Not every bride relishes the idea of marrying her groom in a local church or chapel. Sometimes, the most romantic places to get married are far from traditional locals. Destination weddings, in particular, meet the need of an extra special location while giving guests the option of a vacation in addition to your exchange of vows. Read more »

Giving wedding gifts is long-standing tradition among wedding guests. Instead of forcing your loved ones to guess what you need, setting up a gift registry is appropriate to provide them a guideline of what you can actually use. Unfortunately, driving to all your favorite stores and walking around scanning items is a time-consuming process. Now, if you have a reliable internet connection and a little time on your hands, you can create most of your wedding registries online. Read more »

Before you get caught up in fabric swatches and cake tastings, every bride should begin to consider the size of their wedding party.  Many couples never talk about it until shortly before the big day and this can spell definite trouble if not planned in advance.  As there are drawbacks to both large and small wedding parties, it’s a good idea to make this a discussion you have at the very beginning. Read more »

One of the first things a newly-engaged couple must decide is whether to have a religious wedding ceremony.  While many couples will put this off until the middle or end of the wedding planning process, this should be among the first of the plans made.  From ceremony venue to wedding date, almost every aspect of your special day can be affected. Read more »

Attending bridal shows is a great way to kick-start your wedding planning.  While they are of the most benefit to  brides in the early stages of planning, brides who already have a good handle on what they want for their wedding can still benefit.

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Congratulations!  If you’re reading this then, chances are, you have a wedding in your future.  Planning your wedding may seem like a daunting task – especially if you are in the very early stages – but try to keep in mind this is your special day.  Not even being buried beneath a mountain of details can take that away from you so long as you maintain a positive attitude.

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