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Wedding May 19, 2013

Our Ultimate Wedding Guide

Ready or not, wedding season is here! Chances are, you'll be taking part in it in one way or another.

by Tara Block

Ready or not, wedding season is here! Chances are, you'll be taking part in it in one way or another. Whether you're a guest, a bridesmaid, a sister of the bride, or the one walking down the aisle, questions and concerns are bound to come up. And we're here to help! We hope to be the place where you can come for answers to your wedding-related relationship dilemmas, modern trends and inspiration to make your big day unique, etiquette breakdowns for everyone involved in the big day, history of traditions in the US and around the world, and much, much more. And be sure to follow us on Pinterest for even more wedding inspiration and ideas. Now take a look at the best of our wedding coverage now — from the proposal to the honeymoon and everything in between!

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Wedding May 19, 2013

8 Weird Origins of Wedding Traditions

No matter how beautiful and romantic weddings are, they are still a legal contract.

by Annie Scudder

No matter how beautiful and romantic weddings are, they are still a legal contract. Many of the wedding traditions we've come to associate love, friendship, and fun with have very practical — and even horrifying — roots. Find out what came from where below:

Wedding announcements: The Catholic tradition of "posting the banns" required a couple to announce their wedding in print; this helped ensure they were not related.
Fathers walking brides down the aisle: Because weddings used to be business transactions, fathers walked brides down the aisle to transfer ownership to grooms. Romantic!
Bachelor parties: Originally held by Spartan soldiers, bachelor parities were wild fetes to kiss the single life goodbye.
Best man: "Best" used to refer less to the friendship quality and more to the man's sword skills. Because you can never have enough backup support for a runaway bride.
Ceremony: The bride stands to the left during Christian wedding ceremonies, because the groom needed to be ready to fight off suitors with his right hand.
Ring placement: Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, because ancient Greeks and Romans believed that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart.
Tying the knot: The phrase is derived from the literal practice of tying couples together to symbolize the commitment of marriage.
Tossing bouquets: Newlyweds used to go in another room to seal the deal immediately after the wedding ceremony. Guests hung around outside to ensure the marriage transaction was completed, but men used to grab at the bride as she walked with her groom. So one inventive bride threw her bouquet to create a distraction, and other brides followed suit.

Photo by Carlie Statsky Photography via Style Me Pretty

Organization May 19, 2013

Download the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist!

Juggling our everyday lives with wedding planning can be quite a struggle, but you can enjoy the planning process more when you're organized.

by Emily Co

Juggling our everyday lives with wedding planning can be quite a struggle, but you can enjoy the planning process more when you're organized. It's overwhelming when you're not sure what's next on the to-do list, so I've created a general timeline for brides out there who need the reminders or reassurance that they're already on track. You can download the wedding planning checklist here.

After you've nailed down your wedding budget, get cracking on the rest of the checklist, and don't forget to have fun. You're a bride! Try to enjoy every moment leading up to your big day.

Wedding May 18, 2013

The Ultimate Guide to Spring '14 Bridal Trends

The bridal trends for Spring 2014 leave room to try something a bit different.

by Marisa Tom

The bridal trends for Spring 2014 leave room to try something a bit different. While gorgeous white gowns and traditional strapless silhouettes certainly made their customary appearance, it wasn't all run of the mill. Vera Wang surprised with black-and-white looks, finished with dramatic black opera-length gloves. Oscar de la Renta dipped into the color wheel for a true "something blue," Reem Acra turned out cocktail minis topped with veiled umbrellas, and Carolina Herrera debuted a sexier kind of wedding-day ensemble (think deep V-front necklines). For inspiration aplenty — and a closer look at what exactly the Spring '14 bridal forecast means for your own wedding-dress search — click on.

Bridal Trend Breakdown:

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Wedding May 18, 2013

POPSUGAR Wedding Roundup: Dresses, Decor, Music, and More For Your Big Day

Wedding season is in full swing here at POPSUGAR, and we have everything you need when it comes to dresses, decor, bridal beauty, and more.

by Brittney Stephens

Wedding season is in full swing here at POPSUGAR, and we have everything you need when it comes to dresses, decor, bridal beauty, and more. Whether you're in need of bridesmaid tips, seeking savvy spending advice, or in the mood to check out the most memorable TV and movie weddings, look no further.

Click through now to see our ever-expanding 2013 wedding season coverage!

Source: Bauer-Griffin Online, Shutterstock

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Wedding May 18, 2013

30 Guest Dresses Fit For Every Wedding — and Every Budget

It's officially wedding season, and if the slew of invites filling your mailbox (or inbox) have you thinking "What am I going to wear?"

by Chi Diem Chau

It's officially wedding season, and if the slew of invites filling your mailbox (or inbox) have you thinking "What am I going to wear?" we've got you covered. Finding the perfect dress — one that simultaneously fits the dress code and will make you stand out (in a good way, of course) — can be difficult, so we culled the top 30 gorgeous dresses for you to shop. Just keep in mind: never, ever wear white and never go too short, or too tight for that matter. If it sounds complicated, we're making it easy — from sophisticated lace sheaths to black-tie-appropriate gowns, we found the perfect dress options for every kind of budget. After all, you never want to be that girl at the wedding. Click through to see and shop our editors' picks now.

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Advice May 17, 2013

The Cost of Attending a Wedding Is Now $539 — That's Not OK

We're happy to present this post from our partner site Yahoo!

by Yahoo Shine

We're happy to present this post from our partner site Yahoo! Shine:

According to an American Express survey of 1,518 people, guests will spend an average of $539 per wedding this year — and that's just to attend the event, not to be a member of the wedding party. The wallet-busting figure is up $200 from 2012, when guests reported shelling out an average of $329 on clothes, hotel rooms, and gifts.

The real cost is probably even higher given the estimates for some of the costs. The credit card company says that guests will budget just $57 for new clothes, $27 for a babysitter or pet sitter, and $95 for a hotel room—all of which seems astoundingly low, even for a local event. Members of the bridal party can count on spending a little bit more, thanks to slightly higher clothing costs: about $577 per wedding, according to American Express.

Attending a wedding soon? Learn a few money-saving tips after the jump.

Advice May 17, 2013

Bridesmaids' Pet Peeves

No bride considers herself a bridezilla, but they can all unknowingly do things that annoy their bridesmaids.

by Annie Scudder

No bride considers herself a bridezilla, but they can all unknowingly do things that annoy their bridesmaids. To make your life easier this wedding season, we polled real bridesmaids to find out their biggest pet peeves. Because after all, a happy bridal party makes for a happy big day. Watch now. And if you're a bridesmaid, let us know if you have more tips to add!

photography May 17, 2013

33 Must-Dos! The Ultimate Wedding Day Photo Checklist

You spend months planning your wedding, and then just like that, it's passed you by in a flash.

by Lisette Mejia

You spend months planning your wedding, and then just like that, it's passed you by in a flash. Thankfully, great photos can capture every aspect of the big day — even the tiny details you may have forgotten to notice. Without a doubt, there are certain shots no wedding should go without (like a bridesmaid powwow before sending the bride off). Here, we've broken down those must-snap moments so that even years from now, you can take a look at the pictures and feel like it happened just yesterday.