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Don't Spend a Dime Yet! | |
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Your First Step Toward the Altar--Getting Started | |
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Understanding the Wedding Industry | |
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Finding a System to Keep Yourself Organized | |
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Investigating Bridal Shows | |
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What to Expect | |
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How to Get the Most from a Bridal Show | |
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Using the Internet | |
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Becoming Intimate with the Internet | |
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Beam Me Up, Scottie | |
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The Web vs. Newsgroups | |
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Show Me Your Sites | |
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Wedding Shows | |
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Wedding Portals/Directories | |
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Honeymoons on the Web | |
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Wedding Stores Online | |
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Personal Bridal Pages | |
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Wedding Advice on the Web | |
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Online Bridal Registry | |
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Finding a Wedding Consultant Online | |
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Using the Library | |
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Asking Friends for Suggestions | |
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Taking a Class to Learn More | |
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Wake Me When It's over--Hiring a Bridal Consultant | |
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So Who Are These People, Anyway? | |
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The Evolution of the Bridal Consultant | |
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Timing Is Everything | |
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What You See Is Not Always What You Get | |
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What Is the Consultant's Role? | |
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How to Find the Right Consultant for Your Wedding | |
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Asking the Right Questions | |
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Deciding Whether a Consultant Can Help You | |
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What's It Going to Cost? | |
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Bridal Consultant/Wedding Coordinator Worksheet | |
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Simple or Extravagant--Setting Your Budget | |
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Blue Jeans or Black Tie? | |
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Ultraformal: Glamorous and Glitzy | |
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Formal: Elegant and Graceful | |
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Semiformal: Tasteful and Dignified | |
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Informal: Casual and Comfortable | |
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How the Level of Formality Affects Your Budget | |
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Setting a Realistic Budget | |
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Cost Comparison | |
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Putting Your Budget on Paper | |
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Whom to Involve | |
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Who Pays for What? | |
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What's Important to Us Worksheet | |
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Cost Comparison Worksheet | |
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Wedding Budget Worksheet | |
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Who Pays for What Worksheet | |
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The Bride and Her Family | |
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The Groom and His Family | |
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The Wedding Party | |
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First Things First | |
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Get Me a Church on Time! | |
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Setting the Date | |
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Plan Around Big Events | |
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Holidays: Pressure Cookers or Money Savers? | |
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Waltzing with the Weather | |
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Consider Other Commitments | |
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Selecting the Ceremony Site | |
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Examine the Facility Firsthand | |
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Understand the Fees and Policies | |
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Working with the Officiant | |
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Ceremony Site Worksheet | |
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Seeking Your Soiree | |
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The Reception Site--Getting What You Pay For | |
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One Size Doesn't Fit All | |
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Deal with the Details | |
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Reserving the Reception Site | |
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Traffic Jam | |
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What About Services and Restrictions? | |
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Who's in Charge Here? | |
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Choosing a Caterer | |
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May I Serve You? | |
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So, What Will It Cost? | |
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Liquor: To Drink or Not To Drink | |
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Reception Site Worksheet | |
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Choosing the Reception Site Worksheet | |
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Choosing the Caterer Worksheet | |
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The Wedding Party--a Circle of Friends | |
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Wedding Party Size | |
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Finalizing the List | |
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Using Children as Attendants | |
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Kids Do the Darndest Things | |
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Find the Right Jobs for Kids | |
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Assigning Other Fun Tasks | |
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Getting a Little Help from Your Friends | |
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Cast Party--Arranging the Rehearsal Dinner | |
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Examining the Tradition | |
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Getting to Know You | |
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Whom to Invite | |
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Giving It Style | |
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Have It Your Way | |
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What's on the Agenda? | |
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A Time to Say Thank You | |
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Rehearsal Dinner Worksheet | |
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Romance and Roses--Planning Your Honeymoon | |
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Finally, Some Time Alone | |
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Communication Is the Key | |
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Honey, Why Are You Crying? | |
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Get Thee to Paradise | |
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Hints for Honeymooners | |
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Honeymoon Worksheet | |
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Planning Check-Off List | |
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Six to Twelve Months Before the Wedding | |
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Five Months Before the Wedding | |
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Four Months Before the Wedding | |
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Three Months Before the Wedding | |
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Two Months Before the Wedding | |
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Seven Weeks Before the Wedding | |
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Six Weeks Before the Wedding | |
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Five Weeks Before the Wedding | |
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Four Weeks Before the Wedding | |
