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Lots of questions come up when planning a wedding. Find answers to all of your wedding planning questions in these articles. From which vendors to tip to most common wedding etiquette questions to how to write thank-you cards, our experts guide you through.

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Bridesmaid Duties

The Bridesmaid Duties: A Full Breakdown

Inspiration

Being a bridesmaid means agreeing to a fairly long list of responsibilities. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of bridesmaid duties.

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Period Coming On Your Wedding Day? Here's What to Do

How-To

Periods happen—even on your wedding day. Here's expert advice on how to manage your period on your wedding day and how to keep calm about the situation.

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How to Choose The Best Wedding Month

Getting Started

Choosing your wedding month and date is a crucial first step in the wedding planning process. Here's how to decide on the best time of the year to get married.

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How Much To Tip Wedding Vendors

Inspiration

Confused on how much to tip wedding vendors, which vendors to tip, and when to distribute tips? Fear not: explore our guide for tipping wedding vendors.

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Bridal Party vs. Wedding Party: What's the Difference?

Inspiration

What's the difference between a wedding party & a bridal party? Learn more & get expert planning tips to help you prepare for the big day.

Not Inviting Family to Your Wedding: Do's and Don'ts

Not Inviting Family to Your Wedding: Do's and Don'ts

How-To

When creating your wedding guest list, you have to decide what family members to invite to your special day.

What Percentage of Guests Should You Expect to Come to Your Wedding?

How Many Guests Should I Expect to Come to My Wedding?

Advice

There are many factors that determine the average wedding size. One of the biggest ones? The percentage of invited guests that actually attend.

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November Wedding? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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November Wedding? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Thinking about picking a date in November for your wedding? Here's all you need to fall in love with this magical month.

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Wedding planning 101

Planning an Elopement: A Comprehensive Guide for the Perfect Getaway

A step-by-step guide on how to elope. We cover everything from choosing your witness to picking the location, so you don’t have to stress about a thing.

September Wedding? Here's Everything You Need to Know
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September Wedding? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Having your wedding in September? We go through the bases and every need-to-know detail about getting married that month.

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Wedding Transportation Ideas and Etiquette for Your Big Day

How are you and your guests going to travel from point A to point B on your big day? This guide has the 411 on wedding transportation.

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How to Book Hotel Rooms for Your Wedding Guests

Check out our comprehensive guide on how to book hotel rooms for your wedding guests to learn the ins and outs of this sometimes-tricky task.

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How to Have a Small Destination Wedding

There’s something special about getting married in a beautiful travel locale with your closest loved ones. Dreaming of having a small destination wedding? We explore the top five things you need to know.

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Wedding planning 101

How to Choose The Best Wedding Month

Choosing your wedding month and date is a crucial first step in the wedding planning process. Here's how to decide on the best time of the year to get married.

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Wedding planning 101

What Is a Bridal Shower? Definition & How to Throw One

Find out what a bridal shower is, its purpose and traditions, and how to make this pre-wedding celebration truly special for the couple.

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30 Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas: Gifts and Fun Ways to Ask

Plan the perfect bridesmaid proposal with these creative party ideas and 20 proposal gift box ideas.

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Unplugged Wedding: How & Why to Ban Phones at a Ceremony

Unplugged weddings are gaining steam, but it's certainly not for everyone. Here are some good reasons to ban phones at your wedding—plus, how to tell guests the news.

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Wedding planning 101

How to Plan a Dry Wedding + Tips

Planning a dry wedding might seem challenging—but it doesn't have to be! Expert wedding planners share their tips for planning a fun, memorable, alcohol-free wedding.

Who Do You Invite to A Small Wedding?
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Who Do You Invite to A Small Wedding?

Many couples want a smaller wedding, but find it hard to keep the guest list small. Here are some thoughts and guidelines about whom to invite to a small wedding.

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