No one likes a slacker, particularly if she comes back from vacation tanned and blissed-out. Avoid becoming the office pariah by tying up projects and other loose ends before you check out for your wedding. Discuss your workload with your boss and co-workers, and divvy up tasks that must be handled while you’re out for the wedding and honeymoon. Inform everyone who will be even a little bit impacted by your absence, and give them the name of the person they can turn to if necessary. Read more: 10 Wedding Planning Must-dos Before the I-dos via TLC

 

If the surge in cupcake shops and overall availability of the sweet treat are any indication, cupcakes would be a smash hit at any wedding reception. Wedding guests of all ages are sure to devour everything from traditional vanilla to more creative flavors and fillings.

Cupcake cakes can be served in tower form or as pull-apart cakes. The latter can be decorated like a traditional sheet cake, making it a great option for grooms’ cakes since many brides like to get creative with the design and theme on their secondary desserts. However, cupcake towers can be every bit as beautiful and nuptially-appropriate as a standard wedding cake in both appearance and formality. As an added bonus, cupcake cakes are a cinch to serve. Simply pick one up and put it on a plate — no pesky or messy cake cutter is necessary to enjoy this delectable dessert.

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Once you determine your wedding date, set specific dates by which you want to get things accomplished. For example, you got engaged in June, and your wedding date is April 24. On August 31, mark in that you want to have the ceremony location and reception hall reserved. Try to get as much done as possible in the first few months so that the last few months won’t be hectic.

 

Here is another crazy idea! No more Saturday or weekend weddings. This will not only save you money, but it is also very different than typical weddings. Think about Thursday nights or elegant Wednesday! There is nothing wrong with it! And don’t worry about losing some guests. The ones that you want to share your big day with you will make it!

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When you make your invitations by hand, you can address each one individually so that you can add unique invitations to your guests that are addressed specifically to them.

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