You’ve seen enough to know that weddings can bring out the worst in people. Joining two people from different backgrounds in holy matrimony is rarely smooth sailing. What should be a union of two often turns into a union of families, and that can make for very difficult times.

You’re getting married soon, and the time has come for you to select a wedding cake. While you understand serving cake is tradition, you’re not real fond of the idea. Isn’t there something else you could serve? Of course there is!

JERUSALEM—Everybody loves going to a wedding, but how about a destination wedding in the most famous city in the world?

While some couples opt not to have children at their wedding, others do. They take great delight in young children and can’t fathom having a celebration without them.

You’re getting married again, but this time, it is for keeps. You have found your soul mate, and the two of you want to express your love for each other and exchange vows in front of everyone you know.

Lawrence Ward of North Aurora and Darlene Ward of Somonauk announced the engagement of their daughter, Lara, to Bernard Anthony Sullivan, Jr., the son of Carol and Bernard Anthony Sullivan, Sr., of Bradenton, Fla.

Many a young girl dreams of marrying her prince one day in a lavish wedding. Planning such a wedding requires time and money, and lots of it.

Although fun, wedding planning can entail difficult decisions, especially when it comes to the guest list. Close friends and family are usually a given; business associates, clients and colleagues, on the other hand, are not.

Lynette Flint and Nicholas Piller were wed Nov. 27, 2010, at Zion Lutheran Church of Clarion in La Moille, Ill., with a reception following at Pitstick Pavilion in Ottawa, Ill.

Ted Peterson and Heidi Faivre were wed Aug. 14, 2010, at Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore, with a reception following at St. Mary Memorial Hall in Sycamore.

Jeff and Cheryl Link of Elburn announce the wedding of their daughter, Alyssa Link, to Michael Warner, the son of Tom and Dee Warner of North Aurora, on May 22, 2010.

Emily Kresse and Damir Latinovic were wed June 26, 2010, outdoors at Ellwood House Garden in DeKalb, with a reception following at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore.

You got engaged recently, and everyone is clamoring to know what kind of wedding you’re going to have. Home or destination? Large or small? Formal or informal? These are just some of the issues you may find yourself wrangling with over the next few months.

Tastes tend to change considerably over the years, and nowhere is this more apparent than in wedding planning. Trends come and go, and what was once fashionable is no longer.

Joseph and Barbara Fortier of Rockford, Mich., announce the marriage of their daughter, Jackelyn M. Fortier, to Kevin J. Snyder, son of Kelly and Pamela Snyder of Elburn.

While some couples go all out and invite everyone they know to their wedding, others opt for a smaller, more intimate affair.