Wedding Planning & Advice
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A Bride's Guide to Creating a Hair and Makeup Timeline for the Wedding Morning

6 Eco-Friendly Wedding Flower Ideas That Are Simple and Impactful

8 Engagement Ring Trends, From Lab-Grown Diamonds to Bold Bezels

36 Summer Wedding Ideas to Inspire Your Own Warm-Weather Nuptials

40 Beautiful Wedding Invitation Ideas That Will Set the Tone for Your Big Day

Should You Register for China and Silver? Here's What Wedding Experts Say

Darcy Miller's Tips for Picking the Perfect Party Palette

6 Things Guests Should Never Wear to a Wedding

Who Pays for the Wedding? Here's What Each Family Is Traditionally Responsible For

11 Traditional Wedding Vows to Exchange During Your Ceremony

What to Wear to Every Type of Wedding, From Black Tie to Garden Party

55 Creative Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Be Excited to Take Home

Father of the Bride Speeches That Knocked It Out of the Park

Can You Wear a Black Dress to a Wedding? 3 Experts Weigh In

50 Tried-and-True Wedding Color Schemes to Inspire Your Own

Can Guests Wear White to a Wedding? Experts Weigh In

What to Wear to a Black-Tie Wedding

13 Ways to Plan a More Sustainable Wedding

Wedding Content Creators Are the Next Big Thing—Here’s Why You Should Book One

17 Wedding Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2024, According to Experts

6 TikTok Wedding Trends You Should Know About—and Whether or Not They're Worth Trying

9 Wedding Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers

How to Tell Your Loved Ones—Especially Your Parents—That You're Engaged to Someone They Haven't Met

29 New Takes on Traditional Wedding Cake Flavors

9 Questions Every Couple Should Ask Their Wedding Planner Before and After They Hire Them

Can Guests Bring a Change of Shoes to a Wedding? Here's How to Get Comfortable Appropriately, Per a Stylist

Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Party Gifts

15 Wedding Traditions and Superstitions, Explained

Expert-Approved Wedding Invitation Etiquette Tips

36 Signature Drinks That Will Personalize Your Cocktail Hour

A Basic Wedding Ceremony Outline for Planning the Order of Your I Dos

Fun Wedding Games That'll Keep Guests Laughing

What to Put on Your Wedding Registry

49 Welcome Bags From Real Weddings

Our Wedding Planning Timeline and Checklist Will Guide You Through Planning Your Big Day

How to Make a Wrist Corsage for the Mother of the Bride

How Much Time You Should Give Wedding Guests to RSVP

How to Plan a Wedding in 9 Months

52 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Reception

10 Things You Should Know Before Addressing, Assembling, and Mailing Your Wedding Invitations

12 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Wedding Venue

Here Is the Average Guest List Size for Small, Medium, and Large Weddings

11 Unique Wedding Ceremony Readings for Your Big Day

The Etiquette of Engagement Parties

The Etiquette of Wedding Rehearsal Dinners

What to Say When Proposing—Besides the Obvious

5 Things the Mother of the Groom Should Never Say to the Bride

The Best Wedding Albums for Every Budget

Your Complete Guide to Tipping Every Wedding Vendor, From Your Photographer to Your Catering Staff

The Nicest Things the Father of the Bride Can Do for His Daughter on Her Wedding Day

Our 19 Most Inventive Ideas for Your Wedding Buffet

The 5 Kindest Things a Mother of the Groom Can Do for Her Son on His Wedding Day

Five Annoying Behaviors Wedding Guests Should Avoid No Matter What

20 Wedding Venues with the Best Fall Foliage

Unexpected Wedding Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love

29 Food Trucks and Mobile Bars That Can Roll Right Up to Your Wedding

What to Write in a Wedding Card to the Couple of the Hour

45 "Something Blue" Wedding Ideas That Are So Unique

How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift, Anyway?

Unique Passed Appetizers Guaranteed to Elevate Your Cocktail Hour

25 Wedding Finger Foods That Will Satisfy Every Palate

What to Do If Your Partner Isn't as Excited About Wedding Planning as You Are

16 Things You Need to Know to Pull Off an Outdoor Wedding