Wedding Advice & News

Expert wedding planning tips & inspiration

Inside Weddings shares the latest wedding news, from planning and design ideas for your ceremony and reception, to celebrity weddings, travel ideas, and more!

Travel Tips

A French Polynesia Honeymoon Including a Private Island Stay

Be inspired by this couple's honeymoon in Motu Tautau, Bora Bora, and Marlon Brando's private island Tetiaroa!

If you've always dreamed of having a honeymoon in an overwater villa in Bora Bora or another island in French Polynesia, you'll want to take notes on Brittany and Michael's luxurious French Polynesian honeymoon itinerary.

aerial view of le taha'a island resort by pearl resorts in french polynesia honeymoon ideas — *Photo: Courtesy of Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts*

Invitations & More

The Best Wedding Invites Online from Minted, Shutterfly & Zola

Easily check off one of your planning to-do list items by sending wedding invitations from one of these online retailers!

If you'd like to customize your own wedding invitations, discover some of the best wedding invitations from websites such as Minted, Shutterfly, and Zola that will give a personal touch to your paper goods!

shop custom wedding invitations online at minted.com with extras belly bands overlays and more — *Photo: Courtesy of Minted*

Wedding Planning & Consulting

Preview the Fall 2021 Issue of Inside Weddings Magazine

Take a peek inside our latest issue of the magazine, on newsstands September 21st!

Keep your eye out for the latest fall 2021 issue of Inside Weddings magazine on newsstands September 21st. We also encourage you to check out the digital edition of the magazine, and subscribe today!

real wedding photo from inside weddings fall 2021 magazine feature vintage inspired stamps velvet ring box fall flowers — *Photo: We The Romantics*

Makeup & Skincare

10 Beauty Products to Get Brides Wedding Ready

Shop hair-styling tools, moisturizers and serums, and body products perfect for brides-to-be.

Whether you're recently engaged or you're preparing to say "I do," we've compiled 10 beauty products to ensure you have a beautiful bridal glow leading up to the wedding day and beyond!

real wedding photo glamorous wedding ideas new jersey photo of bride getting her makeup done makeup brush headpiece — *Photo: DH Photo*

Featured Resorts & Destinations

Plan Your Costa Rica Wedding & Honeymoon at a Luxury Rainforest Retreat

ORIGINS Luxury Lodge in Costa Rica invites couples to host intimate destination weddings or once-in-a-lifetime honeymoons.

Looking for wedding venues or honeymoon destinations in Costa Rica? If you love boutique hotels, unique outdoor activities, being surrounded by nature, and gorgeous views, you'll fall in love with this upscale luxury lodge in northern Costa Rica.

costa rica wedding and honeymoon destination origins luxury lodge by mantis exterior of natural lodge accommodations — *Photo: Courtesy of ORIGINS Luxury Lodge*

Featured Resorts & Destinations

Have a "Honeymoon Do Over" at Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, The Bahamas

If you didn't get to take your honeymoon in 2020, Sandals® Resorts is giving you a dream honeymoon at Sandals Royal Bahamian.

For couples who did not have the opportunity to take their honeymoon in 2020, allow Sandals Resorts to offer you and your beloved the honeymoon you’ve always dreamed of. For a limited time, book your honeymoon at Sandals Royal Bahamian, and receive two free nights* when booking a minimum of seven nights!

sandals royal bahamian resort in nassau the bahamas honeymoon destination get two free nights — *Photo: Courtesy of Sandals Resorts*

Bridal Gowns

Get Two Looks in One with Wedding Dresses by Claire Pettibone

Discover gorgeous vintage-inspired wedding dresses that can be customized with unique sleeves, straps, and accessories!

Claire Pettibone designs ethereal, vintage-inspired bridal gowns with intricate laces, luxurious fabrics, and elegant details. What many brides don't realize is that many of the wedding dresses can be customized to fit your vision!

claire pettibone vintage inspired wedding dresses odessa bridal gown with straps customizable wedding gown — *Photo: Sean Thomas Photography*

Invitations & More

The Best Save-the-Date Card Ideas

Before you send your wedding invitations, you'll need your guests to save the date!

Whether you're having a classic, rustic, or modern wedding, create a save the date that reflects the style of your upcoming celebration – and your personalities! Discover inspiration and shop your favorites from Minted!

minted weddings customize your custom save the date designed by independent artists gold foil — *Photo: Courtesy of Minted*

Catering

Experience the Caribbean at Home with These Tropical Cocktail Drinks

Learn how to mix these popular Caribbean cocktails from the comfort of your own home!

Whether or not you're traveling this season, experience island time from home with the recipes from popular tropical cocktails served at Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean!

sandals resorts guests on beach getting served tropical drinks and tropical cocktails by sandals butler — *Photo: Courtesy of Sandals Resorts*

Wish List

Be Inspired to Add Color to Your Wedding Registry

When Carly and Nate registered for their wedding, they incorporated bold black-and-white prints and bright colors!

Learn more about the wedding-registry process at Bloomingdale's and Blueprint Registry. Get inspiration for your own wish list from this couple's chic black-and-white pieces, as well as some fun colorful items!

wedding registry tips and wish list ideas from real couple carly basner and nate causey — *Photo: Natalie Watson Photography*

Inside Weddings shares the latest wedding news, from planning and design ideas for your ceremony and reception, to celebrity weddings, bridal fashion and wedding jewelry inspiration, expert advice from top wedding professionals around the globe, travel ideas for destination weddings and honeymoons, and more!

Wedding Planning & Advice - FAQ

How do you plan a wedding?

Once you transition from being a pair in love to being engaged to your future spouse, it will soon be time to start wedding planning! Inside Weddings offers hundreds of articles to help you plan and design your wedding day throughout the planning process – from wedding etiquette and invitations to ceremony traditions and reception decoration ideas, plus so much more. We also share relationship advice, expert tips from top wedding professionals around the world, and insider inspiration from celebrity weddings. You'll also find wedding fashion and wedding jewelry ideas, wedding beauty tips and popular products we know brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom will always love, honeymoon travel inspiration and destination wedding location ideas, plus wedding registry ideas for your dream wish list. Inside Weddings has everything you need to get inspiration and plan your wedding day.

What advice do you give to newlyweds?

Inside Weddings shares advice for brides and grooms, as well as newlyweds, on important topics to keep them happy and on the same page for everything from wedding planning, to finance and money advice and wedding budget tips, to relationship advice for friends, partners, family members, and more. You'll find advice from our writers and our network of wedding professionals across the country and globe, as well as marriage and family therapist experts. Read articles that will guide brides and grooms as they become married as spouse and spouse, husband and wife, and so on – learning to accept one another, make their marriage a priority, and hold the key to setting your marriage in motion. From setting a wedding date, to managing life and spending time together leading up to the wedding day, to marriage itself, discover tips for couples in many stages of relationships on a variety of topics – mostly wedding planning – in articles by wedding experts with tips and insider advice from couples and newlyweds.

What is the best marriage advice?

The best advice varies from couple to couple, as every pair has different feelings, levels of interest, respect, and love, argument styles, situations, and more. Whatever your relationship style, the brides and grooms featured in Inside Weddings share their wedding-planning and strong marriage advice for couples and newlyweds to remember and keep going throughout their lives, and we also share articles with wedding news, etiquette tips, celebrity weddings, and more wedding advice and news!