One of the things that couples have to decide on when planning their reception is the wedding menu.  Food plays a major factor in many celebrations, weddings included.  Thinking about what to feed a considerable number of people poses some problems; you have to think about food allergies and doctor’s recommendations, particularly for older guests, and other dietary restrictions.  There’s also the time of day your reception is held.

The formality of your wedding also comes into More...

As a bride, your bridesmaids – together with your maid of honor – are your lifeline to all things wedding.  They’re just not there to march with you down the aisle and hold your train on your wedding day.  They are with you every step of the way.

Choosing your bridesmaids – Perhaps in this way I’m a traditionalist in that you shouldn’t just pick any random person to be your bridesmaid.  I just feel like you want every part of your wedding to be special, More...

The moment you get engaged, you should immediately start planning your wedding. If you’re like most women, you already probably had your dream wedding planned since childhood. That gives you some sort of a head start but not really.

Planning your wedding shouldn’t be the horror-filled stress fest that a lot of brides make it to be. Find a friend or a sister to help you and your fiancé to plan your big day. It also helps to have a to-do list that is organized into a timeline so More...

One of the first activities you and your fiancé will do together as an about-to-be-married couple is to pick items out for your registry. It’s a great practice because it lessens the amount of unwanted gifts that you two will be receiving. The bridal registry will serve as a list of the things you need to start your lives together as a unit, be it something as mundane as towels or faucets.

Picking out stuff for your bridal registry should be started soon, like a month after More...