Tips on how to get married abroad without a hitch 

More couples than ever are gathering their nearest and dearest for sun-soaked destination weddings - yet planning your big day from afar can be daunting and legal obligations can often be overlooked.

Too tall, too slim, too pregnant: meet the bridesmaids dumped by their bridezillas 

Three women have told of being sacked from their roles as bridesmaids by the bride-to-be for being too slim, too tall and too pregnant.

The Northern Ireland couples who said ‘I do’ to a big budget wedding 

It’s meant to be the best day of your life, and with the price tag for the average wedding now at £30,000 it seems that the betrothed aren’t afraid to push the financial boat out. Linda Stewart talks to local people who did just that.

Meet two Northern Ireland couples who married on a shoestring 

With the average wedding costing an eye-watering £30,000, two brides tell Linda Stewart how they managed to pull together their big day on a budget.

Five common family pressures - and how to deal with them 

While family life can be full of fun, it can also be full of tension: three in four British adults - equating to almost 38 million people - feel their family is under pressure.

Video: Highlights from Royal Wedding as Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank 

The Queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie married wine merchant Jack Brooksbank in Windsor on Friday.

10 bridesmaid dresses on a budget 

As we head into September, wedding season is starting to wind down, but if you've been honoured with the role of bridesmaid (or burdened -delete as applicable) for a newly betrothed friend or family member, you'll already be thinking ahead to next summer's nuptials and, more specifically, to what you'll be wearing.

Pictured: Ulster Rugby legend Stephen Ferris marries love match Laura 

Rugby legend Stephen Ferris and his beautiful bride Laura McNally tied the knot yesterday on the 18th anniversary of the Ulster Grand Prix race which claimed her beloved dad’s life.

Bottles to boxes: Top tips to make your wedding sparkle 

Whether you're planning an intimate affair or a huge country bash, these are the best ways to source your nuptial drinks.

Love match for Paddy Barnes as boxer weds Mari Burns 

Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes' bride proved she was a knockout as she tied the knot with her long term love on Saturday

Brendan Rodgers marries Charlotte Searle in Scotland 

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers enjoyed a fairytale wedding at Loch Lomond in Scotland on Friday.

In it for the long run... couple take on 5k and swim same day they are getting wed 

A Portrush couple who are getting married today are breaking with the tradition of staying apart on the morning of their wedding by preparing for their big day with a 5k run together before their nuptials.

Bride's horror as fiancé arranges bumper car wedding: 'I don't want to do this... what the f**k? I want to walk down the aisle' 

A bride was left in tears after she discovered that her fiance had arranged for them to tie the knot in bumper cars.

Newly-wed man Faizan Patel honeymoons alone after wife loses passport 

Newly-wed Faizan Patel is currently on his honeymoon alone after his wife lost her passport.

Bride sends wedding guest email complaining £100 gift was not generous enough 

A bride has caused outrage after emailing a guest complaining a £100 gift cheque was not enough.

Zoe Salmon marries William Corrie in Barbados 

Former Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon has married in a secret ceremony in Barbados.

Couple tie the knot eight years after sweet leap year proposal 

A leap year proposal exactly eight years ago led to a couple getting married at Gretna Green.

Same-sex marriage: Co Antrim couple among first to marry in Republic under new Irish law 

Co Antrim couple Tony and Darren Day are among the first to wed under the Republic of Ireland's new same-sex marriage law.

Ulster rugby star Tommy Bowe opens up about 'brilliant' wedding to Lucy Whitehouse 

Ulster and Ireland rugby star Tommy Bowe has opened up for the first time about married life.

Groom Cody Campbell interrupts speech at his own wedding to save guest's life 

A groom interrupted his best man’s speech at his own wedding, to save the life of a choking guest.

Here cams the bride: Rosie Olivia and Sony launch wedding veils with cameras to give 'bride's eye view' 

Sony has teamed up with royal hat designer Rosie Olivia to launch the world's first collection of wedding veils complete with wearable camera technology.

Just Married: Robert and Sharon Hastings 

Robert and Sharon Hastings from Newcastle are enjoying married life following a dream wedding day in Co Down.

Just married: Shane and Leanne Tohill 

Shane and Leanne Tohill from Pomeroy are on honeymoon following their perfect wedding day.

Just Married: Trip to Giant's Ring ended with a gem of a proposal for Alison 

Alison and Ross Collins from Coleraine are enjoying married life following their wonderful wedding day.

