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9 Ways to Include Pets in Your Wedding
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9 Ways to Include Pets in Your Wedding

We love our fur babies! Here are 9 adorable ways to include pets in your wedding. The four-legged members of our family hold a super special place in our hearts, so why shouldn’t they be front and center on one of the most important days of our lives? Many popular venues have no problem allowing […]

Is Wedding Photography on its Way Out?
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Is Wedding Photography on its Way Out?

Andrew Theodorakis, owner of BOLI Preferred Vendor Yellow House Images, believes change is on the horizon. Here’s why. “Your wedding photographer is the most important vendor you’ll hire.” It’s a common refrain heard from countless former brides and for good reason – once the vows have been said and the party has been thrown, your […]

How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech
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How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech

Taking the mic for your best girl, but don’t know where to start? Here are a few tips on how to give a great maid of honor speech You’re the bride’s right hand gal (or guy!) and you couldn’t be happier. And after the bridal shower, bachelorette, and morning-of festivities have passed, you’ll be tasked […]

Help! I’m Supposed to Get My Period on My Wedding Day!
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Help! I’m Supposed to Get My Period on My Wedding Day!

“That time of the month” aligning with “you may now kiss the bride”? Here’s what to do if you’re supposed to get your period on your wedding day It WOULD be like Aunt Flo to show up to your wedding uninvited.  We get it. The thought of donning a (very white and probably fitted) dress […]

Should I Fire My Bridesmaid?
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Should I Fire My Bridesmaid?

Whether she’s going ghost, behaving badly, or just not stepping up to the plate, you may start to wonder – should I fire my bridesmaid? Yes, you know (and understand!) the saying “no one will care about your wedding more than you do.” It makes sense – it is YOUR day, after all. With that […]

“It’s more than just putting some lipstick on:” With a Sole Focus on You and Your Day, Genie Artistry Brings All Your Bridal Visions to Life
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“It’s more than just putting some lipstick on:” With a Sole Focus on You and Your Day, Genie Artistry Brings All Your Bridal Visions to Life

Jeanine LeClair and the passionate artists of Genie Artistry value connection, communication, and inclusivity. Every bride wants to look their best on the big day, but the idea of “best” is beautifully different for everyone that walks down the aisle. Some want a look that’s big and bold, some want sleek and elegant, and others […]

What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes
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What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes

Are wedding guest dress codes a total “bridezilla” move? Or is it a way to ensure everyone looks and feels their best? Black-Tie, White-Tie, Upscale Casual – there are a million ways to say (more or less!) the same thing: show up to my wedding looking good. But does enforcing a dress code seem a […]

6 Popular Wedding Dress Silhouettes – Which One Should You Choose?
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6 Popular Wedding Dress Silhouettes – Which One Should You Choose?

Saying “yes” to the dress can be tough with so many gorgeous choices! Here are 6 of the most popular wedding dress silhouettes If the only mermaid you’ve ever heard of is Ariel, then you may need a little brush up on wedding dress silhouettes before you hit the bridal shops!  A “silhouette” is the […]

Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid
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Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid

Here’s our advice for selecting your bridesmaids: choose people you love. Period.    If there’s one thing that weddings bring out, it’s tradition. Suddenly there are tons of rules you’re expected to follow: you have to wear a white dress, you have to register for gifts, and you have to include your cousin Kaitlin in […]