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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.

A wedding guest taking a photo on an iPhone of a bride and groom getting married at a wedding ceremony.
8 Social Media Etiquette Mistakes Wedding Guests Should Avoid Making
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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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What Should a Guest Do If They Can't Attend a Wedding at the Last Minute?
A Guide to Best Man Wedding Responsibilities
6 Simple Tips for Delivering an Amazing Best Man Speech
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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
The Top 5 Best Man Mistakes You Should Never Make
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Wedding Guest List Mistakes to Avoid, According to an Expert
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How to Make Wedding Party Plus-Ones Feel Included
A bride in a white wedding gown with a rose bridal bouquet standing with bridesmaids and maids of honor in colorful dresses.
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?
A personal attendant at a wedding helps the bride adjust her veil while getting ready.
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
Wedding Budget
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
bride and groom in a wheelchair
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 a Pricey 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
Bridesmaids
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
Macro Weddings
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?
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Are Micro-Weddings Here to Stay?
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7 Wedding Etiquette Rules to Follow and Ignore
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What Does It Mean to Be An Active Groom
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5 Grooms Reflect on Wedding Planning and Share Their Best Advice
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How to Get a Marriage License in South Carolina
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How to Get a Marriage License in Kentucky
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How to Get a Marriage License in Idaho
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How to Divide Tasks Between Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
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How to Divide Wedding Tasks Based on Your Different Skill Sets
AAPI Couples On Celebrating Their Love and Traditions at Their Weddings
Ringing in the Vows: AAPI Wedding Pros on Love, Tradition, Culture, and Heritage
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How to Get a Marriage License in Michigan