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Getting started | Fashion | Ceremony | Reception | Food & Drink | Flowers | Rentals
Transportation | Music | Photo & Video | Beauty | Gifts | The honeymoon | Your future
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Front of 'Getting Started' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Jeff Poole
indigosilver photography
Getting Started
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Getting organized
Setting your budget
The do-it-yourself option
Wedding coordinators
Picking your wedding day
Errand services
Choosing a vendor
Vendor etiquette
Cape Fear Wedding Association
The groom's role
Checklist for the groom
Who pays for what?
Attendants' responsibilities
Wedding shows
The Cape Fear Wedding Show
Announcing your news
The engagement ring
Wedding rings
Caring for your diamond
Bridal crisis kit
Save-the-date notes
Invitations and stationery
Traditional wording
Calligraphy
Making the guest list
Pretty postage
Guest-book ideas
Emergency kit
Front of 'Fashion' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Melissa Hebert Photography
Fashion & Beauty
Front of 'Beauty' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Scott Piner Photography

Your wedding gown
Dress shopping tips
Alterations
Cleaning and care of your gown
Heirloom gowns
Headpiece, veil and shoes
Bridesmaids & mothers
Wear that dress again
Lingerie
Choosing the right perfume
Men's formal wear
Fitting by long distance
Hair salons & beauty services
Spa services and massage
Makeup tips
Spa or salon party
Cosmetic procedures
Avoiding stress

Front of 'The Ceremony' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Lisa Brown
Bella Rose Photography
The Ceremony
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Lineups for ceremony
The marriage license
Churches & clergy
Church guidelines
Candlelight ceremonies
Camera etiquette
Wedding statistics
Wedding trends
Wedding traditions
Civil ceremony
Same-sex unions
'Encore' marriages
The blended family
When parents are divorced
Child care at the wedding
The 'grown-up' bride
Front of 'Reception' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Lisa Brown
Bella Rose Photography
The Reception
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'Destination' weddings
Beach weddings
     Wrightsville Beach
     Carolina & Kure beaches
     The Brunswick beaches
     Topsail Island beaches
Historic sites
Historic Downtown Wilmington


Reception sites   Go
Public parks
Historic public venues
For military personnel only
For UNCW alumni only
Choosing a reception site
Full-service facilities
Reception checklist
Receiving lines


Area maps   Go
Front of 'Food' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Jeff Poole
indigosilver photography
Food & Drink
Front of 'Cakes' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Lisa Brown
Bella Rose Photography

Choosing a caterer
Health rules for caterers
Regional specialties
Rehearsal dinner
Ice carvings
Balancing food and drink
Beverages
The toast
Tips for amateur bartenders
NC liquor laws
Hangover helpers
Safety & peace of mind
The wedding cake
Fondant icing
The groom's cake
Rules for bakers
Favors and sweets
Front of 'Flowers' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Jeff Poole
indigosilver photography
Flowers
Front of 'Rentals' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo courtesy of
Cath's Chair Covers

Your florist and your flowers
Flower checklist
Floral design: Not just flowers
Choosing flowers in season
A tip for the groom: think ahead
Silk flowers
Decorating with light
Decorating with balloons

Tents & Rentals

Tents and equipment rentals
Preparing for weather
Sanitary facilities
Front of 'Transportation' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Jeff Poole
indigosilver photography
Transportation
Front of 'Music' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Irina Reichert
ArtSarai Photography

Limousines & transportation
Tips on hiring a limousine
Traffic & parking
Valet parking
Safety & peace of mind
Regional, city & downtown maps
Getting here: Travelers' maps

Music

Music for the wedding
Church rules about music
Ceremonial brass
Music for the reception
Disc jockeys
Dance instruction
Your first dance
Songs for the dance

Front of 'Photography' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by Jeff Poole
indigosilver photography
Photography
Front of 'Videography' section in the current 'Cape Fear Wedding' bridal handbook
Photo by David Prowant
David's Wedding Photography

Photography
Journalistic style
About pricing
About checklists
Photography checklist
Bridal portraits
Family group portraits
Formal photos first?
Live slide shows
Photo delivery options
New photographic media
Flush-mount albums
About your prints
Boudoir photography
Multimedia montage
Coordinating photos & video
Videography
Gifts and Guests
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Videography
The value of video
Video interview
High-definintion video
Professional vs. amateur
Wedding gifts & bridal registries
Choosing china
Choosing crystal
Choosing flatware
Today's kitchen ideas
Bridal registry checklist
Your bridal shower
Gifts for your attendants
Gifts of food
Honeymoon registries
Accommodations
Guides for guests
Getting around the area
Getting here: Travel tips
Area climate information
The Honeymoon
Your future
More info

Bed and breakfast getaways
Planning your honeymoon
Honeymoon checklist
Travel agent
Honeymoon registries
Bachelor/Bachelorette party
Marriage and sexuality
Tips for lovers
Building a strong marriage
Your financial future
Your new home
Choosing an apartment
Pre-nuptial agreements
Address change tips
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