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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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How to Create a Wedding Website
Trends & Tips
Creating a wedding website is one of the most important steps in planning your wedding. Follow our 12 simple steps to help you create a successful website.
8 Things You Shouldn't Post on Social Media After Getting Engaged
Marriage Proposals
Just said yes? Go ahead and spread the happy news online—but be careful about what you share. Here are eight things you should never post on social media after getting engaged.
How to Set a Wedding Budget: The 8 Questions You Need to Answer
Budget
Figuring out how to set a wedding budget isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Just answer a few questions and you’ll have your wedding finances ready to go.
Average Wedding Budget vs. Reality: How to Avoid the Overspending Trap
Budget
What’s the difference between a couple’s initial wedding budget and what they actually spend on their big day? A lot, it turns out.
The COVID-19 Wedding Safety Email You Need to Send Your Guests
Trends & Tips
This may be one of the toughest emails you’ll ever write—but we’re here to help craft the perfect pre-wedding safety message to your loved ones.
Can You Require Guests to Get Vaccinated Before Your Wedding?
Trends & Tips
With more and more people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 every day, couples are deciding whether or not to require the shot to attend their wedding. Here, experts weigh the options.
The 7 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Marriage
Marriage Proposals
If you’re staying at home more than usual these days, it might be time for some serious conversations. From kids to finances, these are the most important questions to ask before marriage.
The Top 35 Wedding Questions Your Guests Will Definitely Ask You
Etiquette
Congrats! You're engaged! As the big day approaches, these are the wedding questions you'll want to have answers for at the ready.
The 11 Wedding Planning Questions You Should Ask Yourself
Trends & Tips
Just engaged and starting your wedding countdown? Here are the wedding planning questions you'll have to ask yourself early on in the process.
How a Simple Checklist Can Level up Your Wedding Planning
Trends & Tips
A simple wedding checklist can make the biggest difference when it comes to staying organized and on track throughout your wedding-planning process.
A Sample Morning Wedding Timeline for Your A.M. Celebration
Trends & Tips
If you're hosting a daytime ceremony and brunch reception, this morning wedding timeline is a must. And, yes, an early wake-up call is involved so get ready to set your alarm.
Brunch Weddings: Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Daytime Celebration
Trends & Tips
You don't have to be an early bird to enjoy the benefits of hosting a brunch wedding. We talked to wedding-planning experts to help you plan the ultimate morning event.
17 Wedding Details Every Couple Forgets (But Shouldn’t)
Trends & Tips
Check out our wedding details checklist you’ll want to remember before you leave the house on your big day.
Who Pays for the Honeymoon—and How?
Honeymoon Advice
Wondering who pays for the honeymoon? Here's our best advice for funding the trip of your lifetime—and how to get your loved ones to chip in.
7 Small Wedding Details Not to Share Before Your Big Day
Trends & Tips
There should be an element of surprise on your big day, especially when it comes to these small wedding details.
Your 3-Month Wedding Planning Timeline
Trends & Tips
If you're planning a wedding in 3 months, here's an all-encompassing timeline for couples to make sure you check all the boxes.