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Engagement Week in Review
Just in case you missed the start of wedding season, check out my engagement week recap below!
- Do you have the perfect engagement story?
- Need help planning your wedding? Check out part one in our wedding timeline series.
- Weddings are all about etiquette, so find out the dos and don'ts of sending your save the dates!
- When it comes to the ring, do you want to be surprised?
- Check out these tips on how to choose your wedding party.
- When is it too soon to get married?
- Get answers to the toughest wedding questions, like where you should get married and whether or not you have to bring a gift to every party.
Dear Poll: What's Your Ideal Engagement Length?
When it comes to weddings and wedding planning, there just seem to be so many rules and opinions on the proper etiquette of things. While a year may be the typical time the professionals say an engagement should last, not all couples follow that guideline. Some people are engaged for years before tying the knot and then there are those shotgun weddings that need no grace period at all!
The How-To Lounge: Saying No to Her Bridesmaid Request
It’s certainly a bit awkward and requires some major tact, but you actually can say no to a friend’s request for you to be her bridesmaid. In fact, if you really don’t feel like you’ll be a positive participant either because of time constraints or personal demands, declining her request might just be the best thing you can do. Though coming right out with “no thanks” may not be the best strategy, there are ways of refusing gracefully.
This or That: The Planned or Spontaneous Proposal?
Ever since you met your boyfriend, you’ve had quite a few fantasies about your potential future proposal. And although some of your daydreams have been over the top, you consider yourself a down-to-earth girl who would be happy with any kind of proposal. Except, now that the moment’s arrived, you realize you would have liked things to happen a little differently.
The How-To Lounge: Choosing Your Wedding Party
There’s something really special about having your closest friends and family members stand by your side as you take your wedding vows, but oftentimes the task of picking who can be downright draining. To get some quick tips on making this particular wedding task less stressful, read more
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Do Tell: Would You Rather Be Surprised?
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times in a woman's life, but as you know, not all engagements have a happy ending. Since the engagement ring is the symbol of a couple's commitment. it's important for the woman to be happy with what she's given.
You Asked: Do I Have to Buy a Gift For Every Party?
Dear Sugar,
I'm a bridesmaid this Summer in the wedding of one of my closest friends. She comes from a a very traditional Southern family, and she is having a ton of parties to celebrate her upcoming nuptials. Since I'm in her wedding party, I'm invited to all of them.
The How-To Lounge: Save the Date Etiquette
Now that you're engaged, it's time to spread the word! Since wedding venues book up so quickly during wedding season, it's time to get planning. First things first — pick your date and secure your location.
The How-To Lounge: Wedding Timeline, Part I
Whether you're going casual and quaint or all-out traditional, planning a wedding takes a lot of work and even more organization. Following a wedding timeline will keep you both sane and organized. Obviously the first step in wedding planning is choosing the right day.
Do Tell: What's Your Favorite Engagement Story?
I've had a handful of friends get engaged this year, and their engagement stories keep getting more and more romantic. As we all know, this is the man's time to really wow his bride and sweep her off her feet before she says yes. Getting down on bended knee must be incredibly nerve-wracking, so I feel the guys deserve extra props when they plan a special proposal to boot.
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