You’re engaged — congrats! From announcing your new relationship status to setting a big-day budget, here’s everything you need to do before you say “I do.”

You’ve all seen the gorgeous effect of mismatched bridesmaids dresses on Pinterest and other sources of wedding inspiration, but not every bride feels confident that she can pull off the look for her own celebration. What if it looks terrible in photos? Is it worth the risk just to do something a bit different?

As wonderful as your engagement parties and bridal showers have been, expect to experience unprecedented levels of fun and hilarity during your bachelorette bash. Here are 6 ways to prep for your “last fling before the ring.”

Your bridesmaids are your closest pals on the planet. So, don’t go ruining perfectly wonderful friendships by turning into a raging Bridezilla the second you get engaged. Follow these 5 easy tips to ensure your friends will want to remain so once you’re hitched.

Weddings come and go in a flash. Between the ceremony, speeches, reception and guests, there are going to be a lot of memories from your special day that you won’t want to miss.

Skip the stripper and penis straws. We’ve got 7 fun and flirty bachelorette party ideas!

We’ve all heard heinous reports of bridezillas who shame their wedding guests for giving an inadequate gift, or none at all. While these are extreme cases of tactlessness, sometimes it’s a nice reminder for all of us to discuss etiquette when it comes to gift-giving occasions, such as weddings and showers.

Most women can admit to loving bridal showers — ladylike afternoons spent feting the bride-to-be with love, champagne and bath linens. But mention shower games and even the most refined guest can’t suppress a discreet eye roll.

Who knew something as joyous as a wedding could have so many rules? While you can throw tradition to the wind for some wedding-related things, other areas have steadfast rules for a reason and it’s wise to follow them. Doing so should prevent you from upsetting guests or embarrassing yourselves.

Your best friend asked you to stand in her bridal party. Congrats! It’s a sign that your friendship means the world to her.