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Wedding videographer filming a happy couple

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Should We Hire a Videographer?

From cutting the cake to sharing your vows at the ceremony with all your loved ones, the memories created on your wedding day are priceless. This idea leaves many couples wondering if they should memorialize every second with a video. While photography is almost universally considered essential,...

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Couple in front of house at Stonebridge Manor by Wedgewood Weddings

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How to Plan Your Short-Term Wedding

You’ve found the love of your life and you’re obviously SO excited about marrying them. So why put it off for a year? Let’s do this thing and commence the wedded bliss! This wedding checklist explains all the steps for a traditional wedding so you can add or subtract as you wish, but know that all...

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Newlyweds in front of rustic barn at Scenic Springs by Wedgewood Weddings

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7 Surprising Reasons to Choose a Sunday Wedding

When planning a wedding, Saturdays often come to mind as the ideal day to celebrate. However, a rising trend among savvy couples and wedding industry insiders is the Sunday wedding. This often-overlooked option comes with tons of benefits that make it a smart choice. Here’s why Sunday weddings are...

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Couple in front of gorgeous vineyard views at Danza del Sol Winery in Temecula, CA

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The Best Wedding Dates For 2026

There are 365 days a year, and very soon, one will be your wedding day! Choosing your date is both exciting and such an important part of your wedding planning process–so, of course, we’d love to lend a hand. Here, we've compiled the best dates, celebrations, and even full moon dates to help you...

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Adam & Elise's Sky High Celebration | Wedgewood Weddings

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Adam & Elise's Wedding Planning Journey

Planning a wedding is a great adventure, but often, you don't have a chance to see what planning a wedding is all about until you're in the thick of it. That's where Elise and Adam come in. This wonderful couple allowed us to walk through their wedding planning journey with them. We met them four...

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Flower dog at Barker House by Wedgewood Weddings

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7 Ways To Incorporate Your Pet Into Your Wedding

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable moments in your life, and if you're a pet lover, it’s only natural to want to include your furry friend in the celebration. Whether you have a dog, cat, or even a more unconventional pet, there are countless ways to incorporate them into your special...

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Should You Have a Garter Toss at Your Wedding? | Wedgewood Weddings

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Going with Tradition: The Garter Toss

Wedding day traditions have many to choose from: from the first kiss to your first dance, ring exchange to cake cutting, the sky is the limit. The garter toss is a widespread tradition that still makes it to many weddings. Now, you might be wondering if you should add this to your wedding day...

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Happy couple at Galway Downs by Wedgewood Weddings

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Five Benefits of Choosing Wedgewood Weddings

Daydreaming about your wedding but dreading the stress of planning? Say 'I do' to peace of mind with Wedgewood Weddings. There are many reasons why couples choose a Wedgewood Weddings venue. The beautiful location, the incredible food options, the list goes on... But one of the biggest reasons we...

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Lovely brides in front of wooden doors at Winchester Estate by Wedgewood Weddings

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7 Same-Sex Wedding Tips from your Fave Queer Coordinator

Hello loves! I have three years of experience as a wedding coordinator and twenty-five years of experience being queer (okay, ten knowingly). I myself am not yet married or engaged. However, due to the nature of my job, I spend a ridiculous amount of time thinking about my future wedding! Since I’m...

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Stunning Wedding Venue in Orange County - Aliso Viejo by Wedgewood Weddings

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Real Couples Reveal: Pro Tips & What They'd Do Differently

Are you wondering what it's really like to get married at a Wedgewood Weddings venue? We reached out to couples who recently tied the knot with us, and they were eager to share their experiences, insights, and helpful tips for making the most of your big day.

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Best Wedding Dates for 2024

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Best Wedding Dates for 2024

When it comes to picking wedding dates, the sky's the limit. In picking your date though, you might find it fun to associate your special day with a holiday, occasion, or numerical date that is special to you and your sweetie. From lucky holidays like New Year's Day to special days like National...

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How To Know You're Choosing the Right Venue for Your Big Day

Congratulations on your engagement! Now comes the exciting task of planning your wedding. Selecting the ideal venue to host your celebration is one of the most significant decisions. With gorgeous venues across the United States, Wedgewood Weddings has a stunning location for all tastes and...

