The bridal party is a quintessential part of any wedding ceremony. But more and more couples are opting to simplify their special days by skipping the bridal party.

Here’s why they’re doing it and what you need to do to pull off a wedding day with no bridal party in tow. 

Your bridal party is a huge source of support on your wedding day. Traditionally, attendants are separated by gender, with bridesmaids helping the bride and groomsmen supporting the groom. 

Modern couples, however, are finding that the constraints of these traditional roles keep those closest to them from standing at their side on their wedding day. So more and more couples are opting for mixed gender bridal parties.

Wedding colors are a great way to showcase your wedding theme and set the tone of your event. 

If you’re in the process of choosing the right bridal party colors for your wedding, you’re in luck!

Here’s everything you need to know about choosing the best shades for your bridal party.

An uneven bridal party is a bridal party in which one partner has more attendants than the other. This causes each “side” of the bridal party to be unbalanced. 

While some brides may feel stressed about having an uneven bridal party, it’s actually increasingly normal to have mismatched numbers for bridesmaids, groomsmen, or attendants.

Wedding rings are symbols of commitment and love. You’ll wear yours every day for the rest of your life, so it’s important that the wedding ring you choose speaks to your heart.

While some people long for a traditional golden band, others are looking to put their own stamp on their wedding rings. From materials to etchings, there’s a whole host of non-traditional wedding rings you can choose from to stand out from the crowd!

Your wedding reception decor is just as important as how you style your ceremony space. Not only will it set the tone for your celebration, but it will appear in countless photos! 

That’s why it’s important to consider wedding reception backdrops and how to craft them around the space. Here’s everything you need to know so you can say “I Do” to the right wedding reception backdrop for your wedding! 

Your wedding colors are the most important choice you’ll make during the planning stage. These colors will appear everywhere: your invitations, your bridal party’s outfits, and in your wedding decor. 

Here’s everything you need to know in order to choose the best wedding color scheme for your big day! 

While many weddings choose to forego seating charts, they can actually be an essential part of your wedding day. Here is 13 steps to planning the perfect wedding seating chart.

Mexico is a beautiful country that values family, faith, and tradition. This means that Mexican weddings are elaborate affairs with customs that date back hundreds of years.

If you or your future spouse have Mexican heritage, incorporating these Mexican wedding traditions will honor those who came before you and allow you to feel more connected to your heritage. 

In Chinese culture, weddings are more than just a union between two families. Chinese wedding traditions focus on an experience that looks to the past, present, and future for meaning and beauty.  Let’s take a look at the most common traditions and practices!

Food, love, and family are the pillars of the Italian community. So it’s no surprise that all three play a big role in an Italian wedding! 

Italian wedding traditions incorporate these three pillars to create a memorable and inclusive day. Let’s look at some common wedding traditions in Italian culture.

Wedding dress shopping is one of the highlights of the journey to the altar! Whether you’re the bride looking to say yes to the dress or one of her inner circle members who will be along for the ride, it is such an exciting outing! 

Let's take a look at what to wear bridal dress shopping and some helpful etiquette tips!

Newly engaged? How exciting! Before you book your venue or say yes to the dress of your dreams, you’ll need to take engagement photos to commemorate this moment and share the happy news! 

Your engagement photos should be unique and reflect your love story. Get inspiration on non-traditional engagement photo ideas!

To make it to the end of the aisle, a groom needs the support of some of his closest friends and family members as his groomsmen. 

Because they play such a special role in your big day, they deserve a special treat! Some couples give groomsmen gifts, while others get creative with a groomsmen box!

Let’s find out what a groomsmen box is and what items you can add to make an unforgettable groomsmen proposal box.

Your wedding party is an important party for your big day. If you make sure their outfits complement each other, it will create a cohesive look that instantly enhances your wedding theme.

It’s also a good way to show your guests what you and your future spouse's style is. 

Matching makes the event feel more elegant and sophisticated, even if you are having a casual event. Here’s everything you need to coordinate bridesmaid and groomsmen outfits!

Your wedding day will be a whirlwind of excitement, joy, and love. So your wedding day photos will be a priceless memento capturing every facet of your special day. 

Here are some of the best bridesmaid picture ideas you can use on your wedding day to show off your squad and give them gorgeous images they will look back on for years to come. 

If you want to show your bridesmaids just how much you appreciate all of their love and support, write them a bridesmaid letter! Letters are a lost art. A handwritten testament of how you feel will touch their hearts. 

Here’s how you can create a letter for each of your bridesmaids they will never forget. 

Looking for a bit more color in your life?

Believe it or not, your wedding dress doesn’t HAVE to be white. Sure, it may be traditional, but adding colorful elements allows you to put your own stamp on the dress for your wedding day or so you can reuse it in the future. 

Here’s everything you need to know before you dye your wedding dress. 

If you have German roots, are marrying into a family with German heritage, or just really love the culture, it’s no surprise you’d want to incorporate some time-honored traditions into your special day.

And even though modern German weddings incorporate many common Western rituals, there are specific practices that set a German wedding apart from the rest. 

Let’s look at 10 of the most fascinating classic German wedding traditions and what they mean. 

If you’ve been invited to celebrate a Jewish wedding or are in the process of planning one yourself, you’ll want to know what traditions to expect.

Here are the most common Jewish wedding traditions you’ll see at any ceremony or reception, plus some gift ideas for the couple!