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Wedding planning tips for engaged couples

As a seasoned wedding planner, Linda Howard is often asked many questions by newly engaged couples about the wedding-planning process. From the age-old question of who gets a plus one, to alternatives to trimming the guest list, and which vendors to hire first, there are many elements of planning a wedding that ... More »

How to Make Your Reception the Best Party of Your Life

Four important ways to ensure your post-ceremony soirée is a success.

How to have an unforgettable wedding reception with etiquette

I loved my wedding reception – outdoors, between storms, on a cool August day by Lake Champlain – not just for the beautiful dahlia and snapdragon flower arrangements, Lillet cocktails, and local Vermont cheese plates, but for the joy of having all of my favorite people in the world celebrating with me. It is, simply put, the best pa... More »

How to Communicate Effectively with Wedding Professionals

Learn how to convey exactly what you mean during wedding planning.

Debbie Geller explains how to communicate with wedding vendors

We’ve entered a new age. When I began my career as a wedding planner, clients would approach me with their selected colors, an overall feeling, a spending limit, and so on. They would have purchased a few bridal magazines and page after page would be dog-eared, marking stories of what they envisioned. During meetings, couples would te... More »

How to Maximize Your Photography Investment

Learn five ways you can help your photographer take beautiful photos on your wedding day.

Cara Nava explains how to maximize your wedding photography budget

Selecting a photographer for your wedding is an important task. During your search, you’ve reviewed numerous portfolios and, perhaps, reexamined your spending limit a couple of times. Along with ensuring that your photographer’s style and approach are in line with your aesthetic and that your personalities are a good match, there are... More »

4 Ways to Help You Deal with Poor Guest Behavior

Discover tips on how to handle your loved ones’ cringe-worthy actions.

How to deal with bad guest behavior at your wedding

Manners are sets of acceptable social behavior – how we are expected to carry ourselves, and how we expect others to act in return. And weddings have lots of expectations – err, manners! For guests who are not up to speed on what those are or how to read the more subtle signals, there are a few ways you can help steer them on the ri... More »

How to Host a Winter Wedding with a Holiday or Christmas Theme

Follow these tips to create a winter wonderland for a cozy holiday celebration.

Wedding reception ideas for winter or Christmas weddings

The holiday season is such a magical time of year. It’s the time when people slow down and become introspective, look back on their year in reflection and appreciation, and look ahead with new excitement. Everyone is in great spirits, friends and family are all around, and the love in the air is nearly palpable. Because this season is fill... More »

The Top 2 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

Ask yourself one question and pose another question to your prospective photographer.

You’re engaged. It’s time to plan, and there are so many things to think about! Remember learning the 5 W’s in elementary school? Well, they apply here too: the who, where, when, what, why, and how of wedding planning. Where will I get married? When do I want this celebration to happen? What do I want the theme of this day... More »

The Top 4 Wedding Traditions That Couples Should Not Forgo

The great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post shares reigning wedding traditions.

Anna Post wedding traditions advice and etiquette

“Something old, something new,” the saying goes, and it’s just as true for wedding traditions as for the bride’s attire. Traditions are wonderful when they hold meaning and value for you. They are not there to force your hand to do something that makes no sense for your situation or goes against your vision of your weddin... More »

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Invitation Etiquette

Help avoid pitfalls during the invitation selection process by following this expert advice.

Anna Post wedding invitation wording and etiquette

I’ll admit it – initial wedding planning was stressful. Deciding on the guest list size, budget, and venue took a lot of focus and energy. In part because it required a great deal of research to know our options, along with coordination between the many people involved, and in part because these are big decisions that no one wants to... More »

What to Do in the Final Days of Wedding Planning

The great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post provides insight on the moments leading up to your wedding.

Wedding Planning Etiquette tips from Anna Post

As I sit down to write, I am less than two weeks from my wedding. I’ve never come anywhere close to running a marathon, but I imagine that the mental component of running 26.2 miles must be akin to planning a wedding. These last weeks I’ve hit some decision fatigue, even though they are lovely decisions to make. This weekend I was lu... More »

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What to Decide in the First Few Days of Wedding Planning

Discover which wedding vendors to hire first and how to choose your guest list.