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Wedding party in front of Golden Gate Bridge at Log Cabin at The Presidio

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The Ultimate Guide to Being an Incredible Maid of Honor

As a maid of honor, you play a crucial role in supporting the happy couple and contributing to a joyous, well-coordinated wedding celebration. Your presence and assistance are invaluable, not only on the wedding day itself but also throughout the planning process.

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Couple with gorgeous views at Boulder Ridge by Wedgewood Weddings

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Real Couples Share How They Customized Their Wedding Day

At Wedgewood Weddings, we understand that every couple has a unique vision for their special day. That's why we've designed our all-inclusive wedding packages to be as flexible and customizable as possible. Whether you're looking for a hands-off approach where we handle all the details or you'd...

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A wedding card from a wedding guest

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Craft A Heartfelt Message: What To Write In A Wedding Card

You're invited to a cherished friend or beloved family member's wedding. You've carefully picked out just the right outfit and gift from their registry. Now, all that's left is crafting a sincere wedding card message! If you're experiencing writer's block, don't worry. We've got you covered with...

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Wedding Speech at Officers Club at the Presidio

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Writing a Wedding Speech: Do's, Don'ts & Tips

Writing a wedding speech shouldn't feel like a daunting task; it's an incredible opportunity to celebrate the happy couple and share cherished memories with their loved ones. Being asked to write a speech is a profound honor, as the soon-to-be newlyweds want you to play a special role in their big...

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Bachelorette Party Activities For The Bride Who Doesn't Like To Party Hard

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Bachelorette Party Activities For The Bride Who Doesn't Like To Party Hard

Your bachelorette party serves as the last big GNO ("girls night out") you get to have with your girls before officially settling down with your new hubby. Many brides like to take advantage of their last taste of “freedom” and go all out for their bachelorette experience... But what if the Vegas...

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Your Officiant: Bringing Your Love Story to Life

You'll spend hours and hours obsessing over every detail of your reception, and with good reason—you want it to be the party of a lifetime. But it is also essential to take a breather and think about the other part of your day—the ceremony—that special moment when you make it official! Though every...

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Couple showing off their engagement

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Newly Engaged? Go Venue Hunting First!

Imagine this: You're flashing that shiny new ring, sharing the happy news with everyone who's anyone. Almost immediately, the barrage of questions starts, "When's the big day?" Sounds familiar, doesn't it? We all know the drill. As soon as you're engaged, folks expect you to have a wedding date set...

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10 Unique Touches To Make Your Wedding Stand Out

Creating a memorable and unique wedding experience is a top priority for engaged couples today. From fun dessert displays to intimate first-look moments, innovative touches allow you to craft a celebration that uniquely reflects your style and personality.

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Newlyweds in front of lush greenery at Lindsay Grove in Mesa, Arizona

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From 'Yes' to 'I Do': Wedding Planning Made Easy

Imagine planning your wedding without the stress of juggling dozens of vendors, deciphering complex contracts, or worrying about forgotten details. Sounds too good to be true? Welcome to the world of Wedgewood Weddings, where your fun wedding planning journey begins long before you say, "I do."

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Event experts at Wedgewood Weddings

2 min read

Save 250 Hours Planning With Wedgewood Weddings

At Wedgewood Weddings, we know planning a wedding takes a lot of time! According to a recent study, couples spend an average of 528 hours on wedding planning. When we surveyed our recent clients this past December, we found that using our services saves couples over 250 hours compared to that...

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Saluting Love: Our Special Thanks with our Wedgewood Weddings Military Discount

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Saluting Love: Military Discount

The U.S. military protects the freedoms that we cherish. At Wedgewood Weddings, we want to give back and support those who serve. Introducing our Military Discount Program – our way of supporting our troops while saying a heartfelt "thank you" for their sacrifices. As a small token of our immense...

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My Favorite Things about Wedgewood Weddings

When I think about a Wedgewood Weddings venue, many aspects of the experience genuinely make me light up. There's something about helping couples create their amazing day, and how our venues, packages, and team come together to make that happen is incredibly exciting. The client has a first...

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The Wedgewood Weddings Advantage: Your Comprehensive Guide to a Stress-Free Wedding Journey

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Your Guide to a Stress-Free Wedding Journey

When it comes to planning a wedding, the expectations are sky-high. That's why our team at Wedgewood Weddings are committed to exceeding those expectations. With our unique venues, transparent pricing, and dedicated team, we aim to make your wedding a truly special experience. The venue sets the...

