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The following are articles, questions or answers pertaining to Wedding Planning:
Getting Re-Married
This is one of the better sites for planning a 2nd wedding. Includes info on wedding dresses for a 2nd, ceremonies for a 2nd, pr-nuptials, etiquette & advice on 2nd’s and involving the children in a 2nd marriage ceremony. Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Zone Wedding Planning
Site is all-inclusive. It contains an enormous amount of wedding planning info. Debbie highly recommends!
Top 100 Wedding Sites
This is an awesome collection of wedding planning websites. A MUST See. Debbie highly recommends!
Western Weddings Transportation
Are you considering a western wedding and need carriage transportation? Check out this site.
Groomsmen Responsibilities
Ever wonder exactly what the groomsmen were supposed to do at a wedding? This site explains their role and responsibility in the wedding.
Wedding Notebook & Planner
This site offers a good cross section of wedding planning info, including Old World Customs & Traditions, Wedding Survival Kit, To-Do Lists and a very comprehensive set of Wedding Planning Checklists. Debbie highly recommends!
Alternative Wedding Transportation
If you’re looking for different types of wedding transportation, then check out this site.
Planning: Money-Saving Strategies (article)
Got great big wedding ideas and a teeny tiny budget? Our money-saving strategies will help you get the fabulous wedding you want with the budget you've got. Debbie highly recommends!
The-Wedding-Guide's A to Z Guide
This is a great site loaded with a lot of useful wedding planning info. Debbie highly recommends!
Dads: Getting Them Involved (article)
Fathers represent an untapped planning resource for many to-be-weds. Here are says to involve Dad in the process. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Summer Trends? (article)
What are the current trends for summer weddings? For this one (early July, evening), the "black and white with gold and red roses" idea is being considered, but I think that's more of a formal mid-winter color scheme. I understand ice blue is popular now. Any projections for next year?
Bachelorette Parties: A Planning Checklist (article)
Maids, bust out your calendars. Here's a timeline to help you prepare for the bride's naughty night on the town. Debbie highly recommends!
Destination Weddings: 50 Questions to Ask (article)
Dreaming of a faraway wedding but not sure where to start? Here's a list of questions to guide you through the planning process. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Showers: How Do You Plan One? (article)
Exactly how do you plan a bridal shower? What does a shower consist of?
Honeymoon Planning: Passports 101 (article)
Fiancé? Check. Tickets? Check. Passport? Oops. You can't go anywhere without this little blue book. What it is and how to get one. Debbie highly recommends!
Planning: Three Dirty Details (article)
These necessities -- albeit unromantic -- may help avert a wedding disaster or two. Add them to your wedding planning checklist!
Disasters & Emergencies: The Bride's Emergency Kit (article)
Here's a list of essential items no bride should be without! Debbie highly recommends!
Planning: Useful Starting-Out Resources (article)
Once you're engaged, there are tons of people to call to get your wedding plans off the ground. But where are you supposed to find 'em? Start with our guide. Debbie highly recommends!
Engagement To-Dos: Picking the Perfect Wedding Date (article)
How do you choose your wedding date? Very carefully! Here are some tips to pick the perfect day to walk down the aisle.
Q&A: Planning: When to Send Invites and Out-of-Town Info? (article)
I know that you normally send out invitations four to six weeks before the wedding, but 80% of our guests will be coming in from out of town. How early should I send invites to give them time to get the lowest airfares and hotel rates? Also, how should I handle reserving hotel rooms for our guests? We are getting married in Florida in April, the time of year considered "peak season" -- how can I save our guests some money? Considering the cost, should I pay for my bridesmaid dresses, accommodations, or airfare?
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Foreign Fiancé and Family? (article)
My fiancé is French; all of his relatives live in France and speak little or no English. My whole family lives in the Midwest and speaks no French! I speak a little French. How can we help our families come together -- and make our wedding pleasant for everyone?
American Weddings: Q & A with an Afrocentric Expert (article)
Harriette Cole, author of "Jumping the Broom: The African-American Wedding Planner," answers our questions about African-American wedding traditions. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Planning: Guest List for the Bridesmaids' Luncheon? (article)
I need to know about the bridesmaids' luncheon. The Bridesmaids are obviously invited, but is there an unspoken rule about family and friends whom you cannot invite, or is it up to the bride hosting the luncheon?
