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  • How to Set Your Wedding Budget

    Get started with these three steps to setting your wedding budget.

  • How to Stick to Your Wedding Budget

    Oops – they did it again. Nearly half of all couples report spending more on the wedding than originally planned. These budget tips will help you stay on track.

  • Top 10 Ways to Save on Wedding Costs

    We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 ways to save on wedding costs.

  • Your Guest List - Getting Started

    Work your way through this potential land mine with this thoughtful step-by-step approach to creating a guest list that works – for everyone. 

  • Trimming the Guest List - To Invite or not to Invite

    Determine who makes the cut…

  • Types of Wedding Planners - Services Breakdown

    Thinking of hiring a wedding planner? You’ve got plenty of options…

  • Budgeting for a Wedding Planner

    Here’s what you need to know to determine whether a professional planner will fit into your wedding budget. 

  • Hiring a Wedding Planner

    Here’s what you need to know to find a wedding planner who is your perfect match…

  • Working with a Wedding Planner

    The key to a successful working relationship with your wedding planner is uniting together as an invincible team.

  • Wedding Planners - Ways to Save When Hiring a Pro

    If you think that a wedding planner is a luxury reserved for the wealthy, you may be surprised. Here are the top ways a professional wedding planner can help you save some serious headaches – and cash.

  • Bridal Registry Basics

    Before setting up your wedding gift registry, browse this guide to determine when to register, how to choose your stores, and what to register for.

  • Bridal Registry Checklist

    Not sure what to register for?  Take this ultimate wedding gift registry checklist with you when creating your bridal registry.

  • Find Your Wedding Ceremony Location

    We did some digging and came up with a list of of our top ideas for unique and memorable wedding ceremony sites.

  • Questions to Ask your Ceremony Officiant

    Before the big day, ask your ceremony officiant these questions to determine whether s/he is open to your ideas.

  • Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas

    Incorporate these unique wedding ceremony ideas and exchange “I dos” in your own distinct style.

  • Wedding Ceremony Savings

    Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the wedding ceremony is the reason behind the big party. Heed this advice to walk down the aisle in budget-friendly style.

  • How to Find the Right Wedding Venue

    Before meeting with the first reception site manager, consider these important factors in determining the venue that is right for your wedding reception.

  • Wedding Venue Comparison Guide

    Size up the wedding sites - use this cheat sheet to weigh the pros and cons of various types of wedding venues.

  • Questions to ask your Reception Site

    Come equipped with the questions you need answered before booking your wedding reception.

  • Wedding Reception Trends and Ideas

    Do something different - infuse your wedding reception with some style with these top reception ideas and trends. 

  • Ways to Save - Plan a Priceless Wedding Reception on a Budget

    Book a wedding venue and plan a reception that’s high on style and easy on the purse strings with these tips on saving money on wedding receptions.

  • Wedding Reception Timeline - What Happens When

    You may have been to dozens of weddings, but it’s hard to know what is supposed to happen when at your own wedding reception.  Relax, we’ve mapped it out for you so you don’t have to.

  • Reception Rentals Guide

    Depending on your wedding venue, you may need to supply some, if not all the rental items required to host your wedding reception and serve your guests.  Here is your ultimate wedding rentals checklist

  • Plan a Spring Wedding

    The tulips are blooming, the temperatures are rising – it’s time for a spring wedding! Get started planning your spring-themed wedding now…

  • Plan a Summer Wedding

    Warm sunshine, vibrant colors, and outdoor setting opportunities abound for summer weddings. Take advantage of the season with these tips for summer-themed weddings.

  • Plan a Fall Wedding

    Looking for fall wedding inspiration? Here are fall wedding ideas to get you started towards planning a autumn themed celebration…

  • Plan a Winter Wedding

    Winter-themed weddings can be uber chic and ethereal – an absolute wonderland, if you will. Get inspired with a few of our seasonable wedding ideas.

  • Plan an Outdoor Wedding

    Outdoor weddings are romantic and scenic, but there’s a lot that can go wrong. Here’s your guide to planning a trouble-free, alfresco wedding.

  • Plan a Green Wedding

    Sure, green weddings are all the rage, but you’ll need to go the extra mile to make yours stand apart from the rest.

  • Encore Weddings

    Navigate through your second (or third, or fourth…) wedding with this handy encore wedding guide.

