And last but certainly not least, DIY, DIY, DIY. There are a lot of very simple things that you can "do it yourself" that can easily be as beautiful as purchasing everything for your wedding. You would be surprised at how little time it will take you, and the unbelievable difference in the balance of your checkbook! Make the decorations on the table out of hurricanes with glass gems in the bottom of water with a floating candle on top. You can even add a goldfish or two if you like!  Ask your family members to lend you their favorite crystal and set them around on the tables with scattered rose petals and votive candles among them to make very inexpensive, yet elegant centerpieces. You can also make your own invitations. There are a lot of companies that sell software that will provide you with pretty graphics, fonts, and techniques to make them flawless. The Internet is a great resource that will help you come up with endless ideas and the tips to make them a reality.

The best tip I have for everyone planning a wedding is this: It is a wedding, which means that if you go home on that day and you are married to the person you love, your mission has been accomplished. All of these other things are merely details. The wedding is only the first day.  It's having a good marriage that is really important. Don't let yourself get too overwhelmed with all of this, just have fun and enjoy your day!