Wedding Experts Share Their Latest Tips & Advice

When it comes to searching for a wedding dress, planning your wedding events, and adding items to your wedding registry, you may not know where to start – especially if you haven't helped a friend or family member prepare for their own wedding day. To help, we routinely share advice and suggestions from the experts on Inside Weddings' website and in the magazine. Wedding trends are constantly changing – as are expectations from your wedding guests – and etiquette advice is always necessary to handle uncomfortable situations, so it's important to look to the professionals to know what to do and how to prepare for one of the biggest events of your lives.

As you're preparing for your "I dos," read the latest trends and expert tips from wedding planners, bridal designers, and top bridal salon specialists and designers on a range of topics to help you make informed decisions leading up to the big day. Take note of this advice and make it your own to fit your personalities and wedding style. Happy planning!

Be Purposeful with Wedding Planning

"I always encourage couples to be purposeful with their wedding – from distinctive save the dates and handwritten details to conceptualized escort-card experiences and custom songs written especially for the day. There is no limit on what can be personalized!" - Alexandra Rembac of Sterling Engagements

Go Dramatic with Your Wedding Gown

"Whether it’s texture, a high slit, or elaborate details, brides are still looking for a dramatic style on their big day." - Christine DeMarco of Bridal Reflections

Break In Your Wedding Shoes

"Be sure to break in your shoes before the big day. You don’t want blisters when walking down the aisle. Also, bring along your favorite pair of sneakers to change into later to guarantee you’ll be on the dance floor all night long!" - Rikki Ladenheim of Rikki Ladenheim Events

Make Sure Everything Is Well-Timed

"Host an all-hands-on-deck meeting and ensure that your timeline is well managed, so that your rental companies are not tripping over florals, carpet, and drapery. A well-run load in sets the stage for the rest of the wedding!" - Andrea Eppolito of Andrea Eppolito Events

Go All Out with Your Attire

"In the age of micro-weddings, don’t be discouraged from going all out! Ball gowns with full details are making a comeback." - Sahar Fotouhi of Panache Bridal

For more wedding ideas, discover more expert tips for your wedding theme, see tips for the morning of your wedding, get ideas on how to plan a wedding for your personal style, and learn how to plan like a pro with this virtual wedding-planning series from celebrity event planners! We also encourage you to follow @InsideWeddings on Instagram and Pinterest for daily wedding ideas and inspiration!

Opening photo by Callaway Gable; Planning & Design by Sterling Engagements; From Real Wedding: A Romantic Destination Wedding at a Vineyard Estate in Malibu