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Include Sorority Wedding Traditions in Your Big Day
From strolls to sentimental sisterhood songs, these sorority wedding ideas let you honor your chapter's legacy and your sisters on your big day.
Oct 23, 2025 · Elizabeth Ayoola
Can Ship Captains Marry People? Here's What to Know
It's a popular movie trope, but is it legally binding? Here's what the law says.
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How to Make Sure Drunk Wedding Guests Stay Safe
With alcohol on the menu, chances are someone may overindulge. Here's how to handle it.
Oct 21, 2025 · Jessica Estrada
How to Get a Wedding Featured by The Knot
An insider dishes on The Knot wedding submissions.
Oct 15, 2025 · Hannah Nowack
Here's the Deal With Wedding Party Roles
What a wedding party (and everyone in it) actually does.
Oct 13, 2025 · Cathryn Haight
The Must-Haves for Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
From the absolute essentials to the nice-to-haves.
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What to Do If Your Parents Add to the Guest List
Experts weigh in on how to handle this awkward situation.
Oct 03, 2025 · Sarah Title
What to Know to Plan a Civil Marriage Ceremony
Say "I do" to a quick, legal wedding.
Oct 02, 2025 · Heather Bien
This Is the Difference Between Ms., Miss and Mrs.
This is your cheat sheet for titles and honorifics.
Sep 30, 2025 · Chapelle Johnson
Wedding Scrapbook Ideas to Create a Beautiful Album
Calling all crafty couples who want the ultimate DIY keepsake.
Sep 29, 2025 · Wendy Rose Gould
The 2026 Wedding Trends That You'll See on Your FYP
Nods to nostalgia and whispers of witches… these are a few of our upcoming things.
Sep 29, 2025 · Esther Lee
Out-of-Town Wedding Guest Etiquette Ideas
Tips to show your guests a good time.
Sep 26, 2025 · Sarah Title
Who Pays for Hotel Rooms for the Wedding Party?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer.
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Wedding Officiant Duties Before and During the Big Day
Their responsibilities don't start and stop on the big day.
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Your Complete Guide to The Knot Guest List Manager
We can't help convince your mom not to invite her entire Zumba class, but we can keep you organized.
Sep 22, 2025 · Kim Forrest
The Ins and Outs of a Wedding Contract, From a Lawyer
Because what the heck is a force majeure?
Sep 22, 2025 · Jenn Sinrich
How to Politely Tell a Vendor They Were Not Selected
Nobody likes to be ghosted—Here's how to easily (and politely) turn down a pro.
Sep 18, 2025 · Hannah Nowack
A Full Elopement Checklist From Pre to Postwedding
Plus, experts share what you'll need to do after saying "I do."
Sep 16, 2025 · Jenna Clark
How to Plan a Morning Wedding With a Full Timeline
We've planned out all of the steps so you don't have to.
Sep 15, 2025 · Jenna Clark
What's Swiftonomics? The Pop Icon's Economic Impact
She makes the whole place shimmer.
Sep 15, 2025 · Hannah Nowack
How to Quickly Amend a Marriage Certificate
The nitty gritty of your marriage paperwork.
Sep 09, 2025 · Hillary Hoffower
How to Plan a Barn Wedding Exactly Like the Experts
Bookmark our guide on planning a barn wedding and charm your family and friends.
Sep 09, 2025 · Lauren Nowack
What to Know Before Booking Your Wedding Night Hotel
Plus, we share the details on who pays and how to decorate.
Sep 09, 2025 · Jenna Clark
Skip These Bad Wedding Trends That Give Guests the Ick
Spoiler alert: No one likes a line for the bar.
Sep 05, 2025 · Chapelle Johnson
The Ultimate Wedding Vendor Checklist for Your Planning
This comprehensive wedding vendor checklist covers all the pros needed for a wedding.
Sep 05, 2025 · Hannah Nowack
Creating a Wedding Guest List, According to Experts
Should Aunt Betty get an invite? Here's the tea.
Sep 05, 2025 · Hannah Nowack
Pro-Backed Tips for Planning a Transgender Wedding
Tips for trans marriers to ensure a peaceful planning process.
Sep 02, 2025 · Cathryn Haight
Add These Wedding Breakfast Ideas to Your Menu
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Sep 02, 2025 · Lauren Dana Ellman
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