July 3, 2008
The Big & Small of it All
One of you wants a blowout, the other wants to shut everyone out. It may sound hard to believe, but it is possible to please you both on your special day
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June 19, 2008
Color Coordination
How to select the right tones to set the right tone for your wedding
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May 1, 2008
Illuminating Receptions
Lighting is one of the most important elements for a gorgeous party. Here’s how to make your table shine
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May 1, 2008
Balance of Power
You’ve compromised on the reception location, the color scheme and the band, but you just can’t agree on how many attendants to have at their wedding. Here’s how to play the numbers game if this happens to you
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April 3, 2008
Back On Top
Take a look back at how the once-customary couple made it to the top of the cake world, and why they might be fit to reign again
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March 13, 2008
Food Fight
Avoid a dining dilemma by weighing the facts of both sit-down and food-station meals
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February 14, 2008
Six Weeks to Wedded
Not every couple has time on their side – here’s how to plan your perfect wedding in a flash
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February 7, 2008
Dream Theme
It’s OK to transform your wedding day into a masquerade ball or ski-themed extravaganza – as long as you follow these key steps
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January 31, 2008
What’s in a Drink?
Cheers! Here’s what you need to know to plan wisely for bar service for your reception
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January 24, 2008
Wowee Cowie
Forget the rules. Colin Cowie, the man who designed weddings for Don Henley, Lisa Kudrow and Paula Abdul, says the key to a fabulous wedding starts with your own heart's desire
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January 10, 2008
Catering to Your Every Need
Selecting a food-service provider is one of the most costly, nerve-testing tasks facing a bride-to-be. Here's the protocol, from soups to nuts to nutty uncles
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December 27, 2007
Lessons from Vegas
The perfect personalized venue doesn’t have to include gondolas and canals – or neon lights – to make a statement
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December 6, 2007
Love is Green
Eco-friendly wedding favors create less waste and help offset energy costs of your big day
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December 6, 2007
She’s Got Medallions
Brides choosing the appropriate meat selection – or vegetarian meal – still cling to the classics
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November 15, 2007
Pop the Cork
What’s more romantic than a glass of sparkling wine to toast a bride and groom? Nothing
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November 15, 2007
I Do, I Hue
Somewhere between Will you marry me…? and Do you take…? lies a wedding’s third overwhelming question: What are your colors?
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November 15, 2007
Get a Grip: The Finer Points of Ex Etiquette
You’ve been there, done that – and now you’re doing it again. When former spouses are in the picture, the seating plan isn’t the only challenge. Here’s how to handle your past perfectly
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November 15, 2007
'I Planned a Day I Hope Will Make My Grandkids Laugh’
She didn’t want a white dress. She didn’t want bridesmaids. Ariel Meadow Stallings had issues with just about every wedding tradition in the book. Maybe that’s why, after her own offbeat nuptials, she rewrote the book.
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November 8, 2007
A Modern Gift Guide
Take the guess out of being a wedding guest with today’s guide to the best accessory – the gift
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October 11, 2007
A Dance To Build a Dream On
For better or worse, the song you choose for your first dance together will echo through the years – make sure it’s a good one
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October 5, 2007
In Honor of Absence
Remembering a deceased loved one is a delicate and important part of your wedding celebration
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September 20, 2007
Simple, Elegant Wedding Food
Think dining for less means tacky offerings? There’s a lot of ground to cover between Crock-pots and high-cost catering
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September 20, 2007
Wedding Day Take-Over
If the idea of a ceremony far, far away seems just that, try staying local and staying completely private
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September 6, 2007
Tricks of the Trends
In their quest for that special something, brides may find they have a lot of company
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August 22, 2007
Take the Cake to the Next Level
Vanilla and chocolate now compete with banana, peanut butter and fruit-filled cakes for the couples first slice
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April 1, 2007
To Kid or Not to Kid …
Hosting younger guests on your wedding day can be a success if you think like a child
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March 1, 2007
Wedding Outside the Box
Couples know no limits when it comes to finding the ceremony location that best suits their style
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January 1, 2007
iPod ‘I Dos’
Cheap, cheerful and everywhere, this popular music technology is changing the way we wedding dance
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December 15, 2006
... And Fido Makes Three
For some brides and grooms, the thought of leaving a pet at home while they tie the knot is unthinkable. Here’s why they’re putting on the dog – and loving it.
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December 1, 2006
And After the Party ... There’s the After Party
For best friends of the bride and groom, the last dance at the reception can mean only one thing: it’s time for the after party. So, make plans and let the late-night good times roll.
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October 15, 2006
The Friday Bride
Saturday and Sunday steal the spotlight, but Friday offers couples cheaper rates and all-weekend festivities
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September 15, 2006
Mind the Gap!
The bride and groom want lots of pictures. The guests want to eat, thank you very much. How to handle the transition from ceremony to reception
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