For the Bridal Party
Ceremony Traditions
The Wedding Dress
What type of dress will make the perfect match for your ceremony?
Written by Dawn Kraus
The Wedding Veil
Why does the bride wear a veil? What type of veil should you choose?
Written by Dawn Kraus
Wedding Toasts
How many toasts are there in a traditional ceremony, who gives them, and in what order?
Written by Dawn Kraus
The Wedding Cake
What type of cake fits your ceremony perfectly? Determining how many tiers, what colors, and what flavors are best.
Written by Dawn Kraus
The First Dance
The beautiful first dance of the newly marred couple.
Written by Dawn Kraus
Tossing the Bouquet
Tossing the bouquet has been a tradition for years. Find out why we partake in this tradition.
Written by Dawn Kraus
Vintage Weddings
Check out our ideas on having a good old-fashioned vintage wedding.
Written by Dawn Kraus
The Wedding Day
The meanings behind certain wedding day traditions such as Unity Candles.
Reprinted with permission by UltimateWeddings
For Traditional Jewish Weddings
A guide to the steps and prayers of a traditional Jewish wedding and the meaning behind them.
Reprinted with permission by UltimateWeddings
Throwing Rice
Why is rice thrown at weddings, and does it really kill birds? What else do people throw? Read here for all this and more!
Written by Dawn Kraus
Family & Friends
Children at the Wedding?
Should you bar children from your wedding? If you choose to do so, what is the proper etiquette?
By Dawn Kraus
Gifts and Favors to say "Thank You"
How do you choose the perfect wedding favors? We review wedding favors for guests as well as special gifts for bridesmaids, the maid of honor, groomsmen and the best man.
By Deborah Collins
More on Seating Charts
More thoughts and ideas on making the best seating chart for your wedding.
Written by Dawn Kraus
Wedding Savings Tips
7 Ways To Save On Catering
Get it in writing is only one of the 7 tips on finding the best catering deal.
by Stephi Stewart, Fireyourweddingplanner.com
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Wedding Preparation and Planning
The Rehearsal Dinner
Step by step instructions on how to plan your rehearsal dinner from start to finish.
Written by Dawn Kraus
Engagement Party Ideas
Just got engaged and wondering if, and how, to have an engagement party? Read here for some great ideas!
By Dawn Kraus
Unique Wedding Favors For Any Wedding
Having trouble figuring out which favors will match your wedding, whether it be upscale or casual? Read here for some helpful ideas.
By Deborah Collins
Wedding Budgets
Need some money saving ideas? Learn how to save on your wedding and maybe even take a longer honeymoon!
By Deborah Collins
Choosing an Officiate
Who will perform your ceremony depends on the bride and groom's background as well as several other factors you may not have considered.
By Reverend Michael J. Calderin, MA, CAP
Wedding Themes
Fall Wedding Ideas
Check out Dawn's ideas on fall weddings, covering food, colors, venues and favors!
Written by Dawn Kraus
Holiday Wedding Tips
Getting married around the holidays? Get some unique ideas here.
Written by Deborah Collins
Beach Wedding Basics
Great tips for one of the hottest trends in weddings – the beach themed wedding.
by Taryn Bussewitz, New York
All About Flowers
Flowers are a universal constant at a wedding. Sometimes the perfect favor is simple, sometimes it's elaborate.
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