As you envision your wedding day, your mind probably races from stylish white dresses and matching floral robes to three-tiered cakes and endless bottles of bubbly. What might not cross your mind is the surprising amount of waste that results from large-scale events like weddings. If you want to lessen your impact, there are small changes you can make to significantly reduce waste. Keep scrolling to see all of our trash-cutting tips!

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From knives and spoons to date nights and honeymoons, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your wedding registry. For many couples, the process is fun! For others, it may be a little daunting. If you’re wondering where to start, we’ve included a few tips to help you through the process.

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From unique décor and delicious eats, to joyful toasts and festive favors, there are countless details you can incorporate to create a memorable pre-wedding celebration. But what if you’re hoping to add a more meaningful touch? Get all of your guests involved with a group activity that will leave the bride-to-be with a lasting memory to treasure for years to come. Below, we’ve included several ideas to help you plan a meaningful bridal shower activity that’s both special and fun.

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Your guests will travel both near and far to celebrate your nuptials, so what better way to end the reception than with a token of your appreciation? That’s where wedding favors come in, which we admit, can be easier said than done. Your guests may have varying styles and tastes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find the perfect takeaway. From homemade treats to handy keepsakes, here are our favorite favors for a summertime wedding!

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One of the first big decisions on your wedding to-do list is choosing a venue that beautifully sets the tone for your special day. Along with aesthetics, there are several other factors to consider before you begin scheduling tours. To help ease you into this process, we’re excited to share some expert insights that break down everything you need to know for finding a dream venue that’s also functional.

Below, we have celebrity event planner Colin Cowie, Virginia Edelson of Bluebird Productions, and Nick and Aleah of Valley & Company Events joining us to cover everything you need to know when weighing different venue options.

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What’s better than spending time with loved ones at your wedding? A chance to prolong the party! You can keep the festivities going by planning smaller-scale activities around your ceremony and reception. Welcome parties and farewell breakfasts are definitely a trend right now, but you don’t have to be limited to those two ideas. Below we’ve included some other ideas to help to help you extend your wedding weekend and spend more quality time with your friends and family.

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“Wedding planning.” That term alone makes people cringe, thinking about the time, effort, and dollars that go into planning the perfect day. Not to mention destination weddings, which require extra travel and accommodation fees. But it doesn’t have to be that way! If flying off for your big day is something you’re thinking about, rest assured, there are some shortcuts you and your fiancé can take to make your experience as stress-free as possible.

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So you have a date, a dress-code-approved outfit, and a fierce craving for bubbly. The last thing left on your to-do list is probably figuring out a wedding gift. If you find yourself struggling, we have some ideas and answers for all your gift-related questions below!

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Are you a guest who was recently invited to a wedding and wondering what “festive attire” means? Or perhaps you’re a couple wondering what invitation verbiage will best indicate that your venue is more of a “suit jacket” affair? Well, you came to the right place.

A common question we get from couples putting together their invites is about attire, so we’ve outlined a list of the most common (and some less common) guest attire descriptors. That said, as with every detail of your wedding, do what feels right to you as a couple and don’t get too hung up on tradition.

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Today’s post is brought to us by real-life, bride-to-be Ayn Bernos

Photo by Julia Kinnunen

I’ve always been in love with weddings. My family runs a small catering business, and so in the past few years I’ve been heavily involved in helping our customers plan their weddings. I am also an emcee on the side, and a lot of the events I’ve hosted are actually — surprise, surprise — weddings as well. Currently, I work as the Content Manager for Wedding Favy, an online haven for themed and personalized wedding favors.

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