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You know proposal season is in full swing when put-a-ring-on-it videos start to surface everywhere on social media! One of our recent favorites: Kevin Moran (aka Reddit user @kmoran18) asked his girlfriend Molly McGinnis to marry him in a photo booth. We could feel the groom's nervous anticipation in the first 10 seconds of the video.

Welcome to our latest installment of "Ask the Experts," where our contributor team of wedding planners solves readers' most pressing wedding-planning dilemmas! This week, Kristin Alexander from Esoteric Events and Claire Gordon from Claire Gordon Events weigh in on the sticky subject of plus-ones. Do you have a question that you'd like to submit?

Every couple wants their wedding to be special, meaningful and memorable; a celebration of love to share with family and friends that not only encompasses all of the joy they’re feeling but also tells their story in such a way that guests will always remember how unique the wedding was — and how much fun they had.

One of the biggest trends today is the rustic-chic wedding. Brides and grooms are having barn, farm, prairie, country, ranch and vineyard weddings where they can showcase myriad details in any number of inventive ways.

Bridal Guide's "Gowns" Pinterest board features over a whopping 6,000 stunning styles (and counting).

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Hoping you'll find an engagement ring under the tree this year? While some guys can keep a secret like they're in the CIA, others aren't quite so swift. Here, readers share some odd behavior they noticed before their fiancés popped the question.

1. He becomes overly protective of his cell phone

This past year, we profiled extraordinary couples who triumphed and overcame all odds to get married, as well as those who opened their hearts and helped those in need. Their kindness, resilience and unwavering courage serves as a reminder of what's truly important on the wedding day.

From the dress to the décor, there are endless ways to infuse a couple's wedding with personality, and the groom's ensemble is no exception. But how can you help your husband-to-be hone in on an outfit that will make him feel confident on the big day? Most grooms probably already have an idea of whether they want a classic three-piece tux, a modern suit or a beach-ready button-down and dress pants, but accessories can be tougher to narrow down.

We've seen a lot of non-floral bouquets in our day, but this one takes the cake — or should we say Corgi? A Boston bride posted a Craigslist ad seeking six pups to participate in her dream wedding: