Weddings 101

Weddings 101

Your complete guide to all things wedding planning and inspiration is here. From expert advice to trending designs, bridal fashion ideas and exactly how to tackle every step of the wedding planning process, we’ve got you covered.

  • TRENDING
    25 Stunning Places for a Colorful Wedding
    Vibrant Venues for an Eye-Catching Event
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  • BEHIND THE SCENES
    The Making of an Elevated Garden Wedding for Maggie and Aaron
    Manchester, Vermont
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  • TRENDING
    29 Wedding Venues Perfect for Creative Couples
    Cool Places to Exchange Vows
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  • NEW & NOTEWORTHY
    The Latest Wedding Venue News
    Must-Have Info for Your Big Day Prep
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Wedding Planning

The Making of an Elevated Garden Wedding for Maggie and Aaron
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Elevated Garden Wedding for Maggie and Aaron
The Making of an Art-Inspired Wedding for Jennifer and Matt
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Art-Inspired Wedding for Jennifer and Matt
The Making of an Enchanted Waterfront Wedding for Emily and Max
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Enchanted Waterfront Wedding for Emily and Max
The Making of a Vibrant Outdoor Wedding for Jenn and Roque
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Vibrant Outdoor Wedding for Jenn and Roque
The Making of an Elegant Spring Wedding for Rana and Evan
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Elegant Spring Wedding for Rana and Evan
The Making of a Modern California Wedding for Ashley and Brian
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Modern California Wedding for Ashley and Brian
A Colorful Countryside Wedding Weekend for Rhea and Pravin
SAVE THE WEEKEND
A Colorful Countryside Wedding Weekend for Rhea and Pravin
The Making of a Modern Fairytale Wedding for Tara and Hunter
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Modern Fairytale Wedding for Tara and Hunter
The Making of a Glam Garden Wedding for Tara and Chris
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Glam Garden Wedding for Tara and Chris
The Making of an Indian Fusion Wedding for Meredith and Eshaan
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Indian Fusion Wedding for Meredith and Eshaan
The Making of a Glam, Enchanted Wedding for Samantha and Stephen
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Glam, Enchanted Wedding for Samantha and Stephen
The Making of an Authentic Modern Wedding for Laini and Reese
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Authentic Modern Wedding for Laini and Reese
The Making of an Enchanted Garden Wedding for Lucy and Brock
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Enchanted Garden Wedding for Lucy and Brock
The Making of a Glam Beach Wedding for Audrey and Trevor
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Glam Beach Wedding for Audrey and Trevor
The Making of a Rustic Outdoor Wedding for Kylie and Rich
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Rustic Outdoor Wedding for Kylie and Rich
The Making of a Romantic Garden Wedding for Arianna and Andrew
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Romantic Garden Wedding for Arianna and Andrew
The Making of a Unique Art Museum Wedding for Yareni and Benjamin
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Unique Art Museum Wedding for Yareni and Benjamin
The Making of a Modern Forest Wedding for Kacey and Royal
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Modern Forest Wedding for Kacey and Royal
The Making of a Bold and Colorful Big Sur Wedding for Charlotte and Matt
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Bold and Colorful Big Sur Wedding for Charlotte and Matt
The 80 Best Expert Wedding Tips We've Ever Heard
PRO TIPS
The 80 Best Expert Wedding Tips We've Ever Heard
The Making of a Chic Industrial Wedding for Christina and Tony
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Chic Industrial Wedding for Christina and Tony
The Making of a Boho Desert Wedding for Chasity and Francois
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Boho Desert Wedding for Chasity and Francois
The Making of an Elegant Glenmere Mansion Wedding for Lauren and Alex
