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There are many pros and cons to getting married on a holiday weekend. Many of your friends and family members may already have the weekend off, more vacation time for the bride and groom, and of course fun themes to play off of for your wedding/reception would all fall into the pros category. However, not everyone wants to spend their holiday weekend at a wedding, and not everyone has the extra days off or they might already have vacation plans. If you do decide to get married on or near a holiday, there are some things that you will need to consider before planning your big day. In today’s blog, Where Brides Go lists some dos & don’t to planning a holiday wedding. Dos Give Your Guests Plenty of Notice. Typically, save-the-dates will go out 6 months in advance, but because your big day also falls on a holiday weekend you should send out save-the-dates 6 months to a year before your wedding, if possible. Depending on the holiday, people may be on vacation, so do not ...

The month of June is designated as the official Candy Month. We are not sure exactly why, but here at WhereBridesGo.com , we love any excuse to talk about sweet treats! There are lots of delicious candies out there, and they make the best wedding favors that every guest will love to take home. Jordan Almonds - The Traditional Wedding Candy Jordan almonds are given out at many weddings. While these may not be most people's first choice for a favorite candy, this particular favor has a deeper meaning in many cultures. The first is the fact that fresh almonds tend to have a slightly bitter flavor. Adding the candy coating makes them bittersweet, reminding us how life contains both - bitter & sweet moments.  Greek wedding guests are given sugar-coated almonds called "koufeta." These are always given in odd numbers. The reasoning is that odd numbers are indivisible, just like the bond between the bride and groom should be. Tradition also says that if an unmarr...

June is here. While widely known as a popular wedding month, it is also the month that we celebrate the first man we ever loved, Dad. WhereBridesGo.com is filled with the things that you need to plan a beautiful wedding, and we've also got many amazing things that fathers love in our online gift store .  If you are looking for some great ideas for Father's Day gifts, then use the following ones to spark your inspiration. The best thing about many of these is that they can be personalized at no extra charge. That's a great way to make your dad feel extra-special. This year Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 19, 2016, so it's not too early to start shopping.  Camping & Fishing Gear Perfect for both camping and fishing, this rugged insulated cooler will keep all of his refreshments cold while giving him a comfortable place to sit. It even features roomy side pockets to hold other important items, like a wallet or cell phone. One of our many pocket knives o...