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Getting engaged is an incredibly joyful milestone but many couples can get overwhelmed by wedding checklists and all of the decisions that lie ahead of them. Jess Levin, the creator of Carats & Cake, took her own vow to help better the bridal market industry after discovering that her engaged friends were challenged by the planning process. She created a site to help brides organize their momentous occasion by providing not only gorgeous real wedding photos but also links to recommended vendors.

The Queen of Pop still knows how to create a fashion frenzy, 31 years after releasing her debut album!

Items from Madonna's personal and professional wardrobe were auctioned off this past weekend as part of Julien's Auctions' Icons & Idols: Roll n' Roll bidding event in Beverly Hills. Items up for grabs included dresses from her "Material Girl" music video and the film Evita. However, the wedding dress that she wore to marry actor Sean Pean in 1985 nabbed the highest price: $81,250. (Fun fact: The couple got married in Malibu on the bride's birthday.)

Here’s a great new item to include on your registry list: The Dedica Stainless Steel Pump espresso and cappuccino machine ($299.99) from De’Longhi.

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, Tracie Domino from Tracie Domino Events and Vikki Marsee from All You Need is Love Events weigh in on what to do in case a bridesmaid is missing in action. Do you have a question that you'd like to submit? Fill out this form, and we'll do our best to respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

Q. "What if one of your bridesmaids hasn't helped you do anything for the entire year you've spent planning your wedding? How are you supposed to deal with bridesmaids that don't pull their weight or carry any responsibility, especially when they are family?" — BG reader Tabitha

Tracie Answers:

"Hi Tabitha! This is a common question we hear from our clients. I am wondering, what expectations did you describe when you asked her to be your bridesmaid? Recently, the bridesmaid title has often meant helping to plan your shower, attend your bachelorette party, help you get ready on your wedding day and stand at the altar with you. Many of today’s bridesmaids are working women, spread throughout the country, who might not have time to help with DIY projects and other activities that used to be common for bridesmaids to complete.

Falling for fall? We can't blame you. The air is crisp, the leaves are vibrant, and everything feels so cozy and romantic. It's also the time of year that pumpkin makes its triumphant return, so why not draw upon the season's most beloved flavor as you plan your wedding? Here's how you can work pumpkin spice into all of your wedding details.

1. Opt for a pumpkin spice palette

A burnt orange hue looks lovely when paired with ivory, gold, and brown. Mix in textures like cable knit, fur, and burlap for a warm and welcoming look.

 
Photo Credit: Nathan Russell Photography / Event Planner: Erganic Design

Love was certainly in the air yesterday as Indiana-based couple Dottie Coven and Keith Stewart became the first to get married during a Southwest Airlines flight.

"There are a lot of things around flying that tend to not be fun. Let's make it fun again," the bride said.

Her older sister Jill's wedding just aired this week on 19 Kids and Counting, but in real life, the Duggars were celebrating the nuptials of their third oldest daughter, Jessa!

My fiancé Chris recently sold his home in Sacramento, and we were finally able to move in together! It was great timing because I was getting a bit too comfortable flying solo. I'm 34 years old and an independent gal, and I was loving throwing my shoes wherever I wanted and sprawling out on the bed, but it was time to share. Naturally, I was a little nervous and hoped that our tiny apartment in San Diego could handle both of us and our stuff. Here's what we've learned from our time living together so far.