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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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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Here comes the tariff: Brides are scrambling as wedding gowns get caught in Trump's trade war

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 Trump's trade war with China means the price of a wedding dress could soon skyrocket.

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Money guru shares 5 ways to set your kids up for financial success — and some tough love will be necessary

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Start teaching your kids about money when they're young, says Mark Berg.

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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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6 red flags to look out for when hiring a wedding photographer

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It's important to find a reliable photographer who understands your vision for your wedding.

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We got married at a luxury resort in Thailand. If I could go back, there are 5 things I'd do differently.

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Ellie Furuya and her now-husband chose to have a destination wedding in Phuket, Thailand.

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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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I tried on 3 wedding gowns at Kleinfeld, the bridal shop from 'Say Yes to the Dress,' and was surprised by how much I loved the cheapest one

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

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