s ometimes, the most overwhelming aspect of planning a wedding is dealing with a groom who is totally, inexplicably underwhelmed. Of course, the last thing you need is for a ‘chicken vs. fish’ discussion to turn into a ‘you vs. him’ argument about who cares more about the wedding. That’s why it’s important to understand the psychology behind his lack of attention to detail. Men and wome

t hose out-of-town devotees making the trek to your great, capping hook-up merit thank-yous of palpability, and preferably, edibility. A complimentary bucket of champagne by the tub or a.m. room service gratis are gestures worth doling, no doubt. But sometimes, whether you’re hoping to penny pinch or not, a grab-bag jam-packed with stuff is just more fun and interactive. A goody basket outfitted

i f your stomach is doing the jitterbug during the last dance with all your single ladies, know that this is as natural as it gets and more than exceedingly common among brides-to-be everywhere. If you’re swatting away doubts like bugs at a picnic, don’t start asking around about return policies just yet. For the sake of your sanity, it’s time to reign in those fears, minimize the extra stres

a common misconception when it comes to solidifying your wedding vision, is that it automatically gives you the go-ahead for a trip to Splurge Town. Not so fast, all you devil-may-care shop-aholics. Alongside your spouse-to-be, make sure to batten down the hatches of your budget first, so as to avoid the old cold-shoulder later on. Once that’s out of the way, you can get down to the fun stuff, t

w eddings, and everything that comes with them – the gifts, the shower, the bachelorette party – are all fun-filled, wonderful memories-in-the-making. But when you add up all the good times, (also known as the spa, the supper club, and just enough drinks to keep the bride tipsy all night long) you end up with a pretty hefty bill. As the bride, keep in mind that most women are too shy to confess