Everything You Need to Know to Write Your Own Wedding Vows

Planning to skip the standard wedding vows repeated after your officiant and pen your own? Get on the same page with your future husband or wife and decide on the tone you’re looking to set for your ceremony. You might choose to write your vows together, each reciting the same verses you compose as a […]

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How To Chill If You’re Anxious About Giving A Wedding Speech

As if the emotional labor of being a bridesmaid wasn’t enough, when your friend asks you to give a speech or toast at their wedding, your first reaction might be to start drinking. But if you’re someone who has social anxiety, or just happen to be deathly afraid of public speaking, no amount of liquid […]

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5 Things to Expect from Your Wedding Florist Consultation

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The following post is a guest blog from our friends at Bridal Creations by Essex Florist and Greenhouses! After you pick the date, select your venue, and order your dresses for your wedding, your next step is to hire a florist. Here are a few tips on what you should expect: Your Wedding Designer Should […]

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5 Things to Know About Your Venue

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The following post is a guest blog from our friends at Bridal Creations by Essex Florist and Greenhouses! Getting engaged and planning your wedding is an exciting time in your life. But do not let the excitement get in the way of paying attention to the services that you are seeking. Not all venues are […]

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50 Questions to Ask Wedding DJs and Bands

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Every wedding day has a soundtrack of its own—from the walk down the aisle to the first dance, the bouquet toss to your final farewell, music helps set the tone for the entire day … which is why your DJ or band has such an important role. To help you better vet the candidates, we’ve compiled this master list of questions to ask […]

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So This Is Where the Flower Girl Tradition Comes From…

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In Catalyst Wedding Co. editor Liz Susong’s weekly column devoted to the feminist bride, she dives headfirst into the crazy history behind common wedding traditions we may take for granted. Liz investigates here. “Scattering rose petals down the aisle and looking angelic in a long white satin dress,” my aunt fondly reminisces about my very first wedding […]

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Wedding Vows: Tips for Writing Them, Expert Says “Stay Away From Inside Jokes”

Bride and Groom walking down the aisle with confetti being thrown at them after getting married.

Many couples are opting to write their own marriage vows this wedding season. Founder of Love Notery, Kristen Rocco, who also teaches vow-writing, says when a couples script their own, it gives them the opportunity to speak straight from the heart: (Rocco) “The wedding vow exchange is actually the most important part of the wedding […]

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