Congratulations on being happily engaged. Now it’s time to start planning the wedding! First, take a minute to revel in the magic of this moment — we’re so happy for you and so are all of your loved ones. This is one of the most special times in your life and you deserve to be happy. 

While wedding planning can be stressful at times, having a wedding checklist will keep you organized and help you enjoy the planning process. Here, we’ll guide you through every step with a helpful wedding checklist formatted in easy-to-follow timelines. Work through each one and check off every item on the to-do list until you’re finally exchanging your vows and saying “I do.�
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Ready to start planning your dream wedding decor and want to make sure you don’t miss a single thing? What you need is a wedding decor checklist!

Use this guide to help cover all the details that play a big role in making your big day feel beautiful, special, and timeless. Forget about worrying if you’ve remembered the table linens or a welcome sign — this wedding decor checklist has it all.
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Your wedding planning adventure doesn’t end with your honeymoon. Whether you’ve just tied the knot or planning ahead, sending wedding announcements after your big day is an ideal way to share the happy news.

Fortunately, you can create and send wedding announcements with ease. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create your own beautifully customized wedding announcements alongside some of our favorite wording ideas and designs.
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For your wedding, it makes sense that you’d want everything to be personalized — including the dessert! And the truth is, cake isn’t for everyone. If a quintessential tiered wedding cake just isn’t your thing, don’t feel obligated to choose this dessert option for your wedding celebration. There are countless alternatives to wedding cake that can be equally special and delicious.

If you’re looking for some fresh inspiration for your wedding dessert, keep scrolling. We’re sharing our list of can’t-miss, must-have, all-time favorite wedding cake alternatives.
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Some couples host extravagant destination weddings in Hawaii or Europe, while others invite loved ones to celebrate in their backyard in South Dakota. Both have very different budgets, but what’s the average cost of a wedding these days?

Let’s explore the average cost of a wedding, what to budget for your wedding essentials, and how to save money on your wedding expenses. 
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There are so many beautiful things to enjoy about modern life, but sometimes tradition is exactly what you want. For many couples, a traditional wedding day is a perfect way to honor the past and embrace the beauty of tried-and-true elements for such a momentous occasion.

Let’s take a closer look at the key elements of traditional weddings and how you can create the experience of your dreams, from the venue and reception to decor and invitations. 
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You’ve been together for more than three decades, and your 35th wedding anniversary is coming up. It’s time to celebrate your everlasting love for each other — whether that’s with a big party, a candlelit dinner at home, or an incredible gift. Find the perfect way to celebrate 35 years of marriage with these romantic date night ideas and gift guide.
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Planning your wedding is a momentous time filled with anticipation, joy, and love. For most couples, an off-the-shelf invite just won’t cut it. That’s why custom wedding invitations continue to be such a popular choice.

The thing is, traditional custom wedding invites can be quite pricey — from the card stock selection and design elements to the assortment of enclosure cards. Fortunately, there’s another option for bespoke wedding stationery at a fraction of the price: digital invitations. Here, we’ll show you how to create your own customized yet affordable wedding invitations with a simple step-by-step design process.
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Next to cake tasting, picking out gifts for your registry might be the most enjoyable part of the wedding planning process. As an engaged couple, we hope you thoroughly enjoy selecting items for your registry and have fun with it. At what other point in your life can you hand-select dozens of potential gifts?

To help you out, we’re recommending our top 25 wedding registry ideas. From mixology bar sets to luxury bedding and must-have kitchen items, you’ll find potential wedding gifts you and your fiance will love forever.
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Love is magical and your happily ever after should be too. If you’re dreaming of a fairytale wedding, you’ll be thrilled to know that there are plenty of ways to make your special day even more enchanting. Here, you’ll find some of our favorite fairytale wedding theme ideas from captivating venues and whimsical wedding flowers to charming invitations.
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