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

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

4 things I wish I had known before shopping for my wedding dress

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A woman holds up her ring finger while she wears a wedding dress in a bridal boutique.
Though I had been writing about weddings for years, a few things surprised me during my dress appointment.

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41 of the most expensive celebrity engagement rings of all time

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embrace after the Kansas City Chiefs victory on January 26.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embrace after the Kansas City Chiefs victory on January 26.

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9 ways you're making your wedding look cheap, according to a luxury planner

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A couple kisses next to a three-tiered, white wedding cake.
You don't have to break the bank to make your wedding feel luxurious.

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My brother didn't give me a plus-one for his wedding. I was upset at first, but I'm actually so relieved I went alone.

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At first, I was bummed about not getting a plus-one to my brother's wedding, especially since I had a date in mind. Now, I'm so glad I didn't bring him.

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