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Tip of the Day: "We all love champagne, but limiting the reception toast to just the bride and groom can save a chunk of cash. With an average guest list of 140, you would save approximately $420 by not having a reception-wide toast," says Chris Easter, groom-centric wedding and etiquette expert, co-founder of TheManRegistry.com.
Plus, check out How to Stock the Bar: What You Need for Your Wedding.
Now that's a sweetheart table! We love the thoughtful details that transform this table into a real focal point of the room.
The proposal sets the stage for your incredible journey towards becoming husband and wife.
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Tip of the Day: Start the process of booking airfare for your honeymoon six to eight months before departure. Flights can be the most difficult — and expensive — to switch, which is why having dates and hotels mapped out is key.
Booking online is by far the most economical way to go. For carrier comparisons and real-time price fluctuations go to Google Flights. This relatively new online and mobile tool also gives various date and airport options based on price. Reservations are made directly with the airlines so you can still use your miles and other rewards.
Plus, check out 5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Honeymoon.
The 200-mile stretch of paradise known as Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit is bracketed by the Sierra Madre mountain range and the Pacifc Ocean.
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Tip of the Day: Break up your wedding to-do lists by date. "Having smaller lists will serve you well with such a big undertaking. Get out a calendar and work backwards from your wedding date, filling in deadlines for all your must-do tasks. Then create daily or weekly to-do lists for yourself. That way, you have smaller, more manageable lists instead of one big, scary ongoing one," says Paula Rizzo, founder of the productivity site ListProducer.com.
Plus, check out 10 Ways to Keep Your Sanity While Planning a Wedding.
Delivering the perfect wedding speech is no easy task. The most memorable toasts tend to maintain the right balance of sweet compliments, funny anecdotes, and inspiring messages. At Love Stories TV, we’ve heard speeches that have left us in tears and made us laugh ‘til our stomachs ache, but there’s nothing quite like your sibling's or BFF’s toast to your union—and these speeches really knock it out of the park.
This silly shot with the bridesmaids is a fun way to show off your veil!
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Tip of the Day: Consider holding your festivities at the site where your husband-to-be proposed. One couple held their wedding at the majestic Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, where the groom had proposed a year earlier. Since he'd popped the question in a horse-drawn carriage, they treated guests to their own romantic rides.
Plus, check out 35 Romantic Ideas for Your Wedding Reception.
Congratulations! Your daughter is engaged. Now it's time to start planning the big event.
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