Advice for Brides, Newlyweds & Married Couples

Expert wedding planning tips & inspiration

Inside Weddings shares the relationship advice for brides, grooms, engaged couples, newlyweds, bridesmaids and groomsmen, parents and in-laws, and more!

Relationship Advice

What Your Bridesmaids Wish They Could Tell You

Learn ways to communicate well with your wedding party.

Celebrity wedding planner Tessa Brand of Tessa Lyn Events shares her expert advice on how to make your bridal party feel special and stay in the loop with all things related to the wedding day!

bride and bridesmaids in light grey bridesmaid dresses portrait photo — *Photo: Katie Shuler Photography*

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25 Real Brides Share Their Advice for Recently Engaged Couples

Discover what the women featured in the pages of Inside Weddings suggest you do.

To provide you with some tried-and-true advice, we asked 25 of the brides featured in the pages of Inside Weddings magazine to share their best tips for future couples.

bride-in-white-off-shoulder-wedding-dress-groom-in-tuxedo-black-old-classic-car-mustang-on-roof — *Photo: Valorie Darling Photography*

Relationship Advice

What You Need to Do After Canceling a Wedding

The decision may be the hardest part, but there's more to be done.

As much as we wish it weren’t true, just like marriages, not all engagements work out. Here is some advice on how to deal with the logistics of the aftermath.

diamond-engagement-ring — *Photo: Ira Lippke Studios*

Relationship Advice

The Pros and Cons of a Big Bridal Party

It can be fun-filled or full of trouble.

If you’re not sure whether you want to spread the love or keep things intimate, the below pros and cons on having a large wedding party may help you make your decision.

bride-and-groom-with-bridesmaids-in-pink-dresses-and-groomsmen-in-black-and-white-tuxedos-bow-ties — *Photo: Sarah Kate, Photographer*

Relationship Advice

How to Fit in With Your In-Laws

Spending time with a new family can take some getting used to.

Be prepared for married life by knowing how important it is to learning to adjust to life with your future in-laws.

bride-and-groom-in-vera-wang-mother-of-the-bride-in-liancarlo-mother-of-the-groom-cameron-blake — *Photo: Carasco Photography*

Relationship Advice

How to Choose Your Bridal Party

It can be a tough decision – we'll try to make it easier!

Find out how to go about choosing the members of your bridal party – and get advice on when to start asking your nearest and dearest.

bride-in-crop-top-wedding-dress-from-bhldn-pearl-headpiece-greenery-bouquet-bridesmaids-in-white — *Photo: River Medlock Photography*

Relationship Advice

Wedding Etiquette Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making

Discover faux pas that are easy to fall into when it comes to wedding etiquette.

Unless you've been married before, your life will be filled with "firsts" the moment you get engaged, start planning a wedding, and host your nuptials.

Relationship Advice

20 Brides Share Their Best Advice for Engaged Couples

Discover tips from real brides on how to deal with the wedding-planning process.

While advice books and blogs are helpful, sometimes the best tips come from those who have been in your same position.

bride-in-galia-lahav-wedding-dress-and-veil-orchid-bouquet-bridesmaids-mismatched-white-katie-may — *Photo: Christian Oth Studio*

Relationship Advice

How to Know You're Ready for Marriage

Find out if you're ready to take the next step in your relationship.

Are you wondering if you really are ready to get married? Let us ease your worries with these relationship signs.

bride-in-a-claire-pettibone-dress-with-gold-and-silver-embroidery-veil-with-groom-in-grey-suit — *Photo: Amanda McKinnon Photography*

Relationship Advice

How to Tell the Kids About Your Engagement

It's an exciting time for you, but may be filled with mixed emotions for the children.

Finding love again is a beautiful thing, but there is no denying that the process can be a little tricky if one or both parties have children from a previous relationship.