest attire and unique venues are all on the rise as couples look to blend laid-back elegance and stunning locations making for memorable and visually captivating celebrations Pinterest invites Coachella fans to remix their style with top festival trends for 2025 From butter yellow to cherry red: Meet the 2025 Pinterest Palette Pinterest Predicts: 20 bold trends for 2025 we can thank the American Horror Story actress for a small snippet of the quiet spring event The bride is in an offbeat but stylish two-piece printed matching set and the celeb guest was in a fun pink and burgundy striped sundress of sorts A post shared by Emma Roberts (@emmaroberts) is how happy they both are–that’s the loving Alice Cullen energy we were all hoping for this loca on her real big day Fans are thrilled and a little in shock at the first slide in the Scream Queens star's post are in pre-production or actively being worked on so keep an eye on the schedule above for more information this adorable picture from Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer’s wedding of Roberts and her long-time buddy is a great piece of the puzzle to bide our time ahead of the new endeavors releasing you will then be prompted to enter your display name Final Destination Bloodlines Apparently Broke A ‘World Record’ Amid Filming ‘That Was The First Time I’d Seen Him Nervous’: Mission: Impossible’s Simon Pegg Recalls The Stunt That Even Had Tom Cruise Feeling Uneasy An Only Partially Dressed Woman Was Arrested In Disneyland This Weekend And It's Looking Like She Didn't Get The Snopes Memo It's like our very own version of "the Bachelor" right here in New Hampshire what a good sport Zach is for letting his friends do this I would get so much pleasure doing something like this for my single pals but they would never let me From where I am sitting it appears that Matthew Airey is getting married at the end of this month Zach is looking for a plus one to Matt's wedding so naturally Matt launched a contest to help find his boy a date (the bride Annie also gave the plan her seal of approval So let's start by getting to know our eligible bachelor Zach is a hard working lad who works as the excavation and site prep lead at Airey Brothers Property Network He is an incredible single Dad to his daughter Lani He's a great dog dad too to his new puppy Bella Did we mention he has a 23 foot bow-rider boat that is the party of the Summer I can't wait to hear who the lucky lady will be You have some really great/hilarious friends Gallery Credit: Kira Lew Zach Taylor from New Hampshire is attending one of his best friend's weddings at the end of the month. There is only one small problem; Zach doesn't have a plus one! The couple who is getting married decided to take matters into their own hands and launch a contest to help find Zach a date.\nRead More Jayne Fincher / Princess Diana Archive / Getty Images Camden County Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer officiated her 500th wedding at the Camden County Sustainability Building “Each wedding that I officiate is special in its own way and it is an honor for me to be able to play a role in such a significant time in so many people’s lives,” Gentek-Mayer said “It is a great accomplishment to have officiated 500 weddings and I can’t wait to continue this honor in the future.” For more photos, click here. Following the episode, ABC revealed a promo for next week’s episode, “Love You Like a Love Song” (the penultimate of Season 21), revealing a first look at the big day to come … which will of course feature Link working at least a little bit and the surprise return of Levi (Jake Borelli) to officiate Jo treated a patient with endometriosis who was engaged to her lifelong best friend She and her beau were destined to be together because they were both born at Grey Sloan Memorial (then Seattle Grace) and landed in the NICU at the same time the bride-to-be was reluctant to accept her betrothed’s suggestion that they get married before her surgery and after the successful procedure to treat her pain she told Jo she didn’t want to marry him at all They’d been told they were meant to be together their whole lives but she didn’t know if it was actually what she wanted Jo seemed to really empathize with her patient’s perspective is engaged to someone she’s been best friends with for decades Any resulting worries that she might make a similar decision were soon assuaged when she approached Link with an offer: They could take the venue that her patient was canceling and move up the wedding to just four days away They’ve known each other their whole lives I just