In a world that's changing at lightning speed, many of our deeply rooted customs are also evolving, and marriage is no exception. For generations, traditional marriage has been seen as a union based ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Many wedding traditions feel so familiar they are rarely questioned. They appear in movies, family photo albums ...

Picture this: white picket fences, perfectly pressed aprons, and husbands coming home to a spotless house and dinner on the table at six sharp. The 1950s had its own particular vision of wedded bliss, ...

Weddings have always been a pretty big deal but if you go far enough back in Western history they were less about love and more about securing social and economic ties between families. In many ...

Marriage used to mean property, inheritance, and a joint checking account. These days, you can build a life together without the license, live apart and still call it love, or redefine the whole thing ...

Marriage has evolved a lot over the decades. The institution used to be less about love and more about financial security and prosperity. Gender roles have also evolved, from the days when women’s ...

When most people think of marriage, they envision their own “happily ever after.” These couples are redefining tradition to make that dream a lasting reality. The concept of marriage has always been ...

Despite changing bridal trends, some women still face religious and family pressure over what their wedding attire should symbolize. By Gina Ryder “The bride wore white” was printed so often in ...