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What to do if you don't have an obvious group of friends for your wedding party
Not everyone has a tight-knit friend group by their thirties. A smaller, different-shaped wedding party is a completely valid choice.
2 November 2026What to do when your flower girl or ring bearer is a bit too old for the role
A ten or eleven-year-old might feel the traditional role is a little babyish. Here are some alternatives that still include them meaningfully.
26 October 2026Asking your wedding party to travel for a destination wedding: what's fair to expect
A destination wedding role costs your wedding party more than a local one does, in both time and money. A few etiquette points are worth thinking through.
19 October 2026Planning the wedding party photo timeline so it doesn't eat your whole cocktail hour
Wedding party photos are one of the most common reasons a reception starts late. A better shot list order fixes most of the problem.
12 October 2026How many wedding speeches is too many, and how to trim the list gracefully
Everyone who loves you might want to say something. Not everyone should get a microphone. Here's how to keep the reception moving.
5 October 2026Wedding party transportation: what to actually book and when
Getting six to ten people between locations on time is a logistics problem most couples underestimate until the week of.
28 September 2026Junior bridesmaids and groomsmen: what the role involves at different ages
Too old for flower girl duties, too young for full wedding party responsibilities. Here's how to give a junior role real meaning.
21 September 2026Coordinating the wedding party's getting-ready day so nobody's waiting around
With five or more people needing hair, makeup, and photos in a single morning, the schedule needs real planning, not just a start time.
14 September 2026Joint bachelor-bachelorette parties: how to actually plan one that works for both groups
Combining the two celebrations into one weekend is increasingly common. Here's how to do it without either group feeling shortchanged.
7 September 2026Building a wedding party without the traditional bridesmaid and groomsman split
A brideswoman, a groomsmaid, a "person of honor" instead of a maid or best man: mixed-gender wedding parties are increasingly common, and easy to plan for.
26 August 2026What to do when someone in your wedding party isn't pulling their weight, or is actively causing problems
It's an uncomfortable conversation nobody wants to plan for, but a clear approach makes it easier when it does come up.
19 August 2026Groomsmen gifts beyond the engraved flask
It's become the default gift almost by accident. A few alternatives that are just as easy to personalize.
12 August 2026How much should you spend on wedding party gifts?
There's no fixed rule, but there is a sensible range, and a few factors that should move you up or down within it.
5 August 2026Planning a bachelor or bachelorette party the guest of honor will actually enjoy
The trend toward bigger, more expensive, multi-day trips isn't for everyone. Here's how to plan around what the person wants.
29 July 2026What a maid or matron of honor is actually expected to do
The role carries a lot of assumed responsibility that rarely gets spelled out. Here's what typically falls to them, and what doesn't.
22 July 2026Bridesmaid proposal gifts that get used, not shelved
A lot of proposal box gifts end up in a drawer. These are the ones that actually see use before, during, and after the wedding.
27 June 2026Flower girls and ring bearers: age guidance and what actually goes wrong
The cutest part of the ceremony on paper is also the part most likely to not go as planned. Here's how to set it up so it does.
20 June 2026How big should your wedding party be?
There's no rule that says it needs to match your partner's number, or include everyone you've ever been close to.
13 June 2026Ways to ask your wedding party that don't feel like a chore
From a simple phone call to a proposal box, the right approach depends on your group, not on what's trending.
6 June 2026What actually makes a best man or maid of honor speech good, beyond just being funny
The funniest speech isn't always the best one. Here's what lands well, based on what guests remember afterward.
26 May 2026How to choose bridesmaid dresses your friends will actually want to wear again
Matching bridesmaid dresses have a reputation for being expensive and unwearable afterward. It doesn't have to be that way.
21 May 2026How to decide who's in your wedding party, without it turning into a diplomatic incident
The size and makeup of a wedding party causes more quiet hurt feelings than almost any other planning decision. Here's how to navigate it.
19 May 2026