Ever since that Wedding Crashers movie came out, we’ve all thought about crashing a wedding. While it may seem like an easy way to score access to free booze and desperate singles, if you crash the wrong kind of wedding, it’s more like a trip to hell.

Here are 9 kinds of weddings that you definitely don’t need to pretend to be a Plus One at:

While some American brides may dream of a good ol’ fashioned white wedding, we think it’s time to expand our horizons and explore wedding looks from around the world.

Here are 7 traditional dresses from other cultures that blend heritage with modern day sensibility:

You’ve already given your guests food, cake, and booze… do you really have to give them wedding favors, too? Unfortunately, you do!

While you’re shopping for favors, here are 10 cringe-worthy items to avoid:

When you were a little girl (or boy) dreaming about your wedding, did you fantasize about how your walk down the aisle would go viral?

You’ve been dreaming of having a Fairy Tale Wedding ever since you first heard the words “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo.” Now that you’ve found your Prince Charming, it’s time to plan a wedding that’s fit for a princess. 

We’ve found 11 couples that took their Fairy Tale Weddings to the highest levels of fantasy: 

While Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are probably the most famous wedding crashers:

Before the vampires of Twilight ever sparkled, there was Dracula—a terrifying, bloodthirsty count that lured people back to his bat-filled castle.

Bridal boutiques like BHLDN are hawking “Bridesmaid’s Survival Kits” that hold emergency necessities like safety pins and tampons. 

Here are ten items we’d RATHER have in our Bridesmaid’s Survival Kit:

For the dedicated bibliophile, there’s no better aphrodisiac than the smell of old books. If you’re the kind of couple that loves the written word as much as (or even a little bit more than) you love each other, consider having a wedding that’s all about literary love. 

We’ve found 11 bookish ways make your wedding a real page-turner:

The first dance is a dangerous thing. Many newlyweds use it to prove to the world that they’re a fun and original power couple with a sense of rhythm. While this sentiment is admirable, these elaborate dances aren’t always appropriate.

Here are the top 11 dances that’ll make your Nana cringe:

Are you a passionate bride with a flair for the dramatic? Want to turn heads by being a little more va-va-voom than prim and proper? Many brides are choosing red wedding dresses that show off their personalities, their curves and their general badassery. 

Here are 13 brides that rocked their red wedding dresses:

In How to Marry a Millionaire, Marilyn Monroe plays a near-sighted model that, predictably, is trying to attract a rich husband. She’s afraid that no one will ever fall for her when she’s wearing her stylish cat-eye frames, so she spends more than half of the movie bumping into things around Manhattan.

If you’re planning your honeymoon, you’re probably looking for a romantic and exotic setting where you can start your marriage off with a bang. It’s hard to find the vacation spot of your dreams, so we turned to film and television to find 7 fantasy honeymoon spots.  And we’ve got ya covered with their real world equivalents!

Behind every cutesy bridal party picture is a wedding photographer who delights in making people suffer. You’d rather take a few quick snaps and get back to the drinking, but your photographer is making everyone traipse through the mud in their high heels. After the torture is over, you’ll wind up with a wedding album that looks just like everybody else’s. 

In the Medieval times, veils were used to protect the bride from spirits and demons. But in the modern age, brides know that blocking their vision with white tulle isn’t necessarily going to save them from the evil eye.   

We’ve found 11 wedding veil alternatives for brides looking for less traditional ways to cover their heads.

Lately, every married couple-to-be seems gassed up about renting a food truck for their reception.

After Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette was released in 2006, people suddenly couldn’t get enough of the Queen’s favorite colorful confection: the macaron.

After Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette was released in 2006, people suddenly couldn’t get enough of the Queen’s favorite colorful confection: the macaron.

Stressed out from planning your big day? Worried that every detail won’t be absolutely perfect? Chill out, friend! It’s time to take a break and watch some wedding videos.  

The wedding cake is a major part of matrimonial tradition. There’s even a whole portion of the reception devoted to cutting the cake! Slicing a piece of overpriced dessert shouldn’t be a spectator sport, and yet—people can’t wait to see a groom smush icing into the bride’s mouth. If you really want to give your guests something to look at, why not try skipping the cake all together? 

We’ve found 11 tasty wedding cake alternatives that will keep even the most conservative of wedding guests well fed and happy.