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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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6 Ways to Get the Engagement Ring You Want
Marriage Proposals
Congratulations! You’ve found the one. Next step: landing the perfect engagement ring.
36 Signs You're Ready to Get Engaged
Marriage Proposals
Can't picture your future without your other half? Looks like you're ready to get engaged and make it official!
 8 Types of Mother-of-the-Bride (or Groom!)
Etiquette
One of the trickiest parts of planning a wedding can be dealing with family members, and frequently, the mother-of-the-bride (or groom) can be the cause of some drama.
 7 Ways to Say Thanks to Your Guests at Your Wedding
Etiquette
Aside from writing thank-you-notes after the fact (an etiquette must!) there are several ways to thank your guests on your wedding day.
Do You Ask Parents About Having Their Child in Your Wedding?
Etiquette
Chantale via Twitter asks: Should you ask the parents first about having their child in the wedding party?
Can Wedding Guests Wear White?
Etiquette
Anthony from Twitter asks: I've seen people writing about how it's okay for guests to wear white to a wedding. Should guests really feel free to wear white to a wedding?
Wedding Planning Advice You Can Politely Ignore
Trends & Tips
If you’re planning a wedding, you’ve probably encountered your share of opinions. Here are six nuggets of (non)wisdom you have our full permission to leave at the curb.
20 Things That Keep a Bride Awake at Night
Etiquette
If you’ve found yourself staring up at the ceiling in the wee hours of the morning, you’re in good company. Here are 20 things you’re probably losing Zzz’s over.
Do NOT Say These Things To A Bride On Her Wedding Day
Etiquette
No matter how long you have known the bride, there are certain things you should NOT say. Here are some conversations that you should steer clear of on her big day.
7 Ways To Make A Big Wedding Feel Intimate
Trends & Tips
If you’re worried a large celebration may result in fewer intimate and special moments, don’t stress! Here are some ways to make your wedding a little more personal.
Thoughts Every Bride Has On Her Wedding Day
Etiquette
There are bound to be dozens of thoughts running through the bride's head on her wedding day. Below are a few we imagine may come to mind at some point.
Save Money by Picking the Right Wedding Date
Budget
There are lots of ways to save money on your wedding, but if you’re flexible about your wedding date, it can be a major money-saver.
8 Things You Can Only Do When You're Engaged
Marriage Proposals
Check out our top 8 activities you can get away with doing only while you’re engaged.
Engagement Etiquette Tips
Marriage Proposals
Engagement etiquette tips you need to know.
The Engagement Edit: Q&A with Bayann of Bay’s Style Diary
Trends & Tips
Hailing from New Jersey, Bayann’s fun, energetic and super-stylish spirit makes her one of our favorite brides-to-be!
11 Things NOT to Do After You Get Engaged
Trends & Tips
Wondering what NOT to do after you get engaged? Here are 11 common mistakes to avoid.