wedding planning
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Wedding
35 wedding and bridal shower invitation wording ideas and examples
No two brides are alike—so why should every bridal shower be the same? The best bridal showers reflect the guest of honor, her interests, her styles, and her relationships. To show the bride how happy you are for […]
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Etiquette
15 destination wedding save the date ideas and wording examples
Save the dates are a good idea for every type of wedding—but for destination weddings, they’re a necessity. A well-timed save the date for a destination wedding gives guests advance notice to make travel plans, find accommodations, and […]
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30 destination wedding ideas around the world to celebrate your special day
The question and champagne have both been popped. You’re officially engaged! But it’s not quite time to embark on the lifelong adventure of marriage just yet. First, you have to navigate through another exciting journey—wedding planning. Before you […]
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How much do wedding invitations cost in 2025?
You’ve set a date for the big day, put down a deposit for your venue, and decided on your vibe and colors. At long last, you’re ready to start designing your wedding invitations! How much your wedding invitations […]
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Interviews
Welcome to John Derian’s cabinet of curiosities
For more than a decade, découpage extraordinaire John Derian has been infusing his Paperless Post invitations and greeting cards with images from his vast and intriguing collection of rare and beautiful ephemera. Is that a skeleton by a […]
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Wedding
15 rehearsal dinner ideas to kick off your wedding weekend
In the midst of planning your wedding festivities, you’ll likely be including another event: the wedding rehearsal dinner. This time-honored tradition is a beloved way to celebrate the closest family and friends who are involved in your wedding—and […]
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Wedding
Must-have wedding decor checklist
The time has finally come—you and your partner are engaged. Your friends have fawned over the ring. Your family is psyched. And all those dreams and visions you’ve had about the big day are about to come true. […]
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Etiquette
RSVP etiquette 101: When should guests RSVP for a wedding?
When inviting guests to celebrate your vows of love and commitment, it’s important you allow them enough time to RSVP to your wedding invitation. Afterall, sharing your big day with the people you love is one of the […]
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Etiquette
The ultimate guide to wedding dress codes and guest attire
If you have a wedding on the horizon, you may find yourself fully immersed in everything that comes with wedding planning. Between flowers and first dance tunes, bouquets, and bridesmaid dresses, there are a lot of choices to […]
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Wedding
6 Simple Tips for Building Your Wedding Guest List
Aside from the all-important answer to “Will you marry me?”, planning a wedding comes with plenty of choices—like tastings for delicious cakes, finding the dress, and deciding on the perfect venue. Some of these decisions might be as […]
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Etiquette
When to host every wedding-related event
First off, congratulations are in order. You or someone you love is newly engaged! Take a moment to bask in this, because it is, in fact, a big deal. No offense to Tolstoy, who began Anna Karenina with […]
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Wedding
10 wedding registry ideas essential for every couple
You’re engaged! Congrats! Now comes the real fun. Putting together a wedding registry is hands-down one of the best parts of planning a wedding. When else, as an adult, are you asked to make a wish list of […]
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Wedding
30 Questions to ask before you book a wedding venue
Planning to get married in a hot air balloon, on top of Mount Everest, or while scuba diving with sharks? Chances are, you’ll need to sort out some logistics to make it happen. Even if you prefer the […]
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Behind the Scenes
Eco wedding supplies + decor
On your wedding day and leading up to it, why don’t you give the earth some love, too? There are many ways to celebrate your special union without being overly wasteful. An added benefit? It usually saves money, […]
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Interviews
35 Black-owned wedding businesses we love
Searching for wedding vendors is a serious undertaking. It’s important to find experts who have great experience, understand the vibe you’re trying to curate, and (most importantly) that you can really get along with. After all, they’ll play […]
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Wedding
10 ideas for small weddings at home
Whether you’re reimagining your wedding plans in light of public health recommendations or you’re just eager to tie the knot after getting engaged,, a small wedding at home might just be for you. Technically defined as a wedding […]