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Budgeting for your wedding just got easier! Follow our simple checklist to ensure yourwedding expenses are all accounted for.

A tip for budgeting brides: identify how much you can spend, then include an additional 10percent for an emergency fund. You’ll have a little extra put aside for those unforeseen details andexpenses that can pop up in spite of careful planning.

Ceremony and ReceptionIt’s a good idea to assign approximately 50 percent of your budget to the essentials of your

wedding: ceremony and reception, locations, food and beverages.

Your Wedding Budget Checklist

________ Ceremony Location Fee

________ Officiant’s Fee

________ Marriage License

________ Reception Site Fee

________ Couple’s Transportation

________ Guest’s Trans. & Parking

________ Tips & Coat Check

________ Food

________ Cake

________ Bar

________ Rentals

________ Other

Subtotal _____________

Photography

________ Photographer’s Fee

________ Engagement Portrait

________ Wedding Album

________ Parents’ Albums

________ Additional Prints

________ Videography

________ Other

Subtotal _____________

Music

________ Ceremony Music

________ Cocktail Hour Music

________ Reception Music

________ Other

Subtotal _____________

Flowers

________ Ceremony Decorations

________ Bride’s Bouquet

________ Maid of Honor’s and Bridesmaids’ Bouquets

________ Flower Girl’s Accessories

________ Corsages

________ Boutonnières

________ Reception Centerpieces and Decorations

________ Other

Subtotal _____________

Bride and Groom’s Attire

____________________ Bride’s Dress

____________________ Headpiece and Veil

____________________ Bride’s Shoes

____________________ Lingerie

____________________ Jewelry and Accessories

____________________ Hair and Makeup

____________________ Groom’s Tuxedo or Suit

____________________ Groom’s Shoes

____________________ Groom’s Accessories

____________________ Bride’s & Groom’s Rings

____________________ Other

Subtotal _____________

Gifts, Favors and Extras

____________________ Maid of Honor’s Gift

____________________ Bridesmaids’ Gifts

____________________ Best Man’s Gift

____________________ Groomsmen’s Gifts

____________________ Child Attendants’ Gifts

____________________ Bride’s Parents’ Gifts

____________________ Grooms Parents’ Gifts

____________________ Guest Room Gifts

____________________ Guest Favors

____________________ Ring Pillow

____________________ Guest Book

____________________ Other

Subtotal _____________

(NAPS)

About 75 guests

attend the averagewedding, which

means 350 eyes are locked onthe bride as she walks down theaisle. That’s 350 reasons —352, if you count the groom —for wanting to look your beston the big day.

“It all comes down to threethings,” says Tina Johnson,editor-in-chief of Women’sHealth magazine. “Exercise,eat well and get plenty of sleepbefore the wedding.” Themagazine’s fitness DVD,“Women’s Health: TheWedding Workout,” offersthese bridal tips:

Pre-Wedding MenuEating and avoiding certainfoods the weeks before yourwedding can help change theway you look and feel.• Eat salmon for its protein

and essential fatty acids togive your skin a healthyglow.

• Eat nuts and seeds to preventblackheads and whiteheads.

• Eat oysters, turkey and crabto benefit from their highzinc content, which protectsagainst wrinkles and acne.

• Cut the salt to cut the bloat.Avoid packaged foods withmore than 400 mg of sodiumper serving during the weekbefore the big day.

• Eat less carbs. You’llactually shed some waterweight by reducing your carb intake.

Sleep On ItMake sure your pillowcase

is newly laundered the nightbefore you wed to keep yourskin clean. If you wake up withpuffiness around your eyes,place some chamomile teabags in boiled water, let them cool, then place them onyour lids.

Walk The WalkMastering your high-

heeled walk down the aisle iscrucial:• Posture — Pull every-thing

up nice and tall. Resist theforward hunch.

• The Walk — Cross the feetvery gently in front of eachother with each step so thehips sway naturally.

• The Workout — Squats,calf raises and lunges in theweeks prior will strengthenthe muscles and joints thatwill help you walkgracefully.

