Inside Weddings gives readers ‘happily ever after’ inspiration

Inside Weddings magazine is not just for the woman with a big rock and a wedding date set. The cover of this year’s winter issue boasts the reader will find more than 1,000 engagement rings & wedding bands inside. With this, the magazine shows it’s also for the woman who’s anticipating the day her boyfriend will pop the question.

This special section of the issue features 34 pages of engagements rings and wedding bands, categorized by designer, in alphabetical order. Many men are anxious about giving up at least two months pay to put a sparkling diamond on their future wife’s finger, but they dread not knowing what ring their woman wants.

Fear not, men—picking up on this hint will feel like being slapped upside the head with a frying pan. The magazine is the perfect instrument for displaying exactly what ring even the pickiest bride-to-be would love to wear forever. And with so many styles to choose from, there are more options in these pages than at any jewelry store.

But there’s more to Inside Weddings than bling. Celebrating their fifth anniversary, the quarterly magazine added a WishList section, in which a real couple explains their registry choices, of what they love—and what they want to return. This new feature is especially helpful for the young bride who’s not quite sure how to outfit her first home.

While its competitors saturate the pages with tips for planning, do’s and don’ts, and a thousand white dresses, Inside Weddings takes a break every once in awhile for girl chat that could play into wedding planning, or be a treat for the reader.

Discoveries provide a fashion and beauty guide for the bride who wants to be kept up-to-date on hot, new products. From shoes and totes, to books and energy drinks, this section offers a knowledge of interesting items any hip woman would want, with suggestions on how it could relate to planning the big day.

Beauty School and Jewelry Box portray the latest trends in make-up and accessories, while Gracious Gifts show the ideal presents for members of the wedding party. Near the back, Finishing Touches describes the perfect little details for a flawless look to walk down the aisle.

Inside Weddings also wants readers to experience all the different ways women across the country are tying the knot. Imitation is the highest form of flattery, so go ahead and steal some ideas! Examples range from high price affairs in Chicago and New York to a small Dallas, Texas, gathering in a tree-filled garden. With eleven real-life weddings in this issue, every bride can find inspiration.

Planning a wedding is stressful, and yet it’s also supposed to be the happiest time of a woman’s life. Inside Weddings goes beyond its competitors by dishing out a healthy balance of glamour and real-life practicality, without overwhelming the reader—just enough to help a bride live happily ever after.

–Cassandra Mocyk