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12 Great Gifts for Mom (and your Mother In Law, too!)
Raina
  • 4 days ago
  • 5 min

12 Great Gifts for Mom (and your Mother In Law, too!)

Are you about to marry to the one you love? You’re likely up to your ears in seating arrangements, cake tastings, and hair trials. You mi...
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7 Tips to the Perfect Wedding Seating Chart
Raina
  • Feb 17
  • 6 min

7 Tips to the Perfect Wedding Seating Chart

Here's how to make playing musical chairs a breeze. Wedding seating charts are incredible. With the right combination of people at each t...
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18 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Him
Raina
  • Jan 13
  • 5 min

18 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Him

Valentine’s Day gifts always seem to give people a lot of trouble. What’s really out there that isn’t totally cliche or just plain silly?...
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14 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Her
Raina
  • Jan 6
  • 3 min

14 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Her

Valentine’s Day gifts always seem to give people a lot of trouble. What’s really out there that isn’t totally cliche or just plain ridicu...
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Even If a Wedding Is Canceled, You Should Still Give a Gift
Raina
  • Dec 30, 2020
  • 3 min

Even If a Wedding Is Canceled, You Should Still Give a Gift

A wedding I was invited to has been postponed...when do I purchase a gift? What if the couple opted for a virtual wedding or elopement in...
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16 Steps Once You Get Engaged
Raina
  • Dec 2, 2020
  • 7 min

16 Steps Once You Get Engaged

This is the moment you've been waiting for. You just said “yes” to the man or woman of your dreams. You've got the ring and you're gettin...
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How to Easily Change Your Name After the Wedding
Raina
  • Nov 18, 2020
  • 2 min

How to Easily Change Your Name After the Wedding

Just because you have a marriage license with your new last name, doesn't mean you've officially changed your name. (If you thought that w...
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How Do I Downsize My Guest List?
Raina
  • Oct 14, 2020
  • 3 min

How Do I Downsize My Guest List?

Forced to postpone your wedding due to the pandemic? Need to reduce the guest list? We can help!
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Having Your Ceremony and Reception in the Same Location
Raina
  • Oct 7, 2020
  • 3 min

Having Your Ceremony and Reception in the Same Location

Couples love the idea of having their ceremony & reception in the same location, but if venue is not quite large enough we can help!
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Venue Coordinator VS. Wedding Planner: Knowing the Difference
Raina
  • Sep 30, 2020
  • 9 min

Venue Coordinator VS. Wedding Planner: Knowing the Difference

One question couples have when starting to plan their wedding is do we need a wedding planner if the venue is providing a coordinator?
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Expert Tips for Storing Your Wedding Dress
Raina
  • Sep 23, 2020
  • 4 min

Expert Tips for Storing Your Wedding Dress

If you are filled with dread at the thought of storing your dress we are here to help!
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6 Ways To Make Single Guests Feel Included
Raina
  • Sep 16, 2020
  • 4 min

6 Ways To Make Single Guests Feel Included

For the best event, be sure to incorporate our six favorite ways to make all guests feel included!
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10 Fun Ideas for Non-Dancing Guests
Raina
  • Sep 9, 2020
  • 5 min

10 Fun Ideas for Non-Dancing Guests

We all love a great playlist but your guest's entertainment doesn't need to be limited to the dance floor.
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How To Be An Amazing Bridesmaid and Not Go Broke
Raina
  • Aug 12, 2020
  • 4 min

How To Be An Amazing Bridesmaid and Not Go Broke

You're going to be a bridesmaid! That so exciting? Let us break down the basics and share our top tips for bridesmaid bliss.
16 views1 comment
$100 off Postmates Delivery Fees!
Raina
  • Aug 9, 2020
  • 4 min

$100 off Postmates Delivery Fees!

Choose delivery from restaurants that range from Mexican to Mongolian, fast food to gourmet. Whatever your hungry bridal party desires!
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To have and to hold and socially distance from your guests: COVID Wedding Guidelines
Raina
  • Aug 5, 2020
  • 9 min

To have and to hold and socially distance from your guests: COVID Wedding Guidelines

Let us help you be prepared for planning a wedding, regardless of when your date falls, during a global pandemic with these top safety tips.
31 views1 comment
The Best SPF Makeup For Wedding Photos
Raina
  • Jul 29, 2020
  • 7 min

The Best SPF Makeup For Wedding Photos

We set out to demystify the connection between SPF & wedding photos. What’s the big problem with SPF that everybody keeps talking about?
59 views2 comments
Debunking 9 Common Wedding Cost Saving Myths
Raina
  • Jul 22, 2020
  • 7 min

Debunking 9 Common Wedding Cost Saving Myths

We debunk 9 wedding planning myths from industry professionals and set the record straight!
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The Best Sunscreen For Your Wedding Day
Raina
  • Jul 15, 2020
  • 4 min

The Best Sunscreen For Your Wedding Day

Hate wearing sunscreen? It feels goopy, leaves a white cast, makes your skin shiny, but its come a long way! We have 7 to change your mind!
127 views3 comments
7 Steps to Picking the Perfect Venue
Raina
  • Jul 8, 2020
  • 4 min

7 Steps to Picking the Perfect Venue

The planners at Weddings & Events By Raina have come up with a go-to checklist to help you find your perfect venue.
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