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Three Weeks Before the Wedding | |
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Two Weeks Before the Wedding | |
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One Week Before the Wedding | |
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Two Days Before the Wedding | |
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One Day Before the Wedding | |
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The Day!! | |
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I Now Pronounce You ... Ceremony Details | |
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Get Serious--Traditional Religious Services | |
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Eastern Orthodox | |
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The Betrothal | |
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The Crowning | |
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Protestant | |
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Roman Catholic | |
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Some Common Threads Among Christian Weddings | |
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The Christian Processional | |
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Positions at the Altar | |
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Jewish | |
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Summing Up | |
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I Do, I Really Do | |
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Writing Your Own Vows | |
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I, Mary, Take You, John | |
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Mary, Join Me as We Venture into the Cosmos | |
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Customizing Your Service | |
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A Song for You | |
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A Special Passage | |
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That Special Touch | |
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Illuminating the Ceremony | |
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Where to Draw the Line | |
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This Is It: The Ceremony! | |
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Oh, My Aching Hand! | |
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Putting It All Together | |
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Eat, Drink, and Be Married | |
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Working with the Caterer | |
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What's on the Menu? | |
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Cake and Punch | |
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Hors d'Oeuvres | |
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Food Stations | |
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Buffet | |
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Formal Dinner Reception | |
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Thinking Through Your Food Options | |
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Playing the Numbers Game | |
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That Fantasy Creation: The Cake | |
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So Many Choices | |
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Bargaining with the Baker | |
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The Groom's Cake | |
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Those Luscious Libations | |
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Look at All Your Options | |
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Don't Take Your Responsibilities Lightly | |
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Call in the Chefs! | |
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Cake and Punch Reception | |
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Hors d'Oeuvres Reception | |
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Buffet Reception | |
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Buffet Reception II | |
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Formal Dinner | |
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Formal Dinner II | |
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Catering Worksheet | |
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Liquor Worksheet | |
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Wedding Cake Worksheet | |
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Snapdragons and Song | |
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Deciding on a Florist | |
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By the Dozen | |
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Nipping Your Floral Bill in the Bud | |
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Buds of Beauty | |
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Bouquets and "Boots" | |
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Roll Out the Carpet | |
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Petals and More | |
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Centerpiece Ideas | |
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Simple or Sensational? | |
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Other Table Ideas | |
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Making Beautiful Music | |
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Waltzing Down the Aisle | |
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Party Music | |
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Floral Worksheet | |
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Musicians Worksheet | |
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All Dressed Up and Somewhere to Go | |
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Cinderella for a Day | |
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Thinking Ahead | |
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By Appointment Only | |
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Oh, It's So You! | |
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Dress the Part | |
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Don't Veil the Truth | |
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The Glass Slippers | |
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The Final Touches | |
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Underneath It All | |
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Service with a Smile | |
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All the Hustle and Bustle | |
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A Little Nip Here, a Little Tuck There | |
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If It Was Good Enough for Mom | |
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See Reverse for Care | |
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Pretty Maids All in a Row | |
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Dressed to Kill: Formal Wear for Men | |
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Going with the Flow | |
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Accent with Color | |
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Right Down to Their Feet | |
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Getting the Suit on Time | |
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Buying in Bulk | |
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The Perfect Fit | |
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Long-Distance Shopping | |
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Arriving in Style | |
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That Luxurious Limousine | |
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Absolute Elegance | |
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This Won't Turn into a Pumpkin! | |
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Be Creative | |
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Transporting the Whole Gang | |
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Wedding Gown and Bridesmaids' Dresses Worksheet | |
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Tuxedo Worksheet | |
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Special Transportation Worksheet | |
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Pretty as a Picture--Photographers and Videographers | |
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Focusing on Your Photography | |
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So Many Questions, So Little Time | |
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Make Sure That What You See Is What You Get | |
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Do You Have That Warm, Fuzzy Feeling? | |
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What's in a Picture? | |
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Soft Focus | |
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Portraiture | |
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Natural Light | |
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Photojournalistic | |
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Contracts | |
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When All Is Said and Done | |
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Hiring a Videographer | |
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See Samples | |
