Wedding Shower 101
As the hostess, you are basically planning a party that anticipates an even bigger party. And the guest of honor is someone who is close to you. So you'll want to make every effort to make the bride or the couple happy.

Determining Your Budget
Before you open the checkbook or lay down that credit card, take time to review the costs associated with getting married.

Shower Locations and Themes
Like the wedding itself, a wedding shower can be as casual or as formal as the planners choose.

Formulating the Guest List
Everyone looks forward to attending a wedding. It's an opportunity for family and friends to share the happiness that surrounds two people who are in love.

The Wedding Party
On your wedding day - one of the happiest and most hectic days of your life - it is important to surround yourself with people you care about and trust. Your bridal attendants and groomsmen should serve that purpose. You chose them to join you and your fiancée in celebrating your new life as a married couple because these men and women are your closest friends and confidants.

Wedding Registry - Basics and New Ideas
A wedding registry is supposed to make your life easier but can sometimes lead to panic. Consider the following information when you begin to think about registering for gifts.

Wedding Invitations - Everything You Need to Know
Since your wedding invitation is the first thing your guests see in conjunction with your wedding, they should be selected and composed with care.

Getting Your Marriage License
Even though it's only a piece of paper, the marriage license is a vital factor on your wedding day. You're not really married without one!

Picking Your Wedding Theme
Most people don't see a need for a wedding theme. Of course, the theme for any wedding is "marriage."

Engagement and Wedding Rings
If you were to wear one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Would you go for what is trendy and hip? Or would you be more conservative and traditional with your choice?

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