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Why I’m giving all my wedding guests +1s

Right now, we’re at the point where we’re addressing and sending out our Save the Dates. I was trying to figure out the best way to include “and Guest” on the envelope, so I searched around. You know what the answer I got everywhere was? “Ask your guest their partner’s name!” and “Guess what! You don’t HAVE to invite people to bring a guest you don’t know! Yay!” Not helpful.

Believe it or not, we decided way early on in our planning that we are totally excited for people to bring people we don’t yet know to our wedding.

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A chic rock ‘n’ roll Brooklyn wedding

Nicki and Chris had their wedding at My Moon, a chic industrial space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They arrived in a trolley for the gorgeous rooftop ceremony, and then brought the party inside to rock the night away. With musical touches like a cymbal guest book, musical notes place cards, and vinyl centerpieces, they were the rock stars of the night.

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Offer your guests customized event wristbands

One element familiar to carnival and fair-goers alike is one of those colorful Tyvek wristbands. Offering them to your guests will totally help them get into the mood for a fun event.

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Beth & Patrick’s homemade English wedding

Smooching in front of the Rolls Royce, wedding cheesecake, a cheeky flower girl, and a hand-made gown of awesome are just a few of the personal touches on this grand English wedding. You’re going to flip when you see the venue, the purple shoes, and of course, the loving looks…