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A wedding planning blog for those preparing for their big day. Read our blog to get a light-hearted perspective that's full of advice, tips, and tricks from the professionals. Hear what we have to say about inviting children, guestbook options, wedding party drama, and more to help the two of you navigate through logistics you never realized you'd have to think about!

Where to Start and What to Include: A Guide to Creating Your Wedding Ceremony

Samantha Bousquet

Apr 17, 2021
3 min

Where to Start and What to Include: A Guide to Creating Your Wedding Ceremony

As we approach the busy season of weddings once again (YAY! Gooooooodbye 2020!), we thought it would be the perfect time to share how we help guide our couples in creating the perfect ceremony. If you've hired a pro, they’ll already know all the deets; but for those of you out there checking out this blog post so you can know what to expect, I hope you enjoy it! First things first, decide WHO will marry you. We love when our couples’ suggest having a loved one involved, but

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I Promise, No Ruffles or Puffy Sleeves -- Will You Be in My Wedding Party?

Samantha Bousquet

Dec 19, 2020
2 min

I Promise, No Ruffles or Puffy Sleeves -- Will You Be in My Wedding Party?

The ring is on your finger(s). The planning is in session. Your partner will soon become your spouse. So, what's next? In addition to telling your friends and family, you need to start thinking about who you want standing alongside you and your partner on your special day, if anyone at all. Once you decide that you do want a wedding party, the next step is deciding who you want your wedding party to consist of. When asking your friends to do the honor, we don't necessarily th

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(Lack of) Invitation Etiquette during COVID

Laura LoCicero

Jul 18, 2020
3 min

(Lack of) Invitation Etiquette during COVID

When it comes to wedding stationary etiquette, it has taken decades to create a commonly understood, yet mostly unspoken, set of rules. The logistics and formalities of save-the-dates (STD), invitations, and thank you cards haunt our dreams. To make matters worse, just when a majority of couples started getting it right, we got a pandemic. Not to say wedding stationary has a place in even the top 1 million pandemic concerns, but it is a pain in the ass. Besides, this is a wed

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Laura LoCicero

May 23, 2020
6 min

"Have a Wedding Party", they said.

"As someone experienced in both wedding parties and puppies, I'm going to hit you with some hard truths..."

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They're Cute, Aren't They? (A Guide to Children)

Laura LoCicero

Apr 4, 2020
5 min

They're Cute, Aren't They? (A Guide to Children)

There is nothing worse, or better, for that matter, than children. That is a universal fact. Children steal the show, for better or worse, everywhere they go – not only demanding attention from their parents and relatives, but from every human, plant, animal, and inanimate object in their path. Sometimes they get that attention sweetly and photogenically, other times they get it by throwing a tantrum over a fallen cheerio in the middle of the vows. For the couple without chil

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