After all the formalities (you know, walking down the aisle and taking seemingly endless pictures), it’s time to get to the fun part of your wedding: The dance party! With the right band or DJ, a little mood lighting, and a glass of champagne, it’s the perfect place to spend your reception, surrounded by your friends and family. The only hard part? Getting people to start dancing! Here are a few tips from our experts to let guests know all the traditions are over and it’s time to get down.

As you’re moving from dinner into dancing, a great way to transition is to schedule those remaining traditions back-to-back. Open with your first dance, followed by your father-daughter and mother-son dances. Then, head off to the side to cut the cake — a little bit of sugar will get you in the mood for dancing! As soon as you’ve shared that celebratory slice, have your band or DJ invite everyone onto the dance floor to join you.

Want to kick the party off on a high note? Choose a song the two of you love, whether it’s “Footloose” or Pharrell’s “Happy,” and boogie down right away. The sight of you having a blast and totally grooving will inspire your guests to do the same. Are they reluctant to join you in the spotlight? Don’t be afraid to grab someone’s hand and pull them onto the dance floor! More will follow as the gang gets bigger.

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If you really want to make sure the dance floor starts off packed, work with your caterer to time when the cake will be cut and served, and when any late-night snacks will come out. Try to schedule around 10 minutes between the cake cutting and when slices are available, which is enough time for three or four songs that will set the tone for the evening. When it comes to late night snacks, schedule them for the band’s break or for about half an hour to an hour later, when energy may start waning. Nothing keeps a dance party going like extra fuel!

And of course, the most important thing to remember is that if you two are dancing, your guests will dance. So get out there and feel the beat!

Lots of brides put off dealing with their skin until too close to the wedding date to actually do much to improve it. Experts encourage newly-engaged women to start thinking about the way their face will appear in close up wedding photos from day one of wedding planning.

“Our skin renews itself, on average, every 27 days,” explains skin expert Candace Maurer, co-founder of the mineral-based makeup brand Sweet Minerals. “This means, it will take at least that long to determine if a new regimen is giving you a result that you desire.”

In other words, if you’re going to try out a new skincare line, or switch up any of the products you put on your skin on a regular basis, you need to try them out well ahead of your actual wedding date in case they don’t work for you, or cause irritation.

That also goes for the cosmetics you’re planning to wear to look your best on the big day. It’s never a good idea to switch up brands, just for the sake of using something new, for something as important as your wedding. Start experimenting with new makeup well in advance, after you’ve established that the skincare line you’re using agrees with your skin.

“The skin prepping process should begin at least six months before your wedding. As you determine the look you want on your wedding day, and decide, along with the help of your esthetician, on a skin regimen to achieve it, you’ll want as much time as possible to work with, and see, results from products, such as cleansers, toners, exfoliants, and creams. It also gives you time to schedule, and recover from, any corrective treatments you may want, such as microdermabrasion, peels, or laser therapy,” Maurer says.

It’s a good idea to set up a schedule, at least a few months in advance, for a series of deep-cleaning facials to really clear out your pores and hydrate to repair the sun damage you’ve inevitably caused over the years. The advantage of a good facial is that it will draw out blackheads, and other impurities, that might be more visible in high resolution wedding photos. The downside is that a good facial will likely trigger some blemishes in the days immediately following the treatment, a successful result of effectively cleaning out your skin. No bride should have a facial within two weeks of her wedding date.

No matter how well you prepare your skin in the months ahead of your wedding, you won’t look your best when the big day finally arrives if you don’t treat yourself well, get plenty of rest, and stay hydrated through those last very busy days of wedding preparations. It’s easy to let the stress get to you, and skimp on sleep. But doing so is to your own detriment — not only will you feel tired at your own wedding, you’ll look tired too.

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Sandy Malone is the owner of Sandy Malone Weddings & Events and author of How to Plan Your Own Destination Wedding: Do-It-Yourself Tips from an Experienced Professional. Sandy is the star of TLC’s reality show Wedding Island, about her destination wedding planning company, Weddings in Vieques.

