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Selecting a photographer for your wedding is an important task. During your search, you’ve reviewed numerous portfolios and, perhaps, reexamined your spending limit a couple of times. Along with ensuring that your photographer’s style and approach are in line with your aesthetic and that your personalities are a good match, there are other factors that can enhance the overall results and your photography experience. 1. Choose a Great LocationMuch care and attention went into creating your overall wedding look – from attire to décor. So, why not make a statement with the background and landscape of your photos? Start the conversation with your photographer early in the planning process! A beautiful garden can be a wonderful option for the "first ... More »

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A Realistic Timeline for Wedding Photography

What to expect from your photography experience.
 

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Photo: Images by Berit, Inc.

While tradition dictates that a bride and groom should not see each other before the ceremony, there are many benefits to challenging this convention. By posing for photographs beforehand, you and your new spouse are free to join your reception directly after saying, “I Do.” You won’t miss out on the precious time you can spe... More »  

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Fashionable Catering Touches for Weddings

How you can take cues from the runway for your reception.
 

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Photo: Danny Weiss

Brides who follow fashion know that the textures, colors and styles that debut on the runway today will not only turn up in their closets tomorrow, but they will also make an appearance at their weddings. Linens, serving ware, place settings and even menus are affected by what’s hot in fashion. Right now, runways predict a winter season ... More »  

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Modernizing Thai Wedding Traditions

Cultural updates to traditional customs.
 

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During your wedding planning, incorporating family customs into your ceremony may become an important element. To see the joy and surprise on your guests’ faces when sentiments are conveyed in your native language or a special custom is introduced that represents your heritage is truly heart- warming. However, there may be challenges if ... More »  

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6 Tips for Surviving the Week Before the Wedding

Preparing yourself for your wedding countdown.
 

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Whether you are managing your own wedding or using a professional wedding planner, the week before your wedding day will be a loaded one. Loaded with details and people buzzing all around -- emotions running high. To make sure that you continue your way to the big day with peace, confidence and success, here are some ideas you might want to cons... More »  

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Choosing Between a Band and a DJ

Determine which music option is best for your reception.
 

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One of the most important elements in a great wedding reception is the entertainment. A question commonly asked is whether to utilize live music or disc jockey entertainment when planning the music for your wedding. There is no right or wrong answer, and there are benefits to either option – for example, while live music offers the chara... More »  

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4 Points To Consider When Hiring a Photographer

A quick guide to narrowing your photography choices.
 

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Now, it is time to hire a photographer... that is going to be a little more difficult. Every photographer seems to have a unique style, a varying array of products and a different way of pricing his or her services, all of which can be a challenge to keep straight. Many brides come to a photographer with a long list of questions, but often ask... More »  

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3 Essential Things to Look for in a Makeup Artist

Beginning your search for a beauty professional.
 

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There are many reasons why brides should not rely on their own makeup expertise for their weddings. While most women are proficient in applying cosmetics on a daily basis, an everyday look is not the best bet for your wedding day. Contrary to popular belief, bridal makeup is not a heavier than usual version of your basic face. It is a beautifu... More »  

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Why Couples Love Online Image Galleries

Understanding the benefits of viewing wedding photos online.
 

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Photo: Susan Bordelon

Couples getting married today will find that computers have really changed wedding photography for the better, from the way we capture the images to the retouching of them, even the way some wedding albums are designed. One of the best methods in which computers have changed wedding photography is the ability to share your images via the Inter... More »  

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What's Really Most Important About Your Big Day

A personal essay on what matters most.
 

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Photo: Susan Bordelon

You're six months out, and what's the truth? Right about now you may be asking yourself, "Are the flowers I’ve chosen going to come in season in time for my wedding? Is the color story I’ve dreamt of going to work in the ballroom? Is my style too contemporary to withstand the test of time? Should I fall back to a classic tradition... More »  

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Catering Tricks That Maximize Impact

A professional shares a fresh approach to catering.
 

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Sitting down at your wedding table with friends and family is an experience to be savored, in more ways than one. If you have already planned your menu, or have something in mind, look at it again with new eyes. Rejuvenating a menu, even the most traditional, doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul of what you want. Sometimes all it tak... More »  

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4 Ways You Weren't Aware Caterers Can Help

Discover how caterers can assist you beyond food.
 

