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Wedding Planning During the Recession: What Happens if You Get Laid Off?
Let's face it. The economy sucks. And for those who are planning an important -- and expensive -- event like a wedding, it especially sucks. Worries over getting laid off, or how to pay for the wedding when you're unemployed can prevent you from the joy of planning the wedding of your dreams. But does that mean you should postpone or cancel the wedding? Here are my tips on how to deal with wedding planning during the recession, and when it might be time to postpone or cancel the wedding.

Acknowledging the Death of a Parent at Your Wedding
A wedding is a joyous occasion, but when you have a deceased parent or family member, it can be difficult to know how to remember them in a way that won't change the tone of the day. Here are 6 interesting ideas on remembering a parent at the wedding.

Postponing or Canceling a Wedding
There are many reasons a couple may chose to postpone or cancel a wedding - none of them easy or happy. Once you've made that difficult decision, how do you go about actually doing so? Here are the steps you should take, the people you should notify, how to get your money back, etiquette on returning the gifts and the ring, and other advice.

Wedding Emergency: Stain on a Wedding Dress
A stain on a wedding dress may seem like the ultimate wedding emergency, but usually it can be easily fixed. Here are the top remedies for each type of stain, as well as some easy cover-ups.

Holiday Hints for the Bride
It's hard enough to squeeze wedding planning into your busy life. But in the month of December, when Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and Hanukkah traditions are taking up all your time, how do you still plan a wedding and keep your sanity? Here are some holiday hints and multi-tasking ideas to help you out.

Rise Above Wedding Planning Stress
Guest author Reverend Laurie Sue Brockway offers tips and solutions for dealing with the common problems and situations that stress out brides and turn them into Bridezillas.

Wedding Emergency: When a Vendor is a No-Show
When a vendor - be it a photographer, florist, or other vendor - goes missing on the day of your wedding, most brides think think their wedding day is over. But there are some solutions to just such a problem.

Cold Feet: What do those pre-wedding jitters really mean?
Feeling nervous at the thought of getting married? Before you become a runaway bride, read this article about strategies for dealing with cold feet, and how to tell the difference between nerves and serious problems.

Wedding Insurance
More and more brides and grooms are deciding to purchase wedding insurance. But is this a smart purchase, or an extra thing that you don't really need? Read this article about what insurance covers, how much it costs, and why you might or might not need it.