Most brides do not research what vendors and venues actually cost in their area before they start planning — and that disconnect between the dream and the reality is where most budget problems are born. Here is what a realistic wedding budget actually looks like.

My husband and I tried to keep our wedding between 150 and 200 guests. We ended up with almost 300. Here is what I learned about guest count that every bride needs to know before she starts planning.

I have had this conversation more times than I can count. A bride tells me she already has coordination covered — through her venue or her big sister — and then realizes after talking to me that neither of them can actually do the job. Here is what every bride needs to know before she assumes she is covered.

Two weeks after my proposal I was sitting on the floor of my bedroom surrounded by centerpiece photos and I broke down in tears. Not because I wasn't happy — but because I had no idea where to actually start. If that sounds familiar, keep reading.

We have been engaged for 15 days and have already booked our venue, DJ, sparklers, 360 booth, hair and makeup, and found our wedding dress. Here is a look at everything we accomplished in our very first two weeks of engagement.

I was running late, hungry, and on day two of my cycle — honestly I was ready to cancel the whole appointment. But the moment I put on dress number four I understood exactly what women mean when they say when you know you know. And I knew.