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There's a lot that goes into planning a wedding, and managing all those moving parts can be tricky. Whether you need help setting a budget, choosing your vendors, or finalizing the day-of timeline, our practical tips and advice will help you stay on track.

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Who Traditionally Pays for What in a Wedding? Here’s How to Divvy Up the Costs
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Why Do We Preserve Items From Our Weddings?
Bride in Lace Wedding Dress Dancing With Groom in Black Suit
The 5 Old-School Wedding Traditions Modern Couples Are Leaving Behind—Plus, the Ones They're Still Holding Onto
Bride in Strapless Wedding Dress Holding Tropical Bouquet Next to Bride from the 1930s in Long Sleeve Wedding Dress Holding Small Bouquet
Then and Now: How 10 Major Wedding Details Have Changed Over the Past 90 Years
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How to Create a Wedding Budget in 8 Easy Steps
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How to Pick Your Ideal Wedding Date
Wedding After-Party Covered in Draping With Blue Uplighting
20 Unforgettable Wedding After-Party Ideas to End the Night on a High Note
How to Plan a Wedding Based on Your Moon Sign
Bride's Mother in Long-Sleeve Dress With Abstract Pattern and Ruffles Looking at Daughter Wearing Colorful Veil
What Is a Mother of the Bride's Role at a Wedding? Here Are 20 Duties Moms Need to Know About
Bride Puts Her Hands on Groom's Face During Wedding Ceremony
The 8 Most Common Wedding-Planning Questions Couples Ask, According to Experts
Bride and Groom Enter Wedding Reception With Candles and Grand Piano
What Are the Essential Elements of an Unforgettable Wedding?
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Wedding Plus-One Etiquette: Everything You Need to Know
Bride in Wedding Dress Cutting Cake With Groom in Tuxedo
10 Old-School Wedding Rules and Traditions You Can Officially Skip
Mother and Son Dance at Son's Wedding
11 Common Mother-of-the-Groom Responsibilities
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How to Get a Marriage License in Georgia
Father Embraces His Son at His Wedding, Discussing What Does the Groom's Family Pay For
What Does the Groom's Family Traditionally Pay for at a Wedding?
Groom Looking at Bride’s Mouth While Dancing With Her on Dance Floor With Purple Lighting
10 Wedding After-Party Mistakes Planners Want You to Stop Making
Wedding Coordinator Makes Last-Minute Adjustments to Table at Reception Venue
Do You Need a Day-Of Wedding Coordinator? Here's What to Consider
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What Gen Z Guests Love and Hate the Most About Weddings
Steve Martin walking down the aisle with Kimberly Williams-Paisley in wedding scene from "Father of the Bride"
The Wedding in "Father of the Bride" Would Cost Over $500K in Real Life, Says a Planner
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How Much Would the "Crazy Rich Asians" Wedding Cost in Real Life? A Wedding Planner Breaks Down the Budget
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14 Wedding Details Couples Should Stop Spending Money On
Steve Martin walking down the aisle with Kimberly Williams-Paisley in wedding scene from "Father of the Bride"
How to Plan a Wedding Straight Out of a Nancy Meyers Movie
Wedding in Sunken Patio Garden With Green Bushes, Flower Arch, Wooden Chairs, and Rose Floral Arrangements
How to Choose a Wedding Date With the Best Possible Weather
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How to Create the Perfect Wedding Bathroom Basket
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8 Weird Weather Conditions to Prepare for Before Your Wedding
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Hiring a Wedding Planner? Here Are 35 Questions to Ask Before Making Things Official
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How to Have Your Wedding Ceremony and Reception in the Same Space
groom twirling a bride on the dance floor
How to Plan an Unforgettable Elopement Party
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How to Become a Wedding Planner, According to the Experts
Bride and groom kissing on their pink rose-inspired dance floor
The 9 Best Color Palettes for a May Wedding
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10 Wedding Website Examples from Real Couples to Inspire Your Own
Stressed young couple is managing their household tasks
10 Tips for Planning a Wedding If You're Indecisive
bride with three bridesmaids in pink dresses getting ready on the morning of the wedding
Everything You Should Ask on Your Bridesmaid Questionnaire—And Why You Should Send One
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The Ultimate Day-of Wedding Checklist Every Couple Needs
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How to Get a Marriage License and Certificate
couple walking into their welcome party during wedding weekend
Is the Wedding Weekend the New Normal?
Young woman wedding planner enchants the wedding ceremony with floral delights
7 Red Flags That Indicate a Wedding Vendor Isn’t Right for You
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How to Plan Your Wedding Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
Blended Family Wedding Ideas
How to Include Your Stepchildren in Your Blended Family Wedding
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26 Things to Do the Night Before Your Wedding
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The 5 Most Affordable Months to Get Married
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The Best Time of Year to Get Married, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Couple sitting on the couch, laughing and looking at a laptop screen
8 Wedding Website “Our Story” Examples from Real Couples—Plus, Tips for Writing Your Own
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What Your Bridal Party Should and Shouldn't Pay For
Adult Woman Hugging Her Mother on Couch
How to Tell Your Child How Much Money You'll Contribute to Their Wedding
Travel-Themed Welcome Sign Displaying Different Destinations at a Beach Ceremony
How to Plan a Travel-Themed Wedding
Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand through arches covered in greenery during a destination wedding.
How Much Does the Average Wedding Cost in the United States?
a solitaire wedding ring wrapped around a $100 bill
Considering a Prenup? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Bride and groom kissing tenderly under a long veil in nature
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Date Using Numerology
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How to Navigate Wedding Planning When You're Type A and Your Partner Is Type B
Woman holding a pen over a wedding planning checklist surrounded by calendar sheets and packages
10 Tips for Planning a Wedding When You Work a 9-to-5 Job
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The 6 Most Popular Wedding Months
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The 7 Most Popular Types of Weddings to Know
Bride and groom holding an umbrella during their rainy wedding day
Is Rain on Your Wedding Day Really Good Luck?
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling during the recessional while guests toss flower petals
Experts Say These Are the Most Popular Wedding Dates for 2024
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling during their recessional, while guests toss flower petals at them
Planning a 2024 Wedding? These Are the Luckiest Days to Say "I Do"
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The Pros and Cons of Hosting Your Wedding on Thanksgiving
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When Is Your Final Wedding Guest Count Typically Due?
Editors' Picks: Our Team Shares Their Favorite BRIDES Covers From the Last 90 Years
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony in Garden with Floral-Lined Aisle and Floral Arch
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Venue Site Visits
Older Adult Bride in Lace Wedding Dress Being Embraced by Groom in Overalls
Which Anniversary Is Best for Renewing Your Vows?
A person’s leg in a cast propped up on an ottoman with crutches lying on a blue couch in the background
What to Do If You or an Important Wedding Party Member Breaks a Bone Ahead of the Big Day
Bride and Groom Standing on Steps Outside of Home and Kissing
How to Plan the Ultimate Backyard Wedding