Some aspects of wedding planning are timeless, but in other instances, modern life winds up having an effect on decisions. Take the concept of unplugged weddings, for instance. Twenty years ago, the phrase would have seemed nonsensical. Cell phones may have existed, but they were not necessarily commonplace, and while silencing it might have bee... More »
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What You Shouldn't Post on Social Media When You're Engaged
In this modern world, it’s become expected to share happy news such as an engagement online through social media. It’s certainly an efficient way to spread the news to your larger social circle (as your VIPs should always get the news personally). An online album is also how most people will see your wedding photos, but what about ev... More »
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How to Ask Children to Be in the Bridal Party
After getting engaged, it’s time for some proposals of your own. Once you settle in and start the planning process, you’ll probably want to ask people to join your wedding party! Perhaps you’ve already pinned precious ways to propose to your bridesmaids, but have you thought of how to ask the littlest attendants? Because y... More »
Your bridesmaids are among the most important women in your life, so even though the honor of standing beside you on your wedding day may seem like it’s about them helping you prepare for the event, you also want to keep them comfortable and happy. We’ve all heard stories about “bridezillas” ruining lifelong friendships d... More »
When people are invited to a black-tie wedding, they are generally focused on the attire. This makes sense for multiple reasons: first, an attendee needs to make sure they have the appropriate ensemble for the occasion; second, all they really need to do is show up. However, even if a guest wasn’t initially thinking about it, it’s li... More »
Figuring out the guest list is arguably the most difficult part of wedding planning, so there’s not much worse than realizing you’ve made a mistake. It’s one thing if right after you got engaged you made allusions to the person in question being included in your big day, but if save the dates or invitations have been sent off i... More »
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How Much Say Should Your Parents Have in the Guest List?
Determining the guest list is usually the most contentious part of wedding planning. The couple may have different ideas of how large or intimate of a celebration they want, as well as lopsided sizes of their respective families. What tends to create the biggest issue, however, is when the parents of a bride or groom want to have a say in the pr... More »
While it’s not standard practice all around the world, in the United States tipping culture is the norm. If you live in America, you’re probably accustomed to leaving 15-20% for your hairstylist when you go to the salon or your server when you go out to dinner. What you may not have realized is that tipping is also generally consider... More »
Going to a destination wedding can be a lot of fun. You get to travel to an exotic location, and there is usually a whole weekend of events to celebrate. It’s also quite an honor to be invited, as guest lists to destination weddings are typically a bit smaller. However, it can also be a burden since attending can cost you both of... More »
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 »
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