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Even More of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
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Even More of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted

Planning a wedding? You’re bound to hear a few pieces of advice – and some of it you should totally ignore! Here are even more of the biggest wedding myths busted. From even bridal party numbers to recouping wedding expenses, we’ve busted a fair amount of the biggest wedding myths. But there are plenty more […]

You’re Not Alone, Mothers-In-Law Can Be a Handful
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You’re Not Alone, Mothers-In-Law Can Be a Handful

Marrying into a new family often comes with a few bumps along the way. Here is how to deal with a problematic new mother-in-law. You love your fiancé more than life itself. They’re caring, kind, considerate, and not bad to look at either! So you can’t imagine how a person so wonderful came from…well, let’s […]

14 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Officiant
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14 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Officiant

For some, the officiant can make or break your ceremony. These questions will help you choose the right one. Many brides may get wrapped up in choosing décor, the perfect playlist and the food menus, among tons of other wedding things. Some may forget to focus on the officiant – the person who will actually […]

3 More of The Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
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3 More of The Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted

Wedding planning comes with plenty of unsolicited advice, and a lot of it is way off the mark. Here are 3 more of the biggest wedding myths that we’re happy to bust. It’s a given that everyone in your life – from your mother to your best friend to your neighbor down the block – […]

How to Handle an Empty-Handed Guest
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How to Handle an Empty-Handed Guest

Despite traditional expectations and social etiquette, some of those who attend your wedding may not come with a gift in tow. Here is how to handle an empty-handed guest. We get it – you would never say you’re getting married solely for the gifts you’ll receive, but it’s a big part of the wedding experience. […]

3 of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
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3 of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted

You’ll hear a lot of ideas and advice when planning your wedding – and not all of it is accurate! We’re here to bust 3 of the biggest wedding myths out there. From the moment you send out that first ring selfie, you’ll be flooded with love and well wishes from your friends and family. […]

21 Perfect Songs for Parent Dances
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21 Perfect Songs for Parent Dances

These songs could bring a tear to your parents’ eyes during your dances. Choosing the music for your wedding might come easy. But choosing the specific songs for the special moments throughout the night might be a little harder. Sure, you may have your first dance picked out. However, when it comes to the parent […]

What to Do if You’re Under Your Minimum
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What to Do if You’re Under Your Minimum

We expect mostly “yeses” on those RSVPs, but sometimes life gets in the way for our guests. Here’s what to do if you’re under your minimum. There’s no doubt about it – wedding planning is stressful. For many BOLIs, one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning is dealing with RSVPs. From trying to […]

‘Chilla or ‘Zilla? “Dress Code Dilemma”
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‘Chilla or ‘Zilla? “Dress Code Dilemma”

You’re a bride, and brides deserve to have the day of their dreams! But are you being too demanding in your requests? Our bloggers are here to weigh in on real BOLI submissions. “My wedding is planned for June 2023, and we’re going for a tropical, “beachy” theme. I’d like to impose a dress code […]

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