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How to handle rain on your wedding day

How to handle rain on your wedding day

Brides and grooms fear the prospects of rainy wedding days

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 12, 2021 at 10:00 am CST

Useful ways to incorporate social media in wedding planning

Useful ways to incorporate social media in wedding planning

Social media also has emerged as a great tool for couples on the cusp of getting married. The following are some useful ways that couples can employ social media into their wedding planning.

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 12, 2021 at 9:57 am CST

How to host a socially distant wedding

How to host a socially distant wedding

Engaged couples who have yet to tie the knot no doubt recognize that planning a socially distant wedding will not be the same as organizing more traditional ceremonies and receptions.

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 12, 2021 at 9:51 am CST

Toned arms = wedding ready

Toned arms = wedding ready

With so much attention directed their way, brides might look for ways to tone their upper bodies in advance of the big day.

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 11, 2021 at 12:45 pm CST

How to create a wedding day schedule

How to create a wedding day schedule

Wedding days can be hectic. In fact, many couples note after tying the knot that their wedding days were so busy that the ceremonies and receptions were over before they knew it.

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 11, 2021 at 12:45 pm CST

3 tools for keeping wedding guests informed

3 tools for keeping wedding guests informed

No matter how big or how small the guest list, keeping guests informed of what’s happening regarding the upcoming nuptials is a courtesy couples can provide

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 11, 2021 at 9:38 am CST

‘Plus one’ etiquette for wedding guests

‘Plus one’ etiquette for wedding guests

Making a wedding guest list is seldom an easy task. Couples often find that many people are worthy of an invitation, which can make creating a guest list tricky for those with budgets in mind.

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 11, 2021 at 9:35 am CST

7 ways to recycle a wedding gown

7 ways to recycle a wedding gown

Women have many options when it comes time to putting their wedding gowns to use after they have tied the knot.

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 11, 2021 at 9:31 am CST

Savings strategies for weddings

Savings strategies for weddings

The question was popped; the engagement ring presented. What’s the next step on the road to the wedding? Saving should definitely be on couples’ minds.

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 10, 2021 at 12:19 pm CST

Wedding tools make planning easier

Wedding tools make planning easier

February 10, 2021 at 12:17 pm CST
Make healthy habits a part of wedding prep

Make healthy habits a part of wedding prep

February 10, 2021 at 12:13 pm CST
Get a grip on your guest list

Get a grip on your guest list

February 10, 2021 at 12:11 pm CST

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