wedding guests

Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules
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Attending a Wedding? Follow These Important Wedding Etiquette Rules

No one wants to be “that” guest. Make sure you follow these important wedding etiquette rules! We all know what big, fancy envelopes in our mailboxes mean — we’ve been invited to a wedding! If you’re currently in the middle of planning your own, attending a friend or family member’s wedding is a great way […]

What to Do When Your Guests Don’t RSVP
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What to Do When Your Guests Don’t RSVP

It can be frustrating when people aren’t responding as your RSVP date gets closer. Putting together your guest list is stressful enough, but when those guests don’t RSVP in a timely fashion, it can make you want to pull your hair out. The many things you’ll need to address when wedding planning might distract you […]

How to Negotiate Your Guest List with Your Parents
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How to Negotiate Your Guest List with Your Parents

Not seeing eye-to-eye on the invites? Here’s how to negotiate your guest list with your parents. Your perfect wedding day vibe entails a cozy venue, a touch of DIY flare, and an intimate guest list filled with the people you love. There’s only one problem — your parents (or your in-laws) want to invite every […]

What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes
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What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes

Are wedding guest dress codes a total “bridezilla” move? Or is it a way to ensure everyone looks and feels their best? Black-Tie, White-Tie, Upscale Casual – there are a million ways to say (more or less!) the same thing: show up to my wedding looking good. But does enforcing a dress code seem a […]

How Do You Address Your Wedding Invitations? Here Are All The Ways
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How Do You Address Your Wedding Invitations? Here Are All The Ways

You’re inviting married couples, non-married couples that live together, couples with children – how do you address your wedding invitations? Here are all the ways! You can’t wait to celebrate your wedding day with friends and family! But as you start putting everything together, you may start to wonder – how do you address your […]

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. […]

10 Alternatives for a Traditional Guest Book
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10 Alternatives for a Traditional Guest Book

Looking for a creative way to remember all of your guests? Here are some alternatives for a traditional guest book. The great photos, the dried bouquet, and even the top tier of your delicious cake will all help you to remember the magic of your wedding day. But don’t forget about your guest book! Seeing […]

THIS ISN’T A BBQ, NO YOU CANNOT BRING A GUEST
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THIS ISN’T A BBQ, NO YOU CANNOT BRING A GUEST

It may be a party, but it’s not a free-for-all! How to handle unanticipated “plus one” requests. You spend months agonizing over your guest list – can your venue handle it if everyone comes? Should I invite my cousin with all four of her children under 8 (bless her soul)? Where can I sit my […]