When Frank and Holly Nunez were married there was no photographer snapping candid shots of the couple in love, no throng of friends and family to greet the newlyweds, just the downtown courthouse...

Every wedding is special - beautiful and memorable in its own way. But for some local couples, thinking outside of the box - or, at least, outside of the chapel - has led to some of Fresno's most unique wedding venues and ceremonies.

It was either fate or circumstance that kept bringing Jacqui Allen and Shane Seibert together time and time again.

Local couples talk about their 50-plus years of marriage success.

The bride and groom stand close together, holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes, as a waterfall thunders behind them. The sun is setting and a gentle breeze blowing as they exchange their vows in one of the most beautiful spots on earth.

For Tessa Arrighi, getting the call that she and her fiancé, Layton McDonald, had won the California Weds and The Orchards at Samaritan Village wedding reception contest was “wonderful” news.

It's a fact — when it comes to weddings, the man of the hour is every bit involved as the blushing bride … and he should be. Traditionally, he pops the questions, purchases her rings, arranges and pays for the honeymoon …

For many cultures a wedding is the most important event involving families and communities, a day where a couple’s future is celebrated along with the traditions of the past.

A new photography trend is sweeping the bridal industry

“Trash the dress” is a new wedding trend gaining popularity and forcing brides and photographers to think outside the box. Literally.

You’d like to present your guests with a token of appreciation for being there on your big day, but rule No. 1 in the act of giving is that it should be fun, not stressful.

Many couples opt for destination weddings instead of local churches or meeting halls.

Rick Byrd, 46, has been a disc jockey for 31 years and got his start in the business working in a Sacramento roller rink at age 16. He’s been a club and mobile disc jockey since 1976, and the DJ business has been his primary source of income since 1980.

When it comes to planning a wedding, etiquette can seem like a complicated dance. If you move too quickly in one direction without knowing the steps, you may pound on your partner’s toes or even trip.