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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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How to Avoid—or Embrace—Wedding Inspiration Overload
Trends & Tips
You can’t have too many florals on your wedding day, but yes, girl, you CAN have too much inspiration.
5 Wedding Expenses That Don’t Have to be Expensive
Budget
Here are a few spots where you have my full permission to cut corners and save cash—while still pulling off the most elegant day ever.
The Engagement Edit: Q&A with Hunter Schleicher
Trends & Tips
Check out what one of our favorite bloggers, Hunter Schleicher has to say about her wedding plans!
7 Things Couples Should Agree on Before Wedding Planning
Trends & Tips
Wedding planning is the ultimate test of you and your S.O.’s ability to work together as a couple. You both should be on the same page with a few things before starting.
Phone vs. Computer: Best Devices to Use for Wedding Planning
Trends & Tips
You can now use your phone & computer to handle wedding-related tasks, whether you’re at your desk or on-the-go, rather than writing things down in binders & notebooks.
Which Celebrity Should Plan Your Wedding?
Trends & Tips
Find out which celeb should help you plan your big day!
Which Disney Bride Are You?
Trends & Tips
Do Disney fairytales make you swoon? Take the quiz and find out which Disney princess is your alter ego!
6 Must-Dos The Night Before Your Wedding
Trends & Tips
With last minute details running around in your mind you might find it hard to unwind, so here are some must-dos to make the night before your wedding day an easy one.
12 Questions You’ll Be Asked as a Newly-Engaged Couple
Marriage Proposals
Your engagement announcement will be followed by dozens of congratulations and twice as many questions. Here's how to answer all-too-common post-engagement questions
10 Scary Things That Can Happen During Wedding Planning
Trends & Tips
We’re sharing a few wedding-planning nightmares that you may encounter. But never fear – we’ll also share ways to handle these potentially tricky situations.
How To Plan Your Wedding If Your Spouse Is In The Military
Trends & Tips
The military can be unpredictable and planning a wedding while your partner is away can be difficult, not to mention, stressful! However don’t fret!
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Etiquette
From Vendor to Friendor: How to Navigate a Friendship with a Wedding Pro
Why You and Your Fiancé Should Plan That Wedding Together
Trends & Tips
Splitting up control doesn’t mean rescinding all input.
Splurge vs. Save: How to Prioritize Your Wedding Budget
Budget
If you splurge in one area of your wedding, you’ll need to save in other places to make up for it—or you’ll go over budget (and 74 percent of couples do go over budget).
Wedding Planning: Expectations vs. Reality
Trends & Tips
While wedding planning can be a fun experience, we wouldn’t call it non-stop rainbows and butterflies. Here’s a peek at some of wedding planning’s less glamorous moments.