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Non-traditional things I did at my wedding

As human beings, we’re wired to want to fit in. It can feel hard to step away from “normal” wedding traditions, but as one bride discovered, it can also be very liberating. Read on to discover what non-traditional things Sophie Jay Nelson incorporated into her wedding day.

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A pep talk for any person planning on wearing a wedding dress, ever.

It’s not shocking that you might feel a decent-sized amount of self-imposed pressure when it comes to choosing a wedding dress. We hope that this little bit of retrospective musing from a past bride (and Wedshed co-founder) might help temper the stakes.

marquee wedding

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Planning A Marquee Wedding? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Planning a marquee wedding? Good for you. It’s a great way to create a practical and completely customised space but it’s worth knowing a few things before you dive in. Here’s some tips from people in the biz.

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How to Overcome Social Media Pressure When Planning Your Wedding

Social media has is perks when it comes to wedding planning but it also has its pitfalls. For engaged couples, there’s a subliminal message that their wedding should look a certain way, which can create a lot of confusion and overwhelm. Here are some tips on how to stay in your own ‘lane’ when planning a wedding in the age of social media.

wedding checklist

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A Wedding Checklist: Tasks and Timings

A question we get asked a lot is when to do what (book a celebrant, send out invites, start dress shopping etc). So we created a wedding checklist and timeline to help you keep everything on track.

how to keep kids entertained at weddings

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Kids At Weddings: Nine Ways To Keep Them Entertained

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DEAR DM: Do We Need To Invite Partners We Don’t Know To Our Wedding?

What’s the etiquette around weddings and plus ones? Is it okay not to include partners you don’t know on your wedding guest list? Find our thoughts on this here.

DIY wedding bar

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DIY Wedding Bar: How to Set Up a DIY Budget-Friendly Drinks Station

For couples, serving tasty beverages at their wedding is a surefire way to guarantee a good time. After all, it’s the ultimate social lubricant. If your intention is to set up a DIY wedding bar however, read this first.

losing weight for your wedding

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DEAR DM: How Do We Accept Money For Our Wedding From Parents Without Feeling Like There Are Strings Attached?

How do you graciously accept money from parents who want to contribute to your wedding, and also put in some boundaries so that your day still feels like it’s yours. Here we unpack how we’d navigate this delicate situation.

Why Engaged Couples Are Choosing Not to Have a Wedding Party

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Nine Reasons Why Engaged Couples Are Choosing Not to Have a Wedding Party

Are bridesmaids/men and groomsmen/women a thing of the past? Not quite, but we’re seeing more and more couples choose to go it alone. Here are nine reasons why engaged couples are choosing not to have a wedding party.

how to make your partner interested in wedding planning

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60% of grooms are “lazy”: why getting married is still a bride’s job

Is wedding planning a “bride’s job”? We polled and perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s brides that are expected to carry most of the load (we’re talking in cisgender het partnerships here). Is this a problem? What can we do to change it? Read on and find out.

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17 Clever Ways To Save Money On A Wedding

The hard and obvious truth? Weddings often cost a pretty penny. But don’t panic – we’ve got some practical and actually realistic ways to save yourself cash so that life can go on post-party.

marriage name change checklist

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Changing Your Name After Marriage? Here’s a Life Admin Checklist

Planning on changing your name after marriage and looking to find an (ahem) extensive list of places where you’ll need to register your new alias? Your ultimate marriage name change checklist awaits.

cocktail style wedding

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How To Plan The Perfect Cocktail Wedding

Planning a cocktail wedding? Read this first.

how to lose weight for your wedding

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Before You Lose Weight for Your Wedding, Read This.

Planning on losing weight for your wedding? Here we weigh in on the old #wedshred and how to keep some perspective in the lead up to your wedding day.

Wedding website

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What to Include on Your Wedding Website

Thinking of building a wedding website? It’s a winner in our eyes. But what to include on your wedding website? There are 12 very important bits of info, and we run through them here.

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