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Attire Articles

Romancing the Gown
	In search of that fairytale ending? With love in the air and money to spare, fashion-forward designers can fulfill your wedding fantasies and transform the ordinary woman into a princess bride. Slideshow: Romantic Gowns
Choose the Right Dress for Your Child's Wedding
	With myriad options to suit both age and lifestyle, mothers of brides and grooms are eschewing spangles and sequins for modern style
A Colorful Affair
	Who said that diamonds had to be a girl's only friend? Hints of sparkling color are popping up everywhere in the modern bride's jewel attire.
Who's that Bride?
	Avoid an extreme wedding makeover with our glamour guide to choosing the perfect hair and makeup. Your pictures will thank you.
Fairy Godmother's Bridal helps economize Utah weddings
	On the surface, at least, Utah would appear a bridal business bonanza. With nearly 10,000 marriage licenses issued annually in Salt Lake County alone, marriage is unlikely to ever see a slump.
Look Your Best on Your Wedding Day
	It's easy to swoon over every dress in a bridal magazine, but what looks good on one woman won't necessarily look good on you. Follow these steps to dress for wedding success.
Grooming the Groom
	OK, guys, listen: Contrary to what you might have heard, there's more to your role in all of this than just popping the question and then showing up.
Rings of Distinction
	Diamonds aren't the only gemstone to catch a marrying woman's eye. More brides-to-be are opting for colored gemstones on their engagement rings. Slideshow: Color Rings: Rings of Distinction
The Ring of Your Dreams Awaits
	You're going to be wearing these bands for a lifetime, so take the time to find rings you love today and will still love when you celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary.
Kiss... and Makeup
	Plan your makeup now so you don't need to give it a second thought the day of your wedding. Here's how:
The "I Do" 'Do
	Near the top of every bride's to-do list: planning a flattering, polished hairstyle for the day she says 'I do.' Take these tips from top stylists.
Fancy Footwork
	A pair of comfy, whimsical shoes have become an essential element of a bride's wedding day wardrobe.
Great Gowns that Won't Break the Bank
	Yes, you can you find a fabulous wedding gown for $500 or even less. Brides with their eyes on the bottom line will find the market for less costly costumes is blossoming. Slideshow: Gallery of Fabulous, Affordable gowns
Preserving the Dress of Your Dreams
	Plan ahead, shop wisely and act fast to keep your gown in top shape.
Ruffles & Flourishes
	For brides intent on a gown that's beaded, embroidered and bedecked to the nines, there's never been a better season. Slideshow: Lavish and lovely, this season's styles offer all the trimmings
Good news: Details, Details!
	Trendy shapes and accessories offer something for everyone. Slideshow: Which Gown Suits Which Silhouette and Why.
Bridesmaid Dresses that Rock
	Bridesmaid dresses you'd wear yourself: Sleek. Chic. Even sexy. Don't believe it? Have a look! Slideshow: Bridesmaid Dresses: Dream or Nightmare?
Brides Returning to Traditional Dresses
	Once the proposal is accepted and the engagement ring is on, priority No. 1 is the wedding dress.
Black As a Wedding Trend
	Is wearing black to a wedding a "must-do" or a "can-do?"
A Catchy Ring
	Element of Surprise Key to Men Planning Engagement