didn’t want to think they wouldn’t make it,” she explained Tune in next week for Jo and Link’s long-awaited wedding episode “Jo and Link’s wedding day arrives Teddy and Owen are met with a familiar face seeking treatment and Lucas disagrees with Simone on how to approach a patient’s worsened condition.” Borelli left Grey’s Anatomy earlier in the season, with Levi Schmitt, Jo’s best friend, moving to Texas with then-new boyfriend James (Michael Thomas Grant). The actor previously teased he would “love” to return to his role for the series After next week’s wedding-themed episode is the finale for Grey’s Season 21, and details about what’s ahead in that episode can be found right here. Sign Up in shock and smiling throughout the whole performance," the groom's sister 2025Photo: Ana Marina SanzAs global creative director at Charlotte Tilbury Constance Barnwell wanted a wedding filled with colour and magic Tangier’s Villa Mabrouka – once owned by Yves Saint Laurent – fit the bill In the days leading up to her wedding, set to take place on a Moroccan rooftop at sunset in the unpredictable month of November, Constance Barnwell was praying not to the weather gods, but to Yves Saint Laurent once the coastal retreat of the legendary couturier and his partner Pierre Bergé now a tiny jewel of a boutique hotel steeped in all the glamour of a bygone era who is the co-creative director of Charlotte Tilbury “It was not the prime time of year for Tangier but we had this amazing crushed velvet purple sky.” As the couple exchanged vows the bride’s brother sang “Into My Arms” – the house piano having been hoisted onto the roof for the occasion – and birds in murmuration swooped overhead she might have struggled to imagine it herself She recalls a bleak January morning in 2023 when following a particularly dispiriting spell of Hinge dating (a “phantasmagorical journey of boggarts and trolls” ‘You’re going to be engaged by the end of the year to someone called Tom Constance and Tom Cheshire – a Sky News correspondent – both swiped right “When he popped up on my Hinge and I saw his name and his job being the sort of person I am – your archetypal creative The couple had their first date in March, and that December Tom proposed during a Christmas Eve walk on a moody Isle of Wight. “It was not walking weather, it was like Wuthering Heights,” says the bride who nonetheless had a sneaking suspicion the big moment might be imminent I had been doing some light hinting around how much I love Jessica McCormack jewellery…” The couple first tied the knot in London at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace (scene of many a Cambridge family Christening) a “fabulously grand option” that arose via the groom’s father “That was smaller – just family,” says Constance who wore a custom dress and veil by The Own Studio with pink Saint Laurent shoes for the ceremony But the plan was always to throw an unforgettable party for all of their friends and given that Tom (who was previously Sky’s Asia correspondent) and Constance’s international guests would be travelling from as far afield as LA after Constance’s “Googling rampage” led her to Villa Mabrouka – now owned by the designer Jasper Conran it lent itself perfectly to a three-day wedding bacchanal kicking off with welcome drinks in the medina at Palais Akaaboune Like stepping into a 1960s Norman Parkinson image,” the bride says “There are amazing flowers draped all over the building and it has this incredible kidney-shaped pool Everywhere you look it’s like a beautifully curated vignette.” It made an ideal backdrop for Constance’s vintage-heavy bridal wardrobe itself the result of a breathless Portobello spree with her stylist friend Fiona Rubie just a month before the wedding and then four weeks out I got this sudden surge of adrenaline and was like but I never fantasised about the big white dress,” says Constance who did briefly flirt with a “huge” corseted white number at Lovers Lane Vintage Constance fell hard for a liquid silk Paco Rabanne gown from 2005 in a “Y2K Tamagotchi” shade of blue with a black diamanté trim “I tried it on and immediately felt like myself,” says the bride a custom matching cape made by London designer Claire O’Connor and a Juliet cap that amped up the romance without detracting from the beauty look (“I’m co-creative director of Charlotte Tilbury The vintage Rabanne was the first of three looks for the big day which Constance planned with creative input from Jasper Conran himself (the pair got along famously so much so that the designer ultimately attended the wedding as a guest) “I found this incredible