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Lots of questions come up when planning a wedding. Find answers to all of your wedding planning questions in these articles. From which vendors to tip to most common wedding etiquette questions to how to write thank-you cards, our experts guide you through.

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Wedding planning 101

The First 10 Things to Do When Planning a Wedding

You're engaged—congrats! To help you ease into wedding planning, we’re here with a list of the very first things you should do once you get engaged.

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How Much Time Should You Have Between a Wedding Ceremony and Reception?

If you’re having your wedding ceremony at one venue and your reception at another, how much of a gap should you have between events? Don’t freak out if you think an hours-long gap will break up your big day.

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How Many Groomsmen Are In A Wedding? Zola Expert Wedding Advice

Find out the average number of groomsmen in a wedding party and factors to consider when planning your special day.

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Is It Ever OK to Break Up With a Wedding Vendor?

Breaking up is hard to do, but sometimes it's necessary. Having trouble with a wedding vendor? Here's when it's OK to part ways and how to do it gracefully.

Pop the Question: "What Should I Do if I’m Burned Out From Wedding Planning?"
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Pop the Question: "What Should I Do if I’m Burned Out From Wedding Planning?"

In this month's Ask Us Anything, our Team-Z experts share tips for navigating wedding stress and burnout.

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A Guide to Postponing Your Wedding

Postponing your wedding is never easy. Get through it with our guide to postponing your wedding—from how to talk to your vendors to how to tell your guests and everything in between.

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Should We Send a Wedding Invitation to Someone We Know Can’t Come?

If you know a guest can't come to your wedding, you probably think you don't have to send an invite. Think again. Here's when to send an invite to someone who can't attend the wedding—and when not to.

Second Wedding Etiquette
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A Guide to Second Wedding Etiquette

Find out everything you need to know about second wedding etiquette with this complete guide from Zola. Read on now.

September Wedding? Here's Everything You Need to Know
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September Wedding? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Having your wedding in September? We go through the bases and every need-to-know detail about getting married that month.

What to Say When You Can't Attend a Wedding
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What to Say When You Can't Attend a Wedding

Declining a wedding invitation can feel awkward. If you’re looking for the right words to break the news, we have you covered.

Everyone That Can (and Should) Help You Plan Your Wedding
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Everyone That Can Help You Plan Your Wedding

It takes a village to plan a wedding, so there’s no shame in asking for support in whatever form you may need it.

Pop the Question: "How Do I Make Sure My Wedding Is Gender-Inclusive?"
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Pop the Question: "How Do I Make Sure My Wedding Is Gender-Inclusive?"

In this month's Ask Us Anything, our Team-Z experts share tips for making your wedding more gender-inclusive, no matter your orientation.

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