Selecting wedding gifts can feel like being a kid in a candy store — there are just too many to choose from! Fortunately, many beloved department stores and wedding-tailored platforms…
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Joy’s Contact Collector tool makes gathering addresses easy through a simple, sharable online form that stores responses right in your guest list. One of your first wedding planning tasks, after…
- Registries + GiftsWedding Guests
How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift: $50 to $100 on Average
by Joy EditorsThe average person spends $50-$100+ on a wedding gift, but the amount varies by their relationship with the couple and budget. After accepting a wedding invite, you probably wonder what…
- Registries + GiftsRelationship Advice
Saying ‘I Do’ to Couples Therapy: The Latest Must-Have Item on Joy’s Wedding Registry
by Joy EditorsJoy, leading wedding planning and registry platform, and Ours, modern-day relationship wellness company offering virtual couples therapy and premarital counseling, are coming together to help set your marriage up for…
Organizing a bridal shower is a fun and rewarding experience. You get to plan a celebration for someone you care about dearly, and it’s a chance to be creative and…
The average cost of wedding invitations is $5-$8 per guest, which equates to $500-$800 for a wedding stationery suite for 100 guests. A wedding invitation helps set the stage for…
- LooksWedding Planning
Gender-Neutral Wedding Outfits: Style Guide + Where to Find Them
by Joy EditorsWhen celebrating love at a wedding, you deserve to feel your best — whether you’re the one getting married, one of the attendants, or simply a guest. To help you…
The average cost of wedding flowers is $2,200, with the average floral budget accounting for 8-10% of a wedding’s total cost. Whether we’re talking about your gorgeous bouquet, the petals…
Asking someone to marry you is a huge moment in your life. It marks the point where the rest of your lives together begins. But with so many incredible ways…
A wedding DJ costs around $1,600 to $2,200+ on average for a four- to six-hour wedding reception. One of the things guests often look forward to the most at a…
There are many exciting moments in the wedding planning process — the delicious cake tasting, picking out the best dance tunes, finding the perfect thing to wear on your big…
Want to be the favorite guest at every wedding you attend? Finding the perfect gift for the happy couple can make it happen! Whether you’re looking for a sentimental keepsake…
When it comes to engagement photos, you can expect to pay anywhere from an understated $200 to more than $3,000. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand…
After the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon have passed, your wedding checklist is finally complete…well, almost. There’s one final task left that no couple should ever skip: writing wedding thank-you cards. …
- Tips and TricksCeremonyDecorWedding Planning
41 Summer Wedding Ideas for a Sensational Soirée
by Joy EditorsThere’s something special about saying “I do” in the warm glow of summer. Picture airy and light wedding attire, with flowing dresses and open-toed shoes. And, of course, there’s the…