Marissa Hermanson

There is an emergence of creative styles along with a resurgence of classic designs.

"We anticipate seeing more weddings scheduled to take place in the months and years to come than ever before.”

Here's where you'll spend the big bucks.

As couples look for unique ways to symbolize their love, they are eschewing the the classic sparkly bauble.

It’s no secret that clutter and anxiety are linked.

Millennials are changing the wedding game by waiting to tie the knot and living together before marriage, so many soon-to-be spouses already have a solid inventory of home goods before they even say “I do.” No surprise then that modern couples are registering for wedding gifts that are a little bit outside the norm. Next to standard wedding gifts like dishes and blenders, today’s couples are also wishing for goods like Google Home, Roombas and even paddle boards.

The latest celebrity engagement between Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande solidifies the official comeback of the disputed pear-shaped diamond engagement ring. On June 15, the Saturday Night Live star posted a black-and-white photo on his Instagram account with his hand positioned under Grande’s left hand and on her ring finger sparkled a $93,000 rock. His caption: “u know what you’d dream it be like? it’s better than that.

Attention crafters, makers, DIYers, and creators of all sorts of thingamajigs: there’s a magical new TV show called “Making It” that will delight you more than a trip to the craft store. “Making It,” NBC’s new crafts competition reality show, embraces all things handmade and it debuts on NBC on Tuesday, July 31 at 10/9c.

The diamond solitaire is trusted and true, but bold and unique ring styles and stones are on the rise, according to Pinterest’s latest engagement insights. Brides are eschewing tradition for something a little more personal and special. Think classic designs with a twist—diamond solitaires with atypical cuts and rings showcasing special stones. Brides also are interested in fun styles ranging from vintage-inspired Edwardian sparklers to sleek minimalist wedding bands.

If you think you scored big deals with Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts, just wait—some of the biggest sales are today through the end of the year. “People feel more apt to buy things on Thanksgiving weekend because there is a fear of missing out on a good deal,” says Norman Fong, CEO of BuyVia, a mobile app and website that helps consumers score the best deals at major outlets like Amazon, Target and Walmart.

If your kids are on the nice list this year, we imagine that they have compiled a thorough list for Santa with all the coolest toys and latest doodads. From year to year, the lineup of popular playthings changes consistently, and it’s hard to keep up. So what’s trending this holiday season? One of the most sought-after toys has been the kid-sized Dyson vacuum that actually works ($30), which we reported on in November.