Baker's designs take the cake

FRONT ROYAL -- They've gone hand in hand with family celebrations for generations. Whether little Isaac is turning 1, or great aunt June is turning 100; whether you're a starry-eyed bride-to-be at your wedding shower or doing the fox-trot at your 50th wedding anniversary, there's always one present.

Couple making big day truly their own

STEPHENS CITY -- The ring bearer-to-be is a little camera shy, but it's no wonder. As the April 4 wedding inches ever closer, the event becomes more elaborate. Details like the design of the orange artificial flowers and the brown bridesmaids' dresses are being decided each day. The guest list has reached four pages, the bride says -- and plans for the reception and pig roast are filling out.

Wedding singer a witness to nuptials of all kinds

STRASBURG -- George Hoffman has sung at more than 100 weddings and still thinks no two are the same.

The groom's big job is to pick the right ring

Ladies will tell you size does not matter, but don't listen to them. If you are a man contemplating taking that next step and popping the question, the first, most important and likely only significant role of the male in a wedding is selecting and purchasing a ring.

A Southern tradition lets the groom have his cake

Imagine a giant, many-tiered wedding cake, decorated with white roses and figurines of a little dancing bride and groom on top.