Real Weddings Editor Picks

Gwyneth Paltrow Ended Her Engagement to Brad Pitt for This Surprising Reason—Plus, Where Her Famous Square-Cut Diamond Ring Is Now

A new biography on the actress reveals new details about her relationship with the film producer....

1 year ago

Should You and Your Partner Spend The Night Before Your 2025 Wedding Apart?

Experts explain the history behind this tradition—and whether you need to adhere to it....

1 year ago

From Hawaii to Bali: One Couple Hosted Two Intimate, Tropical Destination Weddings That Prioritized Their Shared Experiences Every Turn

"Both venues represented different parts of our love story," the bride explains....

1 year ago

The 25 Best Fall Wedding Guest Dresses Perfect for Autumn Nuptials

Celebrate fall wedding season with dresses from Anthropologie, Retrofête, ASOS, Staud, and more....

1 year ago

What to Know About the High-Profile Royal Wedding That Inspired Gladys Russell's Nuptials on "The Gilded Age"

The character's plot line closely mirrors that of Consuelo Vanderbilt, who tied the knot with the Duke of Marlborough in...

1 year ago

Who Pays for the Honeymoon? The Answer Will Likely Surprise You

An etiquette expert explains why one party is traditionally responsible for funding this post-nuptial vacation....

1 year ago

15 Gorgeous Centerpieces With Fruit to Inspire Your Own Trend-Forward Wedding Reception

Transform your tablescape into something reminiscent of a famous painting with pieces of produce....

1 year ago

10 Ultra-Common Wedding Etiquette Mistake Couples Make—Plus, How to Avoid Them Yourself

From singles tables to not feeding your vendors, the experts agree that you do not want to make these mistakes....

1 year ago

This Brand Has the Best Honeymoon Packing Essentials, According to BRIDES' Shopping Editors

Cuyana's leather goods are the best for traveling to your honeymoon destination in style....

1 year ago

Kate Middleton Just Debuted a New Ring Stack—Here's What to Know About the 4 Sentimental Pieces

Over the weekend, the princess paired her engagement sapphire with two eternity bands and her wedding ring....

1 year ago

The USPS Just Increased the Cost of Postage to 78 Cents—Here's What It Means for Couples Mailing Wedding Invitations in 2025 and Beyond

The five-cent jump can have a major impact on your overall wedding stationery budget....

1 year ago

8 Key Tips to Know Before You Go Engagement Ring Shopping—And 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Experts explain what to know before making an appointment with a jeweler....

1 year ago

Two New Yorkers Traded the Big Apple for the Beaches of Jamaica for Their Destination Wedding in Montego Bay

The couple planned an elegant celebration with tropical décor, a color palette inspired by the landscape, and a memorabl...

1 year ago

A Wedding Guest Wore This $20 Shapewear for 13+ Hours and Felt "Amazing"

Add what another guest called "the best and most inexpensive shapewear" to your cart for your next nuptials....

1 year ago

Donovan Mitchell Proposed to Coco Jones With a Massive Cushion-Cut Engagement Ring—This Is What We Know About the 5-Carat Sparkler

The Grammy winner and basketball star announced their news on July 11, 2025....

1 year ago