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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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The Ultimate Relationship Timeline That Leads to Marriage
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From "meeting cute" to popping the question, this relationship timeline outlines the steps most couples take as they journey toward marriage.
How to Give Up Control During Wedding Planning and Just Enjoy the Process
Trends & Tips
If your Type A personality is making the unpredictable wedding-planning process even more stressful, we’re here to help.
Here's How to Write the
Trends & Tips
Your wedding website is the perfect place to share your special-day details—and your love story. Here's everything you need to know about writing a wedding website "Our Story" section, with examples!
13 Things Your Wedding Website Needs (Right Now!)
Trends & Tips
When thinking about what to include on your wedding website, you'll want to ensure it's as informative, interesting, and personal as possible. Here are some of our favorite wedding website ideas.
The Best TV Shows to Watch While Wedding Planning (Or When You Need a Break)
Trends & Tips
Need some background noise as you’re compiling your guest list or researching wedding venues? Here are the best wedding TV shows to binge watch and stream online.
How to Find the Best Credit Card for Wedding Expenses
Budget
After hunting down the perfect venue and vendors, you may be ready for the next chase: finding the best credit card for your wedding expenses.
Trends & Tips
A small wedding ceremony meant big learnings for this bride, who is hosting her larger celebration next year.
How to Plan Your Nuptials During the Post-COVID Wedding Boom
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The post-COVID wedding boom is real—and it's here. Here's how to navigate planning during the rush of weddings in 2021 and 2022.
How to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community at Your Wedding, and Beyond
Trends & Tips
Your wedding can be a catalyst for change, from the language you use to the vendors you choose. Here's how to plan an inclusive wedding.
The 7 Biggest Bonding Moments You’ll Experience During Wedding Planning
Etiquette
Wedding planning can put some stress on your relationship, but it can also totally strengthen your partnership.
The 12 Best Wedding Registry Websites Ever
Wedding Registry
So, where should you register for your wedding? Here’s how to decide on the best wedding registry websites so you can choose your perfect gifts.
How to Plan a European Honeymoon on a Budget
Honeymoon Advice
If a trip to Europe is on your bucket list, these expert travel tips will help you plan the ultimate European honeymoon on a budget. Check out our ultimate travel guide.
How the Cicadas Might Impact Your Wedding & 4 Things to Do About It
Trends & Tips
Planning a summer wedding? Here's how to deal with the worst kind of uninvited guest—those pesky (and noisy!) cicadas.
The Best Wedding Movies to Watch During a Planning Sesh
Trends & Tips
Tackling your to-do list for the big day? Here are the best wedding movies to watch if you're looking for some comedic relief or a sweet love story while you multitask.
Who Pays for the Wedding? Here's the Official Answer
Budget
Here is the breakdown of the “traditional” way to divide up the budget and figure out who pays for the wedding—use this as a starting point, and not the final word.
25 Questions to Include in Your Wedding Website FAQs
Trends & Tips
As you're creating your wedding website, adding an FAQ section is a must to avoid last-minute texts and emails from your guests. Here are the top questions to include—and how to answer!