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Photo: Aaron Delesie Photographer

The bride looks radiant. The groom takes her hand. As she looks up, he opens his mouth to recite his vows, and… wailing interrupts. Though to some, a wedding wouldn’t be complete without cherub-faced children chasing each other between the dinner tables, many couples choose to keep their weddings just to adult guests. Whether your ... More »                     

 

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Photo: Melissa Musgrove

The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton showed us that modern weddings can take from tradition (who better than the Brits to show us that?) while still authentically representing the state of modern families: complex, loving, and honestly portrayed. The take away for parents of the bride and groom as they help the couple to the ... More »                     

 

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Photo: Paul Barnett Photographer

Short of the ring and the proposal, I can’t think of anything more central to dreaming about your wedding than the gown. However, there’s more to managing wedding attire than selecting your dress. Add your mother’s opinions to your gown search, a quest for flattering bridesmaids’ dresses, and coordinating outfits for yo... More »                     

 

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Photo: Victor Sizemore Photography

Traditions are very much a part of etiquette, and most are around for good reason. White wedding gowns, bouquets of roses, dancing to live music, fluffy towers of frosted cake – these are all inherent elements of the classic wedding. Following tradition is a way to participate in our culture and show respect for the generations who came ... More »                     

 

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Photo: Desi Baytan Photography

Engagements are clear cause for celebration, and what better way than with a party! From cocktail soirées and backyard barbeques, to printed invitations and last-minute phone calls, engagement parties are a couple’s first taste of the planning that’s about to come their way, along with all of those congratulations. (And yes, i... More »                     

 

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Photo: Photograph courtesy of Laura Hooper Calligraphy

When I was little, I always tried to get out of writing thank-you notes – not because I didn’t appreciate the present, but because it felt too much like homework. Now, I actually enjoy finding a quiet moment with pretty stationery to jot a note of thanks. In a world of email, a handwritten note is more than just a perfunctory court... More »                     

 

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Photo: Maloman Studios

Unless you elope to Las Vegas or slip down to City Hall for a quiet ceremony, you don’t get married on your own – it takes the help of your friends and family. While your guests will support and celebrate with you on the big day, it’s your wedding party that will help you do much of the heavy lifting during the months of planni... More »                     

 

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Photo: Zenadia Design

Sitting in view of my desk is a pile of all the wedding invitations I’ve ever received. They’re beautiful reminders of friends whose lives I’m honored to be a part of, as well as keepsakes from the terrific weddings I’ve attended! Many are heavy with the weight of fine paper and assorted enclosures; some have ribbons or... More »                     

 

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Photo: Ventana Photography

Everyone involved in a wedding has a part to play – and that includes the guests. And I'm not just talking about purchasing a gift! Although guests may seem to play a simple role in a wedding, they are famous for causing complications for the bride Complication #1: You can’t get a final headcount.It’s getting close to your c... More »                     

 

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Photo: Photograph courtesy of Crane & Canopy

I still remember the first time I saw The Philadelphia Story, a classic black-and-white film starring Katherine Hepburn (at her most lock-jawed and blue-blooded) alongside Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart. The theme of the film was her (latest) wedding, and one of the scenes that stands out in my memory is one in which table after table of wedding... More »