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Elegant Glenmere Mansion Wedding for Lauren and Alex
A Destination Indian Wedding Weekend for Shantha and Aneesh
SAVE THE WEEKEND
A Destination Indian Wedding Weekend for Shantha and Aneesh
What to Know About Planning a Holiday Wedding
SPOTLIGHT
What to Know About Planning a Holiday Wedding 
The Making of a Destination Wedding for Alexa and Sergio
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Destination Wedding for Alexa and Sergio
The Making of a Restaurant Wedding for Louise and Hoe
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Restaurant Wedding for Louise and Hoe
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Dress Shopping
THE HUNT
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Dress Shopping
14 Ways to Celebrate Latinx Heritage at Your Wedding
SPOTLIGHT
14 Ways to Celebrate Latinx Heritage at Your Wedding
The Making of a Tuscan Wedding for Katie and Jimmy
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Tuscan Wedding for Katie and Jimmy
The Making of a Modern Wedding for Megan and Gretchen
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Modern Wedding for Megan and Gretchen
The Making of a Chic Waterfront Wedding for Ashley and Dan
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Chic Waterfront Wedding for Ashley and Dan
The Making of a Colorful Surprise Wedding for Kate and TR
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Colorful Surprise Wedding for Kate and TR
27 Expert Wedding Photography Ideas
PRO TIPS
27 Expert Wedding Photography Ideas
The Making of a Modern, Untraditional Wedding for Josh and Tucker
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Modern, Untraditional Wedding for Josh and Tucker
The Making of an Elevated At-Home Wedding for Britton and Kyle
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Elevated At-Home Wedding for Britton and Kyle
15 Wedding Website Examples—and How to Tie Them Into Your Wedding Theme
SPOTLIGHT
15 Wedding Website Examples—and How to Tie Them Into Your Wedding Theme
The Making of a Cottagecore Wedding for Sofia and Connor
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Cottagecore Wedding for Sofia and Connor
The Making of an Elegant Earth-Tone Wedding for Haleh and Adam
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Elegant Earth-Tone Wedding for Haleh and Adam
The Truth About 2022 Weddings
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The Truth About 2022 Weddings
The Making of a Rainbow Wedding for Ellen and Conor
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Rainbow Wedding for Ellen and Conor
The Making of A Modern Bohemian Wedding for Tracy and Alex
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of A Modern Bohemian Wedding for Tracy and Alex
LGBTQ+ Wedding Ideas and Advice from the Experts
PRO TIPS
LGBTQ+ Wedding Ideas and Advice from the Experts
The Making of an Elegant Industrial Wedding for Kristina and Brady
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Elegant Industrial Wedding for Kristina and Brady
The Making of an Outdoor Wedding for Alicia and Taylor
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Outdoor Wedding for Alicia and Taylor
A Cabo Wedding Weekend for Jordanna and Sammy
SAVE THE WEEKEND
A Cabo Wedding Weekend for Jordanna and Sammy
The Making of an Art Museum Wedding for Andrea and David
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Art Museum Wedding for Andrea and David
How 9 Couples Incorporated AAPI Wedding Traditions Into Their Celebrations
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How 9 Couples Incorporated AAPI Wedding Traditions Into Their Celebrations
The Making of a Pastel Wedding for Allison and Drew
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Pastel Wedding for Allison and Drew
Your Complete Guide to Wedding Websites
SPOTLIGHT
Your Complete Guide to Wedding Websites
The Making of a Colorful Wedding for Katie and Brad
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Colorful Wedding for Katie and Brad
The Making of a French Château Wedding for Sorhaya and Duc
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a French Château Wedding for Sorhaya and Duc
The Making of an Estate Wedding for Arta and Dylan
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Estate Wedding for Arta and Dylan
The Hunt: How to Find the Best Wedding Videographer
