The goal of any couple standing at the altar is to commit to their vows and stick together for better or for worse. But we know that not all newlyweds make it to happily ever after.

Shopping for a wedding dress looks like a fabulous affair in the movies: a friendly salesperson presents the bride with one designer gown after another, as bridesmaids sip champagne on plush couches and wait with bated breath for their friend to emerge in yet another breathtaking dress.

All eyes (and cameras!) will be on the bride on her big day. Look and feel sensational with these 7 tips for pre-wedding primping and preening.

Jeff and Alli always envisioned that they would have an outdoor wedding, and spend their special day celebrating with their closest friends and family in a fuss-free fashion. As you can see from the images from Wild Eyed Photography, the couple’s summer wedding was everything they hoped for and more.

How to make your wedding photos last as long as your memories of this extra-special day.

With its romantic silhouettes, ethereal fabrics and modern color palette, Ines Di Santo‘s Spring/Summer 2015 collection is as fresh as an English garden in springtime. In fact, the world-renowned bridal designer drew inspiration from lush gardens and picturesque flower fields (think Provence when the lavender is in bloom) for this collection.

British designer Jenny Packham’s bridal designs often include a trace of nostalgia, be it 1930s glamor or antique romance. For her 2015 bridal collection, Packham goes back to ancient times, drawing inspiration from mythological heroines, such as Helen of Troy, Persphone and Venus.

A minty green palette. A vintage Mercedes convertible. DIY details galore. These are just some of the elements that made us swoon over this “intoxicating” vineyard wedding, beautifully captured by Manifesto Photography.

While we love shedding our parkas and stopping to smell the tulips, our absolute favorite part of spring is the fresh crop of stunning bridal collections featured on the runways at Bridal Fashion Week in New York.

It’s an honor to be included in a friend’s wedding party, but it’s hard to know what’s expected of you when it comes to your pre-wedding role, especially if you’re a first-time maid of honor or bridesmaid.