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Kelly Ripa is clapping back at fans who want to give unsolicited advice about her hair. On Live! with Kelly and Ryan, she said people even approach her in the grocery store to give opinions on her look. “I’m like, ‘I have no comparison for your hair, but I assume it looks pretty great every day,’” she recounted. The viewers …

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Loading Something is loading. So you’re getting married — congratulations! Weddings are a time to celebrate, and bring together friends and family. However, they can often be an extravagant, expensive affair: The average cost of a wedding was $28,000 in 2019, according to a survey by …

COVID has thrown quite the curveball at the wedding industry and Fairey coins 2022 as “the makeup year.” July is the month where inquiries and emails quadrupled for the venue as all the make-up weddings mixed with new weddings, Fairey said. A typical day for her is a juggling game of leading potential clients through venue tours, answering calls, replying to …

Planning the ultimate wedding weekend may seem daunting—because it is. It takes a team of experts, from planners and producers to talents in design, floral, entertainment, food, fashion, and more, to create a wedding that both speaks to who you are and provides a joyful experience for all of your guests. That’s where this ensemble of experts comes in. We’ve …

Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by LightFieldStudios/iStock/Getty Images Plus.  Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Dear Care and Feeding, I recently torpedoed my close family when the topic of my cousin’s wedding came up. My cousin is getting married in a foreign country at a five-star, all-inclusive resort. Guests are required to stay a minimum of three nights. …

Here comes the groom—and it’s about time! While weddings certainly give brides the spotlight on their big day, many men are stepping up to ensure that the ceremony and reception are reflective of the traditions, tastes, and personal touches that define them as a couple. This welcomed redefinition of gender roles and stereotypes, especially with the rise in same-sex marriages, …