Remarriage: 13 Planning Tips (article)
We say "Bravo!" to all encore brides -- follow these tips and your repeat performance will be a smash hit.
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Wedding on Sunday? (article)
I am getting married on a Sunday because of my in-laws' religion. I am not crazy about the idea, but they have been excellent about every other detail thus far. My parents are footing the bill. Am I being unreasonable? Should I just get over it and move on to other wedding plans?
Destination Weddings: What's Your Style? (article)
Love the idea of a faraway wedding, but not quite sure what style suits you best? Here are some ideas to help you decide. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Wedding Planning: What Months Are Off-Season? (article)
I've heard that during the less popular times of the year, reception sites often have cheaper rates for weddings. What are the "off" months?
Bridal Showers: A Planning Checklist (article)
Maids, planning the shower? Here's a timeline with all your to-dos. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Wedding Planning: How Can I Predict the Weather? (article)
I am getting married in October and the reception will be held in my parents' backyard. Where can I find out what the weather has been in the past on this date, including precipitation, temperature, and sunset? I've tried to find this information on the Internet and have had no luck.
Q&A: Wedding Consultants: What Are the Benefits? (article)
What are the benefits of working with a wedding consultant?
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Small Ceremony with Large Reception? (article)
My fiancé and I want to have a ceremony in the Caribbean, and only invite our parents. We would like to have a big reception for our friends and family when we return home. How can we do this without hurting feelings?
Q&A: Destination Weddings: Planning an Overseas Ceremony? (article)
I live in New Jersey and plan to have a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic. I don't know how to proceed with getting the marriage license and planning with a resort. Any ideas?
Wedding Day: A Bride's Schedule for a Noon Wedding (article)
Marrying at noon? Rise and shine, early birds, here's your day-of-the-wedding game plan.
Honeymoon Planning: Working with Travel Agents (article)
Planning your honeymoon is no piece of wedding cake. Find the perfect travel agent to do all the dirty work. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Ask Sibs to Pay Expenses? (article)
I'm working out a budget for my May wedding. My parents are deceased. Would it be correct etiquette to ask my siblings, who are all 10 or more years older than I, to help pay for the expenses that are usually paid for by the bride's parents?
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Choosing Wedding Colors (article)
My wedding date is about a year away. Is it too early to start planning? Also, my husband-to-be and I can't agree on a color -- can you tell us who should pick?
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Who Pays for What? (article)
What is proper for the families of the bride and groom to pay for in regard to the wedding?
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Home Wedding Guest Lists? (article)
We're getting married in the new home we just bought. The wedding will be catered. We expect about 100 guests -- is that too many?
Refresh Your Spirit: Alleviating Stress (article)
We don't have to tell you that planning a wedding can make a person tense. Check out these great ways to get some serious stress relief. Debbie highly recommends!
Remarriage: Bride's Wedding Checklist (article)
Marrying again? Lucky you! Here's a checklist to get you into planning mode. Debbie highly recommends!
Groom To-Dos: 4 Fun Ways to Help Plan Your Own Wedding (article)
Hey Mr. Groom, you too can help out. Here's how to choose the most entertaining tasks and have a great time completing 'em.
Refresh Your Spirit: Reflexology (article)
Wedding planning can be a stress-o-rama. Here's a foot-friendly way to really relax.
Eastern Orthodox Weddings: Ceremony Rituals (article)
Planning an Eastern Orthodox wedding? Don't know what to do with the candles, cups and crowns? We'll help sort it all out.
Q&A: Maid of Honor: Pregnant and Distracted MOH (article)
My MOH just told me that she will be eight months pregnant at my wedding! I'm more furious with her for not telling me that she was planning on getting pregnant. This would have made a difference, because she's the only one in the wedding that lives in my town. Now, although I'm happy for her, that's all she talks about, and she never even asks how my wedding plans are going. My fiancé is ready to let her know exactly what he thinks of her, but I would still like her to be a part of the wedding. Is there any way to politely ask her if she would prefer the role of bridesmaid?
