Asking your nearest and dearest to be your bridesmaids is a big commitment. These are your leading ladies who will be by your side every step of the way. They help…
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Soon after your fairytale engagement, you’ll probably start fantasizing about your closest friends and family by your side on your wedding day. For many brides, however, there may be an…
Choosing your wedding party is like assembling your dream team. You get to pick your favorite people to surround you, support you, and —most importantly — celebrate with you throughout the…
The average age a woman gets married in the U.S. is now 27. But I’m not sure you would guess that based on the internet’s depiction of bridesmaid gifts. I…
Choosing to marry your partner was easy. Choosing your wedding party? Not so much. Your wedding party is a huge part of your wedding, and there are a whole lot…
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…
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.…
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…
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by Cali PitchelOne of the things I love about Joy is that we encourage every couple to design the wedding of their dreams. That isn’t defined by etiquette or tradition, though, some…
For some, bridal showers are a timeless tradition that signifies a community of women gathering around a young bride-to-be, sharing knowledge and helping to prepare her for an exciting new chapter…