THE HUNT
The Hunt: How to Find the Best Wedding Videographer
The Making of a Backyard Wedding for Jennifer and Tim
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Backyard Wedding for Jennifer and Tim
The Making of a Tented Wedding for Sarah and Niraj
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Tented Wedding for Sarah and Niraj
All of Meredith and John’s Dream Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Meredith and John’s Dream Wedding Details
How to Find a Fantastic Wedding Cake Bakery
THE HUNT
How to Find a Fantastic Wedding Cake Bakery
All of Melissa and Eduardo’s Mountain Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Melissa and Eduardo’s Mountain Wedding Details
All of Lauren and Troy’s Elopement Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Lauren and Troy’s Elopement Wedding Details
All of Jahnna and Trevor's Glam Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Jahnna and Trevor's Glam Wedding Details
All of Ginna and Will’s Winter Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Ginna and Will’s Winter Wedding Details
How to Find an Amazing Wedding Invitation Designer
The Hunt
How to Find an Amazing Wedding Invitation Designer
All of Noa and Adin’s Dream Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Noa and Adin’s Dream Wedding Details
All of Brittany and Daniel’s Pink Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Brittany and Daniel’s Pink Wedding Details
All of Amanda and Ryan’s Dream Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Amanda and Ryan’s Dream Wedding Details
Jumping The Broom: Behind The Tradition
Spotlight
Jumping The Broom: Behind The Tradition
All of Kirby and Adam’s Dream Wedding Details
BEHIND THE SCENES
All of Kirby and Adam’s Dream Wedding Details
How To Find A Great Wedding Musician
The Hunt
How To Find A Great Wedding Musician
All of Rachel and Sasha’s Dream Wedding Details
Behind The Scenes
All of Rachel and Sasha’s Dream Wedding Details
How to Find the Best Wedding Caterer
The Hunt
How to Find the Best Wedding Caterer
Hannah and Tim's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
BEHIND THE SCENES
Hannah and Tim's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
How to Find a Fantastic Wedding Florist
THE HUNT
How to Find a Fantastic Wedding Florist
Courtney and Josh's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
BEHIND THE SCENES
Courtney and Josh's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
How to Find an Amazing Wedding Photographer
THE HUNT
How to Find an Amazing Wedding Photographer
Teissia and Todd's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
BEHIND THE SCENES
Teissia and Todd's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
How to Find the Perfect Wedding Planner
THE HUNT
How to Find the Perfect Wedding Planner
Taylor and Jeff's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
BEHIND THE SCENES
Taylor and Jeff's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue
THE HUNT
How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue
Unpredictable Fall Weather Tips
Pro Tips
Unpredictable Fall Weather Tips
Brittany & Adrienne's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
Behind the Scenes
Brittany & Adrienne's Dream Wedding Vendor Team
Wedding Invitation Etiquette
Pro Tips
Wedding Invitation Etiquette
The Making of a Colorful Wedding for Emily and Susie
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Colorful Wedding for Emily and Susie
The Making of a 4th of July Wedding for Jackie and Ethan
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a 4th of July Wedding for Jackie and Ethan
The Making of an Intimate French Wedding for Cindy and Franklyn
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of an Intimate French Wedding for Cindy and Franklyn
The Making of a Tropical Wedding for Fernando and Kevin
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Tropical Wedding for Fernando and Kevin
2021 Wedding Planning Tips from Lynn Easton
Engaged! Now What?
2021 Wedding Planning Tips from Lynn Easton
The Making of a Pink Wedding for Katelyn and Sara
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Pink Wedding for Katelyn and Sara
How to Postpone a Wedding
PRO TIPS
How to Postpone a Wedding
The Making of a Forest Wedding for Kris and Jack
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Making of a Forest Wedding for Kris and Jack