What’s better than delicious cake on your wedding day? Getting to enjoy that celebratory sweet again on your first wedding anniversary, of course! But anyone with a freezer knows that properly preserving food to eat a whole year later is a little more complicated than just throwing a few slices into a plastic bag. The good thing is, a little advanced planning and some intentional choices will make the process totally easy. Sure, freezing the top tier of your wedding cake is more about tradition than having a bite of cake that tastes as good as it did on your wedding day (which is why many bakers offer small anniversary cakes that you can purchase, freshly baked, when the time comes) — but it’s a tradition that’s totally sweet. We talked to Amy Beck, the owner, baker and designer of Chicago’s Amy Beck Cake Design, to get a baker’s perspective and inside tips on how to make that top tier last.

1. Decide if you’re saving the top tier in advance.
“Let your baker know during your cake tasting and consultation if you plan to serve or save the top tier,” says Beck. Why? “If you decide to save that top tier, you’ll want to make sure the lower tiers will have enough slices to serve all your guests.”

2. Don’t worry about the design.
Thankfully both fondant and buttercream freeze well, so you don’t have to sacrifice design for tradition. Says Beck, “Choose the cake design you love, then ask your caterer to properly box it up for you to take home.”

3. Strategize flavors.
While both buttercream and fondant hold up well to the freezer, as do most cake flavors, not all fillings are created equal. “Cream cheese frosting and ganaches dry out quickly, which doesn’t bode well for a year in the freezer,” says Beck. Keep this in mind if you’re offering several cake flavor combinations, so you can make sure the top tier is one that will stand the test of time, literally.

3. Plan accordingly.
“I always recommend that the top tier be boxed up immediately and set aside for the bride and groom,” says Beck. “This avoids the chance of it accidentally being sliced and served!”

Freeze and defrost correctly.
Once you get your boxed cake home, wrap it in multiple layers of plastic wrap, then tuck it into a tight corrugated cardboard box to prevent the cake from getting crushed. But that’s not enough! “Wrap the entire box in lots and lots of plastic wrap, too. This will help keep the cake moist and fight off freezer smells,” Beck explains. Take the cake out of your freezer the day before your anniversary, and place it in the fridge for a full 24 hours to thaw. Then, place it on the counter for an hour so it can come to room temperature in time for dessert.

A Pro’s Opinion
With all that in mind, does Beck recommend saving the top tier? “It’s a very personal decision,” she says. “For some, it’s deeply rooted in tradition, while others might not find it as important. Either way, talk to your cake baker: They will be able to help you decide what’s best for you!”

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For NYC ladies planning a bachelorette for your best girl, ask yourself the question, “Where Brooklyn at?” (Sorry, we had to.) While Manhattan has tons of options where you can party til the wee hours of the morning, we can guarantee you won’t be disappointed if you and your bridal crew venture out to any of these Brooklyn hotspots for a bachelorette bash.

Brooklyn Winery (Above)
In true Brooklyn fashion, this urban, trendy winery is nestled in the center of Williamsburg and embraces the local culture. Educational tours are available — guests can learn about the creation process of the wines and then experience it for themselves. Cozy up to the beautifully rustic, 1,200-square-foot wine bar designed from reclaimed wood and historic materials light with vintage lighting while sipping some Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. With a tantalizing food menu that’s easy for pairing with (lots of) wine, Brooklyn Winery is a picture-perfect venue for a wine-loving bachelorette posse. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Beauty Bar
What’s better than cocktails and manicures? Pretty much nothing. Beauty Bar, which opened in March 2012 in Park Slope, is a one-of-a-kind venue that pairs beauty with beers within its unique, salon-themed vintage setting. Aside from their $10 special that includes a martini and a manicure, their drink menu also features craft cocktails with fun, beauty-related names. With locations throughout the country, and in Manhattan as well, Beauty Bar is a glittery, girly pub — ideal for your big night on the town.

The Clover Club
If you’re looking for delectable bites, cocktails and a relaxing, low-key vibe for your bachelorette, The Clover Club is essential. Established in 2008, this Cobble Hill locale serves up craft libations with classy and elegant vibes. Gather ’round with your girls and lounge on their tufted leather benches, surrounded by exposed brick within the dimly (but gorgeously) lit space. Often featuring live jazz, “The Parlor” room is also available for gatherings of up to 45 people.

