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Getting Started- planning and advice

Brides and Grooms, this is step one of your newly engaged life- a little advice, help on getting organized, and picking your date and venue.
2010 and 2011 Wedding Trends
Here's what's hot and popular for 2010 and 2011 wedding trends
The First Ten Things You Should Do
If you're a newly engaged couple, click here for a list of the first ten things you should do to start your wedding planning off right.
What is a Wedding?
A definition of a wedding, including the essential components of the wedding ceremony and reception.
The Best Advice I Ever Gave an Engaged Couple
As a wedding coordinator, there is some advice that is so invaluable, I tell it to every bride- and groom-to-be I know.
Create a Wedding Website
If you don't already have a wedding website you should get one, as they are an easy (and often free) way to communicate with your guests. It will allow you to provide directions, maps, hotel reservations and other planning information in a central place. Here's how to create a wedding website, which are the best companies to use, and what your site should include
2010 Wedding Trends
Everyone wants to know what the 2010 wedding trends are going to be. Will cupcakes still feel cute, or just like last year's news? And what's so trendy, it will feel strangely dated in just a short period of time. Here's what I and my readers think will be the 2010 wedding trends.
Wedding Dates to Avoid
Before you pay non-refundable deposits, or send out save-the-dates, avoid disaster by making sure your wedding doesn't fall on one of these dates.

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