June 21

Tip of the Day: Make sure to maintain a balanced life throughout the wedding planning period so you don't lose focus on why you're getting married. "The wedding cannot be your only focus and goal. Keep in mind that the wedding is an entry into the rest of your life, and the rest of your life is much more important," says Sharon Gilchrest O'Neill, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage.

Plus, check out Decades-Old Wedding Advice That Still Rings True Today.