4 Ways Grooms Can Choose the Right Suit

When it comes to wedding preparation, the quest for a great suit doesn’t get much attention. The wedding dress always tends to be top priority, and men are basically expected to show up wearing the right color tie and an outfit that doesn’t have stains on it. There’s a reason no one is lining up […]

10 Years of Wedding Cake Trends: 2007-2017

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1 of 11 Wedding cakes, like just about every aspect of wedding details, have undergone some big changes since WeddingWire launched in 2007. To celebrate our anniversary, we took a look at cake trends over the years. From elaborate, detailed and story-driven cakes at the tail-end of the aughts (think Ace of Cakesand Cake Boss […]

Behind the Scenes: 2017 Wedding Trends with WeddingWire and Good Morning America

We’re well into wedding-planning season and there are a number of hot new trends that brides and grooms will want to include in their wedding. 2017 is all about super-fun and unique details that convey the couple’s likes and interests, including what to serve wedding guests, how to design and decorate the big day and […]

5 Wedding Expenses that Don’t Have to be Expensive

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Admiring that wedding nest egg you’ve feathered over the past (what probably feels like) infinity months, you may feel like your options are limitless when it comes time to finally make choices and cut checks. If you’re anything like me, your wedding is the first event you’ve seriously saved for in your life, and seeing […]

What It’s REALLY Like to Be a Groomsgirl

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By the time I was asked to be a groomsman, I had never even been a bridesmaid. Growing up, my best friends were boys. It’s not that I didn’t have any female friends – I did then and I do now, and I love them all. So I shouldn’t have been surprised when I was […]

6 Things to Consider When Picking Your Wedding Colors

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Coordinating all the different elements of your wedding decor can prove to be a daunting task. From flowers that compliment your tablescapes to bridesmaid dresses that look good with the groomsmen outfits, building a coherent aesthetic takes requires careful consideration—and a whole lot of planning. The first step: picking a color scheme. Here’s 6 important […]

5 Ways to Cut Your Guest List

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You may have to cut your guest list for a variety of reasons, from sticking to your budget to your venue’s capacity. Here are a few groups of people that you don’t have to invite. Kids Yes, children can be lively additions to weddings, but they’re also quite unpredictable. And most of the time, your […]

The Maid of Honor Checklist

The Maid of Honor Checklist

It’s a huge honor to be picked as someone’s MOH, so congrats! You’re likely the bride’s BFF or sister, a valued confidant, and someone who the bride wants standing beside her when she gets hitched. Here are a few surefire things you need to do as the bride’s go-to gal. Give your opinion (when asked). […]

Chicken, Fish or How About Pizza | Which Will You Decide?

Chicken, Fish or How about Pizza? Not a typical question that most brides and grooms think of in regards to their wedding…unless they’re 8 years old! However, I wrote this particular blog piece because there’s a benefit or two to this idea that you may not be considering… Deciding on the menu can be a […]

10 Ways to Thank Mom & Dad for an Amazing Wedding

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You’ve probably already realized this, but your wedding day is just as big of a milestone for your parents as it is for you. While your parents are very likely thrilled to be celebrating this special occasion, there may be an element of sadness that their child is now grown and “leaving the nest,” so […]