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Invitation Inspiration

Most couples want to use their wedding day as not only a place to declare their love, but as a way to showcase their own personal style. And what better place to start than with the invitations? "When guests receive their invitations, it's usually the first glimpse they're getting into the wedding's theme and the ov...

Tip Off

Giving out gratuities to your wedding vendors is par for the course and should be part of your overall wedding budget. But even savvy couples who set funds set aside for tipping often have trouble determining exactly who should be tipped, how much money to dole out and when to distribute it.

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How To Register

There's no doubt about it, getting married has its perks. Of course, there's love - that whole finding your partner for life and living happily-ever-after thing. There's the honeymoon - that romantically decadent getaway where public displays of affection actually elicit "aww's" rather than eye-rolls. And then, ther...

Modern Monogramming

The art of monogramming has been around for centuries, starting with the ancient Greeks and Romans who used their rulers' initials on silver and gold money. In the Middle ages, artists used the monogram as a way to sign their work, and in Victorian times it was used by royalty to showcase their place in society. And...

Something Old, Something New

When it comes to weddings we all follow traditions, yet we rarely understand their origins. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe." This is a good luck saying dating back to Victorian times. Something old represents the link with the bride's family and th...

Wedding Receiving Lines

Many brides find themselves wondering if a receiving line is required of them, or even necessary. So here's the deal: While a receiving line is not required, it's often a good idea, particularly if you plan on having a large guest list. That's because you will be expected to personally greet each guest that attends...

Musical Chairs

For some couples, trying to figure out where to seat guests becomes less about creating a festive atmosphere than keeping warring factions apart. So seating aunts who hold grudges against cousins, divorced parents, and friends who have not seen eye-to-eye since high school can add a lot of unnecessary stress to an a...

And the Envelope Please...

Before attending the ceremony, before they see the dress, and even before they shop for gifts, the very first introduction your guests will have to your wedding day is that big envelope they get in the mail. Traditional etiquette gurus, such as Emily Post, have tons of tips to make sure there are no blunders on what...