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6 Wedding Dress Trends That Will Rule 2025, According to Bridal Stylists
From corset bodices to Basque waists, 2025 wedding dress trends offer brides endless distinctive styles. Here, wedding experts weigh in on what you can expect to see in the boutiques and down the aisle.
Our 20 Most Inventive Ideas for Your Wedding Buffet
We've gathered out favorite buffet wedding food ideas from real weddings, including oyster bars, pizza stations, and dessert tables. Let these wedding food ideas inspire your own reception meals.
The 5 Kindest Things a Mother of the Groom Can Do for Her Son on His Wedding Day
If you're the mother of the groom, you are likely looking for ways to support you son throughout the wedding day. Here, we outline several acts of kindness to practice, from calming his nerves and staying positive to mingling with his new family.
The Nicest Things the Father of the Bride Can Do for His Daughter on Her Wedding Day
Here, we share some advice for fathers of the bride who want to go above and beyond for their daughters on their wedding days. From running errands and rehearsing toasts to telling her she looks beautiful, these tips will touch her heart.
Even 8 Inches of Rain Couldn't Put a Damper on This Joyous California Wedding
This couple's multi-day wedding celebration at Alisal Ranch in Santa Ynez, California, fused Indian and Western traditions. The couple wore custom-made traditional attire, chose a color palette of blue, tan, and sage, and hosted a day of outdoor activities, a mendhi, and a sangeet before their ceremony.
18 Wedding Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2024, According to Experts
From more bridal outfit changes to hiring wedding content creators, these are the wedding trends experts say will reign in 2024.
5 Things the Mother of the Groom Should Never Say to the Bride
The mother of the groom is the matriarch in her son's life, but there is etiquette she should consider following when communicating with the bride. Find out what the MOG should never say to the bride on the wedding day and beyond.
32 Tall Wedding Centerpieces That Will Take Your Reception Tables to New Heights
Tall wedding centerpieces make a major statement. See photos of some of the most beautiful towering centerpieces here.
Here's What a Diamond Looks Like at Every Size—from .5 Carats to 10
What does a 1 carat diamond look like? How about a 5 carat diamond? See what different diamond carat sizes really look like with our visual guide—and learn why the number of carats shouldn't be the top factor for choosing a great stone for an engagement ring.
Your Complete Guide to Tipping Every Wedding Vendor, From Your Photographer to Your Catering Staff
Tipping wedding vendors (from photographers and florists to caterers and DJs) is expected, and it will serve as a thank-you for a job well done. But figuring out whom to tip, how much to tip, and when to offer it can be tricky. Here, we provide an expert guide on how to tip your wedding vendors, according to three wedding planners.
A Year-by-Year Guide to Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts
If you're searching for traditional anniversary gifts, and using the classic paper, cotton, leather (and so on!) formula, we're here to help. Click to discover the best anniversary gifts by year.
11 Outdated Wedding Trends to Remove From Your Vision Board, According to Planners
We asked planners to share the outdated wedding trends that don't belong on your vision board. According to these experts, it's time to retire pampas grass, sparkler exits, meaningless favors, and geometric ceremony arches.
11 Unique Wedding Ceremony Readings for Your Big Day
Thinking about personalizing your wedding ceremony with a special reading? Here are some examples to get you thinking on the prose that tugs at your heartstrings.
Your Bachelorette Party Etiquette Questions, Answered
Follow these bachelorette party etiquette tips and tricks for a successful pre-wedding celebration. From who gets invited to who should plan, we're answering all of your bachelorette party questions.
The Pros and Cons of Tungsten Wedding Bands
Should you choose the trendy alternative metal for your wedding band? Here's what you need to know about tungsten wedding bands.