The first step in planning your wedding is deciding on a budget, and the most important part of budgeting is setting your priorities. Whether you’re dreaming of a five-course meal or a designer dress, most brides I know all had one splurge in common: the photographer. Wedding photos are the most lasting part of your big day (aside from the memories, of course!), so it’s important to do them Read more

Wedding season is upon us, and we're celebrating with a roundup of some of our favorite celebrity engagement rings. Even though some relationships have come and gone, the ring photos are here to stay. Celebs go big when it comes to diamonds, including Kate Hudson's reported $200,000 sparkler from Matthew Bellamy and Mariah Carey's gorgeous 15-carat bauble from Nick Cannon. Click through to see Read more

In between writing your vows and choosing the perfect video game-themed cake, get inspired for an engagement photo shoot that tells the story of you and your sweetie's love in a way all your own. Embrace the quirky side of your personalities and incorporate your mutual obsession with science fiction, comic books, and a certain bespectacled wizard when planning your photo session. Check out the Read more

Most brides are looking for beautiful ways to enhance their wedding's decor and to help it stand out from the crowd, and that's why terrariums are a great option for creating a beautiful, unusual impression on your big day. We talked to Katy Maslow and Michelle Inciarrano, owners of the Brooklyn-based company Twig Terrariums and authors of the new book Tiny World Terrariums about how — and why Read more

It's time to celebrate the most romantic season of the year with our first featured wedding! Each week we will be sharing an inspiring real wedding with insight from the bride on everything from the decor details to the honeymoon plans, as well as lots of gorgeous photos from the big day. Pin your favorites to take part in our Pinterest contest — you could win a romantic getaway! Kicking off Read more

Brad Pitt hit the red carpet in a classic tuxedo at the Cannes Film Festival this afternoon. He signed autographs, waved to fans, and snapped pictures with his phone on his way into a screening of Killing Them Softly, which he also promoted this morning with a photocall and press conference. Brad shared that he and Angelina Jolie have not set a wedding date yet and explained why his fiancé Read more

One Tree Hill recently ended its impressive nine-season run, but the gang will forever hold one tree-sized spot in our hearts. After all, they had some of the best (and soapiest) romances on TV, as evidenced by the many weddings and receptions Haley, Nathan, Lucas, Brooke, and Peyton took part in. Sure, if you want to get technical, some of them epically failed. But quite a few were successful! Read more

Lots of TV series are wrapping up their seasons in the next few weeks, and we've got peeks at a lot of the episodes. There are more than a few weddings (like on Cougar Town), some intense-looking shots you know are leading to cliffhangers (hello, Revenge), and several truly out there costumes (looking at you, Community). Click through to see the wide variety of season finale photos. Read more

While we love poring over the latest bridal confections from Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier, there's really nothing more special than getting to see your wedding moments. Thus, we asked our readers to submit a photo of "the dress," and in return, you shared a plethora of gorgeous awe-inspiring gowns that are sure to provide brides-to-be with some serious styling cues. From dramatic trains in Read more

Here come the kids! Some couples opt for an adults-only bridal affair and others welcome the pitter-patter of little feet on their wedding day. Whether your lil one is playing a featured role in a wedding as flower girl or ring bearer, or you're just bringing the whole family to witness a couple's nuptials, here are some tips for keeping your children — and the bride — happy. Source: Flory Read more