Should Your Wedding be Black Tie?

When you send out your invitations, they should note the appropriate attire for your wedding. Some brides don’t ind if their guests come in jeans, while others plan to throw elaborate black tie affairs. A black tie wedding isn’t always the best choice, though, even if your want your special day to be classy. Here [...]

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How to be Firm without being Bridezilla

As a bride, it is important to be firm with your vendors and wedding party in order to have the big day run smoothly. Otherwise, you won’t get what you want, people will be late to every event, and your wedding day will be extremely stressful. However, too any brides take this opportunity to become [...]

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Wedding Invitation Etiquette

When making out and sending wedding invitations, there are long standing traditions and etiquette that are usually followed by most brides. If you are looking for some tips as to what those traditions are, here is a great list of standards to use as a rule of thumb.
Envelopes
When addressing your envelopes, the street, city, and state [...]

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Bridal Shower Etiqutte

Traditionally, the bridal shower is a surprise, but if you’re not a fan of the unknown, you may want to have a slight hand in planning this celebration. Never throw the party for yourself (it is your maid of honor’s or sister’s job to do this), but you can be “in the know” about the [...]

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Four Things that will Annoy your Wedding Guests

It’s your wedding; you should be able to celebrate however you want, right? Yes, but be reasonable. You’re inviting guests to help you celebrate their big day, and many of these friends and family members may put a lot of money into your gift, travel, and wedding attire. Here are four things you should avoid [...]

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Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette

A few days before your wedding, you and your wedding party should walk through the ceremony, just so everyone is clear about their places. Afterward, it is traditional to have a rehearsal dinner as a thank you to the people taking part in the wedding. Here are some common rehearsal dinner etiquette questions:

Who gets invited [...]

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Including the Mother of the Groom

When planning your wedding, you’ll have tons of people support you with every decision – your mother, your bridesmaids, and (of course) your husband-to-be. Including the mother of the groom, though, can be tricky, especially if you don’t have a close relationship. Here’s how to keep your finance’s mom involved, even if you don’t know [...]

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How Many Guests should you Invite?

As a bride, you’ll wan to share your big day with everyone important in your life. That might mean inviting just a few people, or it might mean inviting everyone you know! For most couples, figuring out a guest list comes down to numbers. You can’t always share your wedding with hundreds of people for [...]

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Etiquette and Traditions for Second Weddings

Let’s face it – sometimes people grow apart. Divorce is never easy, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t find love ever again. Second marriages can be very rewarding, but when planning another wedding, it is important to honor proper second marriage etiquette. Here’s what you need to know:
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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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