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20 Common Wedding Etiquette Questions, Answered

November 30, 2023 Alyssa Ayala

Throwing a wedding celebration is one of the first times you and your partner will play “host” together, meaning your guests’ comfort and enjoyment is a top priority. From deciding who to invite to creating a welcoming atmosphere, navigating navigating the intricacies of wedding guest etiquette can be a bit challenging. To assist you in this endeavor, we've compiled some of the most pressing questions you might be pondering, along with our knowledgeable answers.

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In PLANNING ADVICE, EDUCATION Tags wedding advice, wedding guide, wedding planning tips, wedding planning tools and resources
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How To Uninvite Guests From Your Wedding

March 3, 2021 Alyssa Ayala
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Are you feeling stuck on how to inform previously-invited guests that they are no longer invited to your wedding?

We’ve created a template for how to uninvite wedding guests from your wedding celebration.

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In PLANNING ADVICE Tags wedding stationery and invitations, wedding advice, how to, wedding planning tools and resources, wedding guide, indoor weddings, outdoor weddings, courthouse weddings
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When To Send Out Wedding Invitations

February 28, 2019 Alyssa Ayala

When should you send save the dates? How early should you send wedding invitations? There is no ideal timeline for when to order and mail out your wedding stationery. BUT…if there was, it would be this one.

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In PLANNING ADVICE Tags wedding stationery and invitations, wedding planning process, wedding guide, wedding advice
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What To Look For When Touring A Wedding Venue

January 22, 2019 Alyssa Ayala
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First things first. Before beginning to gather wedding decor inspiration or reaching out to your future wedding vendors, book your wedding venue.

By officially securing a venue, you will not only lock down your wedding date (most wedding vendors will not allow you to book until you have an official date), but you will have a better sense of the space you will be working with, and what exactly you need.

So, what are you looking for in a wedding venue? Yes, you may be mostly focused on the “look” of different venues, but there are also a lot of other factors to consider. After narrowing down potential venues and scheduling tours, go through the following list of things to look for when touring wedding venues…

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In PLANNING ADVICE Tags seattle wedding venues, wedding advice, wedding planning process, washington wedding venues, wedding guide, wedding vendors, wedding planning tools and resources
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The Essential Guide To Hosting Your Wedding At Home

April 30, 2018 Alyssa Ayala

Our essential guide to hosting your wedding at home walks you through how to organically elevate your household property into the perfect setting for a sentimental wedding ceremony and reception space.

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In DESIGN IDEAS, PLANNING ADVICE Tags wedding advice, wedding planning process, backyard weddings, outdoor weddings, at home weddings, estate weddings, garden weddings, al fresco weddings, wedding guide
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How to Create a Wedding Timeline

February 12, 2018 Alyssa Ayala

The key to a smooth wedding day is planning ahead. Figuring out the timing and order of events beforehand helps all vendors to stay on-track and on-time during your wedding. The more detailed you can get, the better. There are going to be so many things going on that day, so where do you even begin with creating a timeline for your wedding? Especially if you have never created one before?

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In PLANNING ADVICE, EDUCATION Tags wedding advice, how to, wedding planning process, wedding planning tools and resources, wedding guide
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Wedding Budget Breakdown

September 18, 2017 Alyssa Ayala

Needing advice on how to make a wedding budget and stick to it? Use this wedding budget breakdown guide as a reference for how much you should be spending on your wedding vendors. It is an extremely helpful starting point if you and your fiance are planning your own wedding and don't know where to begin!

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In PLANNING ADVICE, EDUCATION Tags wedding planning tools and resources, wedding guide, how to, wedding planning process
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Anatomy Of An Engagement Ring

August 1, 2017 Alyssa Ayala

If you are trying to explain what your dream engagement ring looks like, or your future fiance is thinking of proposing to the girl of his dreams, then you are in the right place. This guide walks you through common terms used to describe different parts of an engagement ring, so that you can explain to jewelers exactly what you want!

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In EDUCATION Tags wedding guide, wedding planning tools and resources, wedding fashion
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Choosing a Wedding Planner

June 30, 2017 Alyssa Ayala

How are you supposed to decide who to hire as your wedding planner when there are so many options out there? Besides varying price points, what is the difference between them all? How are you to know which planner will be the best fit for you and your fiance? Your friends? Your family? Your wedding vision?

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In PLANNING ADVICE, EDUCATION Tags wedding vendors, wedding planning process, wedding planning tools and resources, wedding advice, wedding guide
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Wedding Planning Terminology From A To Z

April 21, 2017 Alyssa Ayala
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A million-and-one decisions have to be made when planning your wedding...and those decisions can be VERY difficult to make if you are not familiar with the terminology of the wedding industry! Sometimes, communicating with wedding vendors can be hard if you feel you cannot find the words to express exactly what you want, or simply do not understand what they are explaining to you. Never feel like you can't ask a wedding professional what they mean when they mention a word or phrase you are not familiar with! A lot of the terminology are not used in everyday-life, and it is best to be sure you understand exactly what you are agreeing to! 

Use this quick wedding planning terminology guide to better familiarize yourself with common words used in the planning process! Happy planning!

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In EDUCATION Tags wedding planning tools and resources, wedding guide, wedding advice
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