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Your wedding squad will be the evening’s VIPs, and deciding who makes the cut can be quite an undertaking. We’ve got tips and advice to help you pick your bridesmaids and groomsmen, nominate your maid of honor and best man, choose the best gifts to thank them for their help, and handle flower girls and ring bearers who get sudden stage fright once the music starts.

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The House Party vs. The Bridesmaids
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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.
Bride vs. Bridesmaids: Who Pays for What?
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To squash any confusion right from the start, be sure to keep this “Who Pays for What?” guide bookmarked.
Our 15 Favorite Ring Bearer Gifts, By Age
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Wondering what to get your ring bearer for a thank-you gift? Choose from our ring bearer gift ideas list that we divided by age to make shopping easier.
Everything You Need to Pull Off The Perfect Maid of Honor Proposal
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Planning to pop the question to your bridesmaid-in-chief? These sentimental ideas will make the moment you ask "Will You Be My Maid of Honor?" even sweeter.
Everything You Need to Know About Flower Girls
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Your flower girl is bound to steal the show at your wedding—here's everything to consider when asking her to be a part of your special day.
7 Tips for Choosing a Ring Bearer and a Complete List of His Duties
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Your ring bearer is going to be one of the cutest attendants at your wedding. Here's what you'll need to consider beforehand and what to do when the big day arrives.
The Maid of Honor Duties Checklist You Need to Bookmark ASAP
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The list of maid honor duties and responsibilities is QUITE extensive—here's legit everything you need to know as a (first-time or veteran) maid of honor.
9 Wedding Party Bonding Activities and Ideas You Can Do From Home
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If your wedding party is scattered around the country (or even the world!), you can still keep your crew connected with these at-home wedding party bonding activities.
20 Creative (and Thoughtful!) Bridesmaid Gifts for the Bride
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These thoughtful gifts from the bridesmaid to the bride are sure to make your best gal smile, and maybe shed a few happy tears, too.
These 17 Bridesmaid Button-Down Shirts are Super-Cute—and Won’t Mess Up Your Makeup
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Looking for the perfect gift for your 'maids? These bridesmaid button-down shirts are both fashionable and functional.
The Bridesmaid Duties Checklist Every 'Maid Needs
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Consider this your go-to, handy dandy bridesmaid duties checklist, in detail — for before, during and after the wedding.
20 Best Man Gifts for the Groom You Can Buy Right Now
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From a joke gift to a gift given at the bachelor party, or a sentimental gift, these are some of our favorite gift ideas for the best man to give the groom.
Maid of Honor vs. Matron of Honor: What’s the Difference?
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Ready to pick your wedding party? It's important to know the difference between a maid of honor and a matron of honor and how you can incorporate these roles into your crew.
19 Matron of Honor Gifts Your Best Gal’s Sure to Love
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Your matron of honor has been by your side every step of the way. Thank her for her love and support with one of these lovely matron of honor gifts.
4 Signs Your Wedding Party is Too Small
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We all know that a wedding party can be too big, but can a wedding party be too small? Here's how to figure it out.
6 Roles You Can Give Loved Ones Not in the Wedding Party
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If you've got a bunch of loved ones who didn't make the cut as bridesmaids or groomsmen, here's a list of wedding roles for friends that will make them feel honored and special.