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Your Sustainable, Eco-Conscious Wedding Guide

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Your Sustainable, Eco-Conscious Wedding Guide

Your wedding will be the most wonderful day of your life, but it’s also an opportunity to apply sustainable and eco-friendly practices just as you do in everyday life. There are so many great opportunities to add green credentials to your travel, food & decor decisions so that you avoid a hefty...

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Honeymoon Hot Spots

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10 Honeymoon Hot Spots (& Why You Should Go)

It's never too early to start planning your perfect honeymoon vacation. Whether you and your partner want a romantic beach getaway, an adventure in the mountains, or something in between, we’ve put together a list of honeymoon locations that are fun, budget-friendly, and offer all-inclusive...

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Let the team at Wedgewood Weddings handled the logistics of wedding planning

4 min read

Win Back Your Time: Wedding Planning Made Easy

Time is precious—especially for couples planning a wedding. On the one hand, you want to explore all your options and possibilities. Conversely, you want to savor your engagement and enjoy the little moments with your partner. Netflix and chill when you're engaged? It's a whole new experience!...

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Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding

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Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding

Thanks to the landmark (and long overdue) Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage in 2015, LGBTQ+ weddings are now legal in all 50 states. Planning an inclusive wedding is exactly the same as a traditional wedding–unless you want it to be different! Wedding planning is full of exciting,...

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Server carrying tray of champagne glasses

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Wedding Tipping Guide: Who To Tip And How Much

From the hair and makeup artist who gets you ready in the morning, to the DJ playing your favorite tunes late into the night, who exactly should you tip? And how much should you tip? We're here to provide much-needed tipping clarity. This wedding tipping guide outlines who to tip and how much to...

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How to Personalize Your Wedding

Your wedding day is an opportunity to showcase your unique journey as a couple. Infusing your love story into the wedding details creates a memorable and meaningful experience for you and your guests. In this article, we'll guide you on personalizing your wedding, from crafting heartfelt vows to...

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5 Ways to Save for Your Wedding | Wedgewood Weddings

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5 Ways to Save For Your Wedding

Congratulations on your recent engagement. Now it's time for all the fun wedding planning! It can be stressful planning a wedding with all the extra costs you now have to consider to make your special day come together. We suggest starting your planning process with a detailed plan on how you are...

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bride and groom outside at Stonebridge Manor

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7 Tips To Help Find Your Venue

You're engaged, yay! Now what? You may be wondering where to begin when it comes to finding your ideal wedding venue. It can feel overwhelming when you have so much advice coming from well-intentioned friends and family members, but the wedding industry is constantly evolving. Luckily, our team of...

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Fun Unique Wedding Ideas | Wedgewood Weddings

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Fun Unique Wedding Ideas

Over the years, we've helped plan and coordinate numerous weddings; with them came so many unique and fun ideas that broke with tradition to incorporate family, fun, and your personality into their BIG days! Check out our list of fun and unique wedding ideas that you should consider for your...

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Saying 'I Do' Again: Celebrating Second Chances at Love!

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New Love, New Life: Remarriage Joy

If you've found love a second time around, it's time to throw caution to the wind and have a ball! This is your chance to celebrate your love story in a new and exciting way, with all the excitement and joy that comes with it. A fresh new wedding and marriage is a chance to celebrate your love...

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How Many People Should I Invite to My Wedding?

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How Many People Should I Invite to My Wedding?

If you’re here, you must be newly engaged. So before we get started, congratulations are in order! What a special time for you both一we're sure you're excited to start planning!

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Couple kissing in forest at Black Forest by Wedgewood Weddings

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How to Choose Your Wedding Date

After announcing their engagement, the first thing a couple gets asked is, “when’s the big day?!” If you’re newly engaged, you probably agree that this seems like a little much at first! While it's important to give family and friends plenty of notice so they can make travel plans, we actually...

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Tips for Planning A Destination Wedding | Wedgewood Weddings

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10 Tips to Plan A Destination Wedding

For many people, the idea of a wedding on a sunny beach or in an exciting new location is fascinating. Combine your wedding with a vacation, and you'll have a built-in honeymoon at your fingertips. Pairing your wedding with a break is easy when you have the team at Wedgewood Weddings to help you...

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Wedding Day Essentials Every Bridesmaid Needs | Wedgewood Weddings

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Wedding Day Essentials Every Bridesmaid Needs

The big day is set, and the bride is well off on her wedding planning journey. As the big day approaches, the bridesmaids have one final task: preparing the bride for 'I do!' Let's dive into everything you can do as a bridesmaid to make the bride feel calm and excited for her wedding day.

