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Planning a wedding can be a stressful and time consuming task, but with enough time and resources, it can also be a joy to plan this special occasion. Wedding planning usually refers to the act of arranging the wedding ceremony, reception, and any attendant parties or events. The arrangement of the wedding shower and honeymoon are tangential parts of planning the wedding itself. Weddings are often planned far in advance in order to ensure that everyone who is invited can attend, that the desired location is available, and that other elements, such as the desired band, are available. It also enables the bride and groom to prepare for married life, and allow them to save money if necessary.
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- Wedding planners are professionals who will plan a wedding for a fee
- Weddings can be planned quickly, but the traditional amount of time needed is 6 months to 1 year
- The bride and the bride's mother are considered the primary planners
- The groom's family may plan attendant celebrations
- The bride's family and friends may also agree to help plan
- Lists, folder, charts and worksheets can help the planner stay organized
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Things to Plan
- Budget
- Wedding style and size
- Guest list
- Who is in the wedding party
- Gift registration
- Decorations and flowers
- Food and cake
- Invitations
- Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
- Travel and accommodations
- Reception
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Wedding Planning on Amazon
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How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Wedding Consultant & Planning Business: With Companion CD-ROM - $39.95
Weddings are big business. The Association of Bridal Consultants estimates that consumers spend a whopping $46 billion on their weddings every year. In 2008 the average wedding cost about $32,000, and many couples spend more than that! Tod...
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Wedding Planning for Dummies - $5.98
Planning a wedding can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. "Wedding Planning For Dummies" takes the guesswork out of preparing for this important event, with step-by-step instructions for making anyone's wedding and reception suc...
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The Smart Couple's Guide to the Wedding of Your Dreams: Planning Together for Less Stress and More Joy - $14.95
Each year, millions of couples wed, and millions of relationships - involving brides, grooms, families, and friends-are undermined by power struggles, fights, and stress before the big event arrives. Often overrun by others' demands, cou...
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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding: From Engagement Ring to Honeymoon, a Week-by-Week Guide to Planning the Happiest Day of Your Life - $16.95
Planning a wedding can be an exciting, overwhelming, and time consuming endeavor. COUNTDOWN TO YOUR PERFECT WEDDING will give brides the exact amount of information they need to plan the wedding they want. It breaks down pre-...
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Wedding Planning For Dummies, Second Edition - $19.99
In this downturn economy, planning a wedding on a budget is more challenging than ever. Weddings For Dummies, 2E will come to the rescue providing expertise on everything from bridal gowns to the honeymoon with the emphasis on gettin...
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Non-Traditional Ministers
Wedding Cakes
- Check out Mahalo's guide to Wedding Cakes
- The Knot: Wedding Cake Guide
- WeddingChannel.com: Wedding Cake Guide
- MarthaStewart.com: Wedding Cakes
- About.com: Guide to Making and Decorating a Wedding Cake
- Onewed.com: Wedding Cake Pictures


