Getting Ready

Got engaged over the holiday season? Now what?
If you're among the more than 25 percent of brides-to-be who received an engagement ring over the holidays, it's time to begin the search for 'the one.' No, we're not talking about 'the guy,' we're talking about 'the dress!'

A wedding for all seasons.
The wedding day is one of the most treasured in a couple's life together. Tales of their meeting, their engagement and their wedding day are told to their children and passed down through generations.

Give your wedding a personal touch.
If you're like most brides-do-be, you've been dreaming about your wedding day since you were a young girl. Whether it's a lavish gala or an intimate affair, it will be one of the most important days in your life. To the tiniest detail, it must be perfect. If your big day is looming on the horizon, consider personal touches to make your dream wedding a reality. Start when considering the décor for the location of the actual wedding as well as the reception or party to be held afterwards.

Bridal registries reflect our casual lifestyles.
Brides building their bridal registries today are thinking twice about china cabinet classics, turning instead to home items in which the luxury is a bit more casual.

Don't let disaster ruin your big day.
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the bride is beaming as she walks down the aisle. In a perfect world, this would be the setting for every wedding; but in reality, that is not always the case.

Choose your wedding party carefully.
Now that you've announced your engagement, it's time to start thinking about who will be in your wedding party. This is a decision not to take lightly.

Flowers, colors abound for fall weddings.
The choices are endless for fall brides. From flowers and colors to décor, fall brides can create the wedding of their dreams simply by using their imagination.

Weight loss and fitness for brides-to-be.
Eager to slim down and shape up for your magical day? You can accomplish these goals successfully and safely by eating right and making sure to exercise, according to two experienced dieticians.

Make yourself a wedding emergency kit.
Put together a bag of "tools" to keep you two fresh and gorgeous, help you solve potential predicaments and generally keep things together. After pulling everything together, entrust it to your attendants.

Keep your sanity while planning your wedding.
Working full-time or have friends and relatives spread all over the country or world? If you answered yes to either question, planning a wedding can be a logistical nightmare; but for savvy brides and grooms-to-be, online wedding planning has become a lifesaver.

Stay on track to truly enjoy your day.
Planning a wedding can be exciting, but without proper budgeting, this happy time can quickly turn into a nightmare.

Patience and planning ease family stress.
One of the best parts of your wedding day is being able to share your joy with your friends and family. Often, though, those same people you hold so close to your heart unknowingly inflict added stress on an already stressful day.

Choosing the perfect diamond.
Most people can be divided into two categories -- those who had their "dream" diamond picked out since eighth grade, and those who have no idea how to choose a diamond.

Grooms get into wedding planning.
James Barr is getting married soon. The 25-year-old is an alderman in a small town just west of Chicago. He's also a graduate student, finishing a master's degree in public administration. But his busy schedule isn't stopping him from being part of the wedding planning.

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