The 30 Best Wedding Gifts Any Couple Would Be Happy to Receive

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Whether you take pride in being a great gift giver or require a bit of inspo, shopping for the best wedding gifts is a skill unto itself. Unlike anniversary gifts and engagement gifts, wedding presents are usually home related—think practical appliances and stylish decor as a way to set the newlyweds up for success. Sure, […]

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7 Seating Chart Mistakes Couples Always Make, According to a Wedding Planner

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One of the most time-intensive tasks you’ll undertake during wedding planning is creating your seating chart. Painstakingly pairing groups of people together while ensuring each table has an even amount of chairs may feel tedious at times, but it will be totally worth it in the end. “It creates a luxury experience where guests feel […]

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Expert Wedding Planners Share How to Decorate a Wedding Without Flowers

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Flowers tend to play a big role in setting a celebratory mood by emphasizing a wedding’s color palette and style—but many couples are actually exploring alternatives to fresh blooms, with sustainability being one of the main reasons. “There’s a lot of waste associated with florals,” shares Michelle Cousins, owner and principal designer at Michelle Leo […]

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The 5 Most Popular Wedding Colors for 2023

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If you are getting married in 2023, there are so many fun design trends that you can tap into while crafting a stunning celebration for you and your spouse-to-be. As you’re getting started on curating the look and feel of your ceremony and reception, you might want to take a peek what the popular wedding […]

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How to Plan a Wedding on a Tight Budget

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In this world of ever-changing wedding trends, you might feel like you’ll need an enormous pile of cash to pull off your dream celebration—the experts know this to be true: “It can be easy for couples to stress about the impact budget is going to have on their wedding,” says event planner Courtney-Rose Dantus. “Before […]

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10 Must-Know Wedding Fashion Tips, According to Bridal Stylists

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Yes, your wedding day is primarily a celebration of love between you and your partner, but there’s no question that it also doubles as a fashion show. Once you start making your way toward the altar and all eyes turn to you, your wedding dress will immediately be the star of the show, so you […]

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How to Create a Custom Dance Floor for Your Wedding Reception

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After exchanging vows, it’s time for you and your new spouse to celebrate with your loved ones. But before you get to the point of welcoming all of your family and friends into the reception space, there are a number of decisions to be made in regards to décor. From chair selection to floral arrangements […]

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How Long Does It Usually Take to Plan a Wedding?

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No amount of time couples spend planning their wedding is truly the same. Some elope after just a few weeks of preparing, while other couples spend years getting their big day just right. But, on average, how long does it really take to plan a wedding? Experts say about one year. “I would say the […]

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Our 22 Favorite Proposal Stories From Real Weddings

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There’s a lot of pressure associated with orchestrating the perfect proposal. After all, it’s one of the most pivotal moments in your relationship: the moment you and your partner decide to spend the rest of your lives together. Not only does the way you pop the question set the tone for your engagement, but it’s […]

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The Ultimate Wedding-Planning Checklist and Timeline

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The question is popped, the ring is on, stars are in your eyes…but now what? With so many tasks to take care of and details to arrange, planning a wedding can seem overwhelming. But, if you give yourself enough time to plan and sort the tasks into a structured wedding-planning checklist and timeline, the job […]

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