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Brides is committed to guiding ALL couples through not only their wedding planning journey, but through relationship milestones and ups and downs. Every love story is beautiful, has its own distinct history, and its own trials—there’s no relationship that looks the same. To celebrate that uniqueness, we’re asking couples to open up about their love story, for our latest column, …

If you’ve ever planned a wedding, you’ll know that it can be quite an undertaking. With the average engagement period being about 15 months in the U.S, there is a lot to think about during that time––from guest lists to the menu to outfits and decorations. Elyse and Betsy are the sister team behind The Wedding Planning Guide, a Chicago-based …

When event planner and stylist DeYandré Thaxton first asked Vishal Reniguntala out on OkCupid in 2017, he said no—but she took it as a good sign. “We’d bonded over a shared love for basketball. I invited him to Ice Cube’s BIG3 Tournament but he was helping his older sister move that weekend,” she remembers. “It was already a good sign …

Read more about the 2022 wedding boom in our ongoing Year of the Wedding series. Shelby Henry, 25, thought she would have no problem compiling the perfect team for her wedding on April 9. After all, weddings are her business: Ms. Henry is the founder, lead photographer and videographer of Amavi, a wedding studio in West Palm Beach, Fla., and …

It is possible to create something truly magical for yourself, your partner, and your loved ones when you choose a destination wedding. A destination wedding allows you to experience a new culture, take in new sights, and tie the knot in a special location. Our destination wedding ideas are perfect for planning your wedding somewhere far away or exotic. Here …

He becomes hostile when asked, “Why rush?” He would not tell his three sisters of his wedding plans. He told us to “tell them if you want.” Very sad and concerning start to a life together. Do we attend the ceremony? Story continues below advertisement — Less Than Enthusiastic Less Than Enthusiastic: Obviously, yes, if you feel safe doing so. …

Getting ready to plan a wedding? We recently talked with wedding planner Sam Simko of Willa Weddings, who shared some invaluable tips with us for anyone planning their big day. 1. What wedding trends are you looking forward to seeing this upcoming wedding season?  There are some very fun trends coming up in 2022 that I’m so excited to help bring to …

Dear Amy: My fiancé comes from a successful family with money. I grew up very poor. Columnist Amy Dickinson (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune) My fiancé wants a large wedding. I only have a handful of people to invite. He wants to be involved in all decisions, but doesn’t want to talk about the wedding because he believes there’s not much to …