Wedding photographer apologises for insulting Facebook posts: "Ugliest bride I've ever photographed ... Bridezilla" 

A wedding photographer has apologised after a post appeared on his Facebook page which described a newlywed woman as the "ugliest bride I have ever photographed", adding she "whinged the whole time".

Just married: Cailin McGreevy and Christopher Dorsey 

Cailin McGreevy and Christopher Dorsey are enjoying married life following their fairy tale wedding in Co Louth.

Just Married: Sarah and David Beatty - driven together by their passion for racing cars 

Sarah and David Beatty from Templepatrick are enjoying married life after falling in love through their shared passion for cars.

Just Married: Gemma and Mark Hagans 

Gemma and Mark Hagans from Larne are enjoying married life following the wedding day they had always dreamed of.

Crusaders striker Paul Heatley missed game for love match on his big day 

It was always going to take something special to convince Crusaders star Paul Heatley to miss a big game.

Just Married: Guests dance night away after couple's perfect day 

Bronagh and David Cobain from Belfast are enjoying married life following their perfect wedding day.

Just Married: Rachel and John Elliott 

Rachel and John Elliott from Londonderry are enjoying married life following their perfect wedding day.

Just Married: Aoife and Dave Magee - married life is music to the ears of couple after a nervous start 

Aoife and Dave Magee are enjoying married life in Dublin following their humanist wedding ceremony in Co Meath.

Just married: Paula and Keith Rooney 

Paula and Keith Rooney are enjoying married life following their perfect wedding day celebrations.

Just Married: Marie and Gareth Martel, university sweethearts tie the knot after coolest of proposals on ski slopes 

Marie and Gareth Martel are enjoying married life in south Belfast following their wedding in Scotland.

Just married: Danielle and Gary Flynn 

Danielle and Gary Flynn from Londonderry are enjoying married life following their perfect wedding day. Special needs teacher Danielle (33) from Ardgrange and Gary (32), a health and safety manager originally from Abbeylara in Co Longford, met in November 2012 at a nightclub in Letterkenny.

Just Married: Joanne and David Hassan 

Joanne and David Hassan from Magherafelt are enjoying married life following their spectacular winter wedding.

Just Married: Cathal and Kerri-Anne Cullen, who met as students over a barbecue 

Cathal and Kerri-Anne Cullen from Lisburn are enjoying married life following their relaxed wedding day.

Just married: Kelly and Fintan Seeley 

Kelly and Fintan Seeley are enjoying married life in the US following a week of wedding celebrations.

Just married: Jennifer Napier and Stewart Crosby 

Fabulous Las Vegas was the stylish setting for Jennifer Napier and Stewart Crosby's festive wedding.

Rain-free weddings: UK firm will use cloud seeding to keep rain away for £100,000 

A new service, from UK company Oliver’s Travels, will charge £100,000 to use chemicals to keep rain from falling and ruining weddings.

Just married: Hazel and Darren Baxter celebrate tying the knot in the restaurant where they first met 

Hazel and Darren Baxter from Maghaberry are enjoying family life after seeing in the New Year and their sixth anniversary as a couple in style by tying the knot.

Just married: Claire and Jamie Mulgrew 

from Bangor are enjoying married life following their relaxing Co Down wedding.

Just married: First date at London train station put Pamela McCrossan and Jules Capriglione on the right track 

Pamela McCrossan and Jules Capriglione are enjoying married life in Belfast following their wedding in Co Tyrone.

Just married: Stuart and Emma Milligan get new year off to perfect start 

Stuart and Emma Milligan from Annaghmore have started the new year in style with a beautiful winter wedding.

Just Married: Rural wedding and US honeymoon for couple who met as teens 

Bronagh and Paddy Carville from Derriaghy are enjoying married life following the wedding of their dreams.

Just Married: Joanne and Brian Ewing - City Hall tree helped bring Christmas magic to wedding 

Joanne and Brian Ewing from Newtownabbey are enjoying married life following their perfect winter wedding in Belfast.

Sir Elton's big day as he marries partner David Furnish 

Sir Elton John and David Furnish have officially got married - exactly nine years after they tied the knot in a civil partnership ceremony.

Just Married: Robert and Sarah Strain 

Robert and Sarah Strain from Belfast are enjoying married life following their perfect wedding day which was "a fairy-tale from start to finish".

Just Married: A romantic proposal in Times Square on New Year's Eve 

Ryan and Margaret Rose Crozier from Draperstown are building a home together following the wedding of their dreams.

Just Married: Pharmacist and doctor find the perfect chemistry for true love 

Barbara and Simon Warnock from Belfast fell in love after being set up by friends.