| Announcing and Planning the Wedding | p. 3 |
| Getting Started | p. 4 |
| Wedding Expectations Worksheet | p. 6 |
| Announcing the News | p. 11 |
| Newspaper Engagement Announcement Worksheet | p. 14 |
| Newspaper Wedding Announcement Worksheet | p. 16 |
| The Engagement and Wedding Rings | p. 19 |
| Buying Rings Worksheet | p. 23 |
| Bride and Groom's Planning Calendar | p. 26 |
| The Wedding Budget | p. 37 |
| Establishing a Budget | p. 38 |
| Average Costs and Percentages Planner | p. 39 |
| Estimated Wedding Budget Worksheet | p. 41 |
| Hiring a Wedding Consultant | p. 47 |
| What Do Consultants Know? | p. 48 |
| What Will It Cost? | p. 49 |
| How Do I Hire One? | p. 50 |
| Questions to Ask When Hiring a Consultant | p. 51 |
| The Wedding Ceremony | p. 55 |
| Coming and Going | p. 56 |
| The Christian Ceremony | p. 57 |
| The Jewish Ceremony | p. 59 |
| Ceremony Worksheet: Who Goes Where? | p. 62 |
| What Happens During the Ceremony? | p. 64 |
| Writing Your Own Vows | p. 68 |
| Writing Your Own Vows Worksheet | p. 70 |
| Ceremony Decorations and Special Touches | p. 72 |
| The Receiving Line | p. 74 |
| Questions to Ask the Officiant | p. 76 |
| The Wedding Party | p. 79 |
| The Wedding Party's Responsibilities | p. 80 |
| Resources | p. 90 |
| Wedding Party Worksheet | p. 91 |
| Save the Date: The Wedding Party Calendar of Events | p. 99 |
| Attendant's Wedding Attire Worksheet | p. 104 |
| Invitations and Accessories | p. 113 |
| Ordering the Invitations | p. 114 |
| The ABCs of Wording | p. 118 |
| Sample Invitation Wording | p. 119 |
| Wedding Invitation Wording Worksheet | p. 128 |
| Wedding Program Worksheet | p. 131 |
| Stationery Proofreading Checklist | p. 136 |
| Favors and Accessories Checklist | p. 137 |
| Resources | p. 140 |
| The Guest List | p. 141 |
| Wedding Guests Worksheet | p. 142 |
| When Guests Descend | p. 150 |
| Accommodations for Guests Worksheet | p. 151 |
| Bridal Gifts and Registry | p. 153 |
| How Does a Registry Work? | p. 154 |
| Gifts and Thank-you Notes | p. 155 |
| Sample Registry Note to Guests | p. 158 |
| Wedding Registry Checklist | p. 161 |
| Registry Worksheets | p. 162 |
| Bridal Registry Sources | p. 180 |
| The Reception | p. 183 |
| Cost Considerations | p. 184 |
| Questions to Ask the Caterer | p. 185 |
| Questions to Ask the Reception Site Manager | p. 187 |
| Reception Liquor and Beverages Worksheet | p. 189 |
| Reception Worksheet | p. 191 |
| Reception Menu Worksheet | p. 192 |
| Reception Responsibilities Worksheet | p. 196 |
| Reception Seating | p. 201 |
| Seating at the Head Table | p. 202 |
| Toasts | p. 204 |
| Guest Tables Planner | p. 205 |
| Contracts with Vendors | p. 211 |
| Get What You Pay For | p. 212 |
| Avoiding Rip-offs | p. 213 |
| Sample Contract Worksheet | p. 217 |
| The Bridal Gown | p. 219 |
| Where to Shop | p. 219 |
| Shopping Tips | p. 220 |
| A Glossary of the Most Common Gown Terms | p. 223 |
| Flattering Looks for Every Face and Figure | p. 225 |
| Bride's Ensemble Worksheet | p. 228 |
| Bridal Traditions Worksheet | p. 231 |
| Dressing the Wedding Party | p. 232 |
| What to Wear Guide | p. 234 |
| Wedding Flowers | p. 239 |
| Do Your Homework | p. 240 |
