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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 Plan Your Wedding in Just 6 Months
Trends & Tips
Planning a wedding with a shorter engagement? Check out our 6-month timeline to help you plan a wedding in just 6 months.
Is It the Parents' Responsibility to Pay for Their Child’s Wedding?
Budget
Experts, couples, and families weigh in on if parents are still on the hook for paying for their kid's wedding. Is it an outdated tradition or still appropriate?
12 Must-Have Items for Your Last-Minute Wedding Day Checklist
Trends & Tips
These items are oft-forgotten, but actually super-important. Be sure to add these 12 things to your last-minute wedding day checklist.
7 Miami Black-Owned Wedding Businesses You Need to Know
Trends & Tips
Whether you’re looking for an event designer, beauty pros, or a photographer, these talented Black-owned wedding businesses in the Miami area win rave reviews from couples.
7 Black-Owned Businesses That Are Shaping Washington D.C. Weddings
Trends & Tips
Whether you’re looking for an event designer, beauty pros, or a photographer, these talented Black-owned wedding businesses in the D.C. area win rave reviews from couples.
How to Reserve Hotel Room Blocks for Your Wedding
Trends & Tips
We answer all of your burning questions about blocking hotel rooms for your wedding, from finding the right hotels to deciphering those contracts.
How to Ask Your Parents for Help Paying for Your Wedding—in 6 Steps!
Budget
If you’re unsure about how to broach the subject, here is the best way to ask your parents to pay for your wedding.
The Best Wedding Podcasts to Listen to in 2021
Trends & Tips
Looking for something new to listen to on your run or while cleaning the house? These wedding podcasts are ideal for nuptial planners, whether you’re newly engaged or counting down the weeks before saying “I do”.
“What I Wish I Had Known Before Replanning My Wedding 3 Times”
Trends & Tips
When I first got engaged, I never dreamed of postponing my wedding—but ended up having to change the date multiple times (thanks, COVID). Here’s what I learned, and why I’m stronger because of it.
A Complete Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding Reception
Trends & Tips
Want to have a backyard wedding reception of your dreams? Here is everything to get you started on planning an unforgettable and unique backyard wedding.
5 Ways to Make Your Home Wedding Feel Unique
Trends & Tips
Whether you've opted for a home wedding due to a postponement or it was your plan all along, check out these creative ideas for an even-more special backyard celebration.
6 Black-Owned Businesses in Seattle Couples Can't Stop Raving About
Trends & Tips
There are so many amazing Black-owned businesses in Seattle, but we've selected a few that win praise from couples.
8 Details That Will Make Your Proposal Pictures Even Better
Marriage Proposals
If you're planning to secretly hire a photographer to capture your proposal pictures, here's what else you can do to make the moment go off without a hitch.
9 Proposal Party Ideas to Celebrate Your Engagement in Style
Marriage Proposals
A proposal party is a celebratory event occurring immediately after the question is popped. Here's your stress-free guide to planning your own.
Our COVID-19 Weddings Advice Guide
Trends & Tips
You're on our mind during the coronavirus pandemic. Here, a resource guide full of our advice for COVID weddings, both for couples who are in the midst of planning as well as for their friends, family and guests.
How to Drop the Hint That You Want to Get Engaged Without Being Too Obvious
Marriage Proposals
So, you're ready to get hitched. But is your partner? Here are some ways to show your beloved that you're ready to take the next step.