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     It is customary for the bride- and groom-to-be to show their gratitude to all of the people who will make their wedding day special.

     What bride and groom hasn’t envisioned doves launching into the air while trumpets herald their union; horse-drawn carriages; a Vera Wang gown; and a guest list of 20

     Fairy tale wedding or modern twist? Many brides- and grooms-to-be have been thinking about their ideal wedding for years.

     If you have a hybrid car parked in your garage, recycle rain water to irrigate backyard plants and have replaced just about every bulb in your home with compact fluorescent

     Music is an integral part of both the wedding ceremony and the reception. Music often conveys emotions that are difficult to put into words.

     Tradition states that wedding cakes are to be tiered masterpieces featuring white cake and white frosting.

Six to 12 Months Ahead

     As weddings have become less regimented and more expensive, the traditional bridal party is often pared down to a best man and a bridesmaid or two.

     For many of today’s brides, long gone are the days of the wedding reception in an ordinary hall out behind the church or lodge.

     You have just gotten engaged and your brain is swarming with all of the future plans you will soon be making.