Having a wedding can be a very costly affair.  If you want to have an unforgettable wedding but you want to avoid breaking the break, you might want to try a few money saving tips.

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Are you planning a 2008 wedding? If so, you will be interested in knowing more about the trends that are developing for this season so you can make sure to have the wedding of your dreams.

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The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a warning about wedding-related scams.  Apparently, the agency has received a large number of reports about scams that are centered around weddings.  It is a shame, really, that people would take advantage of what is supposed to be one of the happiest times of a person’s life.  But, that is exactly what scammers do – try to catch you when you are most off your guard.  Considering how stressful wedding planning can be and the fact that it isn’t something that we do every day, it is quite easy to take advantage of unsuspecting couples.

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I recently came across a story about a bride in Scotland that was actually arrested on her wedding day. Apparently, the 31-year-old woman had a warrant out for her arrest after she threatened a woman the day before. The woman she threatened was on the bride’s jury during her trial for driving with a suspended licenses. Her license was suspended after she had been convicted of a drunk driving charge last year.

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If you are planning to have a wedding that follows all of the steps of a traditional wedding, you will certainly be including a rehearsal dinner.  The rehearsal dinner is more than just one more thing you need to do for your wedding, however.  In fact, the rehearsal dinner is a great time for you and your closest family members and friends to get together and have some fun before the wedding starts.  In addition, it allows you to express your appreciation to your wedding party for all of the things they have done to help make your wedding a success.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by all of the planning involved in getting your wedding together? If so, you might be feeling tempted to just forget about it and run away with your fiancé and elope together. While it may sound a bit crazy, the reality is that an increasing number of people are deciding to tie the knot in this way.

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If you are recently engaged, you likely feel ready to announce it to the world.  I can remember how excited I was when my husband and I decided we were going to get married.  I was just brewing with excitement.  At the time, I never even thought about having an engagement party and, quite honestly, we probably were not in the right financial position to have one of these little get-togethers.  If you and your betrothed have the financial means, however, having an engagement party can be a great way to announce your upcoming nuptials to your family and friends.

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