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Wedding season is in full swing and temperatures are rising, which means the Summer 2017 issue of Inside Weddings is hitting newsstands shortly. Whether you are just starting to plan your big day or will be saying "I do" this season, we encourage you to pick up a copy of the latest issue, which is filled with inspir... More »

How to Keep a Potential Disaster from Ruining Your Wedding

Here are some solutions, as well as tips to avoid what could go wrong.

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Everyone dreams that their wedding day will be perfect, but unfortunately things can go wrong. Sometimes it’s something relatively minor that is easy to laugh about after a little bit of time passes, but every now and then there is an occurrence that qualifies as a disaster. We hate for any brides or grooms to be sad on what should be... More »

Newly Engaged Pairs: Avoid These 4 Mistakes

Common mishaps that newly engaged couples should navigate around.

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For those pairs who have recently agreed to marry: congratulations! This is an incredibly exciting time for both you and your beloved. Your days should be filled with sweet sentiments to one another, blissful calls to and from relatives, and incredibly idealistic, playful wedding planning (i.e., “Wouldn’t it be romantic to be married... More »

Planning a Wedding Before Wearing a Ring

More and more couples are starting their plans before the question has been popped.

Marriage is an institution that has lasted millennia, so as much as people speak of “traditional marriage,” it is important to keep in mind that said tradition is constantly evolving. Though engagement rings didn’t used to be the standard, they certainly are now. When someone thinks about getting married, they assume someone bu... More »

Happy Pride Month! Sweet Inspiration from Same-Sex Weddings

See thoughtful and sentimental details from some of our featured same-sex nuptials.

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First and foremost, weddings are meant to celebrate the love that two people share and the commitment to one another they are about to make. The décor and details are wonderful adornments meant to represent the personality and tastes of the marrying pair – friends and family flock to vow exchanges to celebrate love, support their frie... More »

Brides Share How Much Help They Received While Planning

8 recently married women share how their partners and families partook in the planning process.

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Photo by Michael Svoboda Wedding Photography; Planning & Design by Thomas Bui Lifestyle Once two people get engaged, as if by magic, questions of “when” and “where” start becoming constants in their everyday lives. Beginning the planning process can be a tricky one, especially in the modern age as weddings have ... More »

The New Wedding Crasher: Cyber Criminals

Engaged couples and their wedding guests are being targeted... find out how to stay safe!

How to protect yourself from cyber criminals while wedding planning McAfee tips from Amber Harrison

With wedding season is in full swing – the majority of weddings take place between May and October – it’s time to talk about the worst type of wedding crasher: hackers! More than ever, couples are turning to online resources to help them plan the wedding of their dreams – from venues to dresses and even alpacas ... More »

How to Prepare to Walk Down the Aisle as a Bridesmaid

Discover 6 tasks to take care of before the vow exchange begins.

6 tasks for bridesmaids before the vow exchange begins.

The moment before walking down the aisle can fill a bride with nerves, even if she has spent her entire engagement nothing but excited. This isn’t necessarily an indicator of cold feet – the nerves might not even be about the life-long commitment she is about to embark on! Instead, her apprehension may be due to the fact that upwar... More »

How to Find the Right Wedding Planner for You

Make sure they're the best person for this all-important job.

When we ask the brides and grooms featured in the pages of Inside Weddings what advice they have to offer couples in the process of planning their own celebrations, hiring a planner is frequently cited as a crucial decision. Whether it’s just to take some of the pressure off, to ease the organization of an out-of-town event, or to m... More »

6 Ways to Use Chandeliers in Your Wedding Décor

These lovely light fixtures can make quite the impact!

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Chandeliers have long been a sign of opulence and elegance, so it’s no surprise that the light fixtures are often used in wedding décor. Despite their history of being displayed by the wealthy, chandeliers can work for whatever style a bride or groom might choose – from opulent to laid-back. A classic crystal style is ... More »

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Take a Look at the Summer 2017 Issue of Inside Weddings!

Pick up your copy on or before June 20th to see gorgeous real weddings and more!