wedding basics

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Tips for Anyone Reading a Passage at a Wedding

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Tips for Anyone Reading a Passage at a Wedding

If you have been asked to read a passage during your family or friend's wedding, here are some suggestions to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. 

Practice beforehand — but no need to memorize

Make sure to read the passage several times before the wedding day…

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What goes in a wedding ceremony script?

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What goes in a wedding ceremony script?

First things first… what is a wedding ceremony script? A wedding ceremony script is a written document that details the order of events, readings, music, and other elements of a wedding ceremony. It serves as a guide for the couple, wedding officiant, and any others involved in the ceremony, such as readers, musicians, and any other participants.

While every wedding ceremony is unique and personal to the couple, here is a general outline of what is traditionally included:

6 Ways Google Can Help You Plan a Wedding on a Budget

6 Ways Google Can Help You Plan a Wedding on a Budget

For the DIY couple, Google is the new wedding binder. And not just because you’ll end up Googling everything from “do I need a veil?” to “when to send invites.” I used so many of Google’s suite of free tools I’m not sure how I would have planned my wedding otherwise. Keep reading for how I used Google to keep organized and for a couple of ways I wish I had used it! 

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What Every Groom-to-be Should Know About Weddings

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What Every Groom-to-be Should Know About Weddings

While traditionally the bride’s family pays for the wedding, that doesn’t mean the groom and his family are completely off the hook. In addition to paying for the rehearsal dinner, did you know it’s custom for the groom to pay for transportation and flowers?

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To Have and to Register

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To Have and to Register

Sometimes, one's enthusiasm for price guns leads to a towering display case of chinaware crashing down in the middle of a Macy's champagne wedding registry event.

And sometimes, that means traditional registries aren't for you. But you have options…

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Bound by Love, Law, and a Lengthy Name Change Process

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Bound by Love, Law, and a Lengthy Name Change Process

For most of history, the decision to change your name—or not—after marriage wasn't a decision at all. It was assumed that a woman would adopt her husband's name…But now, in many circles, the answer comes only after a lot of soul searching.


Seven Things to Do on Your Wedding Day

Seven Things to Do on Your Wedding Day

Look, we'd be lying if we told you that your wedding day will be anything less than a bustling blur . But after preparing, attending, and participating in countless weddings over the years, we've boiled it all down to the seven most important things you can do to keep your sanity and make your special day actually feel special.

The Wedding Basics, Step Two: The Budget

The Wedding Basics, Step Two: The Budget

So, your guest list is finished! Now you have to start thinking about the money.We know, that almost made you close your browser, right? This is no one’s favorite topic. But we promise you’ll feel so much better once you’ve got all the numbers nailed down! Here’s how to land on your final budget without running away screaming.