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Weddings are expensive, and we all know it. So if you’re spending a lot of money on your wedding, you might as well do things right—which means getting the best food and drinks available for your guests! The latest trend in weddings heading into 2022 is to serve cocktails instead of wine. While traditionalists may disagree, studies have shown that serving cocktails increases the number of guests who get through the line faster, decreasing wait times. Plus, you get to choose from one of many exciting cocktail options. There’s nothing like ordering a trendy drink on your wedding day. Here …

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Weddings are luxury events, but wedding food can go even further. The traditional “wedding cake” is a relatively new invention, but it quickly evolved. Wedding food has gone and still goes through this evolution too. The possibilities are endless when it comes to wedding food. To help you plan your wedding menu, here are some wedding food trends to watch out for in 2022. These ideas are taking over wedding venues right now!     Creative Salads Get creative with the type of salad you serve – for example, have a taco salad bar where guests can pick their fillings. …

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A wedding reception is the centerpiece of many a couple’s special day. Brides and grooms have spent countless hours planning this important event. Everything has been considered, from the food to the music, even down to the napkin folds. However, one thing that often escapes couples while planning is determining the length of the reception. Of course, there is no definite answer, but we have a few tips that will help.     Consider the Time of Year What time of year are you holding the wedding? If a couple decides to have their special day during the summer months, …

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While posting videos, pictures, and stories of your big day on the internet is fun, there’s such thing as social media etiquette. We understand that getting married is a milestone that deserves to be shown to the world. However, in our age and era – where photos, films, reels, and other such media have become an important part of life – there are a few social media etiquettes to follow when uploading such media about your wedding and preparations. Here are a couple of examples!     Don’t Overshare Your Ring Details When sharing details of your wedding on social …

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Every excellent work deserves to be recognized, even if you’re paying for it. This is why tipping wedding vendors, mainly when they’ve exceeded your expectations, is a beautiful gesture. When drafting your wedding budget, be sure to include the funds you’ll need to tip your vendors. So, without further ado, here are some tips to guide you in tipping your wedding vendors!     Your Ceremony Officiant Unlike most wedding vendors, you’re expected to tip your wedding officiant. If your wedding officiant is a clergy person from your church or synagogue, tip them more than a cleric who isn’t from …

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While you’re supposed to make your big day about things that make you happy, the interests of your visitors should also be considered. So, aside from music and cuisine preferences, here are some of the things that your guests probably don’t want from you!     Long Breaks Between Activities It can appear inconsiderate to leave your guests in a new location while they wait for lengthy intervals between your wedding activities. People have other things they’d rather be doing than sitting in a new place and staring off into space! Ensure that you provide correct information about how you’ve …

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Certain wedding aspects require you to look up the etiquettes surrounding them. A rehearsal dinner is a perfect example of this. But also, as with most wedding traditions, the etiquettes surrounding rehearsal dinners shouldn’t be taken as rigid rules. With some etiquette, you’ll be able to modify them to suit your tastes or preferences; they’re simply guidelines that are useful for weddings or, in this case, rehearsal dinners. To get you started on some of the rules that you can tweak or break to either fit into your budget, personal style, or family dynamics, here are a few of them! …

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With all of the stress that comes with wedding planning – décor and design, choosing a venue and clothes, selecting a caterer, etc. – it’s understandable couples would want as much help as they can get. Knowing these will often help you save money and help you have a seamless event. Using a wedding planner might make things easier for you. But whether or not you hire a wedding planner, here are some essential suggestions to aid in planning your wedding!     Know The Blackout Dates for Weddings Blackout dates are set dates that may impact traffic and, as …

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The world’s economy in 2021 is still experiencing the change caused by the pandemic scare in 2020. Unfortunately, that means that the ripple effect might still linger until 2022, most likely affecting traveling schedules, venue policies, honeymoon, of course, weddings, etc. Because new delta variants of the virus have emerged recently, wedding trends will be affected in 2022. While some communities will ensure that rules are followed, others may choose to ignore them. All of this and more have been considered while predicting some of the wedding trends for 2022.     More Outdoor Weddings According to the US Census, …

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Weddings at night aren’t a new idea, but they’re becoming more popular. This sort of wedding allows individuals who wish to add drama, extravagance, and romance into their wedding to do so. If you’re having a nighttime wedding, there’s no better backdrop than the breathtaking sky that the setting sun and twinkling stars would provide – extraordinary photos that will always allow you to revisit your wedding day in new ways. If you’re considering having a nighttime wedding. Here are some factors to consider.     See How the Venue Looks At Night You should be aware that a venue …

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