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Bride and groom
Party Places
Have you ever thought about getting married in a water park? How about a pumpkin patch? Or a racetrack? There are some logistical components you should consider before you start sending out your save-the-dates.
Wedding party dining
Elegant Affairs
The recent trend in dining room wedding registries has been a happy marriage of both practicality and elegance. The items for your dining room are the most iconic of your wedding registry.
Wedding DJ
Best Entertainment
Your cousin can spin a mean record, your uncle knows his way around the turntables and the family could jam all night. But for a wedding, going for a more formal option might be in your best interest.
Bride and groom dancing
Let's Dance...First!
Trying to select the song for your first dance as husband and wife is a difficult task. Make it too cheesy and it won't ring true; make it too trendy (Beyonce's "Single Ladies – Put a Ring on It") and you'll regret it a year later.
Perfect Sanctuary
Of all the rooms in your home, the one you probably spend the most time in is your bedroom.
Backyard to Bouquet
Gather ’round, green thumbs. If you can grow flowers, you can arrange your big-day florals.
Keep Quality in Mind
You want to keep expenses down, sure, but certain costs are necessary evils.
Small Space, Max Impact
While not the focal room for entertaining, the bathroom still is the most used room in the house.
Step-Parents Etiquette
Helpful - and considerate - tips for both the bride and groom and their parents' new spouses.
Hail the Veil
Find out how to pick out the quintessential bridal accessory.
5 W's of the Registry
You and your fiancé are embarking upon a new life together, and part of that is creating and perfecting your new home.
Keeping It Diplomatic
If the wedding has you at wit's end, call on your coordinator to step in and quell the stress.
The Right Price: Shoes
It's the fancy footwear that a bride wears that is going to get her down the aisle.
Stressin' About Showers
Formulaically, bridal showers are easy. Logistically, they are easier said than done.
Wacky Wedding Laws
Walking down the aisle hasn't always been just about the happily ever after...
Keep Kids in the Picture
How to make your nuptials as friendly for the little ones as they are for the adults.
Fashions on a Budget
Faviana rolls out a new line of gowns perfectly tailored for the recessionista bride.
A White Smile
The ivory gown might get all the attention, but on the big day snow-white teeth are just as important.
Wedding Shoe Guide
There are a few things you always want to keep in mind when searching for your bridal shoes.
Internet Invitations
Paper's still the go-to medium for the big event, but for pre-wedding events, the Web seems to work.
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