Four Ways to Treat your Bridesmaids

In the weeks leading up to your wedding, your bridesmaids will be your main support system. They’ll help you make favors, dress shop, and more, often dealing with your bridezilla-prone stressful moods. Why not do something nice for the ladies who are helping you plan the most important day of your life? Here are four [...]

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Flower Girl Gifts

You should pick up a thank you gift for everyone in your wedding party, including your flower girl. However, the bottle of wine you got the adults probably isn’t the best choice, and depending on your flower’s girl age, even something like jewelry may not be appropriate. Here are some great flower girl gift ideas, [...]

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Be Prepared for Your Toasts

At your wedding, you’ll probably be toasted a number of times – at least by the maid of honor and best man if no one else. Just be prepared – some members of your wedding party might have something crazy up their sleeves!
For example, check out this incredible toast for a bride who is into [...]

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A Bridal Shower Tea Party

Instead of a traditional bridal shower, why not talk to your bridesmaids about planning a tea party? Tea parties with the girls are just as fun as you remember them being when you were a little girl – except, this time, you’re allowed to use real tea and finger foods and share the event with [...]

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Bringing your Bridesmaids Together: How to Deal with Conflicting Personalities

When you choose your bridesmaids, you might be worried about choosing friends who have conflicting personalities. This is your big day, though – you should be able to choose the girls you love most! Here are five tips for dealing with bridesmaids who don’t get along:
1. Plan one-on-one time. Instead of planning tons of group [...]

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Maid of Honor Duties

Everyone in your wedding party is important, but perhaps the most important person is your maid of honor. Picking a great maid of honor is important because you’ll be giving her the bulk of responsibilities. In other words, if your best friend is a bit flaky, you might want to choose your sister instead! Of [...]

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Should you have a receiving line and how does it work?

It was once customary for every wedding reception to include a receiving line. This tradition allowed the bride and groom an opportunity to greet each of their guests individually. But in recent years, many couples have decided to skip the receiving line, viewing it as a waste of time.
However, if done right, the receiving line [...]

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Making your wedding party fall into line

Every bride knows that choosing your bridal party is a huge part of the wedding. While some brides have known whom they will pick years in advance, others poll friends and family for a good support team. From finding the right gowns to the bachelorette party and pre-wedding prep, your wedding party is very important [...]

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Does size matter in picking a wedding party?

The people who are standing to your left on your wedding day are almost as important as the person who is standing to your right. Friends and family all want a part in your special day, but you need to ask yourself: does size matter in picking a wedding party?
Yes, it really does. For many reasons. [...]

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