  • Same Sex Weddings

    This gay marriage guide offers advice on those situations unique to gay couples that need to be addressed before diving into the rest of the planning process.  Consider this your starting point…

  • Vow Renewals

    What better way to express your love for your spouse than to do it all over again?  Read on for everything you need to know about renewing your vows…

  • Take Back your Wedding: Cliche-Free Ideas

    There is nothing wrong with the traditional white wedding, but sometimes it is nice to make yours stand out from the rest…

  • Getting Started - Catering Basics

    Start planning your wedding menu with this introduction to caterers and catering.

  • How to Find the Right Caterer

    Find a wedding caterer that suits your needs, style and budget by following these steps to hiring and working with wedding caterers.

  • Catering Serving Styles

    Serve it up! A primer on wedding reception catering styles…

  • Creative Menu Ideas and Catering Trends

    When it comes to catering your wedding reception, build a menu that will excite and entice.  Here are our favorite menu ideas and catering trends.

  • Ways to Save - Tips for Your Catering Budget

    Serve up a tantalizing (yet wallet-friendly) culinary experience with these five easy ways to save on wedding catering.

  • Getting Started - Wedding Flowers Basics

    Get started planning your wedding day floral scheme with this introduction to wedding flowers. 

  • Wedding Flowers by Seasons

    When it comes to wedding flowers, go with the season! Choose wedding flowers that bloom locally and naturally during the time of your wedding.

  • Wedding Photography: Tips to Get Started

    Get started on your way to memorable wedding pictures with these wedding photography tips and photography overview.

  • Your Photography Budget

    Set your budget with this guide to wedding photography costs and rates.

  • 5 Ideas to Inspire Great Wedding Photos

    Try these special photo opps for wedding pictures that will shine through the formal poses.

  • Bridesmaid Gifts

    We’ve compiled a useful bridesmaid gifts guide to steer you through the gift-giving process.

  • Wedding Favors

    Browse our guide for unique wedding favors ideas and everything you’ll need to know to present them in style.

  • Wedding Welcome Baskets

    Welcome travel-weary guests with some pre-wedding goodies. Browse this guide for ideas for wedding guest baskets.

  • Your Videography Budget

    Set your wedding videography budget with this guide to videography costs and rates.

  • Wedding Videography Trends

    We’ve compiled a list of what’s hot in the wedding videography world:

  • Wedding Videography Terms to Know

    We’ve compiled a list of terms to know before your videographer hits the record button:

  • Hiring a Wedding Photographer

    Consider this advice on hiring the right wedding photographer before signing on the dotted line.

  • Hiring a Videographer

    Consider these important tips on hiring the right videographer before signing on the dotted line.

  • Ways to Save - Get Priceless Wedding Photographs on a Budget

    Save on wedding photography prices with these top budgeting tips

  • Wedding Etiquette: Thank You Notes

    Read our guide to thank-you notes and learn wedding thank you note etiquette and get thank you note wording samples.

  • Plan Your Wedding Transportation

    Browse our transportation guide for everything you’ll need to know to plan your wedding day rides.

  • Your Transportation: Wedding Day Guidelines

    These important wedding day guidelines will ensure your ride is as smooth as possible.

  • Ways to Save - Wedding Transportation on a Budget

    Plan your grand arrival without going over budget on wedding transportation.

  • Writing Your Wedding Vows

    Consult these wedding vows tips before you put pen to paper.

  • Popular Wedding Readings

    Let some of these popular ceremony readings inspire you while writing your vows or customizing your ceremony with wedding readings. 

  • Wedding Toasts

    Browse our wedding toasts and speeches guide and ensure your words leave a memorable impression.

  • Getting Started - Wedding Dress Basics

    We’ve rounded up useful advice to get you on your way to walking down the aisle in the wedding gown of your dreams.

  • Wedding Dress Styles

    Before stepping into a bridal salon, you should know the basic wedding dress styles and the terms used to describe them.

  • Wedding Dress Fabric Guide

    Determine the most appropriate wedding dress fabric for your bridal look…

  • Wedding Dress Trends

    Your guide to wedding dress trends and styles for the modern bride.

  • Shopping for Your Wedding Dress

    Shopping for a wedding dress is slightly more complex than you might think. We’ll walk you through it…

  • All About Bridal Veils

    Everything you need to know about choosing a veil and putting the finishing touches on your wedding day ensemble.

  • All About Bridal Headpieces

    Anchor your veil with an elegant headpiece, or let its sparkle make a style statement all of its own.

  • All About Wedding Shoes

    The shoes you wear on your wedding day will affect not only your overall look but your comfort level as well, so choose wedding shoes with care.

  • All About Bridal Jewelry

    Accessorize your wedding-day look with the perfect bridal jewelry.

