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The Founder of LoveShackFancy Didn't Let the Pandemic Ruin Her Vow Renewal—See the Dreamy Celebration

The Founder of LoveShackFancy Didn't Let the Pandemic Ruin Her Vow Renewal—See the Dreamy Celebration

Is It a Good Idea to Have Your Wedding Guests Play Ice Breakers and Getting to Know You Games?

Is It a Good Idea to Have Your Wedding Guests Play Ice Breakers and Getting to Know You Games?

Or have these types of wedding-day activities had their run?

For the Moms: How to Be Supportive Even When You Disagree with the Couple's Ideas

For the Moms: How to Be Supportive Even When You Disagree with the Couple's Ideas

You make not love their ideas for the ceremony or reception, but you have to keep in mind that this is their celebration.

Everything You Need to Know About the Ethos West Collective, a New Platform for Black Wedding Professionals

Everything You Need to Know About the Ethos West Collective, a New Platform for Black Wedding Professionals

Plus, how the Collective's founding members, Lea Stafford, Chanda Daniels, and Erica Estrada, are pushing the industry forward.

How to Plan a Beautiful, Meaningful Micro Wedding So That You Can Celebrate Your Postponed Nuptials Right Now

How to Plan a Beautiful, Meaningful Micro Wedding So That You Can Celebrate Your Postponed Nuptials Right Now

Everything You Need to Know About Asking Your Mom to Be Your Maid of Honor

Everything You Need to Know About Asking Your Mom to Be Your Maid of Honor

Her role isn't as straightforward as your other attendants.

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How to Make Sure Your Elopement or Intimate Wedding Feels Monumental

How to Make Sure Your Elopement or Intimate Wedding Feels Monumental

A smaller wedding can (and should!) be just as special as a bigger party.

How Planned Should Your Elopement or Intimate Wedding Be?

How Planned Should Your Elopement or Intimate Wedding Be?

Whether you scaled back your wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic or you always planned to have a small wedding, you might be wondering how many details you should include.

Six Things That Are Worth Buying (Not Renting) for Your Wedding

Six Things That Are Worth Buying (Not Renting) for Your Wedding

How Much Should a Couple Really Plan to Spend on Calligraphy?

How Much Should a Couple Really Plan to Spend on Calligraphy?

Wedding Planners Share Their Best Advice for Stressed Out Brides

Wedding Planners Share Their Best Advice for Stressed Out Brides

The Pros and Cons of Performing at Your Own Wedding

The Pros and Cons of Performing at Your Own Wedding

Expert-Approved Ways to Ensure You Love Your Backup Plan

Your wedding's Plan B doesn't have to be a disappointment.

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Should You Have a Far-Flung Destination Wedding or Save That Locale for Your Honeymoon?

Should You Have a Far-Flung Destination Wedding or Save That Locale for Your Honeymoon?

These Are the Wedding Gifts Recent Brides Say They Actually Use Every Day

These Are the Wedding Gifts Recent Brides Say They Actually Use Every Day

Is It a Bad Idea to Choose a Wedding Date During a Traditionally Busy Weekend?

Is It a Bad Idea to Choose a Wedding Date During a Traditionally Busy Weekend?

Nine Things to Consider Before Choosing an Unconventional Wedding Venue

Nine Things to Consider Before Choosing an Unconventional Wedding Venue

Should the Ring Bearer Ever Carry the Real Rings on the Wedding Day?

Should the Ring Bearer Ever Carry the Real Rings on the Wedding Day?

What Do Couples Typically Do When They Sneak Away for a Private Moment During the Wedding?

What Do Couples Typically Do When They Sneak Away for a Private Moment During the Wedding?

Want Customized Wedding Stamps? You'll Have to Act Fast

Want Customized Wedding Stamps? You'll Have to Act Fast

How to Adjust Your Wedding Design If You Had to Reschedule Your Date Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

How to Adjust Your Wedding Design If You Had to Reschedule Your Date Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

What Should You Do If a Wedding Vendor Ghosts You?

What Should You Do If a Wedding Vendor Ghosts You?

Are Upgraded Ceremony and Reception Chairs Worth the Extra Cost?

Are Upgraded Ceremony and Reception Chairs Worth the Extra Cost?

Do You Have to Have a Big Wedding Exit?

Do You Have to Have a Big Wedding Exit?

Four Things to Consider If You Want to Get Married in a Forest

Four Things to Consider If You Want to Get Married in a Forest

Are We Required to Provide More Food at Our Wedding After-Party?

Are We Required to Provide More Food at Our Wedding After-Party?

Add These Gifts to Your Wedding Registry to Make Your Newlywed Home the Ultimate BBQ Spot

Add These Gifts to Your Wedding Registry to Make Your Newlywed Home the Ultimate BBQ Spot

How to Concisely Convey All of Your Wedding Details on Your Invitations

How to Concisely Convey All of Your Wedding Details on Your Invitations

Expert-Approved Tips for Narrowing Down Your Wedding Venue Options

Expert-Approved Tips for Narrowing Down Your Wedding Venue Options

Are There Any Wedding Vendors You Should Invite to the Reception as Guests?

Are There Any Wedding Vendors You Should Invite to the Reception as Guests?

Everything You Need to Know If Your Wedding Venue Has Exclusive Catering Contracts

Everything You Need to Know If Your Wedding Venue Has Exclusive Catering Contracts

Six Reasons to Get Legally Married Before Your Wedding Day

Six Reasons to Get Legally Married Before Your Wedding Day

Why Guests Are Not RSVPing to Your Wedding

Why Guests Are Not RSVPing to Your Wedding

Who Is Responsible for Proofreading Your Wedding Invitations?

Who Is Responsible for Proofreading Your Wedding Invitations?

These Two Details Will Likely Increase the Cost of Your Wedding Invitation Postage

These Two Details Will Likely Increase the Cost of Your Wedding Invitation Postage

If You Spare Your Wedding Party Just One Expense, This Should Be It

If You Spare Your Wedding Party Just One Expense, This Should Be It

Is It Important to Plan Activities and Games to Keep Guests Busy During Cocktail Hour?

Is It Important to Plan Activities and Games to Keep Guests Busy During Cocktail Hour?

Four Details You Need to Keep in Mind If You're Planning a Beach Wedding

Four Details You Need to Keep in Mind If You're Planning a Beach Wedding