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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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4 Ways to Make Your Wedding More Accessible for All Guests
Trends & Tips
Taking the time to think about your event's accessibility will mean a more inclusive experience for your loved ones.
9 Free Wedding Planning Tools You Absolutely Need
Trends & Tips
The best wedding planning tools, from checklists to seating chart generators, to help you plan your big day. Oh, and did we mention they're all totally free?
2022 Wedding Trends That Are Actually Doable
Trends & Tips
The top wedding-planning trends for 2022 are all about shifting your mindset, not blowing your budget.
The 13 Things You Must Do the Week Before Your Wedding
Trends & Tips
It's the final countdown! Prep for the big day with this absolutely essential week of wedding checklist.
Paper and Flower Shortages are Rocking the Wedding Industry—Here's How to Deal
Trends & Tips
Yes, the shortages you've been hearing about are affecting the wedding industry—but your vendors have got it covered!
7 Signs Your Engagement Is Right Around the Corner
Marriage Proposals
Have an inkling that your partner is about to propose? Missing jewelry is just one giveaway, along with these other subtle hints.
Exactly What To Do if You’re Dissatisfied With a Wedding Vendor
Trends & Tips
If you're dealing with a wedding vendor who's not meeting your expectations, don't stay silent. Here's how to handle this sticky situation.
16 Things You Didn’t Know Your Wedding Planner Can Do
Trends & Tips
What does a wedding planner actually do? Probably a lot more than you'd expect. Check out our list of wedding planner duties you might not be aware of.
10 Ways to Make Your Dog the Star of Your Wedding
Trends & Tips
Here, some clever and cute dog wedding ideas to pay tribute to your precious pup on your special day.
Hit the Highway on a Honeymoon Road Trip
Honeymoon Advice
The pandemic has made these honeymoon road trips even more appealing. Check out some of our favorite romantic (and fun!) honeymoon road trip ideas.
7 Signs You Should Hire a Wedding Planner
Trends & Tips
Wedding planners can be total lifesavers. Not quite sure you need one? Check out the top seven reasons why you should hire a wedding planner.
5 Couples Share Why They Hired a Wedding Planner
Trends & Tips
If you're going back and forth about hiring a wedding planner, these couples have some helpful advice: Book that planner, stat.
Am I Ready for a Relationship? 5 Signs It's the Right Time
Marriage Proposals
​Well, are you ready? Experts share the best ways to tell if now's the time for you to enter a long-term relationship.
5 Realities of Creating a Wedding Budget
Budget
Money mysteries, solved! Experts spill on the little-known facts that will help you avoid overspending on your big day.
Do You Have to Include Family in Your Wedding Party?
Etiquette
Traditional etiquette suggests that you should include close family members in your wedding party—but what if you’d prefer to go a different route? Experts share their best advice.
Here’s What to Do If a Wedding Vendor You Love Isn’t Available
Trends & Tips
There are a lot of weddings scheduled for the coming year—and competition for vendors is fierce. Here’s how to deal if your dream wedding pro isn’t available for your big day.