If you can't find the perfect wedding site, create it yourself.

Whatcom County is the perfect location to stage the quintessential Northwest wedding. Nothing says Puget Sound paradise like the organic textures of the county's rich farmland or the stunning seascape views from neighboring islands.

Preserving memories of your special day makes photography an essential part of the nuptials. Now, videography - once considered a luxury - is fast becoming a must-have.

With three cops aiming two pistols and a shotgun at my bride, her hands shaking uncontrollably, I came to the realization that my groomsmen were right: Marriage would be tough. Brittney and I had barely begun our lives together, and we were already targeted as Bonnie and Clyde.

When you start to choose your wedding gown, you'll quickly find that there are what seems like an infinite number of choices. To keep the task manageable, local experts suggest some easy steps for finding the perfect dress without spending a fortune.

As far as wedding planning goes, the early bride gets the deal, according to Nichole Chunphakzenn.

You've been planning the big day for months. But what if your mom's dress won't zip, half the invitations came back "return to sender," and the best man just broke his leg?

Jill Melton and her fiancé, Joel Jorgensen, want their wedding celebration to be a reflection of their values and tastes as a couple. That's why in addition to having Jorgensen's grandmother's polka band as wedding entertainment and pie in place of traditional cake, the Bellingham couple have decided to make sustainability a wedding priority.