Alyssa Brown

If you get married in Fiji, is your marriage legally recognised in Australia? Here's what you need to know to get legally married in Fiji.

Attending a beach wedding in 2025? These beach wedding guest dresses that ship to Australia offer inspiration to get you started on your shopping.

From ethereal long sleeve wedding dresses to silky organza sleeve tops you can pop on over your gown, we've got you covered with 2025 wedding dress sleeve styles.

Considering a Bali wedding? Here's all you need to know to plan a seamless destination wedding.

From Hua Hin to Phuket, weddings in Thailand are unforgettable occasions. Here's our comprehensive guide to planning yours.

Follow these steps to up your entertainment's aesthetic and stage ambience. Aside from your emotional ceremony and your big-day food, the music at your reception is what your guests will remember most about your wedding. If you're bringing in a live…

We break down the pros and cons of both options to help you make the right decision for your event. There are endless ways to style the tables at your wedding reception, but your décor should represent your overarching aesthetic, which might range…

Caterers usually order plates, but here's what you need to know if you've chosen to go the DIY route. Planning your tablescape is one of the more exciting parts of the big-day design process, and your plates are a key component of your final layout.…

It's important to be considerate of your wedding guests, no matter what type of event you're hosting. If it's a far-flung affair, you have four basic responsibilities to your guests. If you're thinking about hosting a destination wedding, you might…

Incorporate blushing bride protea, palm fronds, Italian ruscus, and more into your big-day design. From the bohemian influences of Palm Springs to the beaches and forests of Mexico, tropical inspiration can be found all over the globe—and has been a…

Partnering with a young business to plan your dream wedding can be a rewarding experience, but there are some important things to consider before sealing the deal. Whether they post beautiful photos on social media or come highly recommended by way…

First things first: Thoroughly read the couple's invitation and wedding website before you reach out with questions. Every couple has their own set of pet peeves when it comes to planning their wedding, but the following faux-pas are sure to fire up…

Not necessarily, but it is important that you make sure they're aware of—and ideally comfortable with—your plans. Most weddings are noisy, boisterous events, and that certainly remains the case with backyard nuptials. Though you'll hope that your…

Without ruining the surprise and letting him see your gown before the big day. Alyssa is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. There's no rule that says only the bride can wear white on the wedding day. Sure, white bridesmaids' dresses have been…

These are the pros and cons of providing transportation for guests. Whether you should give your wedding guests the option to drive to your wedding will depend on a number of factors that are personal to your specific event, your concerns about…

You don't have to over-prepare, but you'll want to do some research beforehand. Attending your first floral meeting is exciting. It's the first chance you get to really explore the design elements that'll make up your wedding day, and you'll have the…

It's essential that you carve out enough time for these important snapshots. Once you're ready to sit down and craft your wedding-day timeline, you should have a chat with your photographer about logistics. Of course, there's plenty to talk through…

Neither of you should feel like you're compromising on what you want. Picture a scene in which you're having dinner with your partner. You decide to pitch your well-considered idea of hiring a vinyl-spinning motown DJ to play your wedding only to…

It's doable, but you'll need to be very organized to pull it off. Taking on the role of maid of honor while simultaneously planning your own wedding can be a tall task, but it's both feasible and quite common. To prevent overwhelming stress, you'll…

Help make the day fun and memorable—in a good way. As a member of the bridal party, it's important to keep in mind that you're representing the couple throughout the entirety of their wedding celebrations. That means you really want to be on your…