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Planning Basics

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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What kind of bride do you become while you're wedding planning? Take our quiz to find out!
Which Romantic Holiday Movie Are You?
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!
 Wedding Fiascos and How Wedding Planners Solved Them
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Thankfully, whether it’s a crushed cake, a vendor backing out, or even a venue change, a wedding planner can come to the rescue!
10 Ways to Make Your Parents Happy on Your Wedding Day
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Your wedding is as important for your parents as it is for you — here are some simple ways to make it even more special for mom and dad.
Which Wedding Movie Couple Are You?
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Take our quiz to find out which wedding movie couple you and your fiancé(e) are totally identical to.
 8 Things Every Mother-of-the-Bride Should Help With
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Mom will be more than willing to help out in any way she can, so we’ve outlined some tasks she can hit the ground running with during the planning process.
Who Should Your Celebrity Groom Be?
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Which Hollywood heartthrob are you meant to be with? Find out who your celebrity match is by taking our quiz!
Choosing the Wedding Party
Etiquette
Keep these responsibilities in mind as you choose your wedding party.
Setting Up Your Wedding Budget
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Before the fun part can truly begin, it's important to set up your wedding budget. Here are some key components to keep in mind when building your budget:
10 Things Every Almost-Engaged Person Hates Hearing
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You're almost engaged, you know marriage is in the cards soon, but until that day comes, prepare to be bombarded with an endless stream of these questions and comments.
20 Questions You Shouldn't Ask a Couple on Their Wedding Day
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It's their special day - don't damper it by asking any of these things!
6 Things I Learned Bringing a Plus-One to a Wedding
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Were you given the option to bring a plus-one to an upcoming wedding? Here are some helpful tips for you to use that I picked up.
 How to Plan Your Wedding at Work (Without Getting Caught!)
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Finding time to plan a wedding is no easy feat. We’ve figured out how you can plan your wedding at work and still ace the performance review at the end of the quarter.
Choosing Your Honeymoon Destination
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The ideal honeymoon destination is always a personal choice. All couples are different, so the actual location is something you'll have to decide with your fiancé.
Building Your Wedding Website
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Creating a wedding website has become a popular way to communicate information to guests and provide a central location where people can stay up-to-date on your big day.
5 Things to Tell Your Out-of-Town Wedding Guests
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Make sure to give your out-of-town wedding guests a warm welcome and keep them in the loop regarding any key logistics!