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Wedding Photos - Get Ideas! 

Wedding Photos to Look At - Get Ideas!

father and daughter by smoothdude

father and daughter

Wedding, Weddings, Bride, "Bridal Party", "Wedding Photography" by smoothdude

boquet in white by smoothdude

boquet in white

why is pete sweating? by smoothdude

Wedding Bride portrait "Wedding Day", Weddings by smoothdude

Bridesmaid Gifts 

Bridesmaid Gifts

It is traditional for the bride to give a small gift to each of the bridesmaids and maid of honor.

Wedding Tip - Get a Planner to Help Organize Everything!

Wedding Planners and Planning Books 

Wedding Planners and Planning Books

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The Complete Wedding Planner & Organizer

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Simple Stunning Weddings: Designing and Creating Your Perfect Celebration

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The Christian Wedding Planner

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Emily Post's Wedding Planner, 4e (Emily Post's Wedding Planner)

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The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner: Worksheets, Checklists, Etiquette, Calendars, and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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Highly Rated Wedding Planning Books 

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The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day

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Your Stress-Free Wedding Planner: Experts' Best Secrets to Creating Your Dream Wedding

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Intimate Weddings: Planning a Small Wedding that Fits Your Budget and Style

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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding: From Engagement Ring to Honeymoon, a Week-by-Week Guide to Planning the Happiest Day of Your Life

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The Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide, 3rd Edition (Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide)

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Have a Special Painting Made from Your Wedding Photo! 

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Photos of Wedding Cakes - Great Ideas! 

Photos of Wedding Cakes - Great Ideas!

garden cupcakes by be cheery

Pretty Garden Theme for a spring wedding

funky flowers close-up by be cheery

Cuppies with funky, happy sugar flowers!

Vogue Wedding Cake #2 by *Ded's*

Vogue Wedding Cake

pastel sugar flower cake by be cheery

Simple cake made pretty by adding handmade sugar flowers.

bright sugar flower garden cake by be cheery

bright sugar flower garden cake

fondant swags by be cheery

your everyday run-o-the mill fondant swagged cake made pretty with some beeyooti...

wedding cake by sewmuchfun0

This was for a cake show. It won 2nd place in professional wedding cakes.

big pink gerberas by be cheery

big gerberas on a relatively small cake

just married! by be cheery

Mad-Hatter Type Fun Wedding Cake

garden wedding cupcakes by be cheery

Garden Wedding Cupcakes

The Wedding Cake by princess_of_llyr

WOW! Wild Wedding Cake!

Wedding Cakes, Wedding Cakes! by taminsea

Wedding Cakes, Wedding Cakes!

...Eat it Too by May_Queen

...Eat it Too

White Wedding Cake by { karen }

White Wedding Cake from frenchkisspastries.com

Yellow Roses by { karen }

Yellow Roses Lovely Wedding Cake

Dogwood display cake by queene of tartes

Boxes Stack Wedding Cake

Buttercream Pearl Wedding Cake by Whipped Bakeshop

Buttercream Pearl Wedding Cake

Cakes By Robin in Aptos by Photos From Lords Manor

Another Cherry Blossom cake by Jamie Anderson

This one features gold luster highlights and wired branches for a 3D effect.

Ribbed Fondant Brocaide by Rosebud Cakes -  21 Year Anniversary

Tiered wedding cake with fondant and buttercream decoration. Cory

Wedding Tip-

Look into your heart and the heart of your groom. Make your wedding your own.

Books for Unique Weddings and Unique Brides 

Books for Unique Weddings and Unique Brides

The Creative Wedding Idea Book: Bold Suggestions to Make Every Aspect of Your Wedding Special-From the Invitations to the Honeymoon by Jacqueline Smith

The Creative Wedding Idea Book: Bold Suggestions to Make Every Aspect of Your Wedding Special-From the Invitations to the Honeymoon by Jacqueline Smith

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The Creative Wedding Idea Book helps couples add panache and personalization to all aspects of the ceremony and the celebrations that follow. It's a welcome breath of fresh air.