Speaking of working out,exercising regularly is one ofthe most important things youcan do to look and feel good atyour wedding.

“Women’s Health: TheWedding Workout” DVD hasmore great advice and results-oriented routines. To makeyour special day a great one, the DVD is available at stores wherever videos are sold and at www.womenshealthdvds.com.

Looking Your Best On The Big Day

The right workout can help you look and feel great as you walk down the aisle.

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Asecond wedding is a

chance to focus more onwhat you want as a couple

instead of the wedding your parents mayhad hoped for you. Today there are norules in second weddings; the happycouple can customize it as they see fit.

Chances are someone you know willmake another trip down the aisle at onepoint in his or her life. Individuals whohave lost a spouse or have divorced mayeventually choose to remarry.

Second weddings are a great way forcouples to showcase their personalitiesand don’t have to be constrained bytradition. Here are some top tips fortaking that trip down the aisle the secondtime around.

♥♥ Put your first wedding out of yourmind. Now is not the time to makecomparisons. This wedding should beall about you and your new spouse-to-be. Go for something completelydifferent than your prior wedding so there will be no side-by-sidecomparisons.

♥♥ Choose a wedding party you reallywant. You can have a lavish weddingagain, complete with a big bridalparty. However, this time around youcan choose the friends and familymembers you really desire to standbeside you, instead of individuals youmay have felt obligated to include thefirst time around.

♥♥ Go ahead and wear white. Traditiononce stated that take-two brides werenot supposed to wear white. Toss tra-dition aside and go ahead and do whatyou want. Just be sure the gowncompliments your age and body shapeand doesn’t seem too virginal. If yourprevious wedding was annulled, youalso may be able to wear a wedding veil.

♥♥ Include your children in thefestivities and planning. If you oryour future spouse has children froma previous marriage, make them feel apart of this new blended family byincluding them in the secondwedding. They may play a role in theceremony, such as making a speech orreading a religious passage. Other

brides and grooms choose to havetheir children walk them down theaisle this time around. Also, involvethe kids in the planning. They may beexcited to help you choose weddingvendors or address invitations.

♥♥ Personalize your event. Take thetime to write your own vows, makehandmade favors or single out thespecial people in your lives.

♥♥ Feel free to be extravagant. You maybe more established in life with asecure job and bigger paycheck.Therefore you can expand thewedding budget a little more. Go forall of the goodies you may havepassed on with your previousmarriage, such as exotic foods or thatextra-long honeymoon.

♥♥ Involve the groom as well. Today’smodern men want a say in theirwedding just as much as the bride, saywedding experts. Make sure he isapprised of all the details and ensurethat he is able to make it to vendorappointments and the like.

Just as a second wedding is a secondchance for happiness, it is anotheropportunity to throw the wedding ofyour dreams.

Take Two -- Tips for a Second Trip Down the Aisle

Respectful Ways to Honor a Deceased Parent

Weddings are supposed to be

joyous events, which canmake it difficult to honor a

deceased parent. Doing so in a way thatdoes not compromise the upbeat moodof the event can prove quite a challengeto prospective brides and grooms.

The death of someone close is rarely easyto accept, especially when it happens

close to a couple’s wedding day. But thereare many ways couples can honor adeceased parent at their ceremony.

• Display pictures of the deceased withthe wedding couple so that thememory of these people can be partof the festivities.

• Set up a table with a special floralarrangement and photo with aplacard that states, “In memory of ...”

• Wear a piece of clothing or jewelry thatbelonged to the deceased. Cufflinksfrom a father or a veil from a mother.

• Dedicate a special song during thereception in the person’s name.

• Ask the pastor or officiant tospecifically mention the deceased inthe wedding ceremony and offer aspecial prayer in that person’s name.

• Add a memoriam line to the end ofthe wedding program. “Today wehonor Mary Smith, mother of the bride who could not be with us today.”

• A bride who will not be able to walkdown the aisle with her father canchoose to do so with her mother oranother relative and carry somethingthat belonged to their father.

• Light a candle at the ceremony forthe deceased relative.

