I'm a professional wedding planner. Here's what everyone forgets to do in the 30 days before their wedding.

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There are a lot of things to remember in the month before your wedding.

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I bailed on my sister-in-law's destination bachelorette party. If she wanted me there, she should've paid for my trip.

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Destination bachelorette parties can be expensive and turning down an invitation can feel difficult.

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My friend's getting married on a Thursday. A bunch of guests are annoyed, but I think it's pretty smart.

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I'm glad my friends could save money with a Thursday wedding and don't mind taking time off since I've been given 11 months' notice.

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My husband and I eloped to save time and money. I loved it, but I still have 4 regrets.

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Allie and Ryan Larsen at their wedding.

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I was on 'Say Yes to the Dress.' Here are 5 things that surprised me about being on the show.

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I was on "Say Yes to the Dress" after a flood destroyed my original gown.

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We had an unconventional engagement and wedding. I proposed to him, my engagement ring came after the wedding, and we walked each other down the aisle.

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The author and her husband had a nontraditional engagement and wedding.

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I'm a wedding planner. Here are 8 trends I think will be huge in 2025 — and 3 that are going out of style.

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I'm seeing more couples incorporate whimsy into their weddings.

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A 62-year-old bride surprised herself by falling in love with a sparkly, form-fitting wedding dress

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Aldy de Vries wore her dream dress to her August 2024 wedding.

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Tia Mowry found a good use for her wedding ring after the divorce, so the marriage doesn't feel like 'a waste'

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Tia Mowry says she repurposed her wedding ring after her divorce.

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I'm a wedding planner. Here are answers to 7 questions guests are often too embarrassed to ask.

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It's normal to have questions about such an important event as a wedding.

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