We’ve all done it. You’re looking through the wedding magazines trying to get some ideas for your big day. You see plenty of other people’s weddings that look spectacular. Brides holding amazing bouquets. Reception tables complete with flower centerpieces that are just out of this world.
But at the back of your mind there’s always the same doubt - “I’d love to have stunning flower decorations like that, but I don’t think I could afford it.”
Engaged couples know how much time and effort are involved in getting everything just right for the big day. But sometimes planning a wedding can overshadow planning for your financial future together. For many couples, the honeymoon period can quickly come to end when they discover that they hold different views on how to manage their finances.
About 175 guests attend the average wedding, which means 350 eyes are locked on the bride as she walks down the aisle. That’s 350 reasons (if you count the groom) for wanting to look your best on the big day.
“It all comes down to three things,” says Tina Johnson, editor-in-chief of Women’s Health magazine. “Exercise, eat well and get plenty of sleep before the wedding.” The magazine’s new fitness DVD, “Women’s Health: The Wedding Workout,” offers these bridal tips:
A growing number of engaged couples are saying “I do” to destination weddings. In fact, research shows that at least 15 percent of all weddings are now destination weddings, with stunning island and beach backdrops acting as the ideal wedding escape.
Of course, planning a wedding from afar can seem like a daunting task. That’s why many couples turn to experts for planning advice.
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