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Lots of questions come up when planning a wedding. Find answers to all of your wedding planning questions in these articles. From which vendors to tip to most common wedding etiquette questions to how to write thank-you cards, our experts guide you through.

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How to Choose Wedding Readers

Wedding readers have the important job of reading passages or poems during your ceremony, but who is best for the job? Here's how to choose wedding readers—and some potential wedding reader options.

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How to Get Married in Washington DC: A Complete Guide

Dreaming of saying your “I Do’s” in the nation’s capital city? From venue options and wedding costs to the best places for photos, here’s everything you need to know about getting married in Washington, DC.

Does the Mother of the Groom Give a Speech at the Rehearsal Dinner?
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Does the Mother of the Groom Give a Speech at the Rehearsal Dinner?

Wondering if the mother of the groom will give a speech at the rehearsal dinner? Continue reading to find out.

Not Inviting Family to Your Wedding: Do's and Don'ts
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Not Inviting Family to Your Wedding: Do's and Don'ts

When creating your wedding guest list, you have to decide what family members to invite to your special day.

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How Much To Tip Wedding Vendors

Confused on how much to tip wedding vendors, which vendors to tip, and when to distribute tips? Fear not: explore our guide for tipping wedding vendors.

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Can You Sign a Prenup After Marriage?

Wondering, “can you still sign a prenup after marriage?” We’ll tell you the answer today, so keep reading to learn more.

How to Update Guests About Changes to Your Wedding
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How to Update Guests About Changes to Your Wedding

If you need to postpone, cancel, or otherwise change your wedding details, we're here to help with our guide to updating your wedding guests about changes.

How To Let People Know They're No Longer Invited To Your Wedding
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How To Let People Know They're No Longer Invited To Your Wedding

The ins and outs of how to let people know that they’re no longer invited to your wedding.

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10 Ideas to Ask Someone to be Your Groomsmen

Some fun ways to ask someone to be a groomsman at your wedding.

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What to Know About Live Streaming Your Wedding

With plenty of platforms to live stream a wedding, Zola is here to help you find the best digital partner for your “I dos.”

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How to Get Married in San Diego: A Complete Guide

Planning a wedding in San Diego? This guide covers everything you should know.

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A Wedding Coordinator Checklist

Wondering what a wedding coordinator does? This wedding coordinator checklist outlines the tasks they will check off the month before, the day before, and the day of the wedding. If you are a coordinator yourself, it is a great tool for your reference!

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