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December Wedding? Here Is Everything You Need To Know
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December Wedding? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Considering a December wedding? Here is everything you need to know about the most wonderful time to get married.

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How to Write a Wedding Toast: The Ultimate Guide

Wedding toasts are tricky. We’ve got some helpful tips to guide you towards a great wedding toast that you and your favorite couple will remember fondly for years, so grab your notepads and get ready for some key(note) advice.

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15 Something Borrowed Ideas for Your Wedding Day

From your wedding attire to your cake, here are seven creative ideas for your “something borrowed” that will be special and meaningful for your big day.

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Everything to Know About Bouquet Toss Rules + Tossing Etiquette

Zola is here to help you decide if you want to incorporate the bouquet toss into your big day.

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8 Wedding Ceremony Scripts to Borrow & Printables

Find beautiful wedding ceremony scripts ranging from unique to traditional. Print and borrow them, or get inspiration to write your own!

Keep Family Involved in Wedding Traditions
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8 Ways to Keep Family Involved in Wedding Traditions During the Ceremony

Including family and loved ones in wedding traditions can be tricky, but there are ways that they can still be a part of the big day. Read on for more!

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50 Best Wedding Send-Off Ideas

Your wedding send-off is usually the final, spectacular hurrah of the night. Here are 50 of our favorite wedding send-off ideas to inspire magic.

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Wedding Processional Order Walkthrough for Every Couple

Choosing a wedding processional order sets the scene for your ceremony. Whether you choose to stick to tradition or create something unique, use this guide to help you plan.

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20 Wedding Night Tips For A Magical First Night Together

Expectations may be sky-high for the wedding night, but prep doesn’t have to be complicated. Read our complete guide to prepare for a magical wedding night.

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How to Choose the Right Wedding Officiant for Your Ceremony

Whether your wedding officiant will be a religious officiant, a civil officiant, or a loved one, here's everything you need to know to find and choose the perfect wedding officiant.

Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette
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Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette

Have you been invited to a rehearsal dinner and are wondering what etiquette to follow? We're here to help. Read on to learn about rehearsal dinner etiquette.

Everything You Need to Know about the Bouquet Toss
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Everything You Need to Know about the Bouquet Toss

Questioning if you should really throw your beautiful wedding bouquet during your reception? We walk through the pros of both going for it and opting for an easy alternative.

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