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Welcome to our latest installment of "Ask the Experts," where our contributor team of wedding planners solves readers' most pressing wedding-planning dilemmas! This week, Tracie Domino from Tracie Domino Events and Vikki Marsee from All You Need is Love Events weigh in on what to do in case a bridesmaid is missing in action. Do you have a question that you'd like to submit? Fill out this form, and we'll do our best to respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

Q. "What if one of your bridesmaids hasn't helped you do anything for the entire year you've spent planning your wedding? How are you supposed to deal with bridesmaids that don't pull their weight or carry any responsibility, especially when they are family?" — BG reader Tabitha

Tracie Answers:

"Hi Tabitha! This is a common question we hear from our clients. I am wondering, what expectations did you describe when you asked her to be your bridesmaid? Recently, the bridesmaid title has often meant helping to plan your shower, attend your bachelorette party, help you get ready on your wedding day and stand at the altar with you. Many of today’s bridesmaids are working women, spread throughout the country, who might not have time to help with DIY projects and other activities that used to be common for bridesmaids to complete.

Falling for fall? We can't blame you. The air is crisp, the leaves are vibrant, and everything feels so cozy and romantic. It's also the time of year that pumpkin makes its triumphant return, so why not draw upon the season's most beloved flavor as you plan your wedding? Here's how you can work pumpkin spice into all of your wedding details.

1. Opt for a pumpkin spice palette

A burnt orange hue looks lovely when paired with ivory, gold, and brown. Mix in textures like cable knit, fur, and burlap for a warm and welcoming look.

 
Photo Credit: Nathan Russell Photography / Event Planner: Erganic Design

Love was certainly in the air yesterday as Indiana-based couple Dottie Coven and Keith Stewart became the first to get married during a Southwest Airlines flight.

"There are a lot of things around flying that tend to not be fun. Let's make it fun again," the bride said.

Her older sister Jill's wedding just aired this week on 19 Kids and Counting, but in real life, the Duggars were celebrating the nuptials of their third oldest daughter, Jessa!

My fiancé Chris recently sold his home in Sacramento, and we were finally able to move in together! It was great timing because I was getting a bit too comfortable flying solo. I'm 34 years old and an independent gal, and I was loving throwing my shoes wherever I wanted and sprawling out on the bed, but it was time to share. Naturally, I was a little nervous and hoped that our tiny apartment in San Diego could handle both of us and our stuff. Here's what we've learned from our time living together so far.

It feels like it happens every year when you're in your twenties: You glance at your calendar at the beginning of the season, and you realize your weekends are outright booked for the next three months. Weddings, showers, bachelorettes, birthdays, and holidays... all of that celebrating can really add up! In the spirit of keeping everyone and their wallet happy, we've got five ideas for bachelorette bashing on a budget.

Creating your DIY projects just got so much easier, thanks to the amazing Command Brand Party Products from 3M. These genius items came across my desk recently, and I was duly impressed. They’re ideal for pre-wedding festivities, making it quick and easy to set up decorations for a bachelorette party, bridal shower, bridesmaids’ luncheon and more.

Welcome to our latest installment of "Ask the Experts," where our contributor team of wedding planners solves readers' most pressing wedding-planning dilemmas! This week, Stephanie F. Carmody from Trés Chic Events and Ashley Espinal from Dulce Dreams Events weigh in on how to inject color into your big day without going overboard. Do you have a question that you'd like to submit?