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Wedding Etiquette
Have you ever wondered who pays for the wedding? Are you unsure what each member of the wedding party is responsible for on the big day? Do you need advice on how to delicate handle family dynamics during the wedding planning process? Our expert-approved wedding etiquette and advice will help you navigate every potentially tricky situation.
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Where Does the Mother of the Groom Get Ready on the Morning of the Wedding?
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What to Do If a Guest Wears White to Your Wedding
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Can You Wear a Hat to a Wedding?
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Wedding Thank-You Note Etiquette Every Couple Needs to Know
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Tiffany Haddish Admits That She Used to Be a Regular Wedding Crasher
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4 Things You Shouldn't Do When Walking Down the Aisle at Your Wedding
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Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Champagne Toasts
How to Ask Your Flower Girls and Ring Bearers to Be in Your Wedding Party
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Does My Sister Have to Be My Maid of Honor?
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8 Social Media Etiquette Mistakes Wedding Guests Should Avoid Making
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How to Write a Thank-You Card to Each of Your Bridesmaids
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Bridal Shower Gifts Versus Wedding Gifts: Do I Have to Give Both?
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What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of the Wedding Party?
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How to Decide Who to Invite to Your Wedding
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What Should a Guest Do If They Can't Attend a Wedding at the Last Minute?
6 Simple Tips for Delivering an Amazing Best Man Speech
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An Expert Shares the Top Etiquette Mistakes Wedding Guests Should Avoid Making
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12 Common Mistakes Maids of Honor Make
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Budget Mistakes Guests Make When Booking Wedding Travel
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15 Ways to Prioritize Your Guests When Wedding Planning
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When Should You Give Your Bridesmaids Their Gifts?
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Can a Bride Decide What the Groom Should Wear on Their Wedding Day?
![A Guide to Best Man Wedding Responsibilities](jpg/best-man-mistakes-to-avoid-getty-images-df0540cabcd5497db619196afab149f6.jpg)
The Top 5 Best Man Mistakes You Should Never Make
Wedding Guest List Mistakes to Avoid, According to an Expert
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How to Make Wedding Party Plus-Ones Feel Included
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Can I Have Two Maids of Honor in My Bridal Party?
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How a Couple Can Politely Say No to a Guest's Plus One Request
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Can I Have More Than One Best Man?
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10 Items Every Wedding Guest Needs to Pack With Them
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6 Wedding Gifts You Should Never Buy for a Couple, According to an Expert
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5 Wedding Guest Attire Mistakes to Avoid
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Does a Plus-One Need to Buy a Wedding Gift?
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What Is a Personal Attendant at a Wedding?
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What Should Wedding Guests Give as a Gift If There Is No Registry?
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How to Handle Wedding Dress Shopping Anxiety
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Can a Bride Decide What the Mother of the Bride or Groom Should Wear?
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How to Navigate Family Dynamics When Parents or In-Laws Pay for Your Wedding
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Here's How to Navigate Wedding Dress Shopping With Your Mother
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Do You Wear Your Engagement Ring on Your Wedding Day?
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How to Write a Timeless Engagement Toast
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How to Set Boundaries With Your Family While Wedding Planning
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A Guide to Talking to Families About Wedding Budgets
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15 Unique Activities To Do on Your Wedding Morning
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The Best Name Change Services
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How to Navigate Having the Same Wedding Date as a Friend
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How to Make Your Wedding More Accessible
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Is It Ever Okay to Invoice No-Show Wedding Guests?
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How to Find Wedding Vendors Who Share Your Values
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How to Navigate Being Part of an Expensive Wedding Party
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Sequel Wedding Etiquette Rules for Couples and Guests to Know
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How to Navigate Multiple Wedding Invitations for the Same Day
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Gender-Inclusive Wedding Roles and Titles to Use While Planning
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What to Do If Your Registry Gifts Are Backordered or Canceled
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How Do I Tell Friends That I'm Having a Small Wedding?
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How to Decide If You Should Elope
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Groom Duties: The Ultimate Groom Checklist
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How to Get a Marriage License in Hawaii
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How to Dream Up Your Wedding Vision as the Groom
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Junior Groomsmen 101: Everything You Need to Know
13 Ways to Plan a Wedding Online
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How Many Groomsmen Should You Have?
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How to Do Your Own Thing With No Regrets
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How to Have a Macro Wedding (If Minimalism Isn't Your Thing)
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Quiz: What Kind of Wedding Is Best for Your Style and Guest Count?