Cakes and Caterers Articles

Wedding Food Your Way
	Whether catered or self-made, ensure your wedding day feast allows you to have your cake and eat it, too!
Host a Wedding Tea Party
	Tea parties – as wild as the Mad Hatter's or as sedate as your grandmother's – make a delightful theme for a wedding shower.
Opulent Eats
	Sublime, whimsical or fanciful touches aren't just the stuff of daydreams. Wedding planners are catering to couples' wishes.
Say 'I Love You' With Wine and ... Avocados?
	You've got lots of luscious meals ahead with your intended, and some of them–like your reception or rehearsal dinner– might be a fun opportunity to celebrate your love with some foods traditionally associated with love. Wine, the beverage most associated with amour, can also be a subject of some mystery for novice menu planners, so we've included some info on matching up the fruits of the vine with the feast at table.
Sugar, or Fresh Cut?
	Floral cakes have become the benchmark of tiered wedding confections. But is the real blooming deal the right move for you and your guests?
Your Wedding 'Drink-tionary'
	Some wedding guests only drink cocktails that end with "-ini." Others take a sip of sherry once a decade. You'll have to accommodate these and more drink preferences at your wedding celebration. And, at the same time you'll want to keep your bar bill manageable.
The Dish List
	Couples may swoon over the inspired pairing of smoked eel sushi and wasabi mousse when they're dining out, but when it comes to selecting a menu for their wedding celebrations, the top choice is chicken.
10 tips for finding the perfect caterer
	About a month ago, Christie Lindsey agreed to find a caterer for her daughter's August wedding, unaware that the task would give her sticker shock and a major headache.
The Basics of Bubbly
	There's nothing more romantic than a glass of sparkling wine raised to toast a bride and groom. Why worry? Pick one and pour.
The Fine Art of Finger Food
	For brides looking to trim the cost and complexity of a wedding reception with sit-down meal, there's an inspired alternative: simple, savory platters of appetizers.
Consider the Cupcake
	For some brides, fanciful frosted cupcakes have become a fashionable alternative to traditional wedding cake.
How to Speak Caterese
	You're about to be married, and you're intoxicated with the language of love. But you'll have to take a break from romance if you want to talk turkey -not to mention tenderloin, appetizers, and bar service - with your caterer.
Recipes for Success -- At Your Fingertips
	The Inspired Bride: Elegant Appetizers
How to Have Your Cake
	What makes a great wedding cake? How does a bride get one? And how much decoration is... too much? We asked. The bakers answered.
The time to celebrate your engagement is short and sweet
	Plan a Sweets-Only Party for Your Closest Pals
Wedding Cake Pointers
	Wedding cake wisdom and pastry planning can help ensure that you have the cake of your dreams (and enough of it!) at a price you can afford.
The Sweets' Life
	Here comes the Bride's Perfect Wedding Cake

Decorations Articles

Bouquets Gone Wild!
	Anything flies with today's bouquets. From twigs to shells to feather boas (yes, boas) – take a walk on the eccentric side of the modern wedding bunch.
Budding News for Brides
	Brides need not worry about matchmaking when it comes to wedding flowers. From the bridal bouquets to the boutonnieres, wedding flower trends in 2005 include diversity of choice, boldness of color and distinctiveness of design, according to a leading expert.
The Unity Candle: Something Old Becomes a New Trend
	Looking to include a unity candle or other unity tradition in your wedding? Gaining in popularity, some of these ceremonies include recent innovations, while others hark back to cultural traditions which are hundreds of years old and cross national, ethnic, and geographic boundaries.
No-Cal Confectionery Wedding Shower Favors
	The guests at your wedding shower can have their cake and take it home, too -- guilt free! These adorable and easy favors can add an extra smile to your joyous occasion.
Declare Your Love in the Language of Flowers
	Since Victorian times, the flowers and herbs in bouquets and sachets have been used to carry lovingly coded messages.
It's Time to Gather Your Rosebudes, or whatever.
	These days, the only limit to wedding flowers is the bride's imagination
Simple Ideas for Creative Wedding Favors
	Your guests celebrated your special day with you - a gift in and of itself. A traditional way to show your gratitude is with a wedding favor.

Gifts and Services Articles

In Good Favor
	Gift favors turn a standard wedding into a celebrity-style celebration.
Gifts that Give Back
	When Anne K. Thomas got married, she and her fiancé wanted to honor their grandparents. In lieu of wedding favors the couple donated money to three charities that had some personal connection to their lives and those of their grandparents.
Wedding Day Transportation
	Depending on the size and location of your wedding, there may be more to plan that just a limo for the bride and groom. Two to three months out, you should discuss and consider some key transportation questions.
The Case for Hiring a Wedding Consultant
	The task list of a newly engaged bride can seem daunting. Your wedding is likely the most elaborate and expensive party you will ever throw, and you want it to be perfect. That's why many couples are deciding to hire a professional wedding consultant.
Smart Planning Can Ensure a Picture-Perfect Event
	The photos are one of the few elements of your wedding day - other than your happy marriage - that will be preserved forever.
Guide to Wedding Negotiations
	Here's how to drive the best possible deal.
Take fine photos with cheap camera
	Official wedding photographers are not the only ones who can get pictures at weddings.
Bridal Registry 101
	No, registering for your shower and wedding does not make you look greedy.
Beyond the Barbershop
	Grooms, sometimes it takes more than a shave and a haircut to really "clean up good." Try these spa tips to look and feel your best on that special day.
A Bride's Guide to Giving Back
	There are few times in life when you're as gifted as a bride and groom. For heaven's sake, don't forget your manners.
Set the Scene for a Successful Wedding Video
	Depending on your point of view — and your budget — a wedding video can be an essential or an extravagance.
Special Thank-Yous for the Bridal Party
	Here are some ideas for special gifts that bridesmaids and groomsmen will cherish for a lifetime.
Giving a Gift?
	Here are some tips

