Wedding planning 101

Wedding planning questions

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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Where Should I Register for My Wedding?

Maximize the potential of your registry at Zola. Check out our ultimate guide to your registry and how to make it work for you.

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A Helpful Guide to Cancelling a Wedding at the Last Minute

Deciding to call off a wedding can be incredibly hard. Use this simple guide to get you through the essentials quickly. Then, take time to care for yourself.

Can You Get Married If You’re Already Married
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Bigamy Meaning: Can You Get Married While Already Married?

Don’t know if you can get married if you’re already married? Find out now, with our comprehensive guide.

When Is Wedding Season In Texas?
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When Is Wedding Season In Texas?

Wondering when wedding season peaks in Texas? Lasso your Texas wedding date with our guide to the state’s wedding season, culture, and tips.

Which Coworkers Should You Invite to Your Wedding?
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Which Coworkers Should You Invite to Your Wedding?

When making your guest list and checking it twice, it’s normal to be stuck on trying to decide which, if any, of your co-workers to invite to your wedding day.

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A Complete List of Groomsmen Duties

Everything a groomsman does before and during the wedding can be found here. Read on to learn more.

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The First 10 Things to Do When Planning a Wedding

You're engaged—congrats! To help you ease into wedding planning, we’re here with a list of the very first things you should do once you get engaged.

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How Much Time Should You Have Between a Wedding Ceremony and Reception?

If you’re having your wedding ceremony at one venue and your reception at another, how much of a gap should you have between events? Don’t freak out if you think an hours-long gap will break up your big day.

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How Many Groomsmen Are In A Wedding? Zola Expert Wedding Advice

Find out the average number of groomsmen in a wedding party and factors to consider when planning your special day.

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Is It Ever OK to Break Up With a Wedding Vendor?

Breaking up is hard to do, but sometimes it's necessary. Having trouble with a wedding vendor? Here's when it's OK to part ways and how to do it gracefully.

Pop the Question: "What Should I Do if I’m Burned Out From Wedding Planning?"
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Pop the Question: "What Should I Do if I’m Burned Out From Wedding Planning?"

In this month's Ask Us Anything, our Team-Z experts share tips for navigating wedding stress and burnout.

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A Guide to Postponing Your Wedding

Postponing your wedding is never easy. Get through it with our guide to postponing your wedding—from how to talk to your vendors to how to tell your guests and everything in between.

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We’ve got wedding planning advice on everything from save the dates to wedding cakes.