It’s summer, and you know what that means: Wedding season! Whether you’re a bride or a bridesmaid, attending eight weddings this summer, or just planning your “someday” big day, The Daily Muse is bringing you a week’s worth of fabulous wedding advice.
Check back in all week for new articles, or browse what we’ve done so far.
11 Inspiring Wedding Pinners to Follow on Pinterest
If you’re planning your big day, there’s no better place to start than Pinterest. Follow these 11 wedding pinners to get gorgeous inspiration for your dress, details, décor, and more!
3 Ways to Plan Your Dream Wedding for Less
Want the wedding of your dreams—and still having a savings account to speak of? The two don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Stick to these strategies, and you can conserve your cash and still pull off a beautiful day without a hitch.
6 Crucial Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner
A good wedding planner will be a key player in the success of your wedding, but how do you find the right one? Here’s what to ask (beyond the basics) to make sure you pick the perfect planner for your big day.
Bridesmaid’s Looks That Don’t Suck
Step away from the polyester: Not all bridesmaids’ dresses have to be overpriced and, well, ugly. With these gorgeous looks, you can give your friends a dress they’ll actually like—at a price they love.
Planning Your Wedding? 10 Must-Reads
Whether you’re newly engaged or you’re starting to seat your guests, check out some of our favorite wedding planning picks and resources from around the web.
Maid of Honor: How to be a Great Bridesmaid (and Friend)
Besides donning a matching dress, what exactly does being a bridesmaid entail? If you’re walking down a friend’s aisle for the first time, this is your guide to being the a great bridesmaid.
Surprising Career Lessons Learned in Premarital Counseling
Marital counseling is a great tool to help couples prepare for their lives together—but the lessons learned can be used in other relationships, too. That’s right, including those with your co-workers. Here are a few useful lessons that might surprise you.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Perspectives on the Name Change Debate
If you’re getting married, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make isn’t about your the wedding day—it’s what name to use after you tie the knot. Want to hear from those who have been there before? Read on for three different perspectives.
Best Dressed Guest: Outfit Inspiration for the Summer Wedding Season
Between bridal showers, swanky soirées, and post-wedding brunches, the summer can be busy for you and your wardrobe. Snag some best-dressed inspiration for every occasion with our picks for all the season’s wedding events.
For Richer or for Poorer: How to Plan (and Stick to) Your Wedding Budget
Many big days come with a big budget, but the truth is, you don’t have to break the bank to have the wedding of your dreams. Here’s how to set (and stick to) your budget priorities.
What to Expect at Weddings Around the World
While all cultures celebrate love, the way we do so doesn’t look the same everywhere. Read on for a glimpse into what to expect from wedding customs around the world.
Style the Bride: The Best Wedding Day Accessories
No matter what kind of bride you are, no wedding day look is complete without the right accessories. We’ve curated four of the hottest wedding looks, and the accessories to top it all off!
6 Perfect Destination Weddings
Dreaming of a destination wedding? Get inspiration from these couples, who’ve said “I do” everywhere from the beaches of Florida to the deserts of Morocco.
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Planning the Perfect Shower for the Bride (and Everyone Else)
Whether you’re a sister or a bridesmaid, a cousin or a colleague, if you’re throwing a bridal shower for the first time, it can be a daunting task! So we’ve put together your step-by-step guide.
Help! I’m Battling His Parents About the Wedding
His parents want a say in the wedding, but they don’t want to foot the bill. Read on for the words of wisdom our advice columnist has for the bride in this tricky situation.
4 Ridiculous Things You’ll Hear When You Get Engaged
No one tells you that the day you get a ring, everyone from your future mother-in-law to Facebook friends you haven’t talked to in years will be asking about the wedding. No one until now, that is! Here’s the scoop on what you’ll be hearing.
How to Deal: Everyone’s Getting Engaged
Everyone’s getting engaged—and you’re still trying to find someone worthy of even a second date. If it seems like your life has veered off its anticipated “track” while everyone else’s is charging ahead, here are some tips for dealing.
Inviting Google to the Wedding: Your Online Name Change
Changing your name has always been complicated. But now you have to think about updating your Twitter handle and being searchable, too. Here’s what you should know—even if you’re not planning to make the change any time soon.
Help! I’m Going Broke Being a Bridesmaid
How does a bridesmaid handle her good friend when the exorbitant bills for the wedding start rolling in? Our advice columnist helps shed some light on this touchy dilemma.
