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getting personal

Your reception will naturally get a lot of your focus during wedding planning, but your ceremony deserves attention too. The small details and touches you add can take it from merely a functional space to a truly touching setting where you declare your everlasting love for each other. Here are some new ideas to consider for a meaningful and personalized ceremony.

accessorize your guests

Outdoor ceremonies are gorgeous, but they can come with some weather-related obstacles. No one likes to squint or sweat, so if there’s a chance it’ll be super-sunny, have your ushers hand out parasols or sunglasses to your guests. Programs

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