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The Royal Palms
Shuffleboard, anyone? While shuffleboard may not be synonymous with “bachelorette” — it is a guaranteed good time, especially for the bridal party that is super competitive. This Brooklyn hotspot allows you to reserve courts for a variety of bar packages and includes a cabana for some R&R between play. With special events including DJs and food trucks, the Royal Palms is a captivating bachelorette spot combining drinks, fun, and some friendly competition.

The Artful Bachelorette
Drinking, drawing, and dudes? Nope — not a strip club. The Artful Bachelorette is a unique way to incorporate a bit of art (and eye candy) into your bachelorette shenanigans. With packages that include all materials, instruction, champagne and finger foods, this is a fantastic option for the out-of-the-box bride and crew. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Click here to see even more beautiful Brooklyn venues for your bachelorette bash, bridal shower, and even the big day itself

Troian Bellisario is getting married! Flower crowns all around! The Pretty Little Liars star is off on her pretty little bachelorette party — in Greece! Bellisario and her co-stars Shay Mitchell, Ashley Benson, and Lulu Brud have jetted off for the bride-to-be’s bachelorette week and we’re feeling some serious FOMO from the pics of their gorgeous Greek getaway (see below).

Why have a bachelorette party or girls weekend when you can celebrate your bride-to-be status all week long? That must have been what Bellisario thought as she and her best gal pals embarked on their week-long bachelorette Euro-trip, according to People magazine. The Liars gathered in the airport wearing flower crowns and matching baseball-style shirts reading the tagline of the vacay: “Bellisario Gets Booted.” Too cute, right?

“Never been more casual or happy,” Bellisario wrote on Instagram, champagne in hand and flashing her engagement ring at the camera. The girls then took on the streets of Europe in some enviable ensembles, showing us the definition of major #SquadGoals. “SO excited to spend the week celebrating the most beautiful, smart (seriously, it’s scary) and amazing person I know!” Shay Mitchell captioned one of the Instagram snapshots of their girls getaway. “Let the bachelorette festivities commence.”

And we’d never want these fabulous festivities to end if it didn’t mean that they would hold up the upcoming wedding between Bellisario and Suits actor Patrick J. Adams. The pair have been engaged since February of 2014, after meeting on the set of a play way back in 2009. “It might be a very off the grid wedding,” Adams previously teased E! News. “It may involve more sweaters than dress, but it will be beautiful no matter what she wears,” he said, complimenting his gorgeous bride.

With the bachelorette party well underway, that means the big day can’t be too far away, right? Time to start the official wedding countdown! We can’t wait to see these two tie the knot!

Squad. #bellisariogetsbooted

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Never been more casual or happy. #bellisariogetsbooted

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Watch out … here we come! #Bellisariogetsbooted ???????????????????? photo cred: @wanderingkuhlab

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SO excited to spend the week celebrating the most beautiful, smart (seriously, it's scary ????) and amazing person I know! Let the bachelorette festivities commence ????????????????????

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Her Odd Mom Out character may have been renewing her vows in the recent season 2 finale, but it was the first time down the aisle for actress Abby Elliott who wed writer Billy Kennedy on Saturday. And the classic church wedding of the new Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy sounds like the most picture-perfect Labor Day weekend party we could dream of.

The House of Cards writer and the former Saturday Night Live cast member met while on the set of the film Sex Ed. “We shot it in Tampa and we went to a strip club that night,” Elliott remembered on a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live. “The Dollhouse is where we fell in love. He bought me a ton of lap dances, but, like didn’t talk to me.” That’s definitely not a ‘how they met’ story you hear everyday!

This weekend, the now-newlyweds headed to the New England church of Elliott’s childhood to tie the knot, followed by a reception at her parents’ home. “We’re both Catholic, so we’re going to be having a Catholic ceremony in a church,” Elliott told The Knot ahead of the big day. “The same church I had my first communion at,” she said.

Come the big day, Elliott slipped into a lace and tulle Leanne Marshall wedding dress for her walk down the aisle, accessorized with a red lip and a fresh organic bouquet. Meanwhile, the groom donned a custom blue linen suit, according to People magazine. For a super sweet touch, Elliott’s new wedding ring previously belonged to Kennedy’s grandmother.

