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Think beautiful floral arrangements, elegant table designs and expertly crafted menus and dishes. Also, pay attention to who does what because each and every one of these vendors is going to show off their style and also write pieces about exactly what they did to create the best look.

Let's be real, no one wants to be that guest that looks like a total cheapskate when it comes to the wedding gift... but you also don't want to blow your budget either. So what's a wedding guest to do?

He liked it so he should have put a ring on it! Seriously though, spice up your regular ring toss by writing guest and bridal party names on the rings.

Any couple saying "I do" can simply set down an empty book and a fancy pen and let the well wishes come pouring in. But isn't it so much more fun to take the creativity up a notch? Here are some ideas for what to do instead of a run-of-the-mill guestbook.

Roses are red, violets are blue, and holy moly, flowers in general are crazy expensive too! Just ask your fiancé how much that pretty arrangement he got you for your birthday cost. Turns out, it probably wasn't cheap, nor will your wedding flowers be.

Find yourself constantly swooning over those picture perfect wedding locations that fill your social media feed? Dying to get hitched in an exotic spot that will make all your followers drool - no filters needed? Well, we've got the lowdown on how to book the best of the best. Here are five things to look for in your very own Instagram-worthy wedding venue search.

Setting a date for your wedding is not only super exciting, but it also gets the ball rolling on the rest of the planning process (i.e. you finally have free reign to make all your wedding dreams come true!). Before you put a deposit down and say, "I do" to a summer soiree or a winter wonderland affair though, you'll want to put some serious thought and consideration into what wedding season truly is right for you. Naturally, we're here to help!

Wedding goals, y'all! While some brides simply aspire to have the big day of their dreams, other brides hope that that dream wedding of theirs gets featured in their favorite bridal magazine (BRIDES, duh!). So what exactly makes for a magazine-worthy wedding? We consulted a few of our favorite planners, who've had their fair share of weddings published, to find out.

Yes, your wedding may be all about you, but as any good host or hostess knows, if your guests aren't having fun, well, neither are you. To create an event that has everyone up on their feet, moving, grooving and having the time of their lives, try incorporating a few of these crowd-pleasing elements and wedding planning ideasinto your big day. Trust us; they're guaranteed to not disappoint!

Spring is upon us, which means so is wedding season! Anoush Banquet Halls & Catering, LA's premier full-service catering company for weddings, screenings, parties, and more, and L.A. Banquets, home of the most luxurious event spaces in the Los Angeles area such as, Brandview, Glenoaks, Le Foyer and Galleria Ballrooms, believes that bringing family and friends together over great events to create memories should be a beautiful experience for the bride and all involved.

We at harsanik.com had the pleasure of interviewing Ani Keshishian, the Director of Human Resources at L.A. Banquets. At L.A. Banquets, Ani has assembled a close-knit team that keeps the business operating smoothly.