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Have you ever wondered who pays for the wedding? Are you unsure what each member of the wedding party is responsible for on the big day? Do you need advice on how to delicate handle family dynamics during the wedding planning process? Our expert-approved wedding etiquette and advice will help you navigate every potentially tricky situation.

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How to Drink Responsibly at a Wedding, Whether You’re the Couple or a Guest
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How to Talk to Your Family About Your Wedding Budget
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Modern Wedding Etiquette: What Getting It Right Looks Like in 2024
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Brides Editors Share Their 8 Biggest Wedding Etiquette Pet Peeves
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Is Wedding Tipping Culture Out of Control? Surprisingly, a Lot of Industry Professionals Say Yes
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The Right Way to Greet Your Wedding Guests
Bride and Groom Kissing in the Middle While Wedding Party Members in Colorful Attire Surround Them
Every Wedding Party Etiquette Question You've Ever Had, Answered
Bride Hugs Two of Her Bridesmaids to Say Thank You While Holding Champagne Flutes on Wedding Day
How to Write the Best Bridesmaid Thank-You Card
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Wedding Thank-You Card Etiquette: What Every Newlywed Needs to Know
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7 Embarrassingly Common Etiquette Mistakes Wedding Guests Make at Receptions
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7 Signs That Indicate You’re Being a Difficult Bridesmaid
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Why Do Weddings Bring Out the Worst in People?
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How to Navigate Wedding Planning If Traditional Etiquette Doesn't Work for Your Family
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10 Things Brides Do That Annoy Their Bridesmaids
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Following These 5 Rules Will Win You the Title of Most Supportive Parent of the Bride or Groom
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4 Drama-Free Ways Parents Can Make Wedding Guest List Requests
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11 Common Mistakes Parents of the Couple Make During Wedding Planning
Bride in White Wedding Dress Holding Hands With Groom in Black Tuxedo
Can You Tell Your Child That You Don’t Like Their Fiancé?
Bride in White Wedding Dress Being Greeted By Dad in Black Tuxedo and Mother in White Dress
How Much Say Do You Really Have Over Your Child's Wedding?
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How to Politely Decline a Wedding Invitation, According to an Etiquette Expert
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Who Gets Invited to the Bridal Shower?
a bride and her maid of honor hugging while wearing pajamas
An Astrologer Shares the Top Zodiac Signs That Make the Best Maids of Honor
Closeup of Bride and Groom Holding Hands With Diamond Ring on Display
How to Get Married in the United States as a Noncitizen
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Wedding Guests Dressed in White During Wedding Welcome Party in Italy
11 Common Wedding-Related Events and Parties to Know About
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How Much Does a Wedding Planner Actually Cost?
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15 Wedding Superstitions and Beliefs, Explained
Man on One Knee Holding an Engagement Ring Box and Woman Looking Surprised as She Rests on a Car Door
How Long Do Couples Typically Date Before Getting Engaged?
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How Long Does It Take to Plan a Wedding?
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7 Ways Mothers-in-Law Make Wedding Planning More Difficult
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Lost Your Marriage Certificate? Here's How to Replace This Important Document
Bride Wiping Her Tears With a Tissue as She Reads a Letter
How to Write a Heartfelt Letter to the Bride If You're Her Bridesmaid, Friend, or Family
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How to Get a Marriage License in West Virginia
Closeup of Bride and Groom Holding Hands With Wedding Bands On
Is It Rude to Congratulate a Couple on Their Marriage? Etiquette Expert Goes Viral for Saying Yes
Woman in Red Mini Dress Walking with Man in Black Suit
Wedding Plus-One Etiquette: Everything You Need to Know
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Do You Have to Ask Your Future Sister-in-Law to Be a Bridesmaid? Etiquette Experts and Real Brides Weigh In
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30 Guests Backed Out of Attending a Wedding at the Last Minute Due to This Controversial Rule
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30 Creative Ways to Ask Your Groomsmen to Be in Your Wedding
A white, lit-up Mr. and Mrs. sign at a wedding.
Why Women Traditionally Took Their Husband’s Last Names
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One Bride Is Going Viral on Reddit After She Demotes Maid of Honor for Refusing to Pay for Her Dress
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11 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Wedding Planner
Bride in White Dress Holding Small Gifts
Do Parents Need to Give Their Child a Wedding Gift?
Bride in White Wedding Dress And Long Veil Holding Bouquet Walking Down Aisle With Father in Black Tuxedo
How to Manage Your Own Expectations About Your Child’s Wedding
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How to Word Your Wedding Announcement—Plus, Examples to Inspire Your Own
Two Older Women and Man in Summer Clothes Cheerful in Front of Lake
How to Navigate Wedding Planning With Your Child's Future In-Laws
bride and groom holding hands in front a white rose ceremony altar arch
Which Side Does the Bride Stand on During the Wedding Ceremony?
Bridesmaid in Pink T-Shirt Opening a Jewelry Box in Front of Bride
How Much Should You Spend on Bridesmaid Gifts?
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A Bride’s In-Laws Invited 10 Extra People to the Wedding—Without Asking the Couple First
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The Gateway Arch and Skyline at Night in St. Louis, Missouri
How to Get a Marriage License in Missouri
bride with ponytail and groom holding each other with foreheads touching during their first dance
A Glossary of Wedding Words and Terminology from A to Z
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How to Get a Marriage License in Louisiana
Two Boys Dressed in Tan Suits and Pink Shirts Holding White Baskets With Pink Petals
How to Include a Flower Boy in Your Wedding
bride and mother of the bride, who's wearing a green sequin dress, holding hands
Where Does the Mother of the Groom Get Ready on the Morning of the Wedding?
A bride and groom smiling with their adult wedding guests and holding red wine at their reception
How to Tell Guests That You're Not Having Kids at Your Wedding
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What to Do If a Guest Wears White to Your Wedding
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Can You Wear a Hat to a Wedding?
mother of the bride in white polka dot dress zipping up bride in bohemian wedding dress
11 Etiquette Mistakes Mothers of the Bride and Groom Regularly Make on the Wedding Day
a bride and groom kissing while holding glasses of champagne
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Champagne Toasts