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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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Best gifts for coffee lovers
Raina
  • Sep 10, 2020
  • 2 min

Best gifts for coffee lovers

There is a special category of people who have sincere, reverent feelings for coffee.
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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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Meet The Planners: 20 Questions with Raina & Caroline
Raina
  • Sep 2, 2020
  • 7 min

Meet The Planners: 20 Questions with Raina & Caroline

It's been a while, so we would like to reintroduce ourselves!
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10 Groomsmen Gifts They Will Actually Appreciate
Raina
  • Aug 26, 2020
  • 5 min

10 Groomsmen Gifts They Will Actually Appreciate

Finding the perfect gift for your groomsmen is usually tricky, however, if you prefer not to go with the standard personalized flask or the
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5 Reasons To Hire a Professional Bartender
Raina
  • Aug 19, 2020
  • 5 min

5 Reasons To Hire a Professional Bartender

Regardless of who serves your guests on your big day, hire someone you trust. Alcohol provides liability and you want to avoid problems.
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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.
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$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.
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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?
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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!
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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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5 Reasons Why You Should Never Give Your Photographer a Shot List
Raina
  • Jul 1, 2020
  • 4 min

5 Reasons Why You Should Never Give Your Photographer a Shot List

Never hired a professional photographer? We have 5 reasons why you should never give them a photo list!
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You Stained Your Wedding Dress - What To Do Next
Raina
  • Jun 24, 2020
  • 5 min

You Stained Your Wedding Dress - What To Do Next

After months of planning one moment can result in a stain on your gown. Don't panic. There are a few things you can do.
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The Champagne Toast - Flutes, Coupes or Wine Glasses
Raina
  • Jun 17, 2020
  • 3 min

The Champagne Toast - Flutes, Coupes or Wine Glasses

For generations the elegant tapered champagne flute has radiated elegance. But is it the best choice for your wedding toast?
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Amateur Baker vs. Professional - Who to choose for your wedding day.
Raina
  • Jun 10, 2020
  • 2 min

Amateur Baker vs. Professional - Who to choose for your wedding day.

If you really want your wedding cake to be the star of the show, get a professional to ensure success!
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What is the #1 Wedding Budget Killer?
Raina
  • Jun 3, 2020
  • 3 min

What is the #1 Wedding Budget Killer?

Most people don't really know what weddings cost which can make determining your wedding budget a challenge.
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Love in the Time of COVID - Post Coronavirus Weddings & What to Expect
Raina
  • May 27, 2020
  • 6 min

Love in the Time of COVID - Post Coronavirus Weddings & What to Expect

While celebrations call for handshakes & hugs during milestones like weddings, with the entire world social distancing expect many changes.
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The Importance of Contracts
Raina
  • May 20, 2020
  • 5 min

The Importance of Contracts

Pull out your pen & have every vendor you are working with on your wedding sign a contract. Every. Single. One.
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