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The Wedding Beauty Routines You Should Start As Soon As You Get Engaged
He popped the question, and you're officially engaged. Now, regardless of how long you plan on enjoying your engagement, you'll be walking down the aisle some day soon —obviously looking like the gorgeous bride-to-be that you are. But why wait until the...
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What's the Best Way to Plan a Dry Wedding?
Weddings and open bars are nearly synonymous, and if you’re feeling generous (and enjoy a glass of wine or a beer, yourselves), they’re a great option. But what if alcohol isn’t your thing? No matter the reason, it’s enough to make a couple consider having...
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What If One of My 'Maids Doesn't Like the Bridesmaids' Dresses I Picked Out?
At least by definition, bridesmaids are supposed to be supportive, helpful, agreeable, and ultimately there to make your wedding-planning process a little bit easier. But they’re also human, which means they have opinions and preferences of their own,...
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The Best Way to Introduce Your Future In-Laws to Your Family
Getting married is about more than just the two of you becoming a family. Your families are being joined together too! And if your parents haven’t met your fiancé’s parents yet, introducing the in-laws is a big pre-wedding “must do.” So what’s the best...
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How to Book a Hotel Room Block That Your Wedding Guests Will Definitely Appreciate
Whether you’re hosting a destination wedding or are just inviting a few guests from out of town, setting up a room block makes traveling for a wedding infinitely easier for everyone. We’ve asked our experts for a few tips that will make your room block...
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Wedding Traditions That Are Totally Worth Breaking
Weddings are full of traditions, from the ones most couples follow (a white dress, the wedding party, and cake come to mind) to the ones that are more personal, like wearing your grandmother's gown or sipping champagne out of heirloom flutes. But part...
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9 Tricks to Keep the Dance Floor Packed at Your Wedding
There's no bigger buzz kill at a wedding than an empty dance floor. Ideally, you want your guests to be up and on their feet and grooving to the sound of the music all night long. So how do you get the party started and keep it going then (which is the...
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6 Wedding Reception Game Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Weddings are all about bringing people together to celebrate over delicious food and dance floor fun. But as your planning your big day, you may decide that you want to splurge on a few more activities to keep guests' butts out of their chairs and active...
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The 8 People to Cross Off Your Wedding Guest List Right Now
If you're eager to get your guest list down to a reasonable and affordable number, there are a few techniques you can use to do this quickly — sans drama. To help you get started, here are eight people you can easily cross off your wedding guest list...
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The 8 People to Cross Off Your Wedding Guest List Right Now
If you're eager to get your guest list down to a reasonable and affordable number, there are a few techniques you can use to do this quickly — sans drama. To help you get started, here are eight people you can easily cross off your wedding guest list...
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These Are 2017's Best (And Worst) Places to Get Married in the U.S. for Couples On a Budget
Today, couples are spending an average of about $30,000 on their wedding day celebration. For many engaged couples — who are still struggling with student loan debt or simply trying to become more financially secure — this cost can seem daunting. Because...
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Tips for Planning a Bridal Shower
Calling all bridesmaids- this one’s for you! One of the most important tasks that falls into bridesmaids’ hands before a wedding is in fact the bridal shower. It’s your job to throw a party that will truly wow the bride so that it becomes a memorable...
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Should We Send an Invite to Someone Who Can't Attend?
As you’re choosing a wedding date and making your guest list, there’s a good chance you’ll find out that someone you’d really hoped would be there won’t be able to make it to your wedding. When it comes time to send out your invitations, should you add...
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The Most Romantic Honeymoon Musts in Paris
A Paris honeymoon is sure to be at the top of any bride's post-wedding destinations list. From its astounding architecture to its quaint cobblestone streets, there’s certainly no shortage of romance in the air for newlyweds in love. But with so much to...
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6 Ways to Incorporate Legal Marijuana Into Your Wedding Day
Not only is it now legal to recreationally use marijuana in some states, incorporating cannabis into weddings has become increasingly common. Before you write it off as odd or potentially tacky — don’t. Herb-al weddings can be extraordinarily chic and...
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What You Can (and Can’t!) Discuss with Someone Who Isn't Invited to Your Wedding
As soon as you’ve got a ring on your finger, people will start asking about your wedding. Friends, family members, acquaintances, even the person working the register at your local supermarket. Unless you’re a master at keeping secrets, it’s hard to resist...
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5 Topics All Couples Have to Discuss Before the Wedding Planning Begins
Whether you start planning your wedding the second you get engaged or opt to wait a few weeks as you practice introducing your boyfriend as your fiancé, there really is a right way to kick off the process—and it’s not by heading to the bridal salon to...
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6 Tips for a Bride Planning Her Own Wedding
Looking to be your own wedding planner? You're not alone! Many brides, whether it be for budget reasons or just their natural love of DIY, decide to plan their weddings — and they totally kill it as their own coordinators! But, as any experienced bride-to-be...
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THIS Is How to Respond When Someone Asks How Much Your Wedding Costs
When you're knee-deep in wedding planning, it can seem like everyone is bombarding you with wedding questions. Some may be people you're super close with, like your bridal party and family members, while others may be complete strangers or acquaintances...
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How to Word Your Wedding Invitations for Different Kinds of Parental Situations
The way you word your wedding invitations provides all sorts of clues to your guests, from who is hosting to how formal the event will be. Modern etiquette lets couples mix up the wording a little bit, but there are still tricky situations that have to...
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Can We Have a Flower Girl and a Ring Bearer and Still Have an Adults-Only Reception?
Choosing to have an adults-only wedding reception can be great, but it does pose one little problem: Does keeping kids off the guest list mean you’ve got to nix the flower girl and ring bearer? If you’ve got your heart set on sending a few tots down the...
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Invitation to Someone We Know Can't Attend?
As you’re choosing a wedding date and making your guest list, there’s a good chance you’ll find out that someone you’d really hoped would be there won’t be able to make it to your wedding. When it comes time to send out your invitations, should you add...
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Skip the Airport Lines: These Are Honeymoons You Can Drive To
Between delays and security, there’s something breathtakingly simple about turning your honeymoon into a proper road trip. Here, four great options in four different parts of the country. Northeast: Cape Cod, Massachusetts This sunny destination offers...
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Want to Get Pregnant on Your Honeymoon?
If you and your new husband are eager to begin baby making right away, perhaps there’s no better time than your honeymoon. If you’re going traditional and departing immediately after the wedding, there are a few steps you can take to increase your odds...
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The Facts About Wedding Insurance Every Bride Needs to Know
While you may have heard about ring insurance for your new sparkly addition, you might not have heard about insurance for your big day. While many vendors and venues are insured internally, wedding insurance is a great way to protect the financial investments...