From attire to travel to gifts and favors, your wedding can be a major investment for your bridesmaids. Standing up as part of the bridal party means tons of extra expenses, so it's smart to step back and see how you can keep costs low for your friends. Hoping to help them out by minimizing expenses? Here are 7 simple, thoughtful ways to make your wedding festivities more budget-friendly for your Read more

Guest lists, invitations, seating charts, decorations — planning a wedding forces you to manage countless details. Luckily, there are apps for that. Whether you're hunting for the perfect dress or trying to keep track of your expenses, these easy-to-use apps make the planning process much, much easier. From in-depth checklists to creative inspiration boards, here are nine must-have apps to help Read more

Wedding expert Abby Larson, editor and founder of Style Me Pretty, knows the ins and outs of what makes a fabulous big day. And she's sharing her expertise with us this wedding season with a series of articles on tips and tricks for tying the knot. First, she helped us out with advice on recycling your wedding, and then last week she gave ideas for wedding favors that give back. Now Abby shares Read more

Bachelorette parties can be a blast, but a large, random group, poorly planned festivities, or an unhappy bride-to-be can turn a fun night into a total disaster. One of the easiest ways to ensure a great time? Think ahead. Learn these common bachelorette party mistakes so that your next round of festivities is all smiles and smooth sailing. Read more

Planning a wedding doesn't have to be a stressful and daunting task. With some time, adequate research, and a little help here and there, it can actually be a lot of fun! I've already given you some tips for how to manage your online registry and offered some website suggestions to help you every step of the wedding-planning way. Well today, it's about geeky things — like choosing a Read more

When it comes to planning a wedding, the process can certainly be a challenge — and although it isn't always the case, brides tend to be just a bit more enthusiastic about the task than their future husbands. Still, by making just a few simple tweaks to your planning routine, it is possible to make the job more fun for your groom. Wish he could get more involved? Check out these seven easy ways Read more

Planning your wedding is probably more fun than working, but unfortunately, you don't get paid for selecting flower arrangements. Your busy schedule might not leave a lot of time for accomplishing wedding related tasks, and balancing your job with the big day checklist requires walking a fine line. Hopefully, my tips will help you find that balance. Read more

Messy ex situations, terrible bridesmaid dresses, awkward altar moments — needless to say, movie weddings can serve up more than a little drama. Although the scripted situations (hopefully) won't happen to you, these onscreen ceremonies can certainly teach you a lesson or two. Currently planning a wedding of your own? Check out these bridal dos and don'ts inspired by weddings in film to make Read more

Wedding expert Abby Larson, editor and founder of Style Me Pretty, is well-versed in all things bridal. And she's sharing her expertise with us this wedding season with a series of articles on tips and tricks for your big day! First, she helped us out with advice on recycling your wedding, and now she's back with ideas for sentimental wedding favors that will leave a lasting impression on your Read more

Nowadays there are a lot of resources out there for planning brides-to-be, so we're taking out some of the guesswork by narrowing it down to the best, most creative books available. Sites like Style Me Pretty and Green Wedding Shoes offer all kinds of fresh, original inspiration, but it's nice for brides to have a material reference on hand, too. From traditional etiquette guides to unorthodox Read more