• Set up a photo slide show thatincludes photos of the deceased.Choose poignant but upbeat musicso that the moment is not overlysomber.

• Leave an empty chair and placesetting at the reception for the personwho could not be there.

• Display something that symbolizesthe person at the wedding, such as aflag for a deceased veteran or an itemthat represents the person’s favoritehobby.

There are many ways to remember aspecial loved one at a wedding withoutbringing down the mood of the event.


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Before choosing a photo-grapher first know the styleand theme of your wedding.

After all, the photos should perfectlyreflect the entire feel of your wedding.Start your search by asking family andfriends for recommendations. If they don’thave any suggestions try the reception site— they have worked with many vendorsand may be able to suggest a photo-grapher. Lastly, try the yellow pages.

When meeting with photographerslook carefully through their samples.How is the quality of the pictures? Is thelighting good? Was each person wellframed? How does the photographer usetheir surroundings? Lastly, are thepictures interesting — do they tell astory? This is your only chance to captureyour wedding on film — don’t leave it inthe hands of someone inexperienced.

If you’re meeting with a photographystudio which has many photographersinsist on meeting the person who’llactually take your photos. Discuss whereyou’re getting married, the time of day andyear and how many are in the weddingparty. The photographer will need to getan idea of how to shoot his photos, so hecan plan accordingly. The photographershould be open and receptive to your ideasand should be able to make suggestions ofhis own. In particular, if your photo-

grapher is local they should be able tosuggest locations for the wedding photos;both indoors and outdoors. You should becomfortable working with yourphotographer - any aversion or discomfortyou feel towards your photographer willshow in the pictures.

Most studios will have manywedding photo packages to choosefrom. However, if a particular packagedoesn’t suit your needs they should bewilling to create an individualpackage. Also be upfront about howmuch your wedding budget allows; agood photographer should be able towork something out. Also be willingto provide the photographer with a listof required photos, for example: onewith the couple and their parentstogether. A list of required shots willhelp the photographer if you havedivorced parents.

While color photos will always bepopular, black and white and sepia photosadd an elegant touch to your weddingalbum. Black and white photos lend asophisticated, formal air, while sepiaphotos provide a timeless touch. You willneed to decide in advance whether youwant black and white or sepia photos, asit requires separate film. Once you havechosen your photographer get all thedetails of the service in a contract.

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There are no etiquette rules

regarding whether childrenshould attend weddings. The

decision is entirely up to the couplegetting married.

If you are a guest invited to a weddingand your children are not, there is noreason to take offense. You shouldcertainly respect the wishes of the brideand groom. It is improper to turn up atthe occasion with your children and putthe couple on the spot.

Young children are unpredictable andcannot be trusted to behave at all times.Couples may not want to have theirfestivities -- often occasions that cost$30,000 or more -- to be interrupted bychildren who may be a little tooboisterous.

Also, children may be an inconvenienceto adults simply looking to have a goodtime. How much can you enjoy yourselfif you are constantly keeping an eye on atoddler or tending to an infant? Chancesare your wedding experience will becompromised.

All in all, many other couples welcomethe idea of having children at their

weddings. Children represent theextended family and the next generation.They can add life to a party and lookadorable dressed in party clothes.

If your child is invited to a wedding, oryou are the happy couple tying the knot,consider these tips.

❀ Although children of all ages may bewelcome, it’s often better to limitchildren to ages 4 and older,especially if they’ll be participating inthe ceremony as a ring bearer orflower girl. Children of this age arebetter able to take direction and are alittle more mature. Check if yourceremony site has rules regardingchildren in the ceremony.

❀ If you want to compromise wheninviting children, allow them to bepresent at the church or synagogue, butrestrict them from the reception. Youcan carefully word this on theinvitation by saying “Adult Reception.”

❀ Talk to the caterer to find out if thereis a reduced fare on children’sdinners. This can save on costs,particularly if children aren’t likely toeat an adult meal.

❀ Children invited to the weddingreception should be dressedaccordingly for the formality of theevent. Now is not the time forsneakers and jeans.

