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Groom’s girls and Best women

Here’s another great example of how to deal with cross-gender wedding parties. Check out the fabulous groom’s girls/best women in this shot from Jessicka & Christian’s fabulous wedding. (Thanks to Amanda Brooks Photography for the shot!)

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The downsides of being a bridesmaid

What do you think are some of the (perceived or actual) down sides of being a bridesmaid, and how can a forward-thinking bride avoid putting her maids through those experiences?

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How to dress a groomsgirl

A black dress and a saucy tie? AWESOME. Want even more inspiration? Click here: What’s a groom’s gal pal to wear? Options for the Best Woman and Groomsgirl

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Who pays for bridesmaids’ dresses?

I’ve told my bridesmaids that they can wear any black dress of their choosing. Since I’m not requiring them to buy an actual bridesmaid’s dress (ick), should I offer to pay a sort of stipend for a new dress that they will probably buy for the wedding anyway?