Being included in a wedding party is a great honor and can be a wonderful experience. But if you’ve never done it before or it’s been a while, it can feel daunting or like you’re missing something. Here is a comprehensive list of what is typically expected and tips for maneuvering dress shopping with the bride, finding your own attire, ensuring a smooth rehearsal, and navigating expenses.
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Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and behind the scenes are the vendors who help make it all happen. Photographers, florists, planners, caterers, and other professionals play a big part in turning your vision into reality. Knowing how to work with your vendors (and take care of them) will make the experience smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
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If you’re lucky enough to be someone’s maid of honor, congrats! It’s a huge honor (get it?) to be such a key part in someone’s big day. While it’s obviously exciting to be part of the magic, it can also feel intimidating if this is your first time navigating the MOH role. Don’t stress, bestie! We’ve got a list of the basic maid of honor duties, so you can focus all of your attention on making your loved one’s bridal experience the best ever.
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A wedding is an exciting celebration, but it can also feel easily overwhelming for everyone involved, especially if you don’t know what to expect! From the happy couple to the guests, there are traditional wedding “rules” everyone seems to just know. While the couple getting married can ultimately pick and choose what rules they want established, it’s good to know the basic expectations so you aren’t going in blind. We’ve picked out the most common rules of wedding etiquette to help you prep for your next “I do!”
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Hosting a dinner party. It can sound like a daunting undertaking. While it can be daunting, it can also be a really fun way to spend the evening with your friends and family! A dinner party is essentially a fancier version of having people over for dinner. You dress a little nicer, you offer hor d’oeuvres with wine that maybe isn’t from a box, and you bring out the good plates. There is quite a bit of planning involved in hosting a successful dinner party, though. If you don’t cover your bases, the night could end with a burnt entrée and hungry, unhappy guests. It doesn’t have to be stressful though! We’ve put together all the essentials you need to ensure a successful, fun dinner party that will keep your guests waiting for the next invitation.
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We know most of you know how to act at a party (at least we hope you do). However, we’ve all likely had a party experience that left us with secondhand embarrassment because of the way a party guest or a host acted.
Let’s face it; being in a wedding party can be stressful. Between the money you dish out and keeping up with the wishes of the happy couple, it’s easy to feel like you’re in over your head. So what do you do about it?
You got hitched, you had your honeymoon, and now you’re enjoying married life with your new life partner. The big stuff is out of the way, but the final wedding details are still to come! It’s time to sort through those wedding gifts and get to that big stack of thank-you cards. It can be hard to convey all that gratitude into a tiny little card, but don’t sweat it, bestie. We got you!
Happy National Best Friends Day! As a part of the Wedding and Party Network crew, you of course are one of our besties. Since we’re besties, we want to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams. So we’re back with more tips and tricks to do just that!
If you’re anything like us, the bar is probably your favorite part of any wedding reception. We are firm believers that the party doesn’t start until old Aunt Gretta has had a few and is breaking it down to the Electric Slide. The bar is a pretty significant part of many wedding receptions, but it can be overwhelming trying to decide what type of bar you want to have. Don’t worry though, bestie, we’ll break it down for you!
The vibrant green of summer has given way cozy shades of autumnal orange and yellow. Pumpkins, pies, costumes, and classic jack-o-lanterns are trademarks of the new season, and the ways to celebrate Halloween are endless. Whether you’re a big party planner or like to enjoy a nice weekend full of fall activities, we have some tips for enjoying every minute of spooky season!
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Flowers set the stage for a wedding by adding color, texture, and personality to every detail. The right blooms complement your color palette and help create the mood, whether soft and romantic, bold and dramatic, or fresh and modern. With thoughtful floral choices, your wedding can feel personal and beautifully reflective of your style!
