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As you likely already know, planning a wedding is a lot of work. From choosing a venue to deciding upon a "look" for the ceremony and reception, there are so many things to consider – and that's just the fun part of planning! There are hundreds upon hundreds of decisions you'll need to make for the décor and logistics of your nuptials... More »

How to Make Sure Guests at Large Weddings Feel Special

Make the big day feel intimate even when there are hundreds of attendees.

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As couples try to focus on personalization and unique details for their wedding day, a lot of attention is paid to making sure the guests have a truly excellent experience. This is one of the many reasons the popularity of smaller, intimate weddings has increased. However, for some sweethearts cutting the guest list is simply impossible. Whether... More »

Don't Have the Same Wedding Regrets as These Real Brides

They say hindsight is 20/20, so avoid these real wedding regrets.

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Planning a wedding is hard – whether you're doing it yourself or you've hired a team of professional consultants and event designers. With all of the items on your to-do list, it can be easy to forget certain details in the planning process. Once the big day comes, there are even more opportunities to wish you had done something differentl... More »

10 Steps to Help Introverts Manage Their Wedding Days

Maintain your social energy on the big day!

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If you’re an introvert, you may be a bit anxious about your wedding day. This doesn’t mean you don’t want to get married, or even that you don’t want to have a big celebration; however, a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception add up to an awfully long day of being the center of attention, and that can be exhausting to an... More »

Grooms Share Their Advice for Wedding Planning

For those who want to be involved, as well as those who don't.

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As much as gender roles have softened over time, when wedding planning is discussed, people don’t often think of the groom. However, it is their day too. While different men may choose to have different levels of involvement, newlywed men still have guidance for those planning their own nuptials. Read below for wedding planning advice from... More »

What Not to Do When Planning a Destination Wedding

Learn what to avoid when organizing your big day in a faraway locale.

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A destination wedding can be a simple way to make your big day even more special. Instead of tying the knot in your hometown or the city in which you currently live, you and your closest friends and family get to travel to a far-off location and have a longer celebration! However, hosting your nuptials overseas (or simply a great distance away) ... More »

Preview the Fall 2019 Issue of Inside Weddings Magazine

Get a sneak peek of the issue, which hits newsstands on or before September 3rd!

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As the hot summer weather turns cool and crisp, the feeling of romance is in the air with the start of autumn. Before the busy holiday season takes over your schedule, take a moment to snuggle up with a copy of the fall 2019 issue of Inside Weddings! Whether you've just gotten engaged or your big day is quickly approaching, you'll... More »

How to Be the Perfect Long-Distance Maid of Honor

You can still support the bride from afar! Read these tips.

There’s no denying that being asked to be someone’s maid of honor is, well, an honor, though some people may not love the responsibilities that are occasionally expected. On the other hand, you may be appointed as maid of honor and actually want to be involved in the planning process, but it can be difficult ... More »

30 Absolutely Adorable Puppies & Dogs at Real Weddings

Celebrate National Dog Day with these precious furry friends.

celebrate national dog day with these furry attendants dogs and puppies in real weddings

Today – August 26th – is National Dog Day and we're sharing some of our favorite real wedding photos of newlyweds and their beloved furry pals. For some couples who can't imagine their big day without man's best friend, a pet-friendly venue is an absolute must. However, even if your venue doesn't allow dogs t... More »

Your Guide to a Successful Wedding Rehearsal

Find out what you should and should not do during the rehearsal.

With all the time it takes to plan the wedding, the bridal shower, the bachelorette or bachelor party, and the rehearsal dinner, people tend to forget about the actual rehearsal, even though it has the most purpose out of all the pre-wedding events. Some may decide to skip their rehearsal due to a time crunch before the big day, but after t... More »

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