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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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10 Ways to Avoid Going Over Budget on Your Wedding
Budget
How do you avoid spending more than you can afford on your big day? We’re here to help.
 20 Ways to Treat Yo Self During Wedding Planning
Trends & Tips
Wedding planning stressing you out? Take some time to chill out with these relaxing ideas.
Top 20 Wedding Planning Tips From Real Newlyweds
Trends & Tips
We asked, and they answered: “If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be and why?”
10 Reasons Your Wedding Planner is a Total Lifesaver
Trends & Tips
You may be surprised at the number of ways a wedding planner can help you put together your big day. Here's a list of reasons why they're an essential part of any wedding.
9 Commandments of Stress-Free Wedding Planning
Trends & Tips
Planning your big day is supposed to be fun, remember? Follow these nine guidelines and kick wedding planning stress to the curb!
10 Things Couples Forget to Factor Into Their Wedding Day
Trends & Tips
Trust us, you're going to want to pencil these crucial day-of tasks into your wedding timelines ASAP.
What's My Wedding Style?
Trends & Tips
Take our quiz to help figure out your wedding style!
13 Bridal Show & Wedding Events Rules to Know Before You Go
Trends & Tips
Check out these bridal show tips for brides to help you make the most out of this totally fun experience.
8 Things to Start Saving for Once You're Engaged
Budget
Saving for a wedding? Here are a few oft-overlooked items that couples traditionally pay for.
6 Tips for Dealing with Party Animals in Your Wedding Party
Etiquette
There are two types of wedding party attendants out there.
How to Shop for an Engagement Ring Together
Marriage Proposals
Many couples are shopping for the engagement ring together. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to make the process go smoothly.
5 Shortcuts for Writing Thank-You Notes
Etiquette
Writing thank-you notes is one of those must-do, non-negotiable parts of the wedding process.
How to Pick Your Wedding Party
Etiquette
Here are our top tips for figuring out who will stand by your side on your wedding day.
7 Things Not to Worry About On Your Wedding Day
Trends & Tips
We rounded up the top things you should not stress about on your wedding day!
9 Ways To Celebrate Your Engagement (Other Than a Party)
Marriage Proposals
Here are some unique ways to celebrate your engagement.
“Is it okay to text my wedding vendors?”
Etiquette
Take a look at this advice before hitting send on that text.