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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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Mindy, a fashionable New Englander based in Boston, is currently planning her wedding to her high school sweetheart and we can’t wait to learn more about her big day!
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As any bride or groom will tell you, the big day flies by in the blink of an eye. Here are five tips for making every moment of your wedding day last.
8 Ways To Relax The Week Before Your Wedding
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Before turning into a last-minute bridezilla, take a step back from the stress and remember to R-E-L-A-X! Here are eight tips to keeping calm, cool, and collected.
35 Signs Your Wedding Is On Fleek
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With all the time in the world to make your wedding a reflection of your relationship, it better be ON FLEEK! Check out these 35 sure-fire ways to succeed.
7 Things That Are FUN About Wedding Planning
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We’re here to remind you that while you may feel overwhelmed at times during yourwedding planning, there’s plenty to enjoy along the way.
5 Things NOT to Do Right Before Your Wedding
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There are a few things you should avoid doing during the final hours of your single life in order to keep your sanity (or what’s left of it).
What It’s REALLY Like to Be a Groomsgirl
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I want to share with you my experiences as a groomsgirl.
Wedding Planning Faux-Pas From The Pros
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There are many do's and don'ts when it comes to wedding planning. Find out what these six event planners had to say about a few faux-pas.
How Real Couples Handled Wedding Planning Stress
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If your head is spinning from hiring vendors, making a guest list, or picking the perfect linens, don't worry—you're not alone! Read up on stress management tips here.
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If the thought of someone else stepping in your wedding planning process makes you nervous, we recommend delegating these small, manageable tasks:
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If you #JustSaidYes, you could be contemplating whether to have a short or long engagement. Read these reasons why you should take your time during the planning process.
6 Ways to Surprise Your Fiancé(e) on Your Wedding Day
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Consider gifting one of these cute and fun surprises as another way tell your fiancé(e) how much they mean to you.
The 10 Stages of Wedding Planning
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Every wedding is special and unique, but there’s a lot of planning between #JustSaidYes and “I Do.” We bet you’ll recognize yourself in one of these planning stages!
6 Things No One Tells You About Your Wedding Day
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You probably have an idea of how the big day will go, right? But some details you just can’t anticipate! Here are six things no one tells you about your wedding day.
How to Be a Bride-ZEN-a
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Every bride-to-be gets a bit stressed once in a while. Here are a few tips to help you channel your inner bride-ZEN-a.