In this day and time, lavish weddings are not in everyone’s budget, yet is doesn’t mean that your special day should be any more less spectacular than the next brides. If you are looking to save a few dollars here and there, check out some of these tips some of our brides have chosen.
Ask your caterer about the availability of children’s plates. This is a practical and sensible way to reduce wedding expenses. Many couples aren’t aware that, at a reduced cost, most caterers can create smaller portions for the little people on your guest list, who normally don’t eat as much as adults. More

John Gottman is a University of Washington researcher who has studied marriage and married couples for years. He states that four things can kill love and a marriage:

• sarcasm
• contempt
• stonewalling
• an unwillingness to meet a spouse’s requests

What do you think? Do you agree with this?

Is getting married right for you? What do you need to know before you walk down the aisle? Dr. Phil advises you to take a closer look at yourself and the relationship before tying the knot. Ask yourself these questions.

Why are you getting married?
Be honest and evaluate the reasons behind your engagement. Write a list of pros and cons about your partner and your relationship. If you have to talk yourself into marriage — don’t. If you have to talk your fiancé into marriage — no way! Make sure you are not getting married to escape or avoid something. Have you just always wanted to get married? That’s not a good enough reason. If you get nauseous shopping for a wedding dress or seem to be sick every time you have to meet the caterer, listen to your body. More

So the man of your dreams has asked you to marry him, and you said yes (Or vice versa for your modern divas). Now you need to start the planning stage of that perfect wedding you have always dreamed of. Where do you begin? Do you start with flowers, venues, or the Wedding Dress? When do you need to start organizing what? Let us give you a helping hand with our tips and tricks, the how the when and the why.

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