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how to handle snow on your big day dealing with a snow storm on your wedding

Winter can be an incredibly romantic time to host your wedding, but there’s a reason it’s the least popular season for tying the knot: the weather. As beautiful as snow can be, it can also make traveling and other logistical issues difficult for guests and vendors. It’s one thing if there’s already snow on the ground, but... More »

Limited-Edition Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Everyone

From your beloved to your bridesmaids, discover an array of love-inspired gifts.

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about what loving gifts you'll bestow upon your fiancé, spouse, or best friends. Just in time for the holiday, the Love Is... Shop at The Carousel @ Bloomingdale's is now open until March 4th. The pop-up shop – in New York City at the 5... More »

How to Deal with Personal Questions About Your Wedding

Sometimes you'll want to keep your business to yourself.

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Being engaged is an exciting thing, especially as you start to plan your wedding. Most people know it can also be a stressful experience, but one possibly unexpected aspect of your post-proposal life is how it imbues people with the idea that they are free to ask personal and invasive questions about you and your future spouse. Whether it’... More »

What Information to Include on Bridal Shower Invitations

Make sure the guests see everything they need to know.

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After getting engaged, brides often quickly become well versed in wedding etiquette and everything else that goes into planning the big day. However, if her bridal party is still unmarried, didn’t have a big wedding, or hasn’t been a bridesmaid before, they might not be as familiar with certain customs. When it comes to buying the ch... More »

5 Tips for Hosting a Reception After You've Eloped

Traditional etiquette may not apply.

Discover five tips for hosting a reception after you've eloped.

There are plenty of articles about wedding etiquette just on this site alone, but it can be a lot harder to figure out if your big day is outside the norm. Many couples wind up not having their ceremony and reception on the same day, which can make most guidelines irrelevant to their needs. While some newlyweds elope for the specific reason to a... More »

How to Pull Off the Perfect Proposal with One Secret Ingredient

Consider using fragrance to make the moment special.

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Proposals can be one of the most difficult things to plan, so we offer you a guide to pull off the perfect proposal of your dreams. Fragrance has an uncanny ability to instantaneously transport us to a specific time and place, whether that’s a secret place or a childhood party, so it’s no surprise that couples are now choosing to cur... More »

Popular Color Schemes to Consider for Your Winter Wedding

From classic white to holiday-inspired hues, discover winter wedding inspiration.

Be inspired by these popular color schemes for winter weddings.

If you're planning a wedding in the winter months, you have a few options: lean into the season to decide your color palette or choose hues that you've always imagined for your wedding day. While it's perfectly acceptable to host a winter wedding with pastel tones typically reserved for spring or even hues often associated with autumn, many coup... More »

How to Know You're Ready to Get Engaged

It's not just about a ticking clock.

There is no set time to date or checklist to mark in order to know it’s time to get engaged. Some couples are together for months, others for years. It can vary wildly by religion, culture, and more. With so many variables, it can seem impossible to be sure when it’s time to propose (or to start dropping hints about engagement rings)... More »

How to Keep Your Groomsmen Happy

They're an important part of the day too!

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Wedding talk is often focused on brides, and as such, bridal party discussions tend to hone in on bridesmaids. However, groomsmen have a lot to offer as well. They may not typically be the ones helping with DIY details (although you could always ask!) or throwing showers, but they are still a special part of the support team. There have even bee... More »

Should You Rent or Buy Your Wedding Décor?

There are pros and cons to both options.

pros and cons between renting or buying wedding decor

There are countless decisions that have to be made while planning a wedding – many of which involve the décor. Not only do you have to decide how to dress up your event space, but you also need to figure out what to rent and what to buy. Some of these choices are easy – after all, you probably don’t need a 100-piece set of... More »

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How to Deal with a Snow Storm Near Your Wedding

It's good to be prepared if you're getting married in the winter.