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With so many wedding to-do items to complete before the big day, planning the rehearsal dinner might just seem like yet another chore or box to check off the list. However, it's well worth the time spent organizing since it's the last chance that the bride and groom have to relax with their closest loved ones before the main event. Plus, it sets a fun tone for the entire wedding weekend to come.

Here, professional planners share their tips for throwing a rehearsal dinner to remember:

Sing it, sister! Kelsey and Maddie Hallerman performed a speech at their sister Caitlin's wedding that not only earned a standing ovation from guests — tears streaming down their faces in laughter — but was so epically awesome that it went viral.

But don't just take our word for it — watch and see for yourself: 

Tyler Shelton dated his girlfriend Haylee Rose for seven years, and throughout that time, he always wondered how he was going to ask for her father Greg's blessing one day. Sadly, Greg passed away on April 25, 2014, of heart complications, and he never got the chance.

Fast-forward 13 months later, and the 21-year-old video blogger proposed on a cobblestone street in Rome, Italy with cameras rolling. As if that wasn't romantic enough, he decided to dedicate his proposal video to his late father-in-law's memory.

Photo Credit: The Wedding Traveler

Once you’ve asked your besties to stand by your side on the big day, and you’ve chosen dresses you think everyone will actually like, it’s finally time to choose accessories!

We were recently honored to be a part of the judging panel for the fourth annual bridal gown design competition from the High School of Fashion Industries (HSFI), in partnership with Kleinfeld Bridal. Needless to say, these amazingly talented students created gorgeous gowns that were outstanding in every way.

While the bride might be the center of attention on her wedding day, the cake comes in as number two! It is the centerpiece of the reception, and the appearance and taste can leave a huge impact on your guests.

The setting, the flowers, the food, the guest list — all serious business. But isn’t your big day also about having fun, making memories that you and your loved ones will remember for years to come? Hiring the right live entertainment can make all the difference in atmosphere. But you can go far beyond the usual tinkling ivories or spinning DJs.

When a celebrity gets married, the first question out of everyone's lips is what did the bride wear? With an unlimited budget and designers clamoring to create custom couture just for them, it's always fascinating to see what the rich and famous end up choosing for their walk down the aisle.

You’ve been making plans with your gal pals for years, but now, with a wedding on the way for one of your besties, you need to seriously step things up for her bridal shower! From bar crawls to brunches, we’re sharing eight creative ideas for the big occasion that are totally outside of the box.