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Home Video Quality | |
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Get Me the Soundtrack! | |
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The Package Deal | |
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Photography Worksheet | |
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Videography Worksheet | |
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! | |
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Taking Stock of Your Invitations | |
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Selecting Your Invitations | |
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Putting Your Stamp on It | |
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Rise to the Occasion | |
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The Paper Chase | |
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Pure Poetry | |
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Those Little Cards | |
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Now, Let's Party! | |
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RSVP | |
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Map It Out | |
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Order! Order! | |
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Return to Sender (!) | |
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Printed Accessories | |
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Informal Notes and Thank-You Notes | |
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Napkins | |
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Scrolls | |
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Place Cards | |
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Really Personalize It! | |
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Mark Your Calendars Now, Please | |
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Start Spreadin' the News | |
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When the Masses Arrive | |
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Just Follow Along, Please | |
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Use Your Imagination | |
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Keep It Simple ... or Go to Extremes! | |
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Invitations Worksheet | |
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Programs Worksheet | |
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Do Yourself a Favor | |
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Favoring Your Friends | |
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Smile, You're on Candid Camera! | |
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Attending to Your Attendants | |
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Welcome One and All! | |
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Favors Worksheet | |
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Making the Most of Your Dollars | |
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Saving Your Pennies for Priorities | |
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Finding Ways to Cut Your Floral Bill | |
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It's All About Sharing | |
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Au Naturel | |
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Apprentices Wanted | |
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Save Bucks Covering Blemishes | |
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Keep It Simple | |
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Flowers for Rent | |
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Dressing for Less | |
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Regulating Your Reception Expenses | |
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Managing Your Music Dollars | |
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Economizing on Those Extras | |
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Paring Photography Costs | |
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Contracts and Agreements | |
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Help! My Family Is Driving Me Nuts!! | |
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And in This Corner ... | |
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This Could Happen to You! | |
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Marriage: A Rite of Passage | |
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The Emotional Roller Coaster--What to Expect | |
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Mother and Me | |
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Daddy's Little Girl | |
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Mama's Baby Boy | |
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Who's in Control Here? | |
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Tension Between Parents | |
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Practical Tips | |
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I Think I'm Losing My Mind | |
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Is This Normal? | |
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It Costs What? | |
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Too Much Advice from Too Many People | |
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Trying to Please Everyone | |
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Divorced and Blended Families | |
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When Divorced Parents Are Talking | |
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When Divorced Parents Aren't Talking | |
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Where to Get Help | |
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The Officiant | |
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Bridal Consultant | |
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Trusted Family Member or Friend | |
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Prenuptial Agreements | |
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Special Weddings | |
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What's in a Theme? | |
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Seasonal Weddings | |
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Christmas Weddings | |
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New Year's Eve or New Year's Day Weddings | |
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Valentine's Day Weddings | |
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Fourth of July Weddings | |
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Halloween Weddings | |
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Go with the Flow of the Season | |
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Outdoor and Garden Weddings | |
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The Unpredictable Mother Nature | |
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What You'll Need | |
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Let's Get Physical | |
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Park It Here, My Dear | |
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A Different Kind of Train Track | |
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Tears over Melting Tiers | |
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Military Weddings | |
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Victorian Weddings | |
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Hey! What Are You Doing This Weekend? | |
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What Is a Weekend Wedding? | |
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Guest Activities | |
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Practical Tips | |
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Booking a Hotel for a Weekend Wedding | |
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Travel Advice | |
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! | |
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Mickey and Minnie, Here We Come!--Destination Weddings | |
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What Is a Destination Wedding? | |
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How to Plan a Destination Wedding | |
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Do Your Research! | |
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Ol' Mother Nature, Again | |
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A Place in Your Heart | |
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Accommodations and Amenities | |
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Is It Legal? | |
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Guest Activities | |
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Practical Tips | |
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Popular Sites | |
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Disney World | |
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Hawaii | |
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Las Vegas | |
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Cruise Ships | |
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Surviving the Big Event | |
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Much Ado About Everything: Prenuptial Preparation | |
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The Dress Rehearsal | |
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Practice Makes Perfect | |
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I Did Say "Dress Rehearsal" | |