Planning Articles

Set the Etiquette Tone for Wedding Day Bliss
	Although your wedding is one of the most joyous days of your life you can't count on your friends and family to be on their best behavior.
Controlling Mothers Beware
	The mother of the bride is out of control because she's losing control. Learn how to manage the tyrannical parent within – without spoiling your daughter's dreams.
How Can I Keep An Ex Away from My Wedding?
	Is there a good way to avoid getting burned by an old-flame on your wedding day?
Love Advice from Lawyers and Accountants
	Lawyers and accountants: they aren't ranked high on the huggability scale, but that's because they ask hard questions that may require difficult answers. Here's some advice from attorneys Robert J. Nachshin and Scott N. Weston of West Los Angeles, CA, and CPA Alan Dlugash of New York, NY that may keep you out of their offices later.
When 'His' Meets 'Hers'
	You can combine your treasures and make a home you both enjoy.
Congratulations! It's Truly a Day for Bride and Groom
	That's bliss in your eyes – we can see them sparkling. Congratulations on finding your one true love, the one person that complements your world, challenges your mind and completes your life.
Bridal Shower Basics
	Brides and those who love them often face some confusion concerning the hows and whys of throwing a bridal shower. With a few basic pointers, however, you can have a shower that is a worthy predecessor to the Big Day itself!
Nuptial No-No's
	Wedding is Time for Everyone to Mind Their Manners
Preventing Etiquette Offenses
	Bride's magazine reveals 13 unforgivable wedding mistakes. Here's how to prevent some nuptial no-nos
Wedding Stress is Normal
	Stress and anxiety are normal, nearly universal parts of the wedding experience. There may or may not be a church, a gown, a limo or a cake, but you can rely on wedding stress.
The ABCs of Wedding Do-Re-Mis
	Weddings and receptions might take place without music, but we've never been to one. So, choose Mozart, mariachi or Motown, but choose you must. Here's how.
My Wedding My Way
	My Wedding Day Was All About My Husband
Save the Date! I'm Getting Married!
	Picking your wedding date is a bit of a chicken-and-egg conundrum: Do you set a date and then look for spaces, or look for spaces and then set a date?
Selecting the Music of Your Life
	Long after your wedding day you'll recall the first song you danced to as newlyweds. Do you really want "Broken-Hearted Melody" triggering your memories?
Congratulations! Now, It's Time to Crunch the Numbers
	Your wedding plan should mix a heady dose of dreams with a healthy measure of realism.
Rules are no longer hard and fast for wedding finances
	How do you decide which path to follow?
Here come the brides — better run for cover
	Humor columnist Dave Barry's look at weddings.
Get a Grip - But Keep Your Dreams
	Sometimes -- let's face it, most times -- the real world doesn't follow the script for a dream wedding. What's a bride to do?
Are You a Big Budget Bride?
	Industry experts tell us that brides today are spending an average of seven times what their mothers did to tie the knot.
Etiquette Quick Quiz
	There's a world of wedding custom, tradition, and rules with which you may be getting familiar. Here are a few quick questions to measure the extent of your etiquette experience!
Premarital online class now available from USU
	Utah State University Cooperative Extension Service, in conjunction with the Governor's Commission on Marriage and the Utah Department of Workforce Services have created a free, Internet-based premarital education course, the only completely free service in the country sponsored by a major university.
The Top 10 Mistakes Brides Make Regarding Money
	He pays for the honeymoon. She pays for the flowers. They both apply for a mortgage. Figuring out who antes up for what wedding-related expense is just half the battle.
Second Time Style
	They've been there and done that - and they're doing it again. When it comes to second weddings, many brides march down the aisle to a bold new tune.
Stick with Your Budget -- and Your Dreams
	So you can't afford the horse-drawn carriage you dreamed of since age five. Keep your chin up, kiss the groom and call the finest cab in town.
Bridal Shower Basics
	Brides and those who love them often face some confusion concerning the hows and whys of throwing a bridal shower. With a few basic pointers, however, you can have a shower that is a worthy predecessor to the Big Day itself
How to Plan a Wedding Without Breaking the Bank
	June, one of the most popular months for weddings, is just around the corner. Many couples are planning for their special day - and running up a lot of expenses.
Ten Tips for a Novice Daughter-In-Law
	A few simple tips will keep you from finding yourself behind the eight ball!
Make It Yours: Nine Ways to Make Your Wedding Special
	Today's weddings have no hard-and-fast rules.
Marriage classes help, professor says
	A couple who take a marriage preparation class before the wedding are better equipped for the new union than 79 percent of people who skip a formal premarital education and dive headlong into marriage.
Vintage Weddings
	Wedding ceremonies that look to the past for inspiration are more popular than ever.
Wedding trends are alarming
	Brides are being callously deceived. Bridegrooms are being fed deliberate untruths. And not even necessarily by each other.
Beware of brides toting 300 lb. magazines
	Why does it take months and month for a Bride to plan a wedding?

