We’ve all been to those wedding receptions that seem to drag on and on: a cocktail hour that lasts for two, speeches that seem to never end, and other delays…read more
Ask a Real Bride: Wedding Reception Timelines and Tips
April 16, 2019
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Ask a Real Bride: How to Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress
March 19, 2019
In a woman’s life, there is no other wardrobe decision more important than her wedding dress. Tulle, lace, and sparkles may fill little girls’ dreams of their dress, but once…read more
10 Unique Wedding Venues for an Unforgettable Day
March 7, 2019
There are pros and cons to being a 21st century, Pinterest and Instagram era bride. The pros are obvious: unending inspiration, DIY ideas galore and lots of friends to share…read more
Ask a Real Bride: How to Handle Wedding Disappointments
February 19, 2019
Does planning your dream wedding feel more like a nightmare? Our real brides share how they handled their wedding-related disappointments. If you’ve been engaged for more than five minutes, you’ve…read more
Why All Your Friends Wish You’d Register at Amazon
January 16, 2019
Wedding guests, you know the drill: your friend announces her engagement, you get the wedding invitation in the mail, and you look up her wedding registry (by visiting RegistryFinder.com, of…read more
New Year’s Resolutions for Every Bride
January 3, 2019
If you’re one of the lucky girls who received a diamond ring in the month of December, then January is sure to be a busy month filled with wedding planning,…read more
Wow-Worthy Winter Wedding Accessories
January 2, 2019
Raise your hand if you’ve ever zipped up a sleeveless dress for a winter event and rationalized it by thinking, “I’ll just run inside really fast.” For anyone who has…read more
The Best Places to Create Your Wedding Gift Registry
December 27, 2018
Congrats on your recent engagement! Now the fun really begins as you start planning your wedding- and that includes creating your wedding gift registries. Registering can be so much fun,…read more
Finding the Perfect Groomsmen’s Gift
December 20, 2018
A wedding, like every noteworthy occasion in life, has time-honored etiquette that surrounds it. That includes giving your groomsmen gifts to thank them. After all, these guys have been there…read more
Ask a Real Bride: Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
December 18, 2018
For many engaged couples, the guest list is the first battleground of wedding planning: many factors, including the budget, overall vision, and venue capacity can make determining who gets the…read more
What to Wear for Your Engagement Photos
December 13, 2018
So you’ve decided to go for an engagement photo shoot—great choice! Your engagement photos are the perfect opportunity to feel comfortable with your photographer before the big day and capture…read more
Ask a Real Bride: 7 Tips for Handling Wedding Guest Drama
November 29, 2018
For most couples, finalizing the guest list can feel like navigating a minefield filled with potential emotional explosions. Divorced parents, squabbling siblings, and contentious relationships all make planning a drama-free…read more
Finding the Perfect Bridesmaid Gift
November 2, 2018
Say “thank you” to your bridesmaids with gifts as special and unique as they are! In the many weddings I’ve been involved in over the last decade, I’ve noticed that…read more
Winter Wedding Color Palettes: Our Current Obsessions
October 29, 2018
Choosing a color palette is the perfect starting point for planning your dream wedding—here are our current winter favorites! When I was planning my wedding, I lived in a state…read more
Wedding Etiquette Question: What Costs Should the Bride Cover for Her Bridesmaids?
October 23, 2018
Being asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding is exciting. But when the questions of travel, lodging, the bachelorette party and the wedding day itself arise, the bridesmaid…read more