Bridesmaids, or honor attendants, are usually sisters and best friends of the bride. But there’s no need to follow tradition. Ultimately, they are people close to the bride, women or…
Ariel Dreicer
Ushers are usually close friends or family of the couple who aren’t groomsmen or bridesmaids. However, groomsmen can take on the responsibility if they aren’t busy directly before the ceremony.…
Your wedding ceremony is all about you and your partner. But if anyone comes close to stealing the show, it’s the flower girl. The flower girl is typically the last…
Who are the groomsmen? Groomsmen, or honor attendants, are often close friends and family of the groom. Choose people close to you, women or men, who can handle the responsibility.…
Who is the best man? The best man is usually the brother or best friend of the groom. He can also be the groom’s father, uncle, son, cousin, sister, or…
Your wedding rings symbolize your new bond and eternal love for one another. And the ceremonial keeper of these symbolic items (and wearer of an adorably teeny tux) is your…
Note: For simplicity’s sake, I’m going to use “maid of honor” throughout this article, but, of course, this high honor can be given to a married or unmarried woman or…
At Joy, we know your wedding isn’t just about you and your fiancé, it’s about all of the people you love coming together to celebrate. But between running off for…
Wedding programs, while not a must, keep your guests involved and informed during your ceremony. They can also become a lovely keepsake of the event for both you and your…
Wedding planning is stressful, and the best way to get through it alive is to surround yourself with all the support you can. We believe that, next to the maid-of-honor…
The date is set, the venue is booked — it’s time to shout it out! Your save the dates are the first opportunity to let your guests know where and…
It’s 2017 and video is king. If you’re like most couples, you love the idea of capturing the sights and sounds of your big day to savor and share for…
In the President’s farewell address—the pinnacle of eight years of leadership and the 20 years of resilience, hard work, and grey hairs it took to get there—he teared up only…