| Questions to Ask the Florist | p. 241 |
| Wedding Flower Worksheet | p. 242 |
| Wedding Flower Checklist | p. 243 |
| Flowers Chosen for Certain Characteristics | p. 248 |
| Choosing the Bridal Bouquet | p. 253 |
| Great Ideas for Flowers and Decorations | p. 254 |
| Ways to Save on Flowers and Decorations | p. 256 |
| The Wedding Cake | p. 259 |
| The Taste Is the Test | p. 260 |
| A Baker's Dozen Questions to Ask the Baker | p. 262 |
| Bakery Checklist Worksheet | p. 263 |
| Wedding Cake Tasting Worksheet | p. 266 |
| Popular Wedding Cake and Filling Combinations | p. 268 |
| How to Cut a Wedding Cake | p. 269 |
| Photography and Videography | p. 271 |
| Selecting a Photographer | p. 272 |
| Selecting a Videographer | p. 273 |
| Questions to Ask the Photographer | p. 275 |
| Wedding Photography and Videography Checklist | p. 277 |
| Questions to Ask the Videographer | p. 284 |
| Sample Photography or Videography Contract | p. 285 |
| Music | p. 289 |
| Auditioning the Band | p. 290 |
| Music Planning Worksheet | p. 294 |
| Suggested Playlist Worksheet | p. 296 |
| Questions to Ask the Musicians | p. 299 |
| Showers and Parties | p. 301 |
| The Bridal Shower | p. 301 |
| The Bridesmaid Luncheon | p. 303 |
| The Bachelor Party | p. 304 |
| The Rchearsal Dinner | p. 304 |
| The Post-Wedding Brunch | p. 305 |
| Engagement Party Guests and Gifts Worksheet | p. 306 |
| Shower Guests and Gifts Worksheet | p. 307 |
| Bridesmaid Party Guests and Gifts Worksheet | p. 308 |
| Post-Wedding Brunch or Party Guest List | p. 309 |
| Planning a Wedding in a Hurry | p. 311 |
| Clarify Your Goals | p. 312 |
| Manage Time Effectively | p. 313 |
| Arrange the Big Four | p. 314 |
| Reception | p. 315 |
| Shopping for a Gown | p. 316 |
| Time and Money | p. 317 |
| Three-Month Planning Calendar | p. 319 |
| Legal Matters | p. 327 |
| Prenuptial Agreements | p. 328 |
| A Living Trust | p. 328 |
| To Change or Not to Change Your Name | p. 328 |
| Protecting Your Children's Interests | p. 329 |
| Marriage License Worksheet | p. 330 |
| Marrying, Moving, and Changing Your Name | p. 332 |
| Change of Name and Address Worksheet | p. 333 |
| Remarriage and Reaffirmation | p. 335 |
| What Should I Wear? | p. 336 |
| Are Wedding Gifts Expected? | p. 336 |
| Sharing the News | p. 337 |
| Who Issues the Invitations? | p. 337 |
| Who Gives the Bride Away? | p. 338 |
| Getting Ready Emotionally | p. 338 |
| How Can We Include Children from a Previous Marriage? | p. 339 |
| Checklist for Remarriage | p. 340 |
| Reaffirming Wedding Vows | p. 341 |
| Weddings On-line | p. 343 |
| Wedding Planning Software | p. 344 |
| A Sampling of Internet Sites to Explore | p. 345 |
| The Wedding Day | p. 351 |
| What the Bride Should Bring to the Ceremony and Reception | p. 352 |
| Wedding Day Schedule of Events Worksheet | p. 354 |
| After the Reception | p. 361 |
| Preserving the Gown | p. 362 |
| The Honeymoon | p. 367 |
| Where to Go for Information | p. 368 |
| Tips for Tipping when Traveling | p. 371 |
| Honeymoon Travel Checklist | p. 372 |
| Packing Tips | p. 374 |
| Honeymoon Packing Checklist | p. 375 |
| A Final Word | p. 377 |
| Index | p. 379 |
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