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WTF!?

Wedding planning offers a non-stop stream of WTF moments, from cringe-worthy articles to heinous wedding supplies. Here, we document the most outrageous.

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The F word

I’m putting this out there because I believe I can’t be the ONLY ONE to have felt this way. Okay, here’s the deal: I hate the word “fiance.” So my husband and I came up with some alternative ways to refer to each other during our engagement. Feel free to adopt them!

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It’s not about the mayonnaise: stop using tired tropes when complaining about your partner

Have you ever bitched about your partner being stupid? It’s time to flip the script on complaint cliches.

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Why you should ignore trainwreck wedding reality shows

Not a week goes by that I don’t get an email from a reader who’s freaking out about some new awful wedding reality show. I ignore all these shows, because I know how public relations works. If you were smart, you would, too. Here’s why…

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Duplicate It Yourself: the dark side of DIY

Here’s the scenario: you’re looking for wedding ideas online. You find something you like, but it costs more than you want to spend. What do you do? And when does DIY cross the line from inspiration to duplication?