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And You Were There, And You Were There ...

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Here Comes the Bride … and her Mother

When planning a wedding, both bride and her mother have to learn to play nice
What’s Love Got to Do with It?

In these financially precarious times, could some people actually be sprinting to the altar in order in hopes of hitching themselves to their partner’s insurance plan?
What to Do When the Ring isn’t Right

Too big? Too small? Heaven forbid, just ugly? Here’s what to do when he plops something far from perfect on your finger
Where to Skimp, Where to Splurge

Wedding pro Jane Dayus-Hinch shows how to budget on the fly
‘She Ripped Off My Wedding’

Tasteful tactics and sound advice for when another gal steals your big-day style secrets
Performance Anxiety

How to get ready to take the stage in the ‘wedding show’
How to Say ‘No’ to a Hand-Me-Down

If it’s not your style, you don’t need to compromise. Fulfill your own wedding wardrobe wishes despite what others may want you to do
The Dark Side of the Dress

The experts behind ‘Bridal Bargains’ share tips on how to avoid the tricks of the trade
To Invite or Not To Invite

The decision to include or disclude someone from your ceremony gets even trickier when it’s a close family member
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
Add Family, Blend Well

What to do when your families are polar opposites
Do I Really Have to Wear White?

There are lots of colors out there. And this bride just might walk down the aisle in one of them
Paring Problems

Getting the guest list for your wedding in sync with your budget is no easy task. How do you decide who to leave out, and how do you break it to them? Just ask the etiquette experts
Fight Wedding Jealousy

Your engagement and wedding mean big changes ahead, and not just for you. Here's how to handle the sneak attacks of jealousy that can disrupt your relations with friends and family
10 Tips for a Novice Daughter-in-Law

With a little attitude adjustment and some thoughtful gestures, any new daughter-in-law can pave the way for positive relations with her new family
Happy Endings

Wedding plans bring out the beast in both bride and groom – just make sure cooler heads prevail
Invite Etiquette

On your wedding invitation, every word counts – choose them with love and care, advises etiquette expert Peggy Post
Say ‘Thanks’ the Right Way

Writing notes of gratitude for gifts received is an easy and essential way to appreciate the generosity of friends, family
Etiquette, Schmetiquette

Q: Should brides and grooms throw tradition by the wayside in creating the wedding they want? A: Yes. No. And maybe.
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
Thanks For Coming

Give a gift to thank guests for making the effort to attend your nuptials
You Say ‘Tomato Bisque,’ I Say ‘Tomato Soufflé’

Just because you both said, ‘I do!’ doesn’t mean you agree on every aspect of your big day – here’s how to make your nuptial harmonious
When Brides Attack

For many women, the bridezilla is in the details. Here’s how to avoid getting mired in the minutia
Ask, or You Might Receive

The new registry trend is all about what you want, not what tradition says you need. For the bride and groom who already have everything, registering takes a more real-life approach
Over the 'Moon

Establish boundaries before the wedding to make the seque from honeymooners to homebodies simple … just don't forget the remote
When Religion is a Hot Button

When people of different faiths marry – by some estimates, nearly half of couples – talk about religious differences should be at the very top of the wedding planning To-Do list. Here’s why.
Busting the ‘Size 6’ Fantasy

Why make a vow you’re bound to break? Don’t pledge to lose 50 pounds before your wedding day. A realistic body image goes hand-in-hand with happily ever after.
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
Do I have to tailor my music choice to suit my guests?

How do you handle parental dissent when your wedding won’t be held in the family church?

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