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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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A Taurus Horoscope for Your Wedding Planning Journey
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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, Taurus! Here’s the quick and dirty Taurus horoscope for your upcoming nuptials, from settling down to jetting off to your honeymoon.
5 Unique Honeymoon Ideas That Are Actually Amazing
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If lounging on a beach isn't your idea of a good time, here are some unique honeymoon ideas you're sure to love.
An Aries Horoscope for Your Wedding Planning Journey
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Find out what your Aries horoscope has in store for your engagement, wedding and honeymoon with this guide to navigating wedding planning as a fiery ram.
How to Plan a Las Vegas Wedding
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Thinking about getting hitched in Sin City? Plan the Las Vegas wedding of your dreams with our must-know tips and advice.
8 Downtown Chicago Wedding Venues With Scenic Views
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Couples hoping to get married in the Windy City should definitely check out these downtown Chicago wedding venues.
7 Time-Saving Wedding Planning Tips for the Busiest Couples
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If your schedule is totally crazy, check out these time-saving wedding tips to make your planning process completely doable.
The First 5 Things You Need to Ask a Wedding Vendor
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From rates to references, these are the most important questions you'll need to ask every wedding vendor.
The Atlanta Wedding Guide to Getting Married in Georgia
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Ready to plan your Atlanta wedding? Check out this guide for everything you need to know about getting married in the ATL.
All the Detroit Wedding Planning Essentials Michigan Couples Need
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Find out what you need to know before planning the Detroit wedding of your dreams with these essentials.
How Long Should You Date Before Getting Engaged?
Marriage Proposals
Does it really matter if you've been dating six months or six years? We asked the experts to find out.
The 7 Times You’ll Probably Cry at Your Wedding
Trends & Tips
Even if you haven't cried since you were a kid, you may shed a few (or many!) tears on your wedding day. Here are the moments when you may cry at your wedding.
Wedding Planning in Your 30s vs in Your 20s: Is There a Difference?
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Do different age groups approach wedding planning differently? The answer isn’t quite so cut and dry.
How to Get Married in Chicago
Trends & Tips
Dreaming of having your wedding in Windy City or in Illinois? Here’s exactly how to get married in Chicago, plus everything you need to know about throwing an epic wedding in the big city.
Our 10 Favorite Moments from the Royal Wedding
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The 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was truly a stunning event. Here are the moments that took our breath away.
How to Get Married in Savannah, Georgia
Trends & Tips
If you love the charm of the Old South, here’s everything you need to know about planning your dream wedding in Savannah, Georgia.
The Best Places to Propose in Dallas & Fort Worth
Marriage Proposals
Planning to pop the question in D-Town, Cowtown or a point in-between? You’ll want to scope out the best places to propose in Dallas/Fort Worth before settling on a location.