If shes working with wedding professionals (caterers, planners, florists), shell probably overhear them and give them some informal terminology that will leave you scratching your head. I always get questions from my brides about the terms Im using, says Annie Lee, founder of wedding planning firm D

Megan Marascalco Photography, Megan Marascalco Professional photography can squeeze your wedding budget, which is why many couples are tempted to go the DIY route. While it may help with the bottom line, it opens up a whole new path of special considerations and potential risks. Heres what you need

I am extremely organized, and sometimes even overwhelmed by all the details involved in planning a wedding. It can be a logistical nightmare, but it doesnt have to be. There are so many providers, so many opinions, and so many personalities. So how do you deal with the torrent of information? Easy.

Throwing a wedding shower for a previously married couple can seem complicated. After all, theyve probably already set up homes and stuff, and the party ideas that work for young brides and grooms seem a little silly the second or even the third time around. But if youre worried about etiquette, rel

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Handling some wedding tasks yourself can be a great way to personalize your event and save money. But dont go too far, says wedding expert Annie Lee, lead planner at event planning company Daughter of Design. His golden rule? If you can do it months in advance while watching TV, do it, she says. If

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Introduction Are you planning a DIY wedding and looking for an alternative to renting disposable tableware or cutlery? Browse some garage sales or thrift stores for inexpensive cutlery, and dont be discouraged if they dont match. A little paint in a matching color scheme will have the whole set lo

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Introduction Perfect for your first Christmas together Turn your wedding ring box into a special handmade Christmas ornament, a beautiful keepsake of when you walked down the aisle and had your first married Christmas together. Step 1 Gather your materials Step 2 Print and create paper