I've been hired as a bridesmaid over 125 times. There are 5 things I made sure I had at my own wedding.

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I planned our simple wedding ceremony in less than a week.

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I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about — and 5 that are a waste of money.

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A lot of guests judge the quality of a wedding on a few key things — but some details aren't worth wasting money on.

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After attending over 100 weddings, I no longer 'cover my plate.' Instead, I use 4 better methods for giving gifts.

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A lot of wedding guests give enough money to cover the cost of their meal. However, that's not always practical or doable.

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I've been a bridesmaid over 125 times. Here are 10 common mistakes I see wedding parties make.

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Jen Glantz says she's been asked to do many weird things working as a professional bridesmaid.
Jen Glantz says she's been asked to do many weird things working as a professional bridesmaid.

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My family covered the bridesmaids' expenses at my daughters' weddings because it didn't seem right to ask the women to pay

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The average amount spent on being a bridesmaid is $1,900, according to The Knot.

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