Proposing: The 5 Most Common Mistakes (article)
Planning to pop the question? For your sanity -- and their story -- know the most common proposal bloopers and how to avoid them.
Cocktail Parties: Partyware Checklist & 4 Theme Ideas (article)
A happening cocktail soiree requires forethought and inspiration. Here are theme ideas and a shopping list to get you started.
Q&A: Bridesmaid Dresses: Can I Design Dresses for My Maids? (article)
I want to design the dresses for my bridesmaids. I plan on simple, sleek, and black. Is this a good idea?
Out-of-Towners: How to Make Them at Home (article)
Your guests may be coming from miles around -- take care of them and show them a good time.
Drinks: Cocktail/Liquor Basics (article)
Who likes to party? Your guests! Get ready to prepare the libations. Here's a booze-focused guide to help you plan.
Interfaith Weddings: Dealing with the Family (article)
Are you and your sweetie from different religions? We've got basic tips to help you handle your families.
Q&A: Etiquette: Can an Aunt Host a Shower? (article)
Can an aunt host a shower? All the etiquette books say family members should not do so. Is there any way to get around this restriction, perhaps by calling it a party and telling people not to bring gifts?
Q&A: Remarriage: How to Dress for the Second Time Around? (article)
This marriage will be the second for both of us. We both have two daughters and are planning to have all four of the girls in the wedding. The wedding is in the afternoon, and we're expecting at least 150 guests. I will wear an ivory floor-length dress. Are any of these plans going against etiquette? After all, this is a new union.
Catholic Weddings: Resources (article)
Must-have resources, books, and links for planning a Catholic wedding.
Accessory Shopping: The Bride's Checklist (article)
Earrings? Check. Pearls? Check. Shoes? Uh oh. Remember all your essential accoutrements with this accessories checklist. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Wedding Roles: What Are the Groom's Parents' Duties? (article)
Could you please explain the duties of the parents of the groom? My son is getting married in August, and since he is our only child I have never done this before.
Wedding Ideas: Medieval Theme Weddings (article)
Why a Medieval wedding? It's one of the most romantic periods of history. Here are how-tos.
Dressing the Bridesmaids: Dos & Don'ts (article)
Don't want to ruin your wedding by creating dress stress for your bridesmaids? Do check out these dos and don'ts.
Q&A: Finances: Splitting Wedding Costs? (article)
My fiancé and I both have divorced parents, so we decided to split the wedding costs five ways (and they agreed). We felt we should contribute since it is our wedding. The problem is that his sister is getting married a few months before us, and we don't think she and her fiancé are contributing to their own wedding. How can we approach this with my fiancé’s parents? It wouldn't be fair for us to struggle to save for our wedding when my future sister-in-law is getting a free ride. Help!
Jewish Weddings: Resources (article)
Must-have resources for planning a Jewish wedding.
Remarriage: Ideas, Tips & Etiquette (article)
Ideas for what to wear, finances, etiquette, showers, kids, and, best of all, how to keep this very special occasion very special!
Drinks: Ways to Save on Wine (article)
There are plenty of tasty, inexpensive wines available to serve at your Big Day bash. Here they are!
Catholic Weddings: Q&A with a Priest (article)
Planning a Catholic wedding? The Rev. Richard G. Francesco answered our questions about where to begin.
Q&A: Maid of Honor: Are You Treating Your MOH Right? (article)
I am the maid of honor in the wedding of my best friend from high school. Each time I talk to her to discuss wedding plans, the conversation ends up hurting me in some way. For example, I told her I wanted to host a shower, and she said she didn't think that was a good idea since I don't know the rest of her friends. She later asked if I would be willing to host a small shower in our hometown, but then told me she wanted it held at her parents' house instead of my parents'. Now she has asked me to head up the clean-up crew for the wedding reception in addition to MOH duties. When I asked who else would be helping out, she said that she was sure someone would pitch in. I'm extremely upset and have seriously considered throwing in the MOH towel altogether.
Gifts: From Bride to Groom (article)
Get in touch with your masculine side. Thank your groom with an affectionate, stylish, or witty gift. Our ideas are manly to a T.
Interfaith Weddings: Additional Resources (article)
Must-have books, organizations and resources for planning and interfaith wedding.
