Of Marriage and Money
November 26, 2009
For better or worse, money is always an issue when two lives come together. Here are some common problems that may arise and how to tactfully manage them
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What To Do About Wording
November 26, 2009
Advice about the right - and wrong - ways to let your guests know they're included in your big day
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Hotel How-To
September 17, 2009
Major chains are helping brides manage wedding details first hand with Web-based planning features
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Weekend Wedding Coordination
July 16, 2009
If you’re not feeling a full-on commitment to a wedding planner, considering hiring a hand for just the big day
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Secret Agent Plan
July 9, 2009
You’ve got a million things to do. Why let something at trivial as travel arrangements get you down? Travel with an agent
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Keep Quality in Mind
June 18, 2009
Put down the calculator and slowly walk away! You want to keep expenses down, sure, but certain costs are necessary evils. Here's what you should think twice about cutting
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Internet Invitations
May 21, 2009
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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Averting Destination Disasters
May 7, 2009
The swine-flu outbreak serves as a reminder that plans, well, don’t always go as planned. Here’s how to handle snafus in your travel schedule
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The Waiting Game
March 26, 2009
With tighter budgets, couples are taking their time committing to big-day needs
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Take a Vow
February 26, 2009
Writing your own vows? Here’s how to get started
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It’s Official
February 5, 2009
The script is simple: After “I do” comes “I now pronounce you man and wife.” But brides and grooms have plenty of options about the person pronouncing that official phrase
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The Photo Hunt
December 31, 2008
How to research your photographer’s work to get a true feel of how their style will make your wedding look
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The Last Meal
December 18, 2008
To look and feel your best on the big day, it pays to stick with smart food options
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Splurge vs. Save
December 11, 2008
Sure, couples are doing their best to save when planning their big day, but there's usually still some room for a little indulgence. Here's some advice on when to go for it, and when to forgo it
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Seating-Chart Smarts
November 20, 2008
Where to put all the people? Follows these tips to make sense of the complicated process
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Stand Up Against the Sit-Down
November 12, 2008
It's not easy planning and pricing a menu. Seated meals incur wait-staff costs, buffet and family-style dinners pile on added food costs. What's right for you? Here's a look at the benefits and drawbacks of your food options
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The Perfect Plan for a Pragmatic Registry
November 12, 2008
In tough times, it's key to pinpoint what's important. For registries, that means choosing the right range of items that you'll love using and guest will love giving. Here's how to do it
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The 5 W’s of the Wedding License
November 6, 2008
Set aside the ‘wedding’ for a moment, and find out the who, what, when, where and why of acquiring the one thing that really means you’re married
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Engrave the Date
October 30, 2008
Pressing down a high-end option for your invites
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Guest Services
October 16, 2008
Sure, dinner and dancing are great; but here’s how to go above and beyond to ensure your guests have a great time at your wedding
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Eco-Chic Invites
September 18, 2008
How to reduce waste with recycled paper without reducing style
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Worldwide Wedding Entertainment
August 7, 2008
Slideshows, a cappella serenades, crazy group dances – what’s appropriate and how much is too much at your wedding?