The couple’s red, blue, and cream-hued tented reception also included familial touches, with the calligraphy on the table numbers and menus handwritten by Elliott’s uncle and sister. And the sweetest touch of all was their classic multi-tiered wedding cake, adorned with lush sugar flowers. Yum!

This really is the happiest Labor Day weekend we could imagine!

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Abigail & William… from a different era #abbillywedding

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Sometimes you gotta just pick up that bride #abbillywedding

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Every couple wants their guests to have a great time at their wedding, but there’s always the chance that a guest will enjoy themselves a little too much and over-indulge at the bar. Not a big deal — unless getting to and from your wedding involves driving a car. If you have a guest with a set of keys who is in no shape to drive, what should you do? Here’s some advice from our experts to help keep everyone safe.

If you’re worried that one of your guests isn’t fit to get behind the wheel of a car, don’t be afraid to speak up. Start by finding whoever they arrived with, whether it’s a spouse or significant other or a group of friends. Recruit them to help you handle the situation: It’s much easier to address when you’ve got a few people on your side. If any of them are sober and comfortable driving, ask them to take the keys and get everyone home safely.

Did the guest in question arrive alone, or with other people who also aren’t fit to drive? This is where Uber or a local taxi service comes in. Confirm with your venue that the guest can leave their car overnight (and make sure they let any night staff and those working the next morning know that the lone car in the lot is okay), then arrange a ride home for your inebriated guest. Be sure to text them or leave a voicemail letting them know where there car is, in case there’s any confusion in the morning.

Worried about even putting your guest into the back seat of a car? Find a quiet space, such as that couch in the lobby, where they can rest and collect themselves before you send them home. No matter the situation, be sure to provide your guest with something to eat and lots of water to start hydrating, hopefully putting a little bit of a dent in the hangover they’ll have tomorrow.

See more: What Should You Do If a Bridesmaid, Groomsman (or You!) Gets Drunk Before the Wedding?

When it comes to weddings, women are often painted as the worry-warts. But a recent survey reveals that men have their own concerns about attending a wedding event, and some may surprise you. Ebates recently surveyed more than 1,000 adults to uncover their biggest wedding-day worries.

Awkward Run-Ins
Of the men they surveyed, more than one in three say they’re worried about running into someone they don’t like, and that doesn’t surprise New York City-based Brilliant Event Planning wedding planner Sarah Glick. “Male wedding guests could definitely stress about this,” Glick agrees. “Men handle social situations differently from women. If a man gets seated next to someone he doesn’t like or stuck in a conversation with someone he’s less than fond of, it’s hard for him to make the best of it. Women may have ‘the gift of gab’ and can more easily find common ground, but men struggle with this and it can make things awkward.”

Blowing Their Budgets
Men (about 29 percent) were also concerned about spending too much money when attending a wedding. That’s understandable, considering it isn’t always cheap to be a wedding guest. (A wedding gift alone could run you up to $195. Eek.) According to Ebates, men will spend more on weddings they attend this year than women. The survey reveals that while more than half of women plan to spend just $25 to $100 on wedding gifts, about 45 percent of men plan to spend up to $250 per gift.

See More: How Guests Really Feel About Your Destination Wedding

Choosing the Perfect Present
What’s more, 24 percent of men are worried they won’t find the right wedding gift, no matter what they spend. “Finding the right gift is often something both men and women stress about,” Glick says. Stick to a couple’s registry for a gift sure to please the bride and groom, or speak to family members for unique (and useful) ideas if you plan to strike out on your own.

Looking Handsome and Healthy
But perhaps more surprising than their fear of wedding costs or gifts is that fact that 27 percent of men worry about finding the right outfit to wear to a wedding. “Men don’t often spend too much time in the dressing room,” Glick offers as an explanation. “If it fits, they tend to buy it,” and then risk regretting it later on. Men can hire a stylist, or take a friend shopping, to cut down on the chance they’ll buy something they won’t want to wear to a wedding, Glick suggests.

Lastly, the Ebates survey revealed that 21 percent of men are worried about losing weight before a wedding day. And all we can say, guys, is that all eyes will be on the bride and not those last five pounds you want to lose.

