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Here Is the Average Guest List Size for Small, Medium, and Large Weddings

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Is It Okay for a Bridesmaid to RSVP No to a Destination Bachelorette Party Invitation?

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What to Bring to Your First Wedding-Dress Shopping Appointment

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3 Eco-Friendly Wedding Flower Ideas That Are Simple and Impactful

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If You're Having a Destination Wedding, Should Your Planner Be Local to You or Local to the Location?

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How Many Passed Appetizers Should We Serve During Cocktail Hour?

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How Late Is Too Late to Make Changes to Your Wedding Menu?

Does Your Bachelorette Party Have to Be a Multi-Day Event?

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How Far in Advance of the Wedding Should the Bachelorette Party Take Place?

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Should You Take a Post-Proposal Getaway?

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What Should the Bride and Groom Wear to the Morning-After Brunch?

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When Should We Finalize Our Wedding Invitation Order?

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Four Things You Can Do to Ensure a Line Never Forms at Your Wedding Bar

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Three Tips for Nailing the Pacing of Your Walk Down the Aisle

How to Make Digital Wedding RSVPs Clear and Easy for Your Guests

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Three Alternative Types of Wedding Receptions to Can Consider for Your Big Day

These Are the Three Most Common Mistakes Brides Make Ahead of Their First Wedding Dress Shopping Appointments

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How to Decide How Many Guests Each Family Can Invite to the Wedding

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When's the Right Time to Take Engagement Photos?

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Should You Serve an Additional Dessert Course If You're Already Serving Wedding Cake?

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Is It Necessary for Both Partners to Interview Each Prospective Wedding Vendor?

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The Pros and Cons of Shopping for a Wedding Dress at a Sample Sale

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Two Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding Whether or Not to Invite Estranged Family Members to Your Wedding

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These Are the Reasons Why Planners Love Using String Lighting for Weddings