Styles for: The Pregnant Bride (article)
Dresses for brides with a baby-on-board don't have to be boring and shapeless! Get the scoop on fashion for the mom-to-be-bride.
Q&A: Parents: Paying Power vs. Decision-Making Power (article)
With the exception of a few specific expenses, my parents are paying for my sister's wedding. There seems to be some confusion on etiquette -- what level of decision-making power does this extend to my parents vs. my sister and her fiancé? Mom sometimes feels she's being treated like a bank machine. On the other hand, the "I'm the hostess" position Mom is taking often seems a little selfish. Could you please explain the proper level of decision-making power of the host and hostess (i.e., Mom and Dad)?
Q&A: Music: Ceremony Music for Outdoor Wedding (article)
We are having an outdoor wedding in a gazebo. What are our options for ceremony music, such as the wedding march? We don't have a lot of money.
Your Commitment Ceremony: The Basics (article)
Planning your commitment ceremony? A little confused? We've got the answers and info you need for a dream-perfect celebration.
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Ask Sibs to Pay Expenses? (article)
I'm working out a budget for my May wedding. My parents are deceased. Would it be correct etiquette to ask my siblings, who are all 10 or more years older than I, to help pay for the expenses that are usually paid for by the bride's parents?
Adventure Honeymoons: 13 Questions to Ask Before You Book (article)
Don't book your fantasy adventure until you've read the fine print and asked the tour operator these 13 essential questions. Debbie highly recommends!
Destination Weddings: Planning Primer (article)
What's your dream-wedding backdrop? South Pacific beach? Snowy Swiss chalet? The world is your chapel! Debbie highly recommends!
Mother of the Groom: Your Duties in Detail (article)
If the Mother of the Groom is eager to get in on the action, here's a roundup of duties to keep her involved.
Attendants: A Glossary of Who's Who in the Wedding Party (article)
Unattended at the moment? You won't be for long. Find out who’s who and what they do with this wedding party cheat sheet. Debbie highly recommends!
20 Ways to Have a Memorable Wedding
This offers some choices that you may not have thought about before.
Fresh Ideas
Here are ten creative ideas that challenge conventional notions. May they inspire your own inventions!
Candles: Symbolism & Decoration
If you’re into candles, and who isn’t, then you’ll want to check out this article. Debbie highly recommends!
Favors: 101 Ideas
You asked for it, so here it is: We've put together a list of our best favor ideas! Remember, you can spend a lot or a little. It's not how much your favors cost that matters, it's how creative, cool, funny, or yummy they are! Debbie highly recommends!
Sweet Charity: Alternative Favor Ideas
We found four couples willing to walk us through their philanthropic efforts and are happy to report that the process is pretty painless. Your guests will most certainly be impressed with such a show of good taste.
Q&A: Favors: Per Couple Instead of Per Person?
Favors: Per Couple Instead of Per Person?
Q&A: Thank-You Notes: Include With Wedding Favors?
To send Thank You’s or not – that is the question!
Q&A: Wedding Customs: Irish Favor Ideas?
Looking for Wedding Favors for an Irish wedding.
Military Weddings: How to Have One
Planning a military wedding? You'll be happy to hear that they're not all that different from civilian weddings.
Wedding Ideas: A French-Flavored Wedding
Say "France," and people think romance, non? And what could be more romantic than getting married high atop Le Tour Eiffel? Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Ideas: A New Year's Eve Wedding
New Year's Eve is prime time for getting engaged -- and it's also a perfect time for a wedding! All your favorite people are together making merry and toasting the future. Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Ideas: A Valentine's Day Wedding
Deep within your heart of hearts you'd love a Valentine's Day wedding, right? What better time to get married than the ultimate day of love and romance? Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Ideas: A Victorian Wedding
The Victorian era -- roses, lace, tea parties, classical music. There are few historical periods that are more romantic -- no wonder Victorian touches are so popular at weddings! Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Ideas: Fall Weddings
Have you ever noticed how beautiful and sunny fall weekends are? Add to that changing leaves and a crispness in the air, and you've got yourself some amazing wedding weather. Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Ideas: Holiday Weddings
Getting married during the holidays? December is becoming more and more popular as a wedding month. Don't be afraid to take full advantage of the holiday themes you can play up your wedding! Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Ideas: Medieval Theme Weddings
If you have a passion for the medieval or renaissance period, why not make your wedding a grand historical production? From the clothes to the food, take your guests back in time. Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Ideas: Outdoor Weddings
Few venues can compare with the great outdoors when it comes to inspiring wedding-day awe. Imagine the rocky shore of the ocean, a fragrant botanical garden, even the coziness and familiarity of your own backyard.
