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

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Men at altar in front of wedding guests sitting in wood chairs
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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Forget wedding registries — many newlyweds would rather you help pay their mortgage

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Ali and Aislyn Benjamin, posing with their dog on their wedding day.
Ali and Aislyn Benjamin, posing with their dog on their wedding day.

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5 engagement ring styles you might not see much of soon, according to a private jeweler

Tech Insider : Style, Business
A close-up of the hands of two people embracing. Both have wedding rings on their fingers.
Engagement ring styles are changing.

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I had a 200-person wedding on a Tuesday. It felt risky, but most guests showed up and partied as if it were Saturday.

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Author Lynnette Lyons and her husband smiling
My husband and I chose to get married on a Tuesday many years ago. I'm still pleasantly surprised by just how many people showed up.

Lynnette Lyons

I tried on 3 wedding dresses at Kleinfeld, the bridal shop from 'Say Yes to the Dress,' and fell in love with the cheapest one

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A woman holds up her ring finger while she wears a wedding dress in a bridal boutique.
Business Insider reporter Samantha Pettyjohn tried on wedding dresses at Kleinfeld.

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2 of the most impractical engagement ring styles, according to a private jeweler

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A man slides a diamond engagement ring with an eternity band onto a woman's finger.
Business Insider spoke to private jeweler Anna P. Jay about impractical engagement rings.

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I've been to dozens of weddings, from backyard parties to high-end celebrations. Only 3 things really matter to guests.

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Author Tegan Forder smiling with man in tuxedo
After attending many weddings over the years, I've realized guests only really care about a few things.

Tegan Forder

Friday weddings used to feel inconvenient and selfish. Now, my family swears by them.

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Author Abby Price and husband on wedding day, kissing
My husband and I got married on a Friday and we had a great wedding weekend.

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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.

Jen Glantz

My husband and I spent all the money we were given at our wedding on our dream honeymoon. We have no regrets.

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The author and her husband in front of a boat on a sunny day.
The author and her husband spent the money they were given at their wedding on their honeymoon.

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