  • All About Wedding Rings

    Shopping for wedding rings involves slightly more than picking out a strand of beads. We’ve narrowed down the steps to choosing a wedding ring you’ll love.

  • All About Engagement Rings

    Shopping for an engagement ring is easy with this complete guide to diamonds, settings, and metals.

  • Bridal Beauty Countdown

    Follow this monthly bridal health and beauty regimen to ensure you’re radiant on your wedding day.

  • Bridal Fitness and Nutrition

    This healthy exercise and nutrition guide will help you get in shape for the wedding day and beyond.

  • Bridal Beauty Tips and Secrets

    Besides the obvious tools to looking your best (fitness, nutrition, style…), here are some lesser-known health and beauty tips for silky hair, glowing skin, sparkling teeth, and healthy nails on your wedding day.

  • Bridal Pampering - Spa Services Guide for Brides

    Use this spa treatments guide to decide on the right beauty regimen for your wedding day.

  • Wedding Day Beauty Checklist

    You or your maid-of-honor should be prepared with some basic beauty supplies and quick fixes to ensure you (and your bridesmaids) look flawless throughout your wedding day.

  • All About Rehearsal Dinners

    Everything you need to know to plan a rehearsal dinner – the prelude to the main event…

  • All About Bridal Showers

    As the bride, you won’t be planning your own bridal shower, but it helps to have an idea of what to expect (especially if your maid of honor is slow on the draw).

  • All About Bachelorette Parties

    Everything you need to know about attending a bachelorette bash as the guest of honor…

  • All About Bridesmaids’ Luncheons

    Gather with the girls one last time before the main event…

  • All About Farewell Brunches

    Say one last wedding-worthy good-bye with a stylish send-off.

  • Getting Engaged - The Emotional Struggle Many Women Face

    After the initial excitement, many women soon realize that engagement is one of the most significant psychological transitions in our lives…

  • Reduce Wedding Stress

    How do you fight the inevitable stress that comes with planning a wedding? Read on…

  • Bridal Beauty – Look Radiant on Your Wedding Day

    It’s your wedding day, and it’s your day to shine. Make the most of it, and start preparing a healthy bridal beauty routine now.

  • How to Keep the Peace with Your Bridesmaids and Girlfriends

    When it comes to weddings, your girlfriends help you hold it together. Don’t let wedding planning ruin your friendships.

  • Mother-in-law Woes- How to Make Amends with His Mom

    Make sure your relationship with your future mother-in-law is a healthy one with these tips…

  • Married or Maiden Name - Behind the Last Name (Change)

    Struggling with the notion of taking his last name or keeping your own? Read on for insight into solving the potential identity crisis…

  • One Love, Two Faiths - How to Plan an Interfaith Wedding

    Interfaith weddings pose a few planning challenges. Here is some advice to get you started…

  • Marriage Compatibility Test

    Read this list of essential pre-wedding discussions to have before your wedding day…

  • His Bachelor Party - How to Deal

    Here are five tips to help you cope with your fiancé‘s upcoming bachelor party.

  • Got Cold Feet? How to Cope with Pre-Wedding Jitters

    How do you know if it’s just wedding nerves or something more? Here’s how to cope when you want to say “I don’t.”

  • Calling Off The Wedding - How to Survive a Broken Engagement

    Besides the emotional distress, there are logistical issues to handle when a wedding is cancelled. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Getting Engaged - What to Expect During the First Weeks

    Congratulations! You’re engaged to be married…now what? 

  • How to Juggle Wedding Planning with Your Career

    Ensure your professional life doesn’t suffer while you’re in wedding-planning mode…

  • Must-Ask Introspective Questions Before Your Wedding

    Ask yourself these essential questions to determine whether you’re emotionally prepared for the wedding and, more importantly, for marriage…

  • Top Bridesmaid Dilemmas and How to Avoid Them

    Here is a list of common stumbling blocks on the road to a happy bridal party – and tips to avert them.

  • How to Plan for a Heatlhy Financial Future

    Set a responsible financial precedent now, and avoid the major pitfalls couples face when they get married.

  • Bridal Boot Camp - The Fastest Way to Get In Shape

    Seeking the fastest way to get in shape and tone up for your wedding? Enlist in bridal boot camp, and report to duty.

  • Bridal Showers - Six Ideas for More Meaningful Shower Celebrations

    Take back your bridal shower with these unique shower ideas designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

  • Are you Becoming a Bridezilla?

    Five tips to help you avoid the monster inside…

  • Getting Engaged - The First Three Steps of Wedding Planning

    Here are the first three steps in your countdown to “I do!” Get started now by tackling these first wedding-planning tasks.

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