As your big day approaches, all your plans need to be finalized — including your wedding catering, seating chart, and guest list. To allow all this to happen, you’ll want to ask your wedding guests to RSVP on time.

But you might be wondering, “When should RSVPs be due for a wedding?” Well, we’re here to help. Discover when your guests should RSVP and how you can encourage them to let you know if they can make it or not by your deadline. 
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If you want to get married in a place that truly feels like home, a backyard wedding could be the perfect choice. This gives you the opportunity to host the nuptials right in your own cozy backyard, or you can borrow a loved one’s space to plan a dreamy enchanted garden wedding. There’s even the option to rent out an Airbnb with an epic backyard where you can host your nuptials and guests all in one spot.

In this guide, you’ll learn why backyard weddings are a wonderful idea and how to map out your big day must-haves. We’ll offer tips for organizing the “I dos” including decorating the space, arranging accommodations for guests, and personalizing the moment. Plus, we’ll share some ideas (including themes and activities) to help you create the most memorable celebration ever. 
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Saying “I do” is a magical moment and many couples look for ways to make the occasion more meaningful and symbolic. One option is a handfasting ceremony, an ancient tradition that uses a ribbon to tie the couple’s hands together in a symbol of unity.

In this article, you’ll learn more about the history and significance of handfasting ceremonies. We’ll also show you how to plan one with an easy step-by-step guide. Plus, you’ll find suggestions for incorporating personal touches and making the ceremony memorable.
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You said yes and finally put a ring on it, congratulations! You and your spouse-to-be have an exciting season of planning and celebrations ahead of you. Soon enough, you’ll be attending a bridal shower, bachelorette party, and rehearsal dinner. Kick off this time with a fun engagement soirée. In this guide, we have festive engagement party invitations for every kind of affair.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, sophisticated intimate dinner, or all-out bash, these engagement invitations will get friends and family excited to take part in your journey. Cheers!
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From engagement parties to bridal showers, there’s a lot going on before you even get to the big day. The rehearsal dinner doesn’t always get the same level of attention as some other wedding events, but it’s actually a great opportunity for the bride and groom to show off their unique style and get creative.
The rehearsal dinner is also a good way for family and close friends to get to know each other in a more intimate and relaxed setting before the craziness of the main event. Even if you’re having a more traditional wedding, the rehearsal dinner is your chance to explore more casual party themes or fancy fetes, with fun and unique rehearsal dinner invites to match.
From outdoor picnics to formal dinners, Greenvelope’s online rehearsal dinner invitations cover every theme, style, and tone you could want for the best pre-wedding party. Greenvelope is a stylish digital invitation platform that lets couples send beautifully designed rehearsal dinner invitations complete with an animated envelope opening, built-in RSVP tracking, and a feature-rich details page that includes Google Map locations, calendar links, and dress codes. It’s everything you need to send elegant digital invitations without any hassle.
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Fall is a wonderful time of year, filled with gorgeous scenery, the changing of the seasons, and an atmosphere that sparks a cozy feeling. This wedding season is filled with stunning colors, textures, and wedding ideas that can bring your special day to life.

If you’re looking for inspiration for fall wedding colors, you’re in the right place. We’ve assembled all of our favorite fall wedding color palettes, along with a matching invite for each.
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One important aspect of wedding planning that often doesn’t get much thought until later on is your wedding vows. Whether you’re hosting a religious or non-religious ceremony, you might feel inspired to include traditional wedding vows. And while some vows may be set in stone during religious ceremonies, others are more flexible and give you space to add some of your personality and uniqueness to the promises you make to each other.

In this guide, we’ll share some of the main reasons why you might choose traditional wedding vows. We’ll also take a look at vow examples from different cultures and religions, to give you some inspiration on how to choose or personalize your own big day.
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A wedding is one of the happiest times in life. It’s the start of a new union, an exciting journey, and a lifetime of love. If you’re lucky enough to be celebrating with the happy couple, you’ll likely need to pick out a gift to mark the momentous occasion.

Regardless of your relationship to the couple, you’ll find appropriate wedding gift ideas on this list. From traditional presents for a classic love story to modern options for contemporary couples, there’s something they’re sure to love. 

Plus, we’ve included personalized presents for an added touch and experiential gifts that ensure the couple continues creating happy memories together. Best of all, there’s something for every budget so you can splurge on something special for your bestie or buy something affordable and meaningful.
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Your special day is fast approaching, and you’re deep in the trenches of wedding planning. You set your sights early on for an elegant affair — black ties, wedding cake tiers, and a live band. There are still plenty of decisions to be made, and deciding on a formal wedding invitation design is at the top of your list.

You’ll need to pick out your stationery, decide what to write, and finalize your invitation wording. And while this is your big day — and therefore you, and only you, make the rules — we have a few suggestions for formalizing all of the above. Below, you’ll find wedding invitation etiquette, selected messages to include, and a few sample designs that make an excellent fit for a formal wedding.
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Newly engaged couples often have questions when it comes to their save the dates, and rightfully so. There’s a lot to it! Whether you’re mailing traditional save the dates or going with a digital wedding save the date like Greenvelope, there’s plenty to consider (and get excited about).
Below are some answers to common questions that we hear about sending wedding save the dates and a guide on how to create and your own design the easy way.

Greenvelope is a digital invitation platform that offers beautiful save the date designs delivered in animated envelopes with an ad-free guest experience. Customize every detail, collect mailing addresses, and keep your guest list organized, all from one place.

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