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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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8 Unexpected Fall Wedding Trends for 2018
Trends & Tips
Looking for last-minute inspo for your big day? Here are the fall wedding trends we're loving for 2018.
6 Tips for Coming Up With a Creative Wedding Hashtag
Trends & Tips
One of the best ways to show your social media savvy at your wedding is to come up with an creative wedding hashtag. Here are some of our top tips for creating a hashtag.
Why You Shouldn't Be Ashamed If You Met Your Partner Online
Marriage Proposals
While there used to be a stigma attached to meeting someone online, those days are long gone. Here, experts explain why.
Getting Married in New Orleans: Your Guide to the Crescent City
Trends & Tips
Getting married in New Orleans can be difficult, even for locals. Check out this comprehensive list of to-dos before planning your New Orleans wedding.
Getting Married in Portland, Oregon: Everything You Need to Know
Trends & Tips
Calling all Beaver State couples: This all-encompassing guide will make planning a breeze if you're getting married in Portland, Oregon.
How to Get Married in Louisiana
Trends & Tips
Check out the ultimate guide to getting married in Louisiana to find essential info, tips, and recommendations for your upcoming wedding.
How to Propose Marriage in a Totally Personal Way
Marriage Proposals
If you're deciding how to propose, check out these tips to help make the big moment even more special.
7 Wedding Keepsakes You Can Frame After the Big Day
Trends & Tips
Don't get rid of your wedding day items — frame them! From invitations to hankies, your treasured pieces become lifelong wedding keepsakes with the help of a few picture frames.
How to Plan a Wedding in Raleigh, Durham & the NC Triangle
Trends & Tips
Carolina couples who need help finding their venue, booking guest accommodations, and basically everything else that goes into planning a Raleigh wedding are in luck! This go-to guide is an essential primer for North Carolina Triangle weddings.
How Involved Should a Groom Be in Planning a Wedding?
Trends & Tips
Times have changed and the responsibility of planning a wedding should be equally shared. Here's how one groom made it happen.
A Pisces Horoscope for Your Wedding Planning Journey
Trends & Tips
Make the most of your romantic and loving nature during your engagement period with this Pisces horoscope for wedding planning.
An Aquarius Horoscope for Your Wedding Planning Journey
Trends & Tips
See how your Aquarius horoscope will help balance your futuristic ideas with the real-world aesthetic options for your wedding day.
A Capricorn Horoscope for Your Wedding Planning Journey
Trends & Tips
Lucky for you, your Capricorn horoscope for wedding planning finds you right in your element — working hard.
6 Essentials for Having Kids at Your Wedding
Etiquette
Hosting little ones on your big day? Here are some items to have on hand to ensure good behavior (and calm parents!).
How to Deal with “No-Gifters”
Etiquette
Were there guests at your wedding who didn't bring a gift? Here's how to handle the (potentially awkward) situation.
A Guide to Hampton Roads Weddings & Getting Married in Virginia
Trends & Tips
Virginia couples who’re researching wedding venues in the Hampton Roads and looking for other planning tips are in luck! This go-to guide is an essential primer for Hampton Roads weddings.