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Should You Make the Garter Toss a Part of Your Wedding?

Some couples aren't sure if they want to include the garter toss in their wedding ceremony. To help you make your garter decision, here's some historical context on the popular tradition, as well as fun alternatives.

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

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Tips on How You Can Elope With Ease

For couples who don't want the stress of a big wedding, or who want to romantically get away from it all, eloping is a great idea. Keeping your big day small is a wonderful way to keep the focus on your love story.

Category: Engagement

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Why Intimate Weddings Are Growing in Popularity

Smaller, more intimate weddings are on the rise. And there are many advantages to going the stripped-down route for your big day: More time with your guests, a potentially smaller bill, and generally less stress.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Relaxation Techniques That Can Calm Wedding Anxiety

The thought of getting married in front of a bunch of people can understandably cause major anxiety. While it might seem like wedding nerves are inevitable, there are techniques you can use to help manage the stress.

Category: Wedding Planning

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COVID-19, Wedding Etiquette, and You: Invitations, Gifts, and Masking Up

Weddings in the age of COVID-19 have their own unique set of guidelines, considerations, and etiquette. If you're unsure what that might mean for you, or if you should even attend the ceremony, start here.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Don’t Want a Traditional Wedding? Try These Alternatives

While most of us think of large, traditional weddings when we think of weddings, there are plenty of alternative ceremonies for couples looking for a smaller scale or simpler wedding. Here are a few of our favorites.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Last Name Considerations for LGBTQ+ Couples

For LGBTQ+ couples who are about to be married, the question of what to do about last names can be a tough one. There are a number of options - but some come with additional legal hurdles. Here's what you need to know.

Category: Marriage

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Odd Origins of Some Common Wedding Traditions

From wearing something blue to freezing the cake, weddings have some pretty memorable and unique traditions. But where do they all come from? The origins of your favorite wedding traditions might surprise you.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Tips for Bridesmaids During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you've been a bridesmaid, then you know that that role can have a lot of unforeseen responsibilities. In COVID, you're probably dealing with even more. Here's how to be a good bridesmaid in our difficult times.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Questions You Can Ask To Decide if You’re Ready for Marriage

Society puts pressure on couples to get married, but it's important to step back and evaluate if you're really ready for that big step. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to gauge whether that's right for you.

Category: Marriage

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