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From a Planner’s point of view, a wedding is a wedding is a wedding! A celebration of two people who are in love and want to share the remaining days of their lives together! For your planning purposes, no matter what the size of the guest list is, the same steps are taken to reach the end result – a happily married YOU! Big weddings (to me, that would be anything over 125 people) are lots of fun and can feel like a family reunion for some! The vibe on the wedding day can be more engaging as there are more people to get out on the dance floor, mix and mingle with, etc. Guests who are part of your various life groups (workmates, college friends, hometown friends, extended family members, etc.) get a chance to see each other and make the celebration even more lively!  (pc: Stephen Reasonover Photography at Shadow Creek Weddings &

While this year has been full of twists and turns, one thing remains the same, and that is love! Many engaged couples have had to pivot to accommodate the changing times, but not being able to see our loved ones as often as we’d like has been a wake-up call for many. Today we’re talking about appreciating those loved ones, specifically those in your wedding party!  These ideas are just the tip of the iceberg and can be adapted depending on if your wedding party is more traditional (women as bridesmaids, men as groomsmen) or a little less traditional! There are no rules when it comes to choosing the perfect gift for those standing by your side on your wedding day, as long as it’s meaningful to you and them! Without further ado, here are some awesome gift ideas that your wedding party will love (and actually use!): Wearables: From jewelry to top quality sunglasses