Veils are an easy way to express yourself. But with so many options to choose from, how do you know which one’s right for you? We broke down all the different styles, including the latest trends, with tips on how to wear them so you can uncover (sorr

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WHY IT WORKS Saying “I do” in autumn is all about embracing the dramatic atmosphere of the season, so concentrate on working with colors that pack on the saturation. Traditional fall shades like inky navy blue and rich burgundy get a very 2020 upgrad

Go for the wow! Instead of stretching your décor budget to include all. the. things, narrow in on one or two true heart-stoppers, like hanging florals, a neon installation that doubles as a ceremony altar or unique rentals. Your guests will be sure t

Hien Tran (38 and a digital product manager) and Ryan Acker’s (39 and an account executive) many shared interests include art, design, fashion and animals. “We wanted our wedding to bring all of that to life,” Hien says. At their venue Sweet Olive Fa

As a boy walking to school in Portugal, Victor Saltão da Silva (55 and works in infrastructure finance) used to pass an overlook covered in wisteria vines. “As a nod to this memory, we used silk wisteria to create a canopy at our altar,” Alice White

Patrick McClellan (30 and works in data analytics) and Richard Smith (31 and works in commercial real estate) took cues from their industrial venue, the King Plow Arts Center, when planning their wedding, utilizing a crisp blue, white and black palet

Rayna Lucier (34 and a project manager) and Maurice Rawls (36 and a nonprofit site director) both hail from the Northeast, but have deep roots in the coastal South. Their Savannah destination wedding paid homage to their families and incorporated anc

Kristin Moore (33 and a farm manager) and Caleb Kennedy (30 and a project manager) weren’t the only ones who exchanged vows during their October wedding ceremony. Caleb also made promises to Kristin’s three kids, who then surprised him with vows of t

Sophie Woodward (23 and a graphic designer) and Harrison Nevel (24 and a content creator) were stuck between wanting an intimate ceremony and a big reception. In they end, they planned a celebration that combined the best of both worlds, compiling tw

WHEN SHOULD COUPLES LOOK TO BOOK THEIR FLORAL DESIGNER? As a general rule of thumb, couples should look to book their florist about eight months to a year ahead of time. This will give your team plenty of time to get to know you and your vision for y

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“After Dane’s mom passed away, a dear friend and Sioux elder wrapped and blessed him in a morning star quilt,” Melissa says. “At our ceremony, she blessed us together as a couple in the same piece.” “It was important to us to involve our pastor—who h

“It was always important for Kevin and me to include our pups in the ceremony,” Rachel says. “They’re rescues and don’t handle large crowds well, so this was my way of having them with me as I walked down the aisle.” “I originally got these slides du

“Our genius designer paid tribute to the thousands of miles we traveled when we were long distance,” Scott says. “The path on the ampersand is the highway we drove to get to each other on I-71 in Ohio.” “Oddly enough, we found our stationery when we

GUIDELINES FOR ANNOUNCING YOUR WEDDING IN THE LOCAL PAPERS Photographs may be submitted to accompany the announcement; however, instant photos or color copies are not acceptable. In some instances, photographs may be returned if a self-addressed stam

My partner and I are both major introverts—we don’t do PDA and hate being the center of attention—so a traditional ceremony seems really scary to us. Are there ways for us to rethink the structure to fit our personalities? Your wedding ceremony shoul

“By the time marriage equality passed, we were already well into our wedding planning,” John says. “We deliberately chose to get married in New York City—not only because we both love it, but also because gay marriage was legal in New York state and

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We know—you’re probably wondering where you should even start (totally normal, btw). First, download our app and take our Style Quiz. It’s a fun way to help zero in on your vibe, (think: industrial with bohemian details). We’ll generate your very own

The average engagement is just over a year. That gives you plenty of time to look like the best version of yourself before you walk down the aisle. Whether you’ve got major plans (adding six inches to your mane and overhauling your entire skin care r