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While your engagement is sure to be a fun and exciting time, there’s some work involved, too. We’re here to help make the wedding planning process as stress-free as possible, and provide loads of helpful advice. Whether you’re setting your budget, choosing a venue, or learning about the latest wedding trends, you’ll find everything you need to know about wedding planning right here.

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Get it Done! 6 Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas for Procrastinators
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Putting off wedding planning? These wedding planning tips and ideas are meant for procrastinators—so stop waiting and read 'em!
The Wedding Registry Tips & Secrets You Need to Know
Wedding Registry
Ready to register? These are the little-known wedding registry tips that will make the process easier and totally fun.
10 Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner
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Wedding planners can be super-helpful in ensuring your event runs smoothly. These are the 10 questions to ask a wedding planner before you sign a contract.
6 Common Fights Couples Have Right After Getting Engaged
Marriage Proposals
Getting engaged is one of the most special times of your life—so why are you and your spouse-to-be fighting more than ever? Here are some of the most common fights couples have right after the proposal.
5 Ways to Balance Planning Your Wedding While Being in Someone Else’s
Etiquette
Planning your wedding while being a bridesmaid or groomsman in a friend or family member's wedding can seem stressful, but it's actually totally doable. Here's how.
4 Big Relationship Changes to Expect Post-Engagement
Marriage Proposals
While the post-engagement period is certainly exciting, it may signal several changes to your relationship. Here's what to expect and how to deal.
7 Things to Do the Month After You Get Engaged
Marriage Proposals
Did you just get engaged? Congrats! Here's how to enjoy the month after the big proposal, while gearing up for the wedding planning ahead.
 5 Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Website
Trends & Tips
Your wedding website needs to be useful, but shouldn't be boring. Here are some ways to add a personal touch to your site.
6 Things to Add to Your Wedding Registry if You’re Moving From an Apartment to a House
Wedding Registry
Moving into bigger digs post-marriage? Here are the things to add to your registry to fill up your new home.
So, You Want to Elope?
Trends & Tips
If a big, splashy wedding just isn't your thing, you may want to elope. Here's how to make it happen.
5 Things That Will Definitely Happen at Your Wedding
Trends & Tips
We don't need a crystal ball to make some pretty accurate predictions about your big day. Read on to get the scoop.
8 Things Your Fave Movies Got So Right (Or Wrong) About Wedding Planning
Trends & Tips
The chance of finding bridesmaid dresses that are actually re-wearable is slim, and you definitely shouldn't have a double wedding.
Winter Wedding Survival Guide
Trends & Tips
We asked some of our favorite wedding professionals and recent brides for their best advice for planning a winter wedding. Check out these words of wisdom!
Can I Negotiate with Wedding Vendors?
Budget
Couples who are on a strict budget will want to learn how to negotiate with wedding vendors—the best ways to do so may surprise you.
The #1 Way to Make Your Wedding Stress-Free
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Trends & Tips
Getting married at a hotel is the secret to having a stress-free wedding—here are five reasons why.
5 Things to Splurge on During Your Honeymoon
Honeymoon Advice
Get ready to plan your vacation of a lifetime! While some honeymoon costs may seem extravagant, here are the ones that are totally worth it.