❀ Provide entertainment for childrenduring the lulls of the event. Kids maylove to get up and dance, but becomeantsy during dinner courses. Packalong a goodie bag of games, DVDsand toys that can keep them occupied.

❀ Find out if you can bring along a kid’schaperone, namely a babysitter orfriend who can keep an eye on thekids while you enjoy yourself.

❀ The bride and groom may want to setup a “kiddie corral” area in thereception room, particularly if theyplan to invite a lot of young children.Put down foam interlocking mats andfence off the area so kids arecontained.

❀ If the wedding will be open tochildren, consider adjusting the hoursso that it takes place earlier in the day.This way parents will have time to gettheir children to bed on or close totheir normal bedtime.

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• If you color or highlight your hair, haveit done the week before so it looksfresh and fabulous on your big day!

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Planning a wedding? There

are certain terms that every brideand groom should learn so they

can be more informed in the process.

Ascot: A wide, formal tie generallyreserved for formal daytime weddings.

Blusher: A short veil that covers thebride’s face before the ceremony.

Bodice: Close, upper-fitting part of thedress.

Boutonniere: Flower or flowers that areworn by the men in the wedding party.The boutonniere always should beaffixed to the left side of the jacket.

Buttercream: Most common icing usedon wedding cakes.

Cathedral train: Train, or long piece offabric that extends 61/2 to 71/2 feetfrom the waist.

Cornelli: Decorative form of icing thatresembles lacework on wedding cakes.

Cutaway Jacket: Jacket which tapersfrom the front waist button to a long,wide back tail; accessories include awing-collar shirt with an ascot and acoordinating vest.

Ganache: Rich chocolate filling ortopping made from chocolate and heavycream.

Garland: Flowers and/or green leavesthat are draped over railings.

Girdle: The outer edge or the widestpart of the diamond forming a bandaround the stone.

Illusion: Fine netting used for veils,headpieces, and on the sleeves andnecklines of dresses.

Inclusion: An internal imperfection ona diamond.

Nosegay: Small bouquet featuringposies.

Tea Length: Length of dress or skirtthat falls several inches above theankles.

Topiary: Flowers or foliage trained andtrimmed into geometric shapes, oftenresembling miniature trees or animals.

Tussy Mussy: Silver cone-shapedholder for a bouquet.

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More than just a wish list,

registering for weddinggifts is an efficient way

to let family and friends now the itemsthat you need – and want – to start yourlife together. These are the gifts thatwill remain after all of the fanfare ofthe wedding day slowly fades away intomemories. “Oh, we got that for ourwedding,” will be how you proudlyrefer to these possessions decadesdown the line.

While the rest of your wedding plansare mostly hard work, creating yourbridal registry can be a lot of fun.Unfortunately, some people get carriedaway at the thought of all the presentscoming their way and registerspontaneously, not methodically.Remember that you are going to livewith these gifts for many years and yourfriends and family are spending moneyon them, so you should be careful toselect items you truly like and need.

Here are some registry basics to helpyou get started.

Consider your timeline. If you have anengagement party or bridal showersscheduled, try to register by the time theinvitations go out. Don’t feel rushed;you can always go back and add moreitems later on. If you’re not having an

engagement party, about nine monthsbefore your wedding day is a good timeto register without seeming as if you areeither rushing or procrastinating.

Do your spring cleaning, and take noteof what you already have and what youneed for your home. This is especiallyimportant if one or both of you havebeen living on your own for a while.

Then, get together and make a list ofthings you both want for your home.This is the perfect place for you tolearn one of the most important lessonsin marriage: compromise! These days,you can register for almost anythingyou like, so create a list of the itemsthat are most important before you getto the store. Remember to selectseveral price points to accommodate allof your guests.

