Archives: August 2005

Wedding Planning: Involve your Fiancé in 10 Easy Steps

About the Author He’s popped the question. You’ve chosen a date. And now, you’re swimming in a sea of euphoria with no horizons. Good thing, too, because there are literally a thousand things to arrange before the big day. You do the research, buckle under and dive in. But you find your fiancé’s ardor for the event itself seems to…

Guide to a Growing Trend: The "Green" or Ecological Wedding

About the Author Does it seem like the phrases “ecology” and “wedding” could hardly have less in common? With the average wedding costing well over $20,000 today, one would think so. And yet, the “green” or ecologically-friendly wedding is gaining momentum. In terms of appearance, a green wedding can be hauntingly romantic, with its outdoor setting, its focus on living…

Wedding Gift-Giving Guidelines

About the Author Whether you’re planning a wedding, or attending one, gift-giving plays an important role in the “big day.” Here are some guidelines to help answer some questions on this part of the wedding process. FOR THE WEDDING GUEST So you’ve been invited to a wedding? Are you wondering what to do about the somewhat obligatory gift? Most brides…

Seven Tips for Choosing a Maid of Honor

About the Author Choosing your Maid of Honor isn’t as simple as it looks. Nowhere else in your wedding planning is it easier for vexing problems to turn up! Why? Because the Maid of Honor’s duties are often vaguely defined, and worse, poorly communicated. In fact, every bride has her own unique idea of what a Maid of Honor should…