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The Morning After, and the Night Before

<question> If I want to invite friends for a brunch the next morning after our wedding, am I supposed to pay for everyone? </question> Bridal couples pay so much for their wedding so it may seem unfair if they have to pay … Continue reading »

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Average Cost of Wedding by Zip Code

<question> What is the average cost of a wedding? </question> The average cost of a wedding has changed significantly in the last three years. We reported numbers from the Wedding Report, which is a commonly quoted wedding statistics company. In 2009, it … Continue reading »

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Maid-of-Honor 101

<question> I know it’s not your main audience, but how about a post about bridesmaid, MOH duties and suggestions. This way you’ll have resources for bridesmaids who can come on the site, gather advice, and find other interesting things to send blog … Continue reading »

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DIY: Lace Invitation Tutorial

<question> My daughter would like to incorporate black lace onto her invites, any suggestions? We can certainly visit M&J trimmings in NYC. We also have local material places near us in Nyack, NY. Do I print the verbiage onto good linen paper, … Continue reading »

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Want to be a Wedding Planner or Coordinator?

Did you have fun at your wedding and feel sad that the fun stops after the wedding is over? Some brides find it hard to turn off the excitement after the big day is over. If you keep looking at wedding dresses … Continue reading »

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Planners vs. Coordinators, What’s the Difference?

(This is a continuation of an earlier post about wedding coordinators). presents Planners vs. Coordinators, What’s the Difference? by Emilie A wedding planner should know all of the great venues and vendors in your city or area. Your planner should be able … Continue reading »

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How many bridesmaids?

<question> How do I figure out how many people should stand with me? I could go with 2 bridesmaids, but I could also go with 10. </question> I don’t know where this etiquette came from, but the bridesmaids ratio is suggested to … Continue reading »

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Reader Question – Tips For Throwing a Bridal Shower

<question> How do I throw a bridal shower? Some basic guidelines would be nice. I’m clueless, thanks. </question> First off, unless you’re dead set on throwing a surprise shower, consult the bride before making any plans and plan early.  A bridal shower … Continue reading »

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Tit for Tat Gift-Giving?

<question> I’m annoyed at how nowadays wedding “gifts” aren’t really gifts at all and they’re more like buying your ticket to the wedding. Gifts are freely given, or should be, but I feel like in weddings its not like that anymore. You … Continue reading »

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Long Distance Travel

<question> I was invited to a wedding in Utah and it’s going to cost me several hundred dollars to fly out there, stay in a hotel, and rent a car. Am I really expected to spend about $100 on their gift, too? … Continue reading »

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Tipping Wedding Vendors

<question> Our caterer has arranged for other vendors, such that she is almost acting like a wedding planner. However, it means that my catering bill includes lighting, flowers, and the more typical food, labor, linens and equipment.  How do I figure out … Continue reading »

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Gift Giving – What’s Expected of You?

This past wedding season I got a lot of questions from guests about etiquette so I wanted to share with everyone: <question> How much do I spend on the wedding gift? </question> No one should think of this as a hard fast … Continue reading »