Marriage

If the external pressures to marry have declined, the inner ones remain strong

Till death do us part

Paul Vallely ponders the surprising resilience of institutionalised monogamy
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Inside Marriage

Does pre-marital guidance counselling lead to a happy marriage?

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

The church is booked. The guests are invited. But should the happy couple undergo a spot of premarital therapy, Hollywood-style? Guy Adams takes to the couch to find out

Why I Love: Matchmaking

Sunday, 15 February 2009

Sarah Beeny, property developer/TV presenter

Top tips for great wedding photos

Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Make the most of your wedding photographerThis is a day that will never be repeated, so you need someone who can capture the best moments without cutting anyone's head off or giving you 'red eye'. Wedding experts Confetti.co.uk offer a few extra tips for getting what you want from your pictures.

The Ten Best Romantic Wedding Locations

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

For some couples, the local church or registry office just isn't special enough. But there are plenty of romantic and exotic alternatives to choose from.

Marriage: Our special relationship

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Each marriage is different and changes with the passing years. Four writers at different stages in the adventure explain what theirs means to them

The mystery of enduring love

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

We're always being advised on the joys of sex and the secrets of finding romance. But what about living happily ever after together? There's precious little guidance on how to do that, says Philip Hensher

The facts of life: marriage

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

The number of marriages in England and Wales that were the first marriage for both partners peaked in 1940 at 426,100 when 91 per cent of all marriages were the first for both partners. This number has since fallen to 144,120 in 2006, accounting for 61 per cent of all marriages.