According to a survey by TheKnot.com, the average American wedding costs $27,021 (excluding the honeymoon). Let's face it: that number is mere pennies compared to celebrity weddings. We love gushing over our favorite celebrities' elaborate fairy-tale affairs. We can hardly wait to see the upcoming weddings of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson, and Britney Spears Read more

Last weekend I attended the San Francisco Wedding Fair at the Four Seasons and gathered some great insight from the professionals on this year's hottest wedding trends. But it didn't end there! These wedding experts were also bursting at the seams with tips and tricks for bride-to-bes planning their big days, and I can't wait to share their helpful advice with you. So get their wedding words of Read more

When wedding bells ring, chances are your pocketbook is trying to block out the sound. After all, the costs of a wedding can add up if you stubbornly stick to expensive traditions. Since we're living in the 21st century, it's time to cast aside the uneconomical wedding customs and only keep the ones that work with our budget. Read on to find out what age-old practices you should drop when you're Read more

If you're anything like us upon receiving a wedding invitation, then the first thing that flashes through your mind is "what am I going to wear?" Then comes the most obvious concern: finding a dress that will stun the crowd without upstaging the bride (here's a tip: steer clear of white!). Whether you're heading to one big ceremony this year or have a handful to attend, we're helping you out by Read more

It takes quite a bit of cash to put on a wedding, and sometimes it can cost a small fortune just to be a guest or member of the bridal party. Summer is nearly here, which could also mean the start of a busy wedding season for some of us. Prepare for your packed calendar — and don't go broke — by following my tips on surviving a pricey Summer of celebrating love. Read more

From attire to travel to gifts and favors, your wedding can be a major investment for your bridesmaids. Standing up as part of the bridal party means tons of extra expenses, so it's smart to step back and see how you can keep costs low for your friends. Hoping to help them out by minimizing expenses? Here are 7 simple, thoughtful ways to make your wedding festivities more budget-friendly for your Read more

How beautiful you look on your wedding day shouldn't be dictated by how much you spend. We found 10 dresses — all retailing for under $600 — that are utterly gorgeous and special. Some are ornate, but many of them are simple and elegant, meaning you can add as little or as much as you want to achieve the look you want. There are many things to consider in your wedding outfit, including Read more

If you're the bride, finding your dress is only half the battle — you're not really finished till you've dressed your bridesmaids, too. Since it can be particularly tricky to select a dress that pleases everyone, we're helping to make it as painless as possible. With every wedding style, dress silhouette and hue, and budget in mind, we've made it our mission to find 30 of the best bridesmaid Read more

Staying budget conscious while planning your wedding is a must — and we're hoping to help you look super chic on your big day without depleting your savings. Now that you've checked out our fab affordable wedding dress options, it's time to jazz things up: we've put together some great accessories that will add glamour to your gown, light up your wrists, and secure your "something blue." Best Read more

A year ago today, jaws dropped as Kate Middleton married Prince William wearing not one, but two beautiful, bespoke Alexander McQueen wedding dresses and now, you can get the same look for less. At the royal wedding ceremony, Kate stunned in an elegant ivory duchesse satin and hand-embroidered lace Alexander McQueen wedding dress. The gown fit her perfectly and her choice of long lace sleeves Read more