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Etiquette & Planning
Sharon Naylor is the author of over 30 wedding-planning books and novels, including The Essential Guide to Wedding Etiquette: Expert Advice on What's Proper and What's Not. As a bestselling wedding expert, she has appeared on Good Morning America, The Morning Show With Mike and Juliet, Inside Edition, and she has been featured in InStyle Weddings, Brides, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, Southern Bride, Wedding Dresses, and countless additional media outlets. Newly-engaged with an April wedding planned, she is facing the same planning and etiquette issues as you! To find out more about Sharon's wedding planning books, visit her website.
Save-the-date cards are a relatively new trend in weddings, and they came about as a way to respect guests' time and make sure they...
Bridesmaid Roles
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Here's where your job as a bridesmaid gets a bit deeper. It's not just "plan a bridal shower, show up at the wedding." This...
Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
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So goes the old adage of good luck rituals that most brides still look forward to. While your something new is mostly likely your...
Bridesmaid Responsibilties
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While the promise of dresses and shoes and fabulous parties and hot groomsmen are the perks of being a bridesmaid, there's a job description...
What Does the Maid of Honor Do?
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In addition to the list of bridesmaid responsibilities, the maid, or matron, of honor should take a leading role in steps like planning the...
Vendor Contracts
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Before paying any deposits or signing a vendor contract, make sure all the important information is included in the fine print. From the date,...
Guest List Etiquette For Parents
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Your parents will probably want to invite every relative, family friend, co-worker and business associate they have to your wedding. If you're worried that...
Seating Your Guests
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Once you begin receiving RSVPS from wedding guests you should start arranging them in possible seating groups. Decide who must be seated at the...
How to Plan a Bridal Luncheon
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Planning a bridal shower or bridesmaid luncheon can be overwhelming. Choosing the right location, a unique theme and bridal shower games is not a...
Choosing Your Wedding Musicians
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You might already know whether you want a DJ or a band as your main entertainment for the reception. There are pros and cons...
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