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Why the Cemetery Wedding Is More Popular Than Many People Realize

What do you think of when you think of a wedding venue? A rustic barn? A beautiful church? Whatever you think, you probably don't think of the local cemetery. Graveyard weddings, however, are on the rise.

Category: Wedding Planning

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What’s in a Word: Poetry Ideas for Your Marriage Ceremony

An increasingly popular trend in modern weddings is reciting poetry. From the vow exchange to the minister's speech, there's plenty of opportunity to hear beautiful and lyrical poetry about love and commitment.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Wedding Traditions That Modern Couples Are Ditching

From the white dress to the bouquet toss, there are several wedding traditions that pop up at most weddings. However, many couples are dropping some traditions, opting to make their own unique traditions instead.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Alternatives To Working Your Pet Into Your Big Day

Everyone with a pet knows it's family, and many couples want to incorporate their pet on their big day. But if your fuzzy friend isn't great with crowds, there are great alternatives to having them there in person.

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Giving Your Mom a Prominent Part in Your Wedding

There are a lot of wonderful ways to give your mother or your spouse's mother a prominent place in your wedding, should you so choose, from involving her in planning or walking down the aisle together. 

Category: Wedding Planning

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Virtual Reality: Re-Experience Your Wedding Through Tech

As virtual reality applications grow in popularity, they're being tested in all forms of photography and videography. One new way VR is being used is in wedding videos, allowing couples to re-watch their wedding in 3D.

Category: Wedding Materials

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Considering a Backyard Wedding? Read This First

Having a backyard wedding is a clever way to cut costs on your wedding and make it more personal at the same time. Still, there are some things you'll need to know before you commit to tying the knot in the backyard.

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Understanding the Minimony Trend and Whether It’s Right for You

With COVID going on and most weddings getting canceled, some are turning to 'minimonies' in place of a wedding this summer. A minimony is a symbolic placeholder for your wedding, a stripped-down wedding experience.

Category: Ceremonies

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Planning Your Wedding? Don’t Forget Your Introverted Guests

Most wedding activities, like dancing or small talk with strangers, favor extroverts. But don't leave your introverted friends out of your wedding festivities. Here are some simple activities introverts will enjoy too.

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How To Find Your Wedding Officiant

Looking for a wedding officiant? You've got options, but you want to get it right. From conducting your search to narrowing your choices down to the final decision, here are the ways to find your perfect officiant.

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