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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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23 Wedding Dresses Under $3,000
Budget
There are hundreds of stylish wedding gowns available to suit both your personal and wedding style!
8 Things NOT to Do the Week After Getting Engaged
Etiquette
To help you navigate this amazing time, here are some etiquette tips about what NOT to do the week after you get engaged.
What to Do If Your Parents Won’t Attend Your Wedding
Etiquette
Although it can be heartbreaking not to be able to share your wedding with your parents, here’s how close friends and other relatives can fill the gap.
6 Ways to Avoid Bad Blood in Your Wedding Party
Etiquette
Worried someone will throw shade in your wedding party? Here’s how to make sure everyone gets along in your wedding crew.
This is Why You Should Extend Your Engagement
Trends & Tips
Ahead, discover a few solid reasons to extend your engagement (and bonus: they double as great answers to the annoying question, “Why haven’t you gotten married yet?!”).
Money Pros Give the REAL Scoop on Saving for Your Wedding
Budget
Financial experts share their best advice for making your wedding special, without giving up your entire lifestyle.
Which Queer Celeb Couple Is Your New Couple BFFs?
Trends & Tips
Are you in need of a funny duo like Portia de Rossi and Ellen Degeneres ? Or would you be more of a match with the intensity of Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef?
A Fall Engagement Session in Massachusetts
Marriage Proposals
This couple's fall engagement photos in Brookline, Massachusetts will serve up major engagement photo inspiration.
Should I ‘Come Out’ to My Wedding Vendors as LGBTQ?
Etiquette
Is it necessary to let your future wedding vendors know your gender identity or sexual orientation? We’ll help you decide.
Which Decade Does Your Wedding Actually Belong In?
Trends & Tips
If you love the idea of a vintage wedding but can't narrow down your exact style, take this quiz to find out which decade your wedding actually belongs in.
The Most Awkward Same-Sex Wedding Questions, Answered
Etiquette
Now that you’ve RSVP’d “yes” to your first same-sex wedding, here are your burning questions, answered!
I’m Not Sure I Want a Wedding Party. Now What?
Etiquette
If you’re thinking about foregoing the wedding party tradition, read on for a few things you’ll want to consider.
How to Deal with Wedding Criticism Without Losing Your Mind
Etiquette
I know it’s not always a piece of cake to plan a wedding, especially when it comes to managing everyone involved.
7 Essential Things to Do 2 Days Before Your Wedding
Trends & Tips
Here are some important things you’ll need to handle two days before your wedding day!
8 Wedding Money-Saving Myths…Debunked!
Budget
Here are 8 cost-saving myths every couple should be aware of so you can know whether you’re really saving money or not, with some actual wedding cost-savings tips too.
15 Times Celebs Took a Powerful Stand for Marriage Equality
Etiquette
Over the years, many celebrities have championed the right to marry for all. Check out some of our favorite marriage equality quotes!