Finally meeting the individual that you want to marry and spend the rest of your life with is a wonderful time in any one’s life. Planning the wedding is also wonderful, but can be stressful and extremely costly as well. Most couples want their weddings to be near perfection, and they often think that means spending a boatload of money. This is not always the case. You can actually have a beautiful and special wedding without breaking the bank, if you are willing to think outside the box a bit. …

When you are under the stress of planning your wedding, it is important to have time to relax and have some fun. One tried and true way of kicking back and relaxing before your big day is having a bachelorette party. This party is usually given by your bridesmaids and maid/matron of honor. It is comparable to a girls night out. Often the girls provide the bride to be with a few fun gifts as well. One of those gifts is often a bridal garter. If you have never seen …

Whether you were married just a year ago or will be celebrating your 30th wedding anniversary soon, you can probably remember almost every aspect of your wedding day. Many newly engaged couples realize this fact and strive to make their wedding day absolutely perfect. One of the most important parts of any wedding is the actual wedding ceremony. There are countless variations on the wedding ceremony. You can choose where the ceremony is, and what the wording may or may not include. You can also decide if you and your …

Planning a wedding is a time of joy and celebration. Though it can be stressful, it is important to focus on the big picture…the wedding day. Many couples want to make their wedding “different” and “unique” then the others they have attended. Often this results in increased stress for both of them. If you are planning a wedding and would like to make your wedding stand out, it can be done simply and without raising your stress level too much or breaking your budget. A great suggestion is to make …

Many couples plan their wedding to be a formal occasion. Everyone dressed in gowns and tuxedo’s with a five piece orchestra and a five course exclusive meal. Other couples prefer a more laid back ceremony and reception. Their guests should be in comfortable dress, a DJ playing the latest hits, and a comfort food buffet. There is no right or wrong, it depends on your taste and what you dreamt your wedding would end up looking like. Some couples even like to take elements from both the “classy” and “laid …

When planning a wedding it is important not to let the stress overcome your joy. Because of the long list of details that must be taken care of during the planning stages, often couples become stressed and irritated. It is important to focus on the fact that you are beginning a new and wonderful future with someone that you love. One of the most stressful times usually involve the wedding pictures and wedding photo albums. How much to spend, who to include in the wedding photo albums, how many pictures …

Anyone who is in the midst of planning a wedding knows what a wonderful and stressful time this can be for everyone involved. Usually because of the endless details that must be taken care of, and the stress of having the “perfect” wedding day. Most couples are extremely fearful that something may go wrong and ruin their day. If you are planning a wedding it is important to realize that even if something does go wrong, it will still be one of the most memorable days of your life. I …

If you are married, getting married, or have been a bridesmaid or groomsman in a wedding, you more then likely have taken part in a wedding rehearsal dinner. If the phrase “wedding rehearsal dinner” is foreign to you, allow me to explain. The night before or 48 hours before the wedding, everyone in the bridal party plus the parents of the bride and groom get together for a dinner. Before the dinner actually takes place, they usually practice how the wedding will run in their church or venue. That way …

Though some brides and grooms break the bank on their wedding reception, others want something a bit more affordable. No one can really say which way is right and which is wrong, it is a decision that the couple must make on their own. Whatever they decide, their wedding will still be a wonderful and special day. When my baby brother was married two years ago, him and his fiancee did not have much money to spend on a wedding. They truly just wanted to be husband and wife. They …

Anyone who is married or getting married knows the countless details that have to be taken care of before the big day. From the wedding dress, to the venue, and everything in between. Many couples want their wedding to stand out from all the others. They try to accomplish this in a variety of ways. Many times it is successful and memorable, and other times can be considered silly or tacky. When I was getting married about seven years ago, I too wanted my wedding to be different. I racked …