Whether the wedding is a destination or local, packing for one can be stressful. You want to make sure you have everything you need to look and feel your best when attending a wedding. Plus, coming prepared will help you to be the best wedding guest you can be! It can be easy to forget the little things, so we put together a comprehensive list of what you might need to pack for the special occasion. But before we dive into the packing list, let’s first go over some important considerations to keep in mind. Wedding Guest Packing List Considerations Here is our handy checklist of all the things you…
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Wedding Catering on a Budget
Unless you decide on a ceremony-only wedding, or you are planning to have a micro-wedding with just 10-15 people included, you will have to really spend a big portion of your wedding budget on food. After all, a wedding is a celebration; and celebrations almost always mean having to serve delicious meals to your guests. This also means having to allot a significant amount of food on the catering budget. You can have a great wedding reception with delicious food that doesn’t break the bank. You just need to plan ahead and know what you’re doing. In this article, we will share some ways to cut back on your catering…
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Unique Something Blue Wedding Ideas
The saying goes that, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” These somethings are said to bring good luck to the bride during her wedding, and this is a tradition that has been carried on for many years. The tradition of wearing something blue on your wedding day dates all the way back to the time of ancient Rome, when brides wore a single blue stone called an aquamarine. The color blue symbolizes devotion and fidelity, which makes it a perfect choice if you’re getting married. It’s also considered lucky in many cultures. If you like the idea of incorporating this tradition into your big day, this post…
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How far in advance do you send bridal shower invitations?
Planning a bridal shower can be a fun and exciting process. If it’s your first time planning, however, you may have a lot of questions. Such as when to throw the shower, and when to send out invitations. Since we’ve already covered when to host the bridal shower, today we are talking about when to send out invitations. It’s important to make sure that you allow enough time for guests to receive and RSVP. So, how far in advance do you send bridal shower invitations? As a general rule of thumb, bridal shower invitations are typically sent out between 4 to 6 weeks in advance. This gives guests time to…
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How many bridesmaids should I have in my wedding?
Now that you have a wedding date set, it’s time to start planning your big day. One of the first decisions you’ll likely make is how many bridesmaids should be in your wedding party. How many bridesmaids do you need? Is there really such thing as too many bridesmaids? Read on for answers to these questions and more: Why Are There Bridesmaids in the First Place? You may be wondering whether or not you need bridesmaids in the first place. The answer is, you don’t! Having a wedding party is totally up to you. If the thought of choosing your bridal party is adding stress (or drama) to your wedding…
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Cricut Ideas For Bachelorette Parties
Looking for some fun ways to get your next bachelorette party off to a great start? We’ve got plenty of Cricut project ideas to help you kick things off with flair. From custom-made invitations and banners to personalized favor tags or even a photo booth backdrop, there’s no limit to what you can with a Cricut. In this guide you’ll find tips on finding files for your bachelorette Cricut projects, along with ideas to inspire you! Where can you find SVG files for your bachelorette Cricut projects? Lucky for you, some of the projects you’ll find below include free downloadable SVG files to use in your own project. In addition…
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How to create qr code for wedding invitations
Qr Codes have become popular and really grown in popularity in recent years. Previously, they have been used primarily in marketing, but they can be very practical in every day use. The main purpose of qr codes is to provide quick information to a smartphone owner, so how does this relate to wedding invitations? Your wedding invitation could include a QR code that when scanned will take invitees to your wedding website and/or online RSVP. Not sold yet? Let’s talk about the benefits. Benefits of using a qr code for wedding invitations 1) It’s easy for guests to use. Guests who receive your invitation will easily be able to scan…
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How to rsvp to a wedding invitation by email: wording and etiquette
While many wedding online RSVP tools exist to help hosts optimize response tracking, you may on occasion be asked respond to a wedding invitation via email. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you. Let’s review some tips and examples for responding to an invitation for a wedding, bridal shower, or engagement party by sending email. Step by step instructions Check the invitation for RSVP instructions. You’ll only want to RSVP by email if that is their request. Create a new email draft and carefully type in the email address of the host. Double check for typos! Respond as soon as possible. It’s important to RSVP as soon as you…
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What to look for in a wedding RSVP website
Congratulations on your engagement. It’s always an exciting time for couples after they’ve chosen the date for their big day, but after the excitement fades away, you might be a little intimidated by how quickly your to-do list can fill up. Wedding planning can be stressful and complicated at times, which is why choosing the right wedding website for your planning is so important. The more planning and thinking you can offload on a piece of software, the more time you have to focus on the things you care about, like designing your online invitations, picking out the perfect wedding dress, choosing your guest list, and so on. But how…
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How to write the best maid of honor toast ever
One of the biggest duties of the maid or matron of honor is the wedding toast. For many MOHs, this tends to be the most nerve racking and stressful part of their role. Thankfully, there are tons of resources available to help you write the best maid of honor toast ever. You can even hire someone to help write it for you! Point is, take a deep breath and read on for some guidance on writing the perfect wedding speech.
