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Wedding planner

Think wedding planners are only for the wealthy? Think again. These days, you can hire a pro at different price points, depending on the level of service you need. You can enlist a coordinator to orchestrate the entire event or hire one just for the big day itself, to ensure that things run smoothly. Consider hiring a planner if you know you won't have a lot of time to devote to wedding details or if you're planning your nuptials from a distance.

X-tra invitations

Be sure to order about 20 extra invitations and envelopes. You'll need them for any last-minute additions to your guest list and for redoing any envelope-addressing goofs. And don't forget to save yourself a few invites to tuck away as precious keepsakes of the day.

Young attendants

To prep future flower girls or ring bearers for their role, ask their parents to rehearse their tasks—walking down the aisle, scattering flower petals or carrying the ring bearer's pillow—with them in advance. You want to be sure that young attendants will feel comfortable when their big moment comes.

Zero regrets

When the band or DJ plays the last song of the night, grab your new husband for one final turn on the dance floor. Then stop and look around at all the family members and friends who so happily celebrated the day with you. Now, savor the moment. Even if the weather wasn't just what you'd hoped for, or there were a few little snafus along the way, look back on your day with zero regrets—and look forward to starting life as a newlywed!

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