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Whom to Include | |
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It's All in Fun | |
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Who's the Boss Here? | |
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A Little Pre-Party | |
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The Bachelor Party | |
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The Bachelorette Party | |
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Getting Yourself Ready | |
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You Are Getting Sleepy | |
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You Are What You Eat | |
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Making a List--Checking It Twice | |
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Don't Forget the Decorations! | |
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What to Take to the Church | |
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Dressing Offsite | |
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Dressing Onsite | |
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Something Old, Something New | |
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The Emergency Kit | |
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Say Cheese! | |
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When to Take Those Pictures | |
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All Before the Wedding | |
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After the Ceremony | |
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Before and After | |
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Location, Location, Location | |
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At the Ceremony Site | |
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Finding Other Hidden Treasures | |
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Don't Forget Anybody! | |
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Adding Videography | |
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Let the Party Begin! | |
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Activities to Include | |
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A Big Hand for Mr. and Mrs. | |
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Raise Your Glasses | |
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The Cake Cutting | |
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Get Your Dancing Cards Ready | |
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It's a Toss Up | |
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Handling Gifts at the Reception | |
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Safety First | |
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It's Not Christmas Morning | |
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Security | |
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Designating the Designated Driver | |
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Childcare | |
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House-Sitters | |
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Making Your Grand Exit | |
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Tales from the Altar | |
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Tips from the Pros--What's Hot, What's Not | |
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Bridal Consultants | |
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Colin Cowie | |
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Shelby Tuck-Horton | |
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Joyce C. Smith | |
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Elisa Mackenzie | |
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Betty Jackson | |
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Merry Beth Turpin | |
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Karen DeKay | |
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Sue Winner | |
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Toni DeLisi | |
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Priscilla Vasicek | |
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Jean Picard | |
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Christine Young | |
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Norma Edelman | |
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Frank Andonoplas | |
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Martha Cook | |
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Lois Pearce | |
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Kay Krober | |
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Gayle Labenow | |
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Mary Jane Miles | |
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What's Hot--What's Not | |
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East-Coast Trends | |
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West-Coast Trends | |
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Midwestern Trends | |
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Southern Trends | |
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Free Advice from Some Experienced Vendors | |
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Gowns--Bridal Retail and Designer | |
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Mary Kelley, Director of Retail Services, ABC | |
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Ellen Prange, The Bridal Suite | |
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Wedding Gown Specialists Association | |
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Florists | |
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Joyce Mills Edelen, Joyce, A Floral Specialist | |
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Dale Miller, Miller Floral Company | |
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David Kurio, David Kurio Floral Design | |
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Karen Hopkins, Making Arrangements | |
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Sali Widner--Bouquet Preservation | |
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Claire Webber, Claire Webber Florals and Events by Design | |
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Photographers | |
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G. Gregory Geiger, CPP, Gregeiger Company Unlimited, Inc. | |
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Geno, Classic Contemporary Photography by Geno | |
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Jim and Lois Wyant, Wyant Photography | |
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Michael Colter | |
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Stephanie Hogue | |
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Travel Agents | |
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Steve Schrohe and Virginia Pfrommer, IT Travel, Inc. | |
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Steve Ledewitz, Worldtek Travel | |
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Videographers | |
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Jim and Cindy Wright, Video Magic Productions | |
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Patrick and Jodi Harris, Sight and Sound Video Productions and DJ Entertainment | |
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Caterers | |
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Donna Rader, Jim Herman, and Kent Beckman; Marriott Corporation, Education Services | |
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Jerry Green, The New Savoy | |
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Susan Sluyter, Indiana State University Food Services | |
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Jacquelynne T. O'Rourke, Edelweiss Caterers | |
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Music | |
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Bill Cain, Keyboard Musician | |
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Kenny i Orchestras | |
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Patrick and Jodi Harris, Sight and Sound Video Productions and DJ Entertainment | |
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Sharon Thompson, Sunny Moon DJ Entertainment | |
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True Confessions--Couples Tell How They Survived | |
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Kelly Kristin Potts and Scott William Locke | |
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Gretchen Elaine Whalen and James Jeffrey Moore | |
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Becky Lynn Williams and Greg Bryce Swenson | |
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Shanna Marie Toney and Jon Anthony Bradbury | |
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Virginia Longyear and Phillip Wayne Whitaker Jr. | |
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Gina Marie Tom and Preston Earl White | |
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Jennifer Ann Hofmann and Bryan Scott Redding | |
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Rebecca Lynn Lueken and Todd Edwards Stewart | |
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A Final Word | |
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Appendixes | |
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Glossary | |
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Resources | |
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Index | |