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- Religion, ethnicity, and culture will play a part in what kind of wedding
- Average cost of a wedding in the U.S.: $28,000 (approx.)http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/11/fashion/weddings/11fiel.html?_r=1&scp;=5&sq;=cost%20of%20wedding&st;=cse&oref;=slogin
- Ceremony is held by an officiant, and wedding vows are said
- Traditional clothes are worn depending on the culture
- Destination wedding: Held in a location wedding party and guests must travel to
- Double wedding: Wedding of two couples at the same time
- Civil wedding: Officiated by a civil authority
- Elopement: Secret or sudden wedding
- Each culture's wedding has attendant customs, such as the bride wearing white
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A wedding is the ceremony during which two people become married. The marriage ceremony itself is but one part of a wedding, which can involve a reception party afterward, in addition to other parties, brunches, the rehearsal, all of which usually culminates in the married couple embarking on a honeymoon. In America, weddings are festive occasions which allow the couple's friends and family to gather and celebrate their union, but the wedding can be held in one of an infinite number of styles and traditions.
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Weddings Questions
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How involved should a bridesmaid be in helping you plan a wedding? 4 AnswersI think it really depends on the size of the wedding party and how long the bridesmaid and maid of honor have been friends of the bride. If they have both know... read more -
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Wedding Tradition and Etiquette
- Please see Mahalo's guide to Wedding Etiquette
- Wikipedia: Wedding Traditions and Customs
- The Knot: Customs + Etiquette
- WeddingChannel.com: Wedding Etiquette: Answers and Advice
- Brides.com: Ceremonies & Traditions
- MarthaStewart.com: Wedding Etiquette & Traditions
- Etiquette Hell: Weddings From Hell
Wedding Planning
- Please see Mahalo's Wedding Planning page.
- The Knot: Planning Center
- Brides.com: Planning Center
- WeddingChannel.com: Local Wedding Vendors Listings
- WeddingDetails.com
- The Nature Conservancy: Tips to Make your Wedding Green
Wedding Rings
- Please see Mahalo's guide to Wedding Rings
- Kay Jewelers: Wedding & Anniversary Rings
- Zales: Wedding Rings
- The Knot: Wedding Rings
Wedding Fashion
- Please see Mahalo's guides to Wedding Fashion, Wedding Dress, and Bridal Shoes
- The Knot: Wedding Fashion Center
- Brides.com: Wedding Fashion Guide
- WeddingChannel.com: Fashion & Jewelry Guide
Wedding Vows
- Mahalo's Guide to Wedding Vows
- The Knot: Ceremony + Vow Ideas
- Brides.com: Tips for Personalizing Your Own Vows
- Weddingbee: Wedding Vows blog posts
- Wikipedia: Marriage Vows
- About.com: Guide to Wedding Vows
Honeymoon Planning
- Please see Mahalo's guide to Honeymoons
- The Honeymoon
- WeddingChannel.com: Honeymoon & Travel
- The Knot: Honeymoons
- Brides.com: Honeymoons
- Fodors: Planning Your Honeymoon Travel
Elopement Information
- Elopement Advice Website: Let's Run Off
- Wikipedia: Elopement
- eHow: How to Elope
- wikiHow: How to Elope in Las Vegas
- About.com: To Elope or Not to Elope?



