Bridal Guide

Every family heirloom had to start somewhere. Someone was the first person to wear that dress, or hand down that ring, and your wedding day is the perfect place to begin your own. You don’t need a hundred years of family history to create something meaningful; you just need to be intentional about what you choose. Here, wedding pros share 10 ways to turn your wedding day into the start of a family tradition and herilooms.

For engaged couples, wedding inspiration is just a scroll away, and social media is changing not only how couples discover ideas, but how they envision their entire wedding day. With viral TikTok trends and Instagram-worthy details, social media is shaping every aspect and bringing a picture-perfect design to you on a platter. But the question stands: how can you create a wedding that feels uniquely yours instead of recreating the latest trend?

Wedding-inspired novels are basically the fastest way to feel like you’re sitting in the front row of a love story, even while you’re deep in the real-life world of guest lists, timelines, and tasting appointments. These books bring all the romance, joy, and drama of weddings without the stress, making them the perfect escape during planning season! Keep reading to discover our 10 favorite wedding-inspired novels that will transport you.

From your walk down the aisle to your father-daughter dance, your wedding day is filled with sentimental moments between you and your dad. Here are 75 of our favorite wedding-day photos of brides with their dads.

If Annie Kimmelman and Valeria Abramovich had stuck to their original plan of a California wedding, they surely would have pulled off a beautiful ceremony. The reception, though, would have been cut short before it even began. The Miami-based couple of eight years quickly realized that American venues, with their strict curfews and noise ordinances, couldn’t accommodate the kind of celebration Val’s Peruvian family expected. “They would not stop to party,” Annie says with a laugh.

Barn weddings have never been more popular, but you don’t need to hold your wedding on a farm to get a rustic vibe. Here are some of our favorite ideas for a country-inspired celebration.

Why We Love It An ethereal beauty from every angle, this gown is guaranteed to make a striking impression. Crafted from luxurious beaded allover lace, this dramatic mermaid gown sculpts the body in all the right places.

Professional tennis player Angela Kulikov and professional football player Alex Ward know what it takes to bring their A-game — and they did exactly that for their wedding day. Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow athletes, the couple celebrated with a day filled with personal touches, playful nods to their careers, and plenty of fun. With many tennis and football players among the guests, sports were naturally part of the celebration.

The harvest season provides so much décor inspiration. Here are some adorable ways to incorporate pumpkins into your wedding.

For Lyndsie and Matt, Lake Geneva is more than a beautiful wedding destination — it was a place filled with years of special memories. For their wedding day, celebrating beside the lake felt like the perfect way to begin their next chapter together. Their ceremony offered stunning views of the lake and golf course, setting the stage for a celebration that blended classic elegance with modern touches.