Wedding Style: 16 Unique Reception Ideas
Do you want to stretch the limits and have a wedding like none other, at least like none other you've ever attended? Trying something new is key, but also something that's intrinsically you. Debbie highly recommends!
Wedding Style: A Beach Wedding
Feel like a fish out of water planning your seaside soiree? From selecting invitations to managing mosquitoes, we've got tips for making your beach wedding a total breeze.
Wedding Style: A Casual Wedding
It's the new obsession. As many social circles have collectively declared the traditional pomp and pageantry of workaday weddings to be too much or tacky, couples are now choosing a more laidback approach that's elegant in essence but never stilted or overblown.
Wedding Style: Personalizing Your Wedding
Trying to avoid the dreaded cookie-cutter approach to planning your wedding? Ideally, every aspect of a wedding should be personalized -- that is, tailored to the personalities, interests, and heritages of the bride and groom.
Wedding Style: The Formal Wedding
A formal wedding calls for grand gestures, good taste, and glamour. Maybe you've always dreamed of putting on the Ritz for your wedding day, something completely, traditionally, and elegantly formal.
Q&A: Outdoor Weddings: Protecting Guests from Mosquitoes
The ceremony and reception will be outside under a tent, and I'm worried about mosquitoes. What can I do to ensure my guests won't be eaten alive?
Q&A: Wedding Planning: How Can I Predict the Weather?
Where can I find out what the weather has been in the past on this date, including precipitation, temperature, and sunset?
Q&A: Holiday Weddings: Is It Okay to Wed on New Year's Eve?
Everyone wants to do something festive on New Year's Eve -- what's more festive than watching two people get married and then toasting them all night?
Q&A: Intimate Weddings: What Makes A Wedding "Intimate"?
We're thinking of having an intimate wedding. What are our options?
Q&A: Marriage Traditions: The Origin of Leap Year Proposals?
A friend told me about a supposed tradition of women proposing to men on a leap year. Any idea what the origin of this is, or if it is even true?
Points for the Contract
When it's time to seal the deal with your ceremony musicians, get it in writing.
Ask These Questions
If you are ready for some disco and Muzak starts filling the air, your guests will run, not walk, right off the dance floor. So finding the right musicians is key for a successful reception.
Destination Weddings: Planning Primer (article)
What's your dream-wedding backdrop? South Pacific beach? Snowy Swiss chalet? The world is your chapel! Debbie highly recommends!
Bridal Showers: Etiquette Q&A (article)
From hosting to gifts to shelling out cash, here's an etiquette guide to planning the bridal shower.
Groom Tales: Real Grooms, Real Stories (article)
Grooms involved with wedding planning? You bet! Hear from grooms who played active roles in their own wedding planning.
Q&A: Showers: How Do You Plan One? (article)
Exactly how do you plan a bridal shower? What does a shower consist of?
Honeymoon Planning: Passports 101 (article)
Fiancé? Check. Tickets? Check. Passport? Oops. You can't go anywhere without this little blue book. What it is and how to get one. Debbie highly recommends!
Planning: Three Dirty Details (article)
These necessities -- albeit unromantic -- may help avert a wedding disaster or two. Add them to your wedding planning checklist!
Planning: Useful Starting-Out Resources (article)
Once you're engaged, there are tons of people to call to get your wedding plans off the ground. But where are you supposed to find 'em? Start with our guide. Debbie highly recommends!
Engagement To-Dos: Picking the Perfect Wedding Date (article)
How do you choose your wedding date? Very carefully! Here are some tips to pick the perfect day to walk down the aisle. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Planning: When to Send Invites and Out-of-Town Info? (article)
I know that you normally send out invitations four to six weeks before the wedding, but 80% of our guests will be coming in from out of town. How early should I send invites to give them time to get the lowest airfares and hotel rates? Also, how should I handle reserving hotel rooms for our guests? We are getting married in Florida in April, the time of year considered "peak season" -- how can I save our guests some money? Considering the cost, should I pay for my bridesmaid dresses, accommodations, or airfare?
