The wedding countdown is officially on. Whether you’re shopping for heartfelt engagement gifts for a friend, family member, or coworker, we have a full list of suggestions to narrow down your search.

Unlike weddings and bridal showers, an engagement party rarely comes with a registry. (Since the happy couple just promised to be wed, they haven’t had the opportunity to start their pre-wedding shopping spree.) While cash, checks, or gift cards are always appreciated, you may want to get them something a bit more personal. From personalized keepsakes to must-have items for their home, these gifts will line the celebratory path until the couple says “I do.” 
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Congratulations! You and your soon-to-be-forever partner are officially engaged. Your friends and family members are sitting on the edge of their seats, ready to toast you both — so it’s time to plan an engagement party and revel in the good news.

Engagement parties are a fun way to celebrate your engagement (and kick off wedding planning season, of course). These days, engagement parties come in all forms — from an all-welcome gathering at the local brewery to a surprise soiree at the nicest restaurant in town or an intimate house party with your closest friends. The beauty of this party is it can be as over-the-top or as stylishly simple as you wish.

Still, there are some decisions to be made before you can even think about sending your engagement invitations. Below, we walk you through how to plan your first (of many!) pre-wedding celebrations.
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You’ve just heard the news that someone you know is engaged — how exciting! If you’re ready to share the joy with them, it’s time to think about sending a congratulations card or message.

Here’s how to wish the newly engaged couple “congratulations on your engagement” in a thoughtful way. We’ve included some sweet wording ideas along with engagement gift ideas to accompany your congratulations card. 
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Weddings are one of life’s most joyous occasions, so it’s only natural to want to celebrate this milestone moment by sharing or writing down a thoughtful wedding congratulations message. To help you craft some sweet and timeless notes, we’ve brought together our best tips on writing wedding congratulations, including wording ideas that range from heartfelt to humorous.
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There’s nothing more exciting than sharing the news that you’re engaged. While you may feel like shouting the big news from the rooftops — or quickly posting on Instagram — it’s important to think about how you announce the happy news. Even if you’re not into traditional wedding etiquette, it’s useful to know the ins and outs of engagement announcements. Here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you share your engagement announcement in a way you’ll fondly remember forever.
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It’s time to sit down and start planning out your wedding details. Booking a meeting with a wedding photographer is one of those exciting early moments that helps you bring your dream day together. 

Most couples only meet with a handful of wedding photographers before finding the perfect one. To help you navigate the process and find your own gem, here’s our list of questions to ask wedding photographers. 
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Backyard wedding receptions are some of the most fun celebrations around. You get to spend time with your closest friends and family members in a space that couldn’t feel more like home. 

But how do you plan the perfect backyard reception? In this guide, we’ll give you our best ideas and advice on planning a backyard wedding reception that you and your guests will love. 
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Finding the perfect words for your wedding invitation is almost an art form itself. Even more so if you want a traditional, formal invite. 

To help you find the right words, we’ve put together this guide on formal wedding invitation wording. Below, you’ll find our best advice on structure, plus some wording examples and formal wedding invitation designs we love. 
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Weddings are a time to join together, celebrate beautiful love stories, and honor our friends and loved ones on their journey through life. For many people — including those who practice Judaism — weddings are also a way to join that special partnership with faith.

You likely already have an idea of Jewish wedding traditions you want to include on your big day, such as readings from the Torah, signing the ketubah, and taking vows under the chuppah. But what about Jewish wedding invitation wording? Before you even have the ceremony, you need to find the right words.

If you’re trying to figure out how to write your Jewish wedding invitation, we’re here to help. This guide offers a variety of Jewish wedding invitation wording ideas that will help set the tone for your special day.
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If there’s one thing that a COVID wedding shows us, it’s that no matter how unpredictable life can be, love shines through. With the right planning and adjustments, you can transform your special day into something truly magical. To help you out, we’re sharing some of our top COVID wedding ideas and planning tips so you can have a perfect wedding day even in the midst of imperfect circumstances.

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