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Top Tips to Help You Plan the Perfect Outdoor Summer Wedding

7/11/2022

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Many brides-to-be dream of a beautiful outdoor summer wedding, and it can be so wonderful to spend a magical day in the sunshine with your family and friends by your side. However, outdoor weddings can go bad without proper planning and preparation. With that in mind, here are a few tips to make your outdoor summer wedding a truly wonderful experience.
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9 Ways to Include Guests Who Can't Attend Your Wedding

6/6/2022

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In a perfect world, absolutely everyone you invited to your wedding would attend. Unfortunately, ours is not a perfect world (super inconvenient sometimes). You’ve planned everything to a T, got your vendors in order and even found those unique wedding bands you’ve always wanted. However, as anyone planning a wedding knows, you’ve got to be a bit flexible at times.
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Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom Dress Ideas

5/21/2022

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When planning a wedding, don't forget about the attire for the mother of bride and mother of groom. Moms have to bring their A-game to the wedding and select a great dress. There are a wide variety of options to consider. Here are a few that are our favorites. 

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How to Find the Perfect Ring For Your Day

12/23/2021

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​It can be argued that your wedding and engagement rings are the most important pieces of jewelry that you’ll ever wear. After all, they represent your love and your relationship. It’s clear, therefore, that your rings should be more than bling. They should matter.

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Kids: Why You Should Allow Them At Your Wedding

12/5/2021

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There is a contentious issue when it comes to weddings and that’s whether or not you should invite children. Children are loud, disruptive and fun, and while some brides don't want any children interrupting their day, there are plenty of others who see the need to have children running around and being a part of their wedding. There is something so warm and wonderful about having children in a wedding. Little girls in flower dresses with garlands in their hair. Little boys in suits walking down the aisle, rings born on a cushion or two. Children are the product of many who love each other, and they are the perfect conclusion of a marriage for some people. Having children running around? You get that youthful charm and fun that a wedding can often be missing. 

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Key Considerations When Choosing Your Engagement Ring

10/26/2021

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The time has come to choose your engagement ring, it’s a magical time and you’ve still got plenty of wedding preparation ahead. You might be wondering how to choose your ring? There are plenty of factors that you should consider. To get things off to a great start, check out this handy guide.

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How To Make Wedding Planning Less Stressful

6/22/2021

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Planning your big day is one of the most exciting periods in anyone’s life. However, as most couples will confirm, it can be a very stressful time too. After all, you will be investing far too much time and money into the process to settle for anything less than the best. Besides, the perfect wedding ensures that your new chapter as newlyweds gets off to the perfect start.

There is a lot of pressure on your shoulders throughout this period. Here’s how to stop any threat of becoming overwhelmed.


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The Meaning of Love

6/7/2021

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The word "love" is an incredibly powerful word. However, it is constantly thrown around in a manner that diminishes the true meaning and idea behind the word. People very often claim that they love material items, places, events, and other aspects of life that are relatively insignificant, but do not recognize the true value or power of the word that they are using.

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Three Step Process for Selecting a Tuxedo

6/1/2021

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Whether selecting a tuxedo for a wedding, prom, or other special occasion, it is important to choose the right tuxedo. However, choosing the right tuxedo is far more involved than simply picking out a size and preferred color. When purchasing a tuxedo, there are several key factors that must be taken into consideration, including material, type of fit, and match. ​

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Show Off Your Future Mrs. Status

5/10/2021

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If you are recently engaged, you  might want to show off your new status on social media, in engagement pictures or get fun items for bridal events, like wedding dress shopping or a bachelorette party. Here are four of our favorite items from Etsy that will help you inform fam and friends of your new status...Future Mrs.!!

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