Before you start checking boxes, visitseveral stores to decide which onessuit you best. Keep things simple bysticking to three or four stores. Makesure at least one of them is located inthe vicinity of where you currentlylive as well as your hometown orwhere your family is located. It is alsoa good idea to register at a nationalretailer with an online registry so thatall of your guests will have access togift suggestions. Ask questions. Find out their return

policy, how shipping works, whetherthey take phone orders, etc. Your oldergeneration of friends and family mayonly want to shop by phone or in store,so there should be something availablefor them. Check your registry occasion-ally in the months prior to your weddingso you can add more items at differentprice points, or remove items if need be.

Once you are registered, there arediffering opinions on etiquette forgetting the word out. It is a bit taboo tosend your registry information out withyour invitation, but if you have awebsite for your wedding, you can postit discreetly there. You can ask your

family members to pass the word alongto the guests as well. And, if your guestsask you up front where you areregistered, go ahead!

Most registries remain active for atleast a year after the big day so guestscan make purchases after the fact. Andmany stores will give you a discount onthe items that were not purchased, sothat you can buy them for yourself.

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It is customary for the bride-

and groom-to-be to showtheir gratitude to all of the

people who will make their weddingday special. Weddings today featurepeople who have roles that go beyondthe traditional, like interior decoratorsand musical soloists. It’s important toremember to thank everyone whocontributes to the celebration.

Thank-you gifts should be somethingthoughtful and enduring. Avoid fad orgag gifts. These gifts should bepresented at a pre-wedding occasion.It’s customarily done at the rehearsaldinner.

Crafting personalized remarks is a niceway to call attention to the unique tasksof each wedding participant. Don’tsimply pass the gifts out in one fellswoop. This way the gift will have moremeaning through a personal message.Don’t let thank-you gifts be forgotten.Start thinking of gift ideas early on andplan for any extra time for engraving orother personalization.

GroomsmenWhen selecting gifts for groomsmen,think about a gift they would like butprobably wouldn’t buy themselves. Thiscan be cuff links, a fine watch, moneyclip, or a high-quality wallet. Feel freeto splurge a little more on the best man.

BridesmaidsTraditional gifts for bridesmaids aredifferent types of jewelry. Mono-grammed stationery, a spa treatment, oranother pampering session. As you havewith the best man, feel free to bestow alittle more thanks on the maid of honorwith a more lavish gift. Younger bridalparty members can get a similar gift, butone in scale with their ages.

ClergyMany couples choose to make afinancial donation to their house ofworship. Additional tipping or monetarygifts for musicians, alter boys/girls, etc.can also be a thoughtful gesture. Adonation toward an officiant’s vestmentsmay also be appreciated.

Parents of the Bride and GroomThe couple may choose to bestow a gifton their parents, which can be especiallymeaningful if the parents are taking careof the financial responsibility of thewedding. Jewelry or fine gifts in similarscope to that of the bridal party are goodideas. Consider engraved picture framesthat can house a wedding portrait downthe road.

OthersReaders, soloists, ushers, etc. can begiven a small token of your apprec-iation, like a gift card or a personalizedmemento.

How to Say, ‘Thank You’ Counseling for Healthy Marriages

Amarriage doesn’t have to

be in distress to bring inthe help of a counselor.

Marriage counselors can help newly-weds start out on the right foot or helpestablished couples fine-tune theirmarriages.

Counseling can help in a number ofways:♥ Decrease conflicts that lead to fights.♥ Provide communication strategies

for men and women.

♥ Suggest new ideas for reconnecting.♥ Identify potentially problematic

areas that may be easily resolved orrequire further attention.

Couples should interview prospectivecounselors to determine the best fit andthe one they feel most comfortable with.Not all counselors are the same, andsome have specific areas of relationshipexpertise. There also may be counselorswho work with both couples andfamilies.

Tips for Couples About toMarry Finances, Too

When two people decide to get

married, they’re not onlycombining their possessions,

but they’re also bringing together uniqueideas about personal finance. These ideasmay bring challenges to the relationship andshould be discussed beforehand for the beststart to the marriage.

Planning ahead can build a strong financialfoundation for a new marriage. Before acouple becomes a family unit, each personhas his or her own way of saving andspending, as well as their own approach tofinances. Additionally, one person may bebringing more debt to the relationship thanthe other. How finances will be handledshould be one of the first conversations --even before a reception venue is booked ora wedding gown is chosen.