You’ve got a hotel room for your first night as a married couple. But that doesn’t mean you have to use it, our experts say. Why? “Some couples find that wedding night sex in their hotel room is too expected, or they worry that everyone will know their business,” says Madeleine Castellanos, M.D., sex expert and author of Wanting to Want: What Kills Your Sex Life and How to Keep It Alive. “Having wedding night sex somewhere other than their hotel room can help prevent these obstacles to arousal, and may even inject a little eroticism into the process.” So with that in mind, here are five other places you might want have wedding night sex.

1. A Dressing Room
Some venues give its bride and grooms a room where they can change, reapply makeup, or unwind away from the party. If you’re lucky enough to snag a room that locks, Castellanos says, you may want to use it and get down in that very dressing room. “The best situation is when you can have the best man or maid of honor cover for you by distracting the family,” she adds.

2. A Stairway
Sneaking off to a hidden staircase, admits Castellanos, “is a little more tricky and often a lot dustier than a dressing room,” but it can be exciting nonetheless. Why? Because, as Castellanos points out, “there’s an increased chance of being caught.” Our advice? Before you get down in the open, make sure the coast is clear so that you won’t have to walk past any accidental peeping Toms.

3. Your Limo
If privacy isn’t your primary objective — you will have a driver, after all — a limo can be a fun spot for sex, says Gloria Brame, Ph.D., sexologist and author of The Truth About Sex: A Sex Primer For The 21st Century. “Tell the driver to roll up the privacy window and turn on some sweet music,” she instructs. “But do check discreetly with the driver, because some of them will not take kindly to the idea of you cavorting on their clean seats. If they hesitate, see if a good tip would change their mind.”

4. A Different Hotel
A member of your wedding party may be sharing a hotel wall with you if you’ve offered your guests a room block. And knowing they can hear your every moan and move may not give you the freedom to relax and enjoy yourself on this important night. “Look for someplace small, like a boutique hotel or even a bed and breakfast, and ask if they will guarantee honeymoon privacy,” suggests Brame. “If need be, you can scoot out of there to meet back with the wedding party for breakfast and no one will be the wiser.”

5. Your House
Your home may not seem like the sexiest spot. But if comfort is key, then your very own home might be the best spot for wedding night sex, Brame says. That doesn’t mean, however, it will be boring. “You can enhance the setting by setting up a room as a love nest for the night, going up to the roof — if it’s safe to do so — or heading into the backyard with candles, toys, and other romantic accessories,” she says.

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When it comes to celebrity engagement rings, it’s hard to think of anyone prancing around Hollywood with bridal bling quite as, well, bling-y, than Kim Kardashian. Say what you want about the woman and her famous family, but it’s near impossible not to ohh and aww over the supersized diamond Kanye West popped the question with almost three years ago. But just in case you were getting a little sick of that sparkle, fear not, as West just surprised his bride with a brand new engagement ring for us to fawn over. Why? Because, well, why not, right?

In October of 2013, West whisked Kim K away to the San Francisco AT&T Stadium — which he had completely rented out for the occasion. As the giant scoreboard lit up with the words, “PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!!” and a live string orchestra romantically played on the field, West got down on one knee and presented the reality star with a 15-carat Lorraine Schwartz stunner, featuring an eye-popping cushion-cut center stone. And thus, Kimye was born. But West might have just outdid himself with the newest diamond sparkler he gifted Kardashian.

What? You don’t have two engagements rings?! Kidding, of course… Kardashian’s ring is totally insane, but we couldn’t help but swoon when we first spotted her new sparkler on the red carpet. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star debuted her diamond at the VMAs. At first glance, one might’ve thought that the sparkler Kardashian was wearing on her left ring finger was her original Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring. But upon closer look, it can be seen that this diamond is decidedly different — although just as absurdly large!

“Kanye surprised her with a new ring,” a source divulged to People magazine. “Kim couldn’t believe it. It’s even more stunning than her engagement ring if that’s possible.” Kardashian’s brand new bling features a 20-carat emerald-cut center stone, differentiating it from her 2013 engagement ring with its 15-carat cushion-cut diamond, according to jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz. Wowzer…

Seriously, we’re totally not jealous or anything. Really.

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