Financial planner Jill Schlesinger crunches the numbers.

The lavish affairs, with hundreds of guests, can last days and top six figures.

Florists, caterers, venues and dressmakers have big days, too.

For a themed service or a whim, Great Officiants is open 24 hours.

It's wedding season … how much are you shelling out?

A couple discusses their financial approach to tying the knot.

Whether it's yours or someone else's, weddings can be expensive.

More brides and grooms are choosing to get married outside religious institutions.

Wedding clothes rentals are officially online.

Based on U.S. Census data, hundreds of thousands of gay and lesbian couples are living together in the U.S. but not yet married — a big market opportunity for wedding planners and vendors.