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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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Microwedding, minimony, virtual wedding—what’s the difference? Here, we go deep into all the types of weddings that you’re going to see more of post COVID.
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There are lots of Black-owned wedding businesses in the U.S.—here, we spoke to just a few of the top-rated pros.
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Wedding Registry
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7 Fun and Romantic Wedding-Planning Activities You Can Do at Home
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It may feel impossible to balance wedding planning with your actual job (especially if you're working from home!), but there are ways to make this busy time a bit easier.
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If you’ve had to reschedule your wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re here for you. Here, experts share how to work through your (totally normal!) feelings.