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4 Ways to Get Your Bridal Party Better Acquainted BEFORE the Big Day
Unless your wedding day party is drawn entirely from friends you and your other half knew since kindergarten (and have kept up with regularly ever since), it's likely that you're going to be bringing new faces together. And of course you want them to have fun on your big day. You want to break the ice beforehand. Learn How...

7 Magical Ways to Ask Your Wedding Party to Say 'I Do'
Treat your wedding party proposals like you or your partner treated the proposal: make it personal and valuable. Learn More...

How to Plan Your Wedding Party for Your Gay Wedding
One of the trickiest situations in a gay wedding arises when you are choosing the members of your wedding party. There are many traditions surrounding wedding parties and it can be confusing when you are torn between choosing to follow the rules and or break them for the sake of your own happiness.
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MAID/MATRON OF HONOR  

5 Must-Read Tips for the Maid of Honor
Let’s face it. Being asked to be the Maid of Honor isn’t just a huge honor – it’s also a huge job, and can quickly become overwhelming if you aren’t sure what you’re in for. More...

All The Maid of Honor Duties You Need to Know  
Now that you have the honor of holding this title, what exactly are the maid of honor duties? More... 

Maid of Honor 101
While the maid of honor title is a coveted one, it also comes with a lot of responsibilities that you might not be aware of. Learn More...


BEST MAN

Best Man Duties
You're the best man—now what? Of course, there's planning the bachelor party and delivering an epic best-man speech. But that's just the beginning. More...

How to Write a Great Best Man Speech
He picked you for a reason. Here's how to get it right on his big day. More...  

Simple Best Man Speech Templates
The best way to put your ideas to paper is to follow a set template that can guide your thoughts and help you in putting together a perfectly framed speech. Here are some easy and simple best man speech templates that you can refer to while writing down your speech.


BRIDESMAIDS

Bridesmaid Responsibilities – A Wedding Planning Guide for Brides
As a bride yourself, you will find that establishing your bridesmaids' responsibilities up front is the most effective way to be on top of everything. Whatever your questions are about managing your bridesmaids, this guide can help you find the answers.

How to Tell Your Friend that She's Not a Bridesmaid
Every bride is sure to have a number of friends and relatives that are confidently expecting the bride to pick them out as her bridesmaid. But, sadly, there may be a few female friends or relatives who will have to be told that they didn't make the cut. Learn More...

So You’re a Bridesmaid… Now What?
Read this article to get some great tips for being the best bridesmaid possible.

The Ultimate List of Bridesmaid Duties for the Big Day
Being a member of Team Bride is equal parts fun and responsibility, and your bridesmaid duties will begin the minute she pops the big question — “Will you be my bridesmaid?” — and won’t end until the last mimosa at the post-wedding brunch. But the big-day duties are arguably the most important, so you’ve got to make sure you’re ready for anything during the wedding weekend. Read On...

Tips for Affordable Bridesmaid Dresses, Shower Ideas & More
There are thousands of ways you can stretch your budget to ensure that you’re an enthusiastically engaged — and not broke — member of the bride’s cohort. Learn More...

Wanted: The Perfect Bridesmaid
Here are five signs you found the perfect bridesmaid... Read On...

"Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" 
These days, brides are coming up with the sweetest ways to ask their pals to be in their wedding, from heartfelt bridesmaid proposal cards to gift boxes filled with treats. Need some inspiration? Here are some favorite bridesmaid proposal ideas. More...


GROOMSMEN

Groomsmen Qualifications
For some women, the choosing of their bridesmaids is something they've been thinking about for years. For the groom, however, time spent thinking about who will be the groomsmen "someday" at their wedding is less likely. Nonetheless, the choice of appropriate groomsmen is important and good choices can help make the day run smoothly. More...


FLOWER GIRLS

How To Ask Your Flower Girl + DIY Gift Basket
You’ve said yes to the ring. Your besties have said yes to being your bridesmaids. Now it’s time to get that final yes – your flower girl! Read On... 


RING BEARERS

Wedding Tips - Ring Bearers
There's no doubt that one of the most darling aspects of the wedding procession is watching the ring bearer go down the aisle. Every ring bearer needs a ring bearer pillow to complete his outfit. Here's how you make a ring bearer pillow out of ribbons and lace. More...


MOTHERS

Mother of the Bride Etiquette & Duties 
This comprehensive guide to mother-of-the-bride etiquette and duties outlines your key role in the wedding, from how to lend your daughter a hand before the wedding to what you should expect on the wedding day. More...


FATHERS

Wedding Etiquette: 18 Dos and Don'ts for the Parents of the Couple
While magazines and Emily Post-esque blogs harp on the do’s and don’ts for guests, the bridal party and groomsmen, there’s a dearth of information when it comes to wedding etiquette for the couple's parents. Read On...


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