Travel and Honeymoon Articles

Five Honeymoon Must-Haves
	Pack light, but pack smart for your post-nuptial adventure. A sensible suitcase is worth its weight in antihistamines.
Hot Hotels at the Hottest Locales
	Modern Brides magazine surveyed the travel agents, we surveyed savvy travellers, and together what developed was a list of great places to stay in some of the most romantic places in the world.
Kick Back, Relax and Enjoy
	Health and safety precautions to take before and during your honeymoon.
Feel-Good Honeymoons
	A different kind of honeymoon: often inexpensive and always meaningful, volunteer vacations let you share your newlywed happiness with the world.
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
	Whether you're an experienced voyager or your honeymoon is your first big trip, start your travel planning with '1,000 Places To See Before You Die'
America the Beautiful
	National Parks Perfect for Honeymoon in Great Outdoors
A Simple Guide to Honeymoon Packing
	A honeymoon, besides other obvious pleasures, offers the bride another bonus: She can pack with a light hand and a sure touch for pieces that will make her look as fabulous as she feels.
Northern Exposure
	Natural Beauty, Luxury Await at Wickaninnish Inn
Honeymoon How-To: Globe-Trotting Close to Home
	Sometimes, it's OK to accept a substitute. A so-called "shadow" honeymoon destination offers a reasonable facsimile of a more exotic locale, at far less cost.
How to Plan Your Honeymoon
	To keep costs in check, as with planning your wedding, decide your honeymoon must-haves (keeping in mind that everything cannot be a must-have) and plan your trip around those details.
Healthy Honeymooning 101
	Sure, you'll stand by your spouse in sickness and in health. But let's just try to avoid the "sickness" part on your honeymoon. Here's how to reduce the risks.
Places to Go
	Patricia Schultz, author of the new –1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Travelers Life List” suggests that people new to travel start with the following places.
Adventure is Romantic
	A new breed of honeymoon travelers -- couples whose lust for travel and new experiences isn't sated by the tried-and-true, classic honeymoon destinations -- are opting for more active, rigorous, and exotic options.
30 Tips for Honeymooning in an Unsettled World
	Political unrest. Terrorist threats. Anti-American protests. Drug-dealing locals and petty crime. What's a globe-trotting newlywed to do?
Why "Less is More" for a Perfect Hawaiian Honeymoon
	Each of the main Hawaiian islands has its own personality, sights and activities.
Honeymoon Tips for the Budget-Challenged
	Even the most cash-strapped couple has alternatives to traditionally favored all-inclusive resorts and short cruises.
Honeymoon Trends
	For many, planning this "Great Escape" is just as important as planning the wedding.
Luxe-for-Less Honeymoons
	How You Can Downsize Costs Without Sacrificing Memories
Honeymoon Advice
	Good communication is key to planning a great honeymoon.

Venue Articles

We Got Married at an ATM
	A visit to the bank leaves both parties much richer, indeed!
My Wedding My Way: In Dixie
	"I Married My Husband in Old-Fashioned Southern Style"
How to Find a Space to Hold Your Wedding
	Where and when to hold your wedding are two of the earliest decisions you will make as a couple, and two of the most personal. Here are some hints on finding the ideal location to tie the knot.
30 Dogs, 500 Guests, and a Wild Game Feast
	A look inside a 3-day "hunter" wedding at a 240 acre kennel and game preserve.
The Ins and Outs of an At-Home Wedding
	Chances are, the home you grew up in is not wired for wedding. But don't let that stop you. Simply proceed with caution -- and stock up on insect repellent.
Plan a Landmark Wedding
	A museum. A park. A bridge. Who knows, maybe…the Baseball Hall of Fame? Many famous places can serve as the wedding space of your dreams.