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Who does what, when, and how? Our wedding etiquette tips cover behavior, attire, hosting, and guests, plus pre-wedding (invitations), post-wedding (thank-you notes), and everything (ceremony and reception) in between. We're answering all of your most common wedding planning questions.
Can a Guest Wear a White Dress With a Pattern to a Wedding? 5 Experts Weigh In
6 Things Guests Should Never Wear to a Wedding
How to Make a Wedding Seating Chart (Without Stressing Out)
Who Pays for the Wedding? Here's What Each Family Is Traditionally Responsible For
What to Wear to Every Type of Wedding, From Black Tie to Garden Party
Bridal Shower Etiquette You Need to Know
Can You Wear a Black Dress to a Wedding? 3 Experts Weigh In
Can Guests Wear White to a Wedding? Experts Weigh In
What to Wear to a Black-Tie Wedding
Who Gets an Invitation to the Rehearsal Dinner?
How to Tell Your Loved Ones—Especially Your Parents—That You're Engaged to Someone They Haven't Met
Can Guests Bring a Change of Shoes to a Wedding? Here's How to Get Comfortable Appropriately, Per a Stylist
Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Party Gifts
Expert-Approved Wedding Invitation Etiquette Tips
What to Put on Your Wedding Registry
When Should You Have Your Bridal Shower?
How Much Time You Should Give Wedding Guests to RSVP
10 Things You Should Know Before Addressing, Assembling, and Mailing Your Wedding Invitations
Here Is the Average Guest List Size for Small, Medium, and Large Weddings
Your Bachelorette Party Etiquette Questions, Answered
The Etiquette of Engagement Parties
The Etiquette of Wedding Rehearsal Dinners
What to Say When Proposing—Besides the Obvious
5 Things the Mother of the Groom Should Never Say to the Bride
Your Complete Guide to Tipping Every Wedding Vendor, From Your Photographer to Your Catering Staff
The Nicest Things the Father of the Bride Can Do for His Daughter on Her Wedding Day
Five Annoying Behaviors Wedding Guests Should Avoid No Matter What
What to Write in a Wedding Card to the Couple of the Hour
The Etiquette of Having Children at Your Wedding
How to Handle a Toxic Sister-in-Law
Who Gets a Bridal Shower Invitation?
15 Dos and Don'ts for an Unforgettable Marriage Proposal
What Should Each Bridesmaid *Really* Expect to Pay For?
Can the Mothers of the Bride and Groom Wear the Same Color as the Bridesmaids?
Your Wedding Guest List Etiquette Questions, Answered
What Time Should We Tell Guests to Arrive for Our Wedding Ceremony?
What's My Fiancé's Role in the Bridal Shower?
How to Address an Invitation to a Same-Sex Couple
Is It Ever Okay to Attend a Wedding Without Giving a Gift?
What Should a Guest Do If He or She Unexpectedly Can't Attend the Wedding?
12 New Rules for Dressing Your Bridesmaids
Destination Wedding Etiquette Dos and Don'ts
Can the Mother of the Bride (or Groom) Wear Black to the Wedding?
Is There Any Rule Against Wedding Guests Wearing the Same Color as the Bridesmaids?
Which Side Does the Father of the Bride Traditionally Stand on During the Processional?
9 Questions LGBTQ+ Couples Might Have When Planning a Wedding, Answered
Engagement Party Guide: The Dos and Don'ts of This Pre-Wedding Event
How to Tell Family and Friends You're Engaged, According to the Pros
7 Ways Your Relationship with Your Sibling Might Change After You Get Married
How to Address Guests on Wedding Invitation Envelopes
Your Mother-of-the-Bride (and Groom!) Questions, Answered!
Your Comprehensive Guide to Addressing and Mailing Wedding Invitations
How Long Is Too Long to Wait to Get Engaged?
Should Guests Bring Gifts to a Vow Renewal?
How Involved Should the Mother of the Groom Be in Planning the Bridal Shower?
Should You Bring a Separate Card If You're Sending a Gift to the Bridal Shower or Wedding?
The Etiquette of Having Multiple People Walk You Down the Aisle
Do You Have to Open Gifts at Your Bridal Shower?
8 Signs Your Future Mother-in-Law Really, Really Likes You
The Etiquette of Parent Dances: What to Do When One Spouse Doesn't Have a Mom or Dad
A Guide for Guests: What to Wear to an Engagement Party
Don't Do These 7 Things When Your Daughter Is Getting Married
Bachelorette Party Gifts 101: What You Need to Know About Pre-Wedding Party Presents
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