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You might wonder why a caterer would write an article entitled “Beyond Food.” While catering is, of course, very much about creating the most amazing meals in the most unusual of spaces, you would be surprised to find how catering has evolved throughout the years. Today’s best caterers all provide so much more than just food.... More »  

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The Best Energy Boost for Brides

Why fitness is essential during stressful days of wedding planning.
 

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Photo: Punam Bean

The perfect wedding: You began imagining the day as far back as you can remember. Now, the real thing -- your milestone day -- is just months away, and although you feel like you’re attempting to go up the downward escalator while simultaneously juggling a bowling ball, a chainsaw, and a flaming torch. Planning can unquestionably be drai... More »  

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The Fine Points of Obtaining a Marriage License

What you need to know about your license to wed.
 

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At some point during your wedding planning, you will probably wonder how to get a marriage license. If you’re getting married in California, you probably didn’t know that there are two types of marriage licenses. The one that most people are familiar with is called the “License and Certificate of Marriage” which allows ... More »  

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3 Rules for Getting Great Video Clips of Guests

A professional take on capturing the best guest results.
 

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The most important and beautiful shots for a wedding video, besides those of the bride and groom, are shots of their friends and family members. Though the canvas of the day is woven together with shots of the setting, the décor, and the details, it is the images of people that touch your heart and create a memorable, emotion- filled vide... More »  

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Welcome to Inside Weddings, the insider’s guide to wedding inspiration. Our website features everything you need to know to plan your upcoming vow exchange. InsideWeddings.com also features countless inspiration from real weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and more. From luxurious affairs to backyard bashes, Inside Weddings is sure to inspire the wedding of your dreams. Browse inspiration, get advice from real couples (including your favorite celebrities), and share your own story once you’ve said “I do” by submitting your wedding event to be featured on InsideWeddings.com.

Our extensive inspiration Galleries allow you to browse beautiful bouquets, wedding dresses, cakes, rings, invitations, and so much more. Sort wedding images by color, category, or keyword to discover the very best inspiration for your wedding day, no matter what color palette or theme you desire for your event. Share preferred images with your friends by adding your favorite inspirational pictures to your very own Boards. For even more wedding ideas, discover gorgeous Boards curated by the Inside Weddings team and the esteemed members of our Editors Circle. 

To find the perfect bridal gown, accessories, and more, we encourage you to discover our Lookbook section! Featuring the latest collections from beloved bridal designers such as Monique Lhuiller, Claire Pettibone, Ines Di Santo, Isabelle Armstrong, Modern Trousseau, Anne Barge, and Romona Keveža, you’re sure to find the fashion you’re looking for. Planning a summer soirée or a fall fête? Search wedding dresses by neckline, silhouette, and style to ensure your bridal ensemble is just right for your selected wedding location and venue. Looking for something for your groom or bridal party? Browse menswear styles, along with favors and gifts, wedding shoes, lingerie, and mother-of-the-bride attire. 

Be the first to know about upcoming bridal trunk shows, meet-and-greets, and more by checking our Events page. Fashion and accessory events are updated constantly from your favorite local bridal salons and jewelry stores. Also get up-to-the-minute wedding News including the hottest bridesmaid gift ideas, insider interviews, the latest beauty products, honeymoon deals, and more. Etiquette expert Anna Post (Emily Post’s great-great-granddaughter) answers your etiquette questions and the wedding world’s celebrity planners, photographers, invitation designers, florists, and more share their expertise with you.

Planning a local or destination wedding? We can help! Use our extensive Directory during your wedding planning to help you find the perfect photographers, wedding planners, florists, and more. Located all across the country and often willing to travel, our Editors Circle members are dedicated to providing brides and grooms with the best products and services, and they will do their best to check off every item on your wedding checklist to make your event extraordinary. If you’re a talented wedding professional, we want to meet you! We encourage talented wedding vendors to create a business account on InsideWeddings.com and even apply for an Editors Circle membership. 

With InsideWeddings.com, wedding planning is easy, beautiful, and fun! Join Inside Weddings today to get the most out of our extensive wedding website. With our easy-to-use user profile, you can save your favorite articles, weddings, and images from InsideWeddings.com to ensure everything you love is ready at the touch of a button when you’re planning your wedding on the go. We are passionate about weddings, and hope to share our love of nuptials with you, your bridal party, family, and friends! We can’t wait to meet you and share our love of planning the perfect wedding day!

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