"Thanking your wedding vendors and service people with some extra money is a gracious thing to do," says Jung Lee, a partner at Fete, a wedding planning firm in New York City. How to do it? Slip cash or personal checks into envelopes and hand them out at the end of the night.
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Wedding planning would be quite a handful even if you didn't have to deal with friends and families. But it's a time when everyone's emotions can run high, explains Sheryl Paul, bridal counselor and author of The Conscious Bride.
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It's the ultimate indulgence. These tips ensure that you relax to the max. Nowadays, more honeymooners than ever are choosing to spend lots of quality time pampering themselves on their first vacation as a married couple.
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The experts have spoken, the votes have been counted. Here, some of the dreamiest seaside spots you'll find anywhere in the Caribbean. Even with all the gorgeous beaches in the Caribbean islands, some stand out from the rest. Whether it's for bars, scuba or sunsets, each one of these spots has a special quality that we treasure as much as pirates' gold. Here, our raves and faves. Best Sunrise......
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Everything you need to know about planning a wedding away from home-and some tips about how to throw a welcome-home bash. Call it a weddingmoon, call it a destination wedding, call it whatever you like: These days, many brides and grooms are deciding to ditch the hometown reception and jet off to say 'I do' someplace...different. Sound appealing to you?
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A honeymoon in the islands is right up there with a white wedding cake. It's a classic. Imagine sunning on the beach, hand in hand, and cooling off together with a splash in the ocean. If you're worried that you'll need to max out your credit cards to pay for those days under the palm trees, though, don't fret; you just need to be a little savvy.
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Here's what guests really think about some of the great. and not so great bashes they've attended.
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Many brides have stories to tell about how their hired professionals-caterer, photographer, florist, etc.-failed to deliver the products or services promised. But what most of us later confess is that it may have been partly our fault: We didn't ask enough questions, check out references, read or require a contract, or we were afraid to tell the hired help exactly what we wanted.
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Wait until you see all the latest and greatest ideas in food, flowers, music, favors and more. Lucky you! Color, color everywhere. and don't be afraid to drive into eclectic combinations. What's black-and-white with touches of green? An ultrachic table. Light up the night with sparkling candelabras and different-colored spotlights for a magical effect.
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How much can you afford to spend? Here, experts come up with six great reception ideas for three different budgets.
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