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bridesmaids

Bridesmaid dresses, how to pick bridesmaids, dealing with bridesmaid drama, deciding whether you even NEED bridesmaids, and lots of advice for nonbinary or gender-neutral names for bridesmaids!

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What can you do to relax and enjoy the night before your wedding?

Can we talk about the night before your wedding? I rented a hotel room for me, my mom, and my maid of honor. I think it would be nice to go out for dinner, and maybe catch a drink in town. I don’t want to do anything too crazy the night before but I want to honor the night somehow. I’m at a total loss. What would YOU do? Or, what DID you do?

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How to get your wedding party involved (and not hate you afterwards)

We’ve talked many times about the challenges that can arise when your wedding attendants are helping you organize your wedding, but I’m not sure we’ve ever addressed how you can get help from your bridesmaids or other wedding party members. It’s a delicate dance, to be sure… you want help with your wedding, and ideally you want the people helping you not to hate you after it’s all done. You can totally do it. Here’s how.

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How to fire a bridesmaid

Yes, firing a bridesmaid sounds shitty. Honestly, it usually feels pretty shitty. There are lots of different reasons that a bridesmaid just might not work out — some that are high drama (like a fight or a friendship ending) and some that aren’t quite as emotional (life situation changes, unexpected illness or injury). Regardless, it still sucks. Here’s how to make it suck less…

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Wild colors, fauxhawks, and dreaded up-dos: An insp-hair-ational wedding party

This has got to be one of my most favorite wedding party photos of all time! These gals are all adorable and, from brides to bridesmaid (I’m lookin’ at YOU pinkie), I’m digging their hairstyles!