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10 Passive Ways To Boost Your Wedding Budget

Planning a wedding is an exciting time for engaged couples! As you begin budgeting for your special day, remember that creativity and flexibility can help make your wedding dreams come true, even on a budget. Focus first on what matters most - being surrounded by loved ones. Then, use these ideas...

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19 Expert Wedding Day Tips & Tricks

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19 Expert Wedding Day Tips & Tricks

At Wedgewood Weddings, we pride ourselves on being experts in the wedding industry. With experts who have been in the industry for many many years, we've been around the block and see our fair share of ‘definitely do’ and ‘oh no, please don’t’ ideas for your wedding! Our team wants to share what we...

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Couple in front of pond - Rio Hondo by Wedgewood Weddings

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Star Sign Approved Wedding Seasons

From an Astrological point of view, seasons, dates, and even hours can be crucial and very important in determining future events and the best possible outcomes. This is why, in today’s article inspired by Mary Aragon, we’ve prepared for you the best wedding seasons for each Zodiac sign, so that...

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How to Tour a Wedding Venue

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How to Tour a Wedding Venue

Finding a venue is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning! Assuming you’ve already browsed online and narrowed down your venue options to a select few, it’s time to walk through them in person and see which one gives you all the feels. From beach-front ceremonies to historic mansions to...

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Ceremony Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Q&A

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All About Wedding Rehearsals

You’ve planned for your day forever and at last, it’s around the corner! The final step to help prepare for your special day is the wedding rehearsal walkthrough, which usually takes place the night before the wedding.

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How Much Does A Wedding Cost?

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How Much Does A Wedding Cost?

Your wedding is likely a day that you’ve been dreaming about for years. So, it’s only natural to want to start planning it the minute you get engaged. We get it and we’re almost as excited as you two! Today we're breaking down how to confidently budget for your wedding, how much wedding venues and...

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Meaningful Father-Daughter Dance Music Options

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Meaningful Father-Daughter Dance Music Options

The father-daughter dance at a wedding is a very special moment and it’s up to you to make it fun, sentimental and a combination of your personalities. Unless you woke up knowing the perfect song, there are a couple of brilliant ways to get started narrowing down the vast selection of musical...

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Couple kissing at Secret Garden by Wedgewood Weddings

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Common Wedding Planning Questions

Wedding planning is incredibly exciting . . . but also a little confusing. This is likely your first time planning an event this big! So, how are you supposed to know all the logistics? We got you—our wedding experts are here to make sense of all the chaos, tradition, and friendly suggestions....

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Essential Pricing Guide & Wedding Budget Help

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Essential Pricing Guide & Wedding Budget Help

Let’s be real. Budgeting is a far less fun topic than cake tasting. But it needs to happen—and it needs to happen before you start booking dates and placing deposits. Whether you’re “richer or poorer,” everyone needs a little wedding budget help. The wedding experts from Wedgewood Weddings are here...

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Find Your 2025 Wedding Date

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Find Your 2025 Wedding Date

Picking a wedding date can be one of the most fun parts of your wedding planning process. If you're planning to say 'I Do' in 2025, then you have a variety of wedding dates that pair with fantastic holidays and celebrations to choose from. No date is a bad date to get married, but if you're hoping...

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Top 20 Song Choices For Your Parent Dance

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Best 20 Song Choices For Your Parent/Child Dance

Dancing with a parent is a time-honored wedding tradition. Let's look at the ways we can make it work for your family and create extra memories that will be treasured across the generations. Weddings are about celebrating a new marriage, while also generally paying homage to the families that...

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Essential Info: When To Book Your Wedding Vendors

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Essential Info: When To Book Your Wedding Vendors

You're newly engaged and now it's time to piece together your wedding team! As the nation's leader in special events, we know a thing or two about planning a wedding. One of the most important steps in the planning process is booking your wedding vendors. Timing is key with this process, so let's...

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Life vs. Your Wedding: How We Found Balance to Enjoy the Moment

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Finding Balance In Wedding Planning

Today we're joined by Leslie Wong, CEO of Burgundy Fox, to offer a personal story and essential advice for finding life + career balance while wedding planning. Thanks to easy and customizable wedding packages with Wedgewood Weddings, stress-free planning is easier than ever.

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