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Indian Wells Wedding

Check out the cake-matching manicure at this Indian Wells wedding

We held our Indian Wells wedding at the Sands Hotel – it’s so uniquely beautiful, we didn’t need to decorate!

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A little commotion for weddings over 40, please!

ATTN: People over 40 get married too! We’ve been featuring the weddings of folks over 40 since the aughts, from first time weddings to second marriages to blended family weddings and even vow renewals. Since we LOVE seeing love at any age, we asked our over-40 readers to share their recent weddings with us and added it to our round-up of weddings over 40!

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The ultimate offbeat engagement party checklist

Your engagement party is a totally optional gathering before the main event, and your chance to share your exciting news with your friends and family. The beauty of an engagement party is that it can be as laid-back or as formal as you want it to be… that said, there are a few engagement party checklist items you’ll want to make sure you think through.

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How one neurodivergent couple avoided wedding sensory overload

We decided to split up our wedding into three separate celebrations so that we could soak up all the festivities without sensory overload. As two neurodivergent humans, it was important to feed ourselves with deep nourishment and support on this journey.

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10 unique wedding hashtag sign ideas for your venue

You’ve booked your venue, said yes to the dress, and picked out dazzling decorations, but have you thought about branding your big day with some wedding hashtag sign ideas? 

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The hangover hack you need for all wedding events

If you love being hungover, skip this post. But if you plan to hit the open bar at any upcoming wedding event, then you need to get in on this hangover hack our assistant editor tested!