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Destination Vendors Unknown
July 24, 2008
How do you organize something as big as a wedding if you’re not arriving until the week before the event? Here’s what to keep in mind when making the plans with someone you can’t just drop in on
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Getting Schooled on Getting Married
July 9, 2008
Think you can you can take a class in wedding planning? You're absolutely right, as colleges are starting to offer courses in organizing the big day. Sharpen your pencils and take note of what the students are learning. No exams required
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Coordinating Your Coordinators
July 9, 2008
From attire to registries to pies - yes, pies - specialized wedding coordinators are supplying an extra set of eyes and hands wherever you (and all the other coordinators) may need them
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A Girl for Me, A Boy for You
July 9, 2008
'Family planning' isn't just about birth control. It's never too early to start talking to your betrothed about offspring expectations
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The Big & Small of it All
July 3, 2008
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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When Quirks Collide
May 29, 2008
Being up-front about your living idiosyncrasies will ease the transition from singlehood to couple
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Honeymoon Hopping
May 29, 2008
For the travel-happy couple, the ’moons aren’t about hunkering down in one locale. A bit here, a few days there, and some at that place that is what makes for a memorable trip
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The ‘I Do’ Doers
May 15, 2008
From clergy to judges to someone a little closer to home, here’s a look at the different people you can choose to link you with your loved one for the rest of your life
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Illuminating Receptions
May 1, 2008
Lighting is one of the most important elements for a gorgeous party. Here’s how to make your table shine
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Packaged Pleasure
April 23, 2008
All-inclusive resorts save you the stress of piecing together a honeymoon, but do they leave anything out? Here’s a look at the pros and cons
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Spoils of the Day
February 21, 2008
Preparing your gift registry is a multi-step process
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Six Weeks to Wedded
February 14, 2008
Not every couple has time on their side – here’s how to plan your perfect wedding in a flash
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Wowee Cowie
January 24, 2008
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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How Sweet It Is
January 17, 2008
Later for the burgers, microwave meals and takeout menus of married life – the time to celebrate your engagement is short and sweet. Why not eat dessert first?
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Where the Girls Are
November 22, 2007
At bachelorette parties, pampering’s in, raunchy is definitely out
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The New Books of Love
November 15, 2007
Snap to! Digital images and technology have opened the door to a wildly creative new world of making wedding-day memories
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A Modern Gift Guide
November 8, 2007
Take the guess out of being a wedding guest with today’s guide to the best accessory – the gift
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Travel the World Close To Home
October 18, 2007
A “shadow” honeymoon destination offers a reasonable facsimile of a more exotic locale, at far less cost
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Wedding Day Take-Over
September 20, 2007
If the idea of a ceremony far, far away seems just that, try staying local and staying completely private
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Simply the Best Man
September 13, 2007
The groom’s go-to guy has responsibilities beyond the toast and bachelor party
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Tricks of the Trends
September 6, 2007
In their quest for that special something, brides may find they have a lot of company
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Pictures of You
August 30, 2007
Capture your wedding day from every angle by creating innovative photo opportunities
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Riding in Style
June 15, 2007
Sail into the sunset in style with these unique, hot rides
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To Kid or Not to Kid …
April 1, 2007
Hosting younger guests on your wedding day can be a success if you think like a child
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07-07-07 – What’s in a Date?
April 1, 2007
For some, the number reads like a winning slot machine. For others, such as Eva Longoria and Tony Parker, it’s the perfect day for a wedding
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Let the Spending Begin
March 15, 2007
Filet mignon and Cristal might make your wedding day lavish, but financial expert Suze Orman says a few simple steps keep it both special and cost-effective
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To the 'Moon on a Budget
March 1, 2007
Author Suze Oreman says a great honeymoon isn't about how much you spend, it's about how much fun you have
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A Not-So-Modest Proposal
February 1, 2007
Getting down on one knee is an act of drama and courage with only one goal in mind - 'I do!' Here's how to make it happen, and make it memorable
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And After the Party ... There’s the After Party
December 1, 2006
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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Itinerary for Disaster?
October 15, 2006
Couples often disagree on what constitutes a honeymoon – here's how to make sure both parties get their dream vacation
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Been There … Don’t Do That!
October 1, 2006
Perhaps no one on Earth sees more wedding trials and triumphs than ministers, priests, rabbis and justices of the peace. Here, for better and for worse, are some hair-raising tales from the other side of the ceremony.
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The Simple Joys of a Hometown Honeymoon
August 15, 2006
Airport security hassles, flight delays, high gas prices – who needs ‘em? Newlyweds turned off by the cost and frustrations of long-distance travel are rediscovering the brilliance of spending honeymoons close to home. Here’s how to do it in style.
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Party On, Bachelors
June 27, 2006
Oft-raucous affairs are a thing of the past as more grooms opt for tamer celebrations. So what are the boys up to?
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