When joining finances, consider thesefactors.

Budgeting ExpensesEven if each individual had a budget beforethe marriage, the financial status of aspouse will change the outlook. Althougheach person may have their preferences oncertain items, talking through the best waysto pool resources and save money can be aneffective start to their life together.

Bank AccountsGenerally couples will f ind that acombination of joint and personal

accounts makes finances easier. The jointaccount is used for monthly bills, housingexpenses and things the couple doestogether. Separate accounts can be usedfor discretionary spending, like vacationaccounts, dabbling in investments orsimply for splurging. This enables eachperson to have an independent identity but also share the responsibility of being a couple.

Estate PlanningJust because a couple is relatively youngand newly married doesn’t mean theyshouldn’t begin planning for their future --including a family -- immediately. Couplesshould explore the options on life andmedical insurance plans. Sitting down witha financial planner can help, and he or shemay be able to spell out options inretirement savings or education savings.It’s never too early to begin investigatingthese scenarios.

Keep the Lines of Communication OpenMoney often makes or breaks arelationship. Having similar goalsregarding saving and spending is oftenthe key to couples melding together. Thebest way to work through difficulties andavoid problems concerning finances isalways to talk through all of the options.Having an open line of communicationabout money -- and participating equallyin the household finances -- can helpequal marital success.

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After a bride says “I do”

to a life with her newhusband, she often says

“I do” to a new last name. Whethershe takes the name as a loving gesture,to make it more convenient whenhaving kids, or simply to rid herself ofan unappealing maiden name,changing her surname will requiresome steps to ensure the legality of achange in identity.

Because a name change will require acopy of the marriage certificate --something that isn’t often obtained untilafter the ceremony -- it’s best to waituntil after you’ve returned from ahoneymoon to change documentation.Also, in order to travel, you may requirebirth certificates, passports, a license, oranother form of ID. It will be impossibleto change all of those forms ofidentification before the wedding.Inconsistent documentation could causehang-ups in the travel process. Addition-ally, you may be charged if you try to

change your name on airline tickets afterthey’ve already been issued. Therefore,enjoy your maiden name a little longeruntil the honeymoon bliss is over and it’sback to reality.

Ready to get started? Here are most ofthe documents you’ll need to change asyou take on your new married name.

1. Social Security Card: If you are aU.S. resident, you will need to go toyour local social security office, ordownload a form from the IRS Website to apply for a change of name onyour social security card. It takesapproximately 10 days after theapplication is received for the IRS toupdate the records. In Canada youwill need to change your SocialInsurance Number card.

2. Drivers license: In order to changeyour drivers license and vehicleregistration, you’ll likely have to visitthe Department of Motor Vehicles, or

whatever the agency is called in yourarea. You will need several forms ofidentification, two of which will beyour marriage certificate provingchange of name and your socialsecurity card. Also have your olddriver’s license with you.

3. Passport: Contact the PassportAgency to update your name on yourpassport. You may or may not becharged for the new issue dependingupon how long it’s been since youapplied for a passport.

4. Insurance policies: If you havehealth insurance, life insurance, or a401(k) plan, you should com-municate your change of name to therespective companies.

5. Bank accounts: Guests will likelyissue gift checks in your marriedname or as a couple. It helps to havean account available in which todeposit those checks. You can choose

to merge your banking accountsonce married, or open up a jointaccount with your new name.

6. Employer: Have your employerchange your name in their records andupdate payroll and any other services.You will also want to update e-mailstationery to reflect your new nameand have your IT director change yourinformation for computer logins ande-mail addresses. A courtesy e-mail to clients will fill them in on yourname change.

7. Credit card & utility companies:Notify these companies of a changeof name. Some may require writtendocumentation to complete thechange.

8. Wills and other legal contracts:Have legal documents amended tofeature your updated name. You maywant to change your beneficiary toyour husband.