Dsquared2 dress at Lovers Lane so I wafted around in that for a while after the ceremony,” says the bride with a pair of Yves Saint Laurent Bianca Tribute heels “And then for the party later I changed into a gold metallic number from Turner Vintage Constance says that magical sunset on the rooftop will be a core memory – “all of our beautiful friends were in front of us and my friend Lydia read from The Waves by Virginia Woolf” – along with some entirely unexpected details dreamed up by the “generous “He surprised us with a 1970s-themed marquee called ‘Club Constance’ which he had curated with lanterns and reupholstered sofas from the market He even colour matched the wedding cake to my blue dress!” “everyone was… as everyone is the day after a wedding.” But the celebrations swiftly ramped up again when the Villa Mabrouka staff filed down to the terrace clad in their crisp white jackets each holding a different jelly on a silver tray and dancing to Madonna’s “Get Into the Groove” Article originally published on British Vogue Nic Ford1/64Native Share“Getting ready for the London ceremony at The Twenty Two. My long-time colleague and friend Sofia Bermudez came out of make-up artistry retirement to create a ’90s tonal make-up look, whilst Thassio Leal created hair magic and Nilam Holmes was a skin prep wizard.” Nic Ford2/64Native Share“My custom dress by The Own Studio. We flared the sleeves and cropped the jacket to give it a 1960s feel, and the veil was placed higher in the hair, Priscilla-style. The drama of the detachable train felt fitting for the majesty of the Chapel Royal.” Nic Ford3/64Native Share“Nervously waiting to go in. My friend, stylist Fi Rubie wears 1997 Chanel and Miu Miu platforms. I’m in The Own Studio and Saint Laurent pale pink courts.” "A traumatic experience on what was supposed to be a perfect, beautiful day," the groom told NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. She has also worked in broadcast television as a reporter for Hawaii-based news station KHON2 News. The groom added that the white dress has a "light blue floral print," which is also the color of the bridesmaid dresses Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownPeople Are Sharing The Modern Wedding Trends That Will Age Like Milk"I am bummed that 'documentary' style is trending right now So many vendors are labeling themselves as such when they are very much the opposite — not letting the day unfold and instead micromanaging every moment to appear as if it were a documentary It's unfair for couples who think they're getting truly candid photos but in reality are not getting that experience." Some responses are from Reddit threads here, here, and here —messydaredevil43 —yellowharlee727 —Saraisnotreal —jayandmack Editor's note: Documentary style wedding photography focuses on telling the story of the day by capturing candid —KateCygnet —Opening_Leadership47 —ThrowRAdaddyissues67 —growsonwalls —SillyAmphibian2789 —Opening_Leadership47 —SillyAmphibian2789 —None —toxicodendron_gyp —toxicodendron_gyp —scorpiogrrl21 —BishButter —Best_Discussion_7821 —jtet93 —Buffybot60601 —kittytoebeanz —Conscious-Ad-9153 —Life_Wall2536 —nopanicatthisdisco —Cheap-Disk-6505 —dizzy9577 —Nataliedelrey —polarbeardogs —dumbassyeastquestion —assflea —CornRosexxx —hello-elo Note: Some responses have been edited for length/clarity. Bronde is much more low-maintenance than going full blonde, especially if you have brunette roots that pop up in between salon appointments. And if you have some grays showing, the lighter shade helps hide them more than a dark brunette which creates a strong contrast between those silver strands “These shades look more natural and softer than what we’ve been seeing the past couple of years in heavily highlighted and platinum looks with darker roots,” Perkins continues “The blend is more seamless.” If you are starting with blonde or highlighted hair you can achieve this look by perfecting your tone with a hair mask or hair gloss Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesThough the Princess of Wales is leaning into this new hair era, it’s not the first time we’ve seen her change up her style, either. Back in 2016, we saw her in bangs for a short-lived period showing off some ever-trending curtain bangs for a flattering This time around, Kate Middleton hasn’t changed her haircut—simply the color—and we’re here for this trendy new look. Catharine Malzahn is the contributing associate beauty editor at Glamour. The woman — who detailed her story on a community forum — says the daughter "has been brought up to pretty much have what she wants" All 5 Releases