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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 Deal With a Stressed-Out Bride (or Groom)
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Consider this your crash course on how to deal with an engaged person who’s super stressed out.
7 Things NOT to Do as the Mother of the Groom
Etiquette
Being the mother of the groom can be a great experience, but knowing exactly what your role is and navigating the dos and don’ts can be a little tricky.
7 Wedding Details You Don't Need To Stress About
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Here are some wedding planning elements you might be stressing over, but shouldn’t.
10 Tips for Planning a Wedding with a Short Engagement
Trends & Tips
If you’re hoping for a quick engagement, check out these tips to help ensure a (relatively) stress-free wedding planning process!
Budget Tips from Real Couples
Budget
Real Couples Share Their Budget Tips.
20 Wedding Planning Moments From A Real Type A Bride
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As WeddingWire’s Real Weddings Editor, I was a Type A bride during the majority of my wedding planning process. Find out firsthand everything I experienced.
11 Wedding Misconceptions You Shouldn't Believe
Trends & Tips
There’s no right way to have a wedding, but there are a lot of misunderstandings about what you should and shouldn’t do. Here are 11 misconceptions you can disregard.
Money-Saving Wedding Secrets from the Pros
Budget
We asked wedding planners from around the country to share their top money-saving tips. Check out their insider advice!
What's Your Wedding-Planning Next Step?
Trends & Tips
Stumped about what the next step of your wedding planning journey should be? We're here to help! Take this quiz to help you plan your wedding with ease!
What’s Your Wedding Lingo IQ?
Trends & Tips
Think you know everything there is to know about weddings? Test your knowledge of wedding terms and details and find out if you're a wedding whiz or a novice of nuptials!
Wedding Day Emergency Kit Essentials
Trends & Tips
Don't let an an accidental stain or upset stomach ruin the big day. Come prepared for anything with this list of wedding day essentials.
On Which Holiday Should You Get Married?
Trends & Tips
Getting married on a holiday can be a truly unique and fun experience. Take this quiz and find out which holiday is right for your big day!
What's Your Proposal Style?
Marriage Proposals
Ready to pop the question but not sure how? Take this quiz to help you figure out the best way to propose to your significant other!
14 Signs Wedding Planning is Taking Over Your Life
Trends & Tips
Here’s how to tell if wedding planning has taken over your life.
10 Ways Not to Be Hangry on Your Wedding Day
Trends & Tips
Follow these tips to avoid becoming hangry (or worse) on your wedding day.
10 Ways to Make the Best of a
Trends & Tips
So you’ve checked the major wedding planning tasks off your list, but it’s still too early to send out your invitations or handle any of the last-minute details.