Wedding Trends

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Perfect Wedding Ring Design
TRENDING
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Perfect Wedding Ring Design
30 Unusual Wedding Aisle Set-Ups
TRENDING
30 Unusual Wedding Aisle Set-Ups
Ceiling Wedding Decor That Goes Above Beyond
TRENDING
Ceiling Wedding Decor That Goes Above Beyond
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Fireworks
PRO TIPS
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Fireworks
22 of the Most Influential Women in History and Their Weddings
BEST OF
22 of the Most Influential Women in History and Their Weddings
16 Stunning Flower Chandeliers & Hanging Wedding Decorations
TRENDING
16 Stunning Flower Chandeliers & Hanging Wedding Decorations
20 Unique Escort Card Ideas
Trending
20 Unique Escort Card Ideas
Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Weddings
Best Of
Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Weddings
12 Cocktail Escort Card Displays
Trending
12 Cocktail Escort Card Displays
The 10 Best Summer Wedding Drinks
PRO TIPS
The 10 Best Summer Wedding Drinks

Wedding Fashion & Beauty

New York Bridal Fashion Week’s Top Trends for Spring 2024
TRENDING
New York Bridal Fashion Week’s Top Trends for Spring 2024
33 Iconic Royal Wedding Dresses Throughout History
BEST OF
33 Iconic Royal Wedding Dresses Throughout History
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Dress Shopping
THE HUNT
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Dress Shopping
Wedding Day Countdown with Model Kate Bock
SPOTLIGHT
Wedding Day Countdown with Model Kate Bock
14 of the Best Mother of the Bride Dresses of All Time
SPOTLIGHT
14 of the Best Mother of the Bride Dresses of All Time
2023 Wedding Dress Trends You'll Be Seeing Everywhere
BEST OF
2023 Wedding Dress Trends You'll Be Seeing Everywhere
Wedding Day Countdown with Celebrity Stylist Micaela Erlanger
SPOTLIGHT
Wedding Day Countdown with Celebrity Stylist Micaela Erlanger
The Art of the Red Wedding Dress
Spotlight
The Art of the Red Wedding Dress
The Expert Guide to Groom Attire
Pro Tips
The Expert Guide to Groom Attire
The Ultimate Bridal Style Guide
PRO TIPS
The Ultimate Bridal Style Guide
Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses Done Right
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Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses Done Right
Maggie and Aaron wanted the focus of the images to be very candid and unscripted. I remember them telling me ‘we love to laugh.’ I made sure to keep the coverage from becoming too static so I could capture this aspect of their relationship. Their lighthearted energy made capturing them feel effortless.

—Liz Banfield, photographer

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Wedding Venues

25 Stunning Places for a Colorful Wedding
TRENDING
25 Stunning Places for a Colorful Wedding
The Latest Wedding Venue News
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
The Latest Wedding Venue News
29 Wedding Venues Perfect for Creative Couples
TRENDING
29 Wedding Venues Perfect for Creative Couples
23 Perfect Places for a Minimalist Wedding
TRENDING
23 Perfect Places for a Minimalist Wedding 
22 Wedding Venues Perfect for Adventurous Couples
TRENDING
22 Wedding Venues Perfect for Adventurous Couples
29 Swoon-Worthy Romantic Wedding Venues
TRENDING
29 Swoon-Worthy Romantic Wedding Venues
37 Industrial Wedding Venues for a Modern Celebration
TRENDING
37 Industrial Wedding Venues for a Modern Celebration
31 Castle Wedding Venues That’ll Make You Feel Like Royalty
TRENDING
31 Castle Wedding Venues That’ll Make You Feel Like Royalty
54 Sweet Spots for Restaurant Weddings
TOP SPOTS
54 Sweet Spots for Restaurant Weddings
25 Unique Wedding Venues We Can’t Get Enough Of
TRENDS
25 Unique Wedding Venues We Can’t Get Enough Of
One Venue, Three Ways: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards
SPOTLIGHT
One Venue, Three Ways: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards
46 of the Best Venues for a Mountain Wedding
TOP SPOTS
46 of the Best Venues for a Mountain Wedding
42 Celebrity Wedding Venues Where You Can Get Married
TRENDING
42 Celebrity Wedding Venues Where You Can Get Married
52 of the Dreamiest Wedding Venues in California
TOP SPOTS
52 of the Dreamiest Wedding Venues in California
The Best Venues for Big City Weddings
TOP SPOTS
The Best Venues for Big City Weddings
Golf Course Wedding Venues
TOP SPOTS
Golf Course Wedding Venues
One Venue, Three Ways: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
SPOTLIGHT
One Venue, Three Ways: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Ballroom Wedding Venues
Top Spots
Ballroom Wedding Venues
Mexican Wedding Venues
Top Spots
Mexican Wedding Venues
How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue
THE HUNT
How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue
Outdoor Wedding Venues with a View
Trending
Outdoor Wedding Venues with a View
The Perks of Having a Ballroom Wedding
Pro Tips
The Perks of Having a Ballroom Wedding
19 Tent Wedding Ideas & Tips from Top Industry Experts
Pro Tips
19 Tent Wedding Ideas & Tips from Top Industry Experts

Wedding Budget

Carats & Cake’s 2022 Fall Wedding Survey
JUST IN
Carats & Cake’s 2022 Fall Wedding Survey
Wedding Etiquette Tips to Handle Your Budget Like a Pro
SPOTLIGHT
Wedding Etiquette Tips to Handle Your Budget Like a Pro
The Truth About 2022 Weddings
JUST IN
The Truth About 2022 Weddings
Wedding Cost Surprises from C&C’s CEO
PRO TIPS
Wedding Cost Surprises from C&C’s CEO
What Does the Average Wedding Cost?
SPOTLIGHT
What Does the Average Wedding Cost?
What Does the Average Wedding Dress Cost?
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What Does the Average Wedding Dress Cost?
Wedding Budget Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
Pro Tips
Wedding Budget Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
All Your Wedding Budget Questions Answered
PRO TIPS
All Your Wedding Budget Questions Answered