The first night of the year: the quiet romance of a January 1st winter wedding in Boston, the South Shore, the North Shore, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

Dreaming of a First Night wedding? Why New Year's Eve is so romantic in Boston, the South Shore, the North Shore, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

The average couple spends about $2,800 on wedding flowers, and more in the Northeast. Real costs by guest count, what's included, and where to splurge or save.

Meeting wedding florists? Bring these 15 questions about style, seasonal flowers, budget, setup and the one almost every bride forgets: what happens to your bouquet after.

Do you have to toss your real wedding bouquet? Where the bouquet toss comes from, why most brides toss a second bouquet, sweet alternatives, and how to keep yours.

Bouquet ideas for micro weddings, elopements and courthouse weddings, plus courthouse flower tips and how to keep your bouquet as framed art after the day.

Thoughtful engagement gift ideas for the newly engaged bride from moms, grandmothers, friends and bridesmaids, including gifts she'll keep long after the wedding.

The wine box ceremony, anniversary letters, saving the top tier of your cake and more: the wedding keepsake traditions modern brides love, and when to plan each one.

Save this for your wedding weekend. A simple checklist for caring for your wedding bouquet in the first 48 hours so it stays fresh for preservation, plus how to plan the handoff before the big day.

You already have the towels. Here's why bouquet preservation is the registry gift you'll keep forever, and how to add it as a cash fund your guests will love giving.

Toss it, dry it, or turn it into art? Here are your 5 options for your wedding bouquet after the big day, and why the happiest brides plan for it before the wedding.