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Wedding Gift Etiquette Myths Exposed!

Wedding etiquette can be a wonderful tool to help a bride and groom plan a wedding that is tasteful, thoughtful, and a pleasure for everyone. Unfortunately, there are also some people who spread misinformation about weddings, claiming that it is proper etiquette. For those who do not have the time to sit down and read Emily Post from cover to cover, take a moment to get the facts straight about these wedding gift etiquette myths. You have a year to send a thank you note. This one just kills me! Think about it - do ...

The Fine Art of Wedding Etiquette

Sometimes when you first start planning a wedding, the etiquette can seem overwhelming and perhaps even a little bewildering. Receiving lines, bridesmaids' luncheons, kid gloves...these are just not things that most women think about in their day to day lives. However, following proper etiquette is a very important part of planning a wedding; it is about much more than style or appearances - good etiquette ensures that everyone feels respected and enjoys the event. This is a look at the fine art of wedding etiquette. // For those who do not know an invitation ...

Vintage Wedding Inspirations

Vintage inspired weddings are really popular these days. Take your favorite time period, absorb its unique style and flair, and use it as the basis to plan a really spectacular wedding. These are some ways to use your vintage inspirations to create a wedding that will be unforgettable. Attire. If there is one thing that instantly evokes a specific era, it is its clothing. The entire bridal party should definitely dress in wedding attire which is inspired by the theme era. Having a 1950s style celebration? A strapless gown with a full tulle skirt and pearl bridal jewelry will conjure up ...

5 Questions To Ask Your Bridal Shop

When you find your dream wedding gown, it can be very easy to get swept away by the excitement and emotion of the moment (as well you should be!). But a bridal gown is also a big expense, and a lot rides on getting all of the details right. Before you leave the store on the day you order your wedding gown, be sure to ask these five questions of the bridal salon staff... One: What is the deposit, what is the balance, and when is it due? A 50% deposit is customary at most bridal salons. This is basically to ...

Wear Bridesmaid Dresses Again (Really!)

If there is one part of being in a wedding that is most dreaded, it is shelling out big bucks for a bridesmaid dress that you will never wear again. Yet nearly every bride assures her attendants that she has found a great dress at a great price and "you can wear it again". Fat chance, you think! Ah, but with a bit of tweaking, the bridesmaid dress can in fact have a second life. So pull all those dresses from weddings past from the back of your closet, and learn how to wear bridesmaid dresses again. // One of the ...