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Facts, figures and how-to information you'll need
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Advice and tips you can use to plan your special day
Getting started |
Fashion |
Ceremony |
Reception |
Food & Drink |
Flowers |
Rentals |
Transportation |
Music |
Photo & Video |
Beauty |
Gifts |
The honeymoon |
Your future
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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
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The groom's role
Checklist for the groom
Who pays for what?
Attendants' responsibilities
Wedding shows
Announcing your news
The engagement ring
Wedding rings
Caring for your diamond
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Bridal crisis kit
Save-the-date notes
Invitations and stationery
Traditional wording
Calligraphy
Making the guest list
Pretty postage
Guest-book ideas
Emergency kit
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Your wedding gown
Dress shopping tips
Alterations
Cleaning and care of your gown
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Heirloom gowns
Headpiece, veil and shoes
Bridesmaids & mothers
Wear that dress again
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Lingerie
Choosing the right perfume
Men's formal wear
Fitting by long distance
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Lineups for ceremony
The marriage license
Churches & clergy
Church guidelines
Candlelight ceremonies
Camera etiquette
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Wedding statistics
Wedding trends
Wedding traditions
Civil ceremony
Same-sex unions
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'Encore' marriages
The blended family
When parents are divorced
Child care at the wedding
The 'grown-up' bride
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'Destination' weddings
Beach weddings
Wrightsville Beach
Carolina & Kure beaches
The Brunswick beaches
Topsail Island beaches
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Historic sites
Historic Downtown Wilmington
Public parks
Historic public venues
For military personnel only
For UNCW alumni only
Choosing a reception site
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Full-service facilities
Reception checklist
Receiving lines
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Choosing a caterer
Health rules for caterers
Regional specialties
Rehearsal dinner
Ice carvings
Balancing food and drink
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Beverages
The toast
Tips for amateur bartenders
NC liquor laws
Hangover helpers
Safety & peace of mind
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The wedding cake
Fondant icing
The groom's cake
Rules for bakers
Favors and sweets
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Your florist and your flowers
Flower checklist
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Floral design: Not just flowers
Choosing flowers in season
A tip for the groom: think ahead
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Silk flowers
Decorating with light
Decorating with balloons
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Tents and equipment rentals
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Preparing for weather
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Sanitary facilities
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Limousines & transportation
Tips on hiring a limousine
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Traffic & parking
Valet parking
Safety & peace of mind
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Regional, city & downtown maps
Getting here: Travelers' maps
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Music for the wedding
Church rules about music
Ceremonial brass
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Music for the reception
Disc jockeys
Dance instruction
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Your first dance
Songs for the dance
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Photography
Journalistic style
About pricing
About checklists
Photography checklist
Bridal portraits
Family group portraits
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Formal photos first?
Live slide shows
Photo delivery options
New photographic media
Flush-mount albums
About your prints
Boudoir photography
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Multimedia montage
Coordinating photos & video
Videography
The value of video
Video interview
High-definintion video
Professional vs. amateur
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Hair salons & beauty services
Spa services and massage
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Makeup tips
Spa or salon party
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Cosmetic procedures
Avoiding stress
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Wedding gifts & bridal registries
Choosing china
Choosing crystal
Choosing flatware
Today's kitchen ideas
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Bridal registry checklist
Your bridal shower
Gifts for your attendants
Gifts of food
Honeymoon registries
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Accommodations
Guides for guests
Getting around the area
Getting here: Travel tips
Area climate information
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Bed and breakfast getaways
Planning your honeymoon
Honeymoon checklist
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Travel agent
Honeymoon registries
Bachelor/Bachelorette party
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Marriage and sexuality
Tips for lovers
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Building a strong marriage
Your financial future
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Your new home
Choosing an apartment
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Pre-nuptial agreements
Address change tips
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