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The Perfect Wedding Details: More Than 100 Ideas for Personalizing Your Wedding by Maria Mcbride

The Perfect Wedding Details: More Than 100 Ideas for Personalizing Your Wedding by Maria Mcbride

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You've picked a date, booked the church, and finalized the invitation list. You've even found the perfect dress. But how can you ensure that your wedding is one you and your guests will remem ber for years to come? As wedding expert Maria McBride-Mellinger explains, it's all in the details.

In The Perfect Wedding Details, McBride-Mellinger makes planning a wedding reception much less overwhelming -- from the center-pieces to the icing on the cake. Whether you've chosen to hold your reception at....

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I Do: A Guide to Creating Your Own Unique Wedding Ceremony by Sydney Barbara Metrick

I Do: A Guide to Creating Your Own Unique Wedding Ceremony by Sydney Barbara Metrick

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Your Vintage Wedding: Unique Ideas and Inspiration for Today's Bride by Nancy Eaton

Your Vintage Wedding: Unique Ideas and Inspiration for Today's Bride by Nancy Eaton

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A Wedding Like No Other: Inspiration for Creating a Unique, Personal, and Unforgettable Celebration by Peggy Post, Peter Post

A Wedding Like No Other: Inspiration for Creating a Unique, Personal, and Unforgettable Celebration by Peggy Post, Peter Post

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Destination weddings planned in exotic locales, intimate weddings organized on a shoestring budget, full-scale galas with guests from all over the globe. . . . In A Wedding Like No Other, read the stories of some of the most incredible, romantic ceremonies and receptions collected by the wedding etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute. As different as they all are, the stories featured here are examples of how a wedding can be heartwarming and unique-even if everything doesn't go exa...

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Unique Meeting, Wedding, and Party Places in Greater Washington: Historic Homes, Art Galleries, Ballrooms, Gardens, Inns, Conference Centers, Riverboats, ... Distinctive Settings for Events Large and by Elise Ford

Unique Meeting, Wedding, and Party Places in Greater Washington: Historic Homes, Art Galleries, Ballrooms, Gardens, Inns, Conference Centers, Riverboats, ... Distinctive Settings for Events Large and by Elise Ford

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Wedding Crafts: 40 Charming Ideas for a Unique Personalized Wedding by Lucinda Ganderton

Wedding Crafts: 40 Charming Ideas for a Unique Personalized Wedding by Lucinda Ganderton

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Your Unique Wedding: Say

Your Unique Wedding: Say "i Do" With A Twist by Kerry McDonald

Your Unique Wedding: Say 'I Do' With A Twist! will more...0 points

Making Your Wedding Beautiful, Memorable, & Unique: From America's Top Wedding Experts, Elizabeth & Alex Lluch by Elizabeth Lluch

Making Your Wedding Beautiful, Memorable, & Unique: From America's Top Wedding Experts, Elizabeth & Alex Lluch by Elizabeth Lluch

Now brides and grooms can plan the wedding of thei more...0 points

Anti-Bride Wedding Planner: Hip Tools and Tips for Getting Hitched by Carolyn Gerin, Kathleen Hughes, Ithinand Tubkam

Anti-Bride Wedding Planner: Hip Tools and Tips for Getting Hitched by Carolyn Gerin, Kathleen Hughes, Ithinand Tubkam

Tie the knot outside the box armed with this compa more...0 points

Handcrafted Weddings: Over 100 projects & ideas for personalizing your wedding by Creative Publishing international, The editors of Creative Publishing international

Handcrafted Weddings: Over 100 projects & ideas for personalizing your wedding by Creative Publishing international, The editors of Creative Publishing international

This beautiful book will help personalize any wedd more...0 points

Colin Cowie's Extraordinary Weddings: From a Glimmer of an Idea to a Legendary Event by Colin Cowie

Colin Cowie's Extraordinary Weddings: From a Glimmer of an Idea to a Legendary Event by Colin Cowie

