I went to a destination wedding with no plus-one. It was one of the best trips I've ever taken.

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I went to a friend's wedding in a different country without a plus one, and I still had fun.

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The troubling reasons why divorce rates go up when women earn more

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A male cake topper leaning away from a female cake topper holding a bouquet of money.

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

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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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Business Insider reporter Samantha Pettyjohn tried on wedding dresses at Kleinfeld.

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Pumpkin-spiced vows: How October took the wedding season crown

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I was sick of spending my travel budget on weddings, so now I turn every invitation into a vacation

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I like turning wedding weekends into mini vacations.

Anna Staropoli

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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5 things that can ruin a wedding for guests, according to a professional planner

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A close-up image of a bride toasting glasses with guests at her wedding. The bride's back is to the camera.
Decisions like scaling back on staffing or not securing room blocks can ruin guests' experiences at a wedding.

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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

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