It's easy to get caught up in planning your wedding day — the music, the food, the flowers. But if all your focus is on the wedding day itself, you may forget about the rehearsal dinner, which is also important.

Now, traditionally, the groom's parents hosted this wedding festivity, hence the alternative name: groom's dinner. But nowadays, the groom's parents don't necessarily host the dinner. Instead, the bride's parents may host it or the couple themselves might host it. To help ease additional planning anxiety, here's everything you'll need to know for your rehearsal dinner.

As the old saying goes, "The early bird gets the worm." While this typically applies to early breakfast deals or happy hour specials, it's now becoming more relevant at golf clubs, too. And not for the early morning tee times.

In fact, many longtime club members are missing out on prime events because they simply don’t sign up early enough. But this wasn’t always the case. So, how has RSVP etiquette at the club changed over time? And what should you know about registering for events?

"I, [insert your name], take you, [insert your partner's name], to be my lawfully wedded wife/husband."

Sure, you could recite your vows by repeating after the officiant, but why not add a personal touch to your ceremony and write your own vows? After all, no one knows you and your soon-to-be partner better than you. We understand it can be difficult and intimidating to write your own vows, so we came up with some easy tips to help you find the perfect words for your special day.

You’re probably planning one epic bash to celebrate your nuptials, meaning your guests will likely work up an appetite from all of the merriment. You’ll have an amazing feast and cake for your guests to enjoy, but there’s lots of drinking and dancing that will happen before the night ends. So consider planning a signature late-night snack. It will help guests refuel and they are guaranteed to thank you for it. From sweet to savory, there are plenty of tasty options. Here are some of our favorite late-night snack ideas.

The date is chosen. The venue, caterer, and DJ are booked. You've scoured Pinterest for color palette inspiration and dress styles you always dreamed of. But a wedding isn't complete without your guests. And you'll want to be sure all your closest family and friends can celebrate with you. So, when is the best time to send save the dates? And who should you send one to?

Here are some tips on the best time to send out save the dates, who to include in your mailing list, and how to plan for it all.

The venue. The centerpieces. The table runners. The seating chart. Like many brides, you may find arranging all the details of your dream wedding to be a bit overwhelming. Rather than handle it all yourself, maybe you’re considering hiring some outside help to plan your wedding. But do you go with a wedding planner or a wedding coordinator? What’s the difference, anyway?

Here are some tips to help you decide which one is right for you.

Weddings are all about traditions — the tradition of wearing a shade of white, reciting your vows, exchanging rings, celebrating with dessert. They're traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. And one of the oldest traditions in the book is an English rhyme.

You've likely heard it. “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” It's meant to bring the couple good luck on their wedding day and into their marriage. Each "something" symbolizes something different.

“Something old” symbolizes continuity, ancestry, and heritage. It’s a great way to reuse items and add a personal touch to your wedding. While almost anything old will do, here are some of our favorites.

White, ivory, ball gown, princess cut, every bride-to-be has a mental image (or Pinterest photo) of the wedding dress of her dreams. But how do you translate your vision and the hundreds of dress photos on your phone into your dream wedding gown?

Here are some tips to help you find "the one" for your big day.

Planning your wedding is one of the most enjoyable things you'll do in life. Every detail, big and small, is up to you to decide. As you dive into decision making, you'll likely discover how easy it is to go over your wedding budget. But, don't worry. Wedding planning is about prioritizing. It’s also about compromises: splurging in one area means you might have to cut back in another.

So, where can you splurge? Where can you save? Here are some tips to help you plan the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank.

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.” These four "somethings" are meant to bring luck to the bride on her wedding day and each stand for something different. "Something blue” symbolizes purity, love, and fidelity.

Depending on the vision for your wedding day, you might not be sure how to add your something blue. Don’t worry, brides are finding new and unique ways to keep this tradition. Here are some of our favorites.