Wedding Planning Basics

Winter, spring, summer, fall — find beauty and inspiration for weddings every time of the year.

From the time-honored traditions to the ceremonial dress uniforms, there's something so special about a military wedding. In honor of our soldiers, we're sharing wedding inspiration from every branch of the armed forces.

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50 Ideas for Beach Weddings

From seashell bouquets to starfish décor to exiting your reception on a boat, there are so many fantastic ideas that'll only work at this idyllic setting. Here, get 50 ideas just for you.

50 Sweet Mother-Daughter Moments

On your wedding day, it’s the little things — getting ready with your mom, walking with her down the aisle, or sharing a memorable dance — that turn an ordinary wedding into an unforgettable experience. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are our favorite mother-daughter photos!

75+ Ideas for Summer Weddings

From color palettes to centerpieces to cakes, get tons of inspiration for a summer wedding.

Plan an Eco-Friendly Wedding

Kate Harrison, creator of greenbrideguide.com, shares tons of tips and ideas to help reduce your wedding's carbon footprint.

Two Weeks and Counting: Your Last-Minute Checklist

It's crunch time — just days before the wedding. Here's how to cross everything off your to-do list without losing your mind.

Why You Should Consider Hiring a Day-of Wedding Coordinator

We asked California event designer Wayne Gurnick of Moments by Wayne Gurnick to give us the 411 on working with a day-of planner.

Complete Wedding-Day Timeline

The secret to a stress-free wedding day? Scheduling enough prep time! Here, get a complete breakdown to what happens when on your wedding day.

Top 25 Wedding-Planning Tips from Newlyweds

The fabulous couples we've featured have walked down the aisle, they've said "I Do" and have partied like crazy at their reception. Then, when all of the craziness calmed down and they returned from their honeymoons, they whispered their "best advice" to us...and we're passing it down to you!