Brides: Changing to Your Married Name

Leading up to their big day,

couples have lots to worry aboutbefore they finally get to walk

down the aisle as man and wife. The trialsand tribulations of planning a wedding isno small task, as even the most minordetails must be accounted for.

Such is the case with the floralarrangements. Though not a minor detailin any way, preparing a wedding day floralarrangement does have its minor details,particularly when it comes to the moreindividual aspects of a floral plan. Forinstance, the following components mustbe considered when devising a floral plan.

❀❀ The bridal bouquet. It’s tradition forbridal bouquets to contain white orcream-colored flowers such asstephanotis, roses, orchids, or lilies.

Many bridal bouquets also includefillers like baby’s breath as well assome green or ivy, as well as ribbonsor additonal accessories.

❀❀ Bouquets for attendants. Attendants’bouquets should be identical, and it’sbest to coordinate these bouquetswith the attendants’ gowns. Only themaid of honor traditionally receives aslighlty different bouquet, as it’scustomary to give her one apart fromthe rest, though not significantly so.

❀❀ Boutonnieres for groomsmen andushers. The guy’s side of the weddingalso needs to take part in the floralplan. Worn in a buttonhole or lapel, aboutonniere should be worn on theleft lapel and match a flower from thebridesmaids’ bouquet. The groom

should also wear a boutonniere,though his should match a flowerfrom the bride’s bouquet. Whenwearing boutonnieres, men shouldnot wear additional accessories suchas pocket squares.

❀❀ Flowers for special guests. Certainspecial guests, such as grandmothersand mothers, should receive corsages.While the corsages do not need to beidentical, they should match thebridesmaids’ bouquets. It’s best toconsult with a florist for a corsagecolor that matches all dresses, astypically the corsages must be orderedbefore the bride and groom know whattheir mothers, grandmothers and otherspecial guests will be wearing. Acorsage that goes with anything,therefore, is ideal.

Floral 411 for the Big Day


Spring 2011 Bridal

1. Does Shane’s have experiencecatering for weddings?Absolutely! Shane's has experiencewith all types of caterings. Weddingdays are special for the bride. Theyshould not have to worry about thedetails of the reception. Let theexperts take care of those details.

2. Is there a minimum / maximum forcatering orders?No catering is too big or to small!We do it all!

3. Are there other options besidesBBQ?Of course! BBQ is definitely ourarea of expertise but we can do othertypes of food too! We can customizeany order to fit your needs.

4. Do you offer full service catering?Yes! We can do drop off delivery orcomplete full service. Full service isa great option for those who wouldrather focus their attention to thebride and groom.

5. How do I find out moreinformation about Shane's RibShack catering for my wedding?Call our catering hotline! Tammy @ 404-824-RIBS (7427).

No party is too big or too small. We tailor every catering job to your request.

10% OFF ORDERS OVER $200

www.shanesribshack.com/highway81

2788 Highway 81 EastMcDonough, GA 30252

Catering Hotline: 404-824-RIBS (7427)(678) 583-0011

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Did You Know?

According to the United

States Census Bureau(USCB), more than 2

million couples get married each year inthe United States. The average bride is ashade over 25 years of age, while theaverage groom is nearly 27-years-old.

In a nod to the changing nature ofsociety, one-third of those gettingmarried each year have been marriedbefore. That’s especially notable tothose who make a living providingwedding services, be it reception halls,videographers, photographers, or otherswho make their living in the weddingindustry. That’s because the averagewedding budget is roughly $20,000,meaning weddings, even for brides andgrooms who have been down the aislebefore, remain a costly expense for the

participants and a lucrative venture forthose in the industry.

In fact, $72 billion is spent on weddingseach year. To put that in betterperspective, consider that only $8billion per year is spent on honey-moons, meaning brides and grooms areliable to spend nine times more on theirwedding than they are on theirhoneymoon.

June and August remain the months ofchoice for ceremonies, as moreweddings occur in June and August thanany other month. However, while July isthe third most popular month to walkdown the aisle, September and evenOctober are becoming increasinglypopular according to the Association forWedding Professionals International.

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