Wedding Dos & Don’ts From 22 Real Couples

Your wedding should be — and usually is — one of the happiest days of your life — but planning one can be hard work. Thankfully, whether you're sparing no expense for a lavish affair with 300 of your closest friends or jetting off for a super-intimate and romantic ceremony, you and your love don't have to spiral into a pit of party-planning misery.

Simply take note from those who have been there — 22 real couples who have tied the knot (or plan to soon) in their own special way. Trust: These lovebirds know what's up when it comes to unique nuptials and have provided their own top dos and don'ts — and wedding pictures! — that will ensure you'll have nothing to worry about when it comes time to seal the deal with a kiss.