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Foreign Fiancé and Family? (article)
My fiancé is French; all of his relatives live in France and speak little or no English. My whole family lives in the Midwest and speaks no French! I speak a little French. How can we help our families come together -- and make our wedding pleasant for everyone?
Q&A: Planning: Guest List for the Bridesmaids' Luncheon? (article)
I need to know about the bridesmaids' luncheon. The Bridesmaids are obviously invited, but is there an unspoken rule about family and friends whom you cannot invite, or is it up to the bride hosting the luncheon?
Choosing Bridesmaids: 9 Tips for the Best Choice (article)
Hey brides, having trouble deciding who will stand up for you on the big day? Follow our how-to-choose guide. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Wedding Planning: Small Ceremony with Large Reception? (article)
My fiancé and I want to have a ceremony in the Caribbean, and only invite our parents. We would like to have a big reception for our friends and family when we return home. How can we do this without hurting feelings?
Q&A: Destination Weddings: Planning an Overseas Ceremony? (article)
I live in New Jersey and plan to have a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic. I don't know how to proceed with getting the marriage license and planning with a resort. Any ideas?
Interfaith Weddings: Q&A with a Rabbi (article)
You're Jewish and your honey is Christian? Rabbi Roy answers our questions about interfaith weddings.
Q&A: Ceremony: Incorporating Jewish and Catholic Traditions (article)
We are having a Jewish-Catholic wedding with a priest and a rabbi. Which traditions are most easily incorporated into the ceremony? I am familiar with the traditions of a Jewish ceremony but need help with Catholic traditions, as I would like to make my future husband's family comfortable.
Groom To-Dos: 4 Fun Ways to Help Plan Your Own Wedding (article)
Hey Mr. Groom, you too can help out. Here's how to choose the most entertaining tasks and have a great time completing them.
Wedding Ideas: 20 Ways to Have a Memorable Wedding (article)
Here are great ideas to create a festive occasion you'll never forget. Debbie highly recommends!
Maid of Honor: Remarriage Etiquette Q&A (article)
Is your friend getting married again? Here are some answers to etiquette questions about attendants, showers, and gifts for the lucky lady. Debbie highly recommends!
Engagement Issues: The Second Time Around (article)
Engaged again? A psychologist answers your questions and concerns about the second time around. Debbie highly recommends!
Q&A: Attendants: Telling the Wedding Party Their Duties? (article)
I bought three books that tell me "how to be a bride," and they also cover others' roles: the bridesmaids, the mother of the bride, the groom, and more. Is it appropriate to inform these individuals what their traditional roles are so they are not confused? How can I offer this information to my wedding party without sounding ungrateful for their assistance?
Q&A: Attendants: Telling the Wedding Party Their Duties? (article)
I bought three books that tell me "how to be a bride," and they also cover others' roles: the bridesmaids, the mother of the bride, the groom, and more. Is it appropriate to inform these individuals what their traditional roles are so they are not confused? How can I offer this information to my wedding party without sounding ungrateful for their assistance?
Q&A: Remarriage: How to Dress for the Second Time Around? (article)
This marriage will be the second for both of us. We both have two daughters and are planning to have all four of the girls in the wedding. The wedding is in the afternoon, and we're expecting at least 150 guests. I will wear an ivory floor-length dress. Are any of these plans going against etiquette? After all, this is a new union.
Catholic Weddings: Resources (article)
Must-have resources, books, and links for planning a Catholic wedding.
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Wedding Planning
From announcing your engagement to relaxing and enjoying your wedding day, we've got it covered in our 52 step Wedding Planning Guide. Or, if you prefer, you can also view the list by topics. Each step covers a different topic to help you through the process of planning your wedding from start to finish. In addition to our online guide, we also offer an e-mail Wedding Planning Reminder service to remind you of vital details that you do not want to let slip between the cracks. To subscribe to our FREE Wedding Planning Reminder, please contact Debbie.
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