Real Weddings Editor Picks

9 Expert-Approved Tips for Creating Your Wedding Seating Chart

9 Expert-Approved Tips for Creating Your Wedding Seating Chart

Here's how to make this stressful task a little bit easier....

9 months ago
What Is a Convalidation Ceremony?

What Is a Convalidation Ceremony?

The ceremony legitimizes the marriage in the eyes of the church and God....

9 months ago
110 Wedding Cocktail Hour Songs for the Perfect Playlist

110 Wedding Cocktail Hour Songs for the Perfect Playlist

Get the party started with this roundup of tracks from your favorite artists....

9 months ago
120 Wedding Reception Entrance Songs Guaranteed to Start Your Party

120 Wedding Reception Entrance Songs Guaranteed to Start Your Party

Make your grand entrance extra special with one of these celebratory songs....

9 months ago
8 Hindu Engagement Traditions and Pre-Wedding Ceremonies

8 Hindu Engagement Traditions and Pre-Wedding Ceremonies

A South Asian wedding expert and event planner with over a decade of experience walks us through the key elements....

9 months ago
How to Word Your Wedding Save-the-Dates—Plus, Real Examples to Inspire Your Own Stationery

How to Word Your Wedding Save-the-Dates—Plus, Real Examples to Inspire Your Own Stationery

We're sharing etiquette advice you need no matter what type of celebration you're planning....

9 months ago
50 Day Date Ideas to Change Up Your Routine

50 Day Date Ideas to Change Up Your Routine

Date nights are far from your only option!...

9 months ago
The Golden Wedding Anniversary Marks 50 Years of Marriage—Here's How to Celebrate This Milestone

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Marks 50 Years of Marriage—Here's How to Celebrate This Milestone

Only six percent of U.S. couples reach such a number....

9 months ago
How to Name Your Signature Wedding Cocktail

How to Name Your Signature Wedding Cocktail

Come up with a creative name for this special drink....

9 months ago
10 Sweet and Meaningful Compliments to Give a Bride on Her Wedding Day

10 Sweet and Meaningful Compliments to Give a Bride on Her Wedding Day

These kind words will mean more to her than you can imagine....

9 months ago
95 Country Wedding Songs That Are All About Love

95 Country Wedding Songs That Are All About Love

Dreaming of a country party playlist? We've got the songs for you....

9 months ago
How to Play the "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" Game—Plus, 20 Sample Questions to Get You Started

How to Play the "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" Game—Plus, 20 Sample Questions to Get You Started

This activity is a must at any bridal shower or bachelorette party....

9 months ago
How to Ask Your Partner's Father for Permission to Propose

How to Ask Your Partner's Father for Permission to Propose

Plus, we share a few modern-day alternatives if this tradition isn't for you....

9 months ago
Do Parents Need to Give Their Child a Wedding Gift?

Do Parents Need to Give Their Child a Wedding Gift?

We asked three experts to weigh in on this common question....

9 months ago
5 Signs You're Being Breadcrumbed in Your Relationship—And How to Handle It, According to Therapists

5 Signs You're Being Breadcrumbed in Your Relationship—And How to Handle It, According to Therapists

This type of behavior is typically considered to be a red flag in dating....

9 months ago
A Guide to Casual Wedding Guest Attire for Men

A Guide to Casual Wedding Guest Attire for Men

An expert helps explain this, oftentimes, confusing dress code....

9 months ago
70 Mellow Wedding Prelude Songs to Play Before Your Ceremony Begins

70 Mellow Wedding Prelude Songs to Play Before Your Ceremony Begins

Set the scene with these tunes before the festivities start....

9 months ago
Your Complete Wedding-Stationery Checklist: These Are the Paper Goods You'll Need Before, During, and After Your Big Day

Your Complete Wedding-Stationery Checklist: These Are the Paper Goods You'll Need Before, During, and After Your Big Day

Keep track of every invitation, detail card, and tag via our handy checklists....

9 months ago
How to Write a Father-of-the-Groom Speech

How to Write a Father-of-the-Groom Speech

Pepper in a healthy dose of your personality and follow these general guidelines, Dad....

9 months ago
How Much Space Is Too Much Space in a Relationship?

How Much Space Is Too Much Space in a Relationship?

Alone time is important—but too much of it could be a sign that something is amiss....

9 months ago