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There’s nothing like that feeling of having everyone you love in one place to celebrate such a happy occasion. Here’s everything you need to know about the people who make your wedding day special, from your bridesmaids and groomsmen to the family and friends who will be surrounding the altar and filling the dance floor.

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It’s always exciting when one of your best pals asks you to stand next to them on their big day, but you may start to feel like Katherine Heigl from 27 Dresses.
If All of Your Guests Receive the COVID Vaccine, What Will Your Wedding Look Like?
Wedding Guests
With more and more people getting vaccinated, and restrictions being lifted left and right, there’s a good chance you might be able to have that wedding you always dreamed of.
What to Do if Your Friends Don't Like Your Significant Other
Family & Friends
If your friends don't like your significant other, you're probably feeling pretty stressed. Here's how experts recommend navigating the situation.
These Are the 9 COVID Safety Guidelines Your Wedding Guests Want You to Implement
Wedding Guests
We talked to wedding guests about the protocols that will help them feel safe at your wedding. From mask wearing to social distancing, this is a good starting point for your safety plan.
How to Write Wedding Party Bios for Your Wedding Website (with Examples!)
Wedding Party
Wedding party bios are an important part of a wedding website—here's how to write yours, plus some examples to provide some inspiration.
Here's What You Should (and Shouldn't) Wear to a Summer Wedding as a Guest
Wedding Guests
You sent your RSVP and bought a gift from the registry—now, you just have to figure out what to wear. Read our top tips on summer wedding guest attire right here.
24 Custom Wedding Gifts for the Couple Who's One of a Kind
Wedding Guests
If you're looking for a truly incredible present for an engaged couple you love, these personalized wedding gift ideas will be treasured forever.
11 Things Your Bridesmaids Do NOT Want to Hear
Wedding Party
Your bridesmaids have lives, jobs, families, and budgets, and should be respected. To that end, be mindful of how you treat each ‘maid and avoid the following phrases.
5 People You Should Never Invite to Your Wedding
Wedding Guests
Here, wedding planners share their best tips for who you should avoid including on your wedding guest list, under any circumstance.
The 13 Groups of People to Consider Inviting to Your Wedding
Wedding Guests
From immediate family members to casual friends and social media contacts, here are the different groups of people you can consider inviting to your wedding.
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Wedding Party
The first-time bridesmaids and the vets are sure to handle your wedding a bit differently—here's a preview of how things may unfold.
32 Creative and Cute Anniversary Gift Ideas for Your Boyfriend
Family & Friends
Looking for some unique anniversary gift ideas for your boyfriend? We've got some great suggestions, whether you're celebrating a few months together or a few years.
The House Party vs. The Bridesmaids
Wedding Party
Let’s break down the role of a house party at a wedding—what they do, what they wear, and how their role differs from that of a bridesmaid.
21 Truly Sweet Wedding Thank-You Gifts for Parents or Parents-in-Law
Relatives
Giving a gift to your parents on your wedding day is a lovely gesture. Here are some of our favorite wedding gift ideas for the parents of the newlyweds.
Bride vs. Bridesmaids: Who Pays for What?
Wedding Party
To squash any confusion right from the start, be sure to keep this “Who Pays for What?” guide bookmarked.
Collecting Guest Addresses Is the Essential Wedding-Planning Step You're Forgetting
Family & Friends
Figuring out how to collect addresses for your wedding save-the-dates and invitations is the planning step that most often goes forgotten—until it's too late. Here's how to tackle this task quickly and efficiently.