What would you like your wedding day to look like? more...0 points

The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book: 1,001 Creative Ideas to Make Your Wedding Fun, Romantic, and Memorable by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick

The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book: 1,001 Creative Ideas to Make Your Wedding Fun, Romantic, and Memorable by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick

Creative, Romantic, and Exciting Ideas for Your Bi more...0 points

Legendary Brides: From the Most Romantic Weddings Ever, Inspired Ideas for Today's Brides by Letitia Baldrige

Legendary Brides: From the Most Romantic Weddings Ever, Inspired Ideas for Today's Brides by Letitia Baldrige

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Let the "something borrowed" for your own special day be inspired by the most celebrated weddings ever

Jacqueline Bouvier, Lady Diana Spencer, Grace Kelly, Wallis Simpson, Carolyn Bessette ... Each name evokes an individual style that still fascinates the world and continues to influence fashion. Now, the unforgettable weddings of these legendary women -- along with other famous brides of the past century -- are chronicled for the first time in a single, highly illustrated volume that is sure to....

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Beautiful Weddings: Hundreds of Stylish Ideas from the World's Most Stunning Real Weddings by Carole Hamilton

Beautiful Weddings: Hundreds of Stylish Ideas from the World's Most Stunning Real Weddings by Carole Hamilton

This book is for every beautiful bride who wants t more...0 points

The Little Book of Magical Wedding Ideas by Lisa M. Hughes

The Little Book of Magical Wedding Ideas by Lisa M. Hughes

"The Little Book of MAGICAL Wedding Ideas&quo more...0 points

The ideas are formatted in an easy-to-use, quick reference style including everything from engagement announcement ideas, transportation, wedding party, reception, favors, catering and much more. Some examples from the book include; take a photo of your guests....

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The Everything Creative Wedding Ideas Book by Jennifer Lata Rung

The Everything Creative Wedding Ideas Book by Jennifer Lata Rung

Are you a bride who wants to make extra-sure that more...0 points

The Everything® Creative Wedding Ideas Book is the perfect source to help you add that extra flair and originality to your special day. Whether you want to touch up an existing tradition-or create a new one for yourself-th...

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Bride Ideas: A Creative Wedding Journal and List Maker by Stella Kim

Bride Ideas: A Creative Wedding Journal and List Maker by Stella Kim

The ultimate creative and practical planning tool more...0 points

Get Married Without a Hitch (52 Brilliant Ideas): Planning the Perfect Wedding While Keeping Your Budget, Emotions,and Relatives From Spiraling Out of Control (52 BRILLIANT IDEAS) by Lisa Helmanis

Get Married Without a Hitch (52 Brilliant Ideas): Planning the Perfect Wedding While Keeping Your Budget, Emotions,and Relatives From Spiraling Out of Control (52 BRILLIANT IDEAS) by Lisa Helmanis

52 fresh ways to make it down the aisle in style ( more...0 points

Weddings 101: Creative and Fun Ideas to Plan and Enjoy Your Special Day

Weddings 101: Creative and Fun Ideas to Plan and Enjoy Your Special Day

Whether you are the bride or groom, your wedding w more...0 points

Little Book of Weddings: Creative Ideas to Celebrate a Marriage by Beverley Jollands

Little Book of Weddings: Creative Ideas to Celebrate a Marriage by Beverley Jollands

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Tip: Order Your Invitations Well in Advance!

This will assure you have plenty of time to address and sent them out early. Also, if there is a misprint, you will have time to reprint.

Wedding Favors For Your Wedding Guests 

Wedding Guest Favors

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Bridal Shower Photos to Give You Ideas! 

Bridal Shower Ideas!

Wedding Jar Fairies! by Lisa Kettell

Wedding jar fairies for the bridal party...

Vanessa's Wedding Card Box! by Lisa Kettell

Wedding card box

Mini Wedding Cake Cookies by traoki

Bridal Shower party favors (inspired by marthastewart)

Favors with sign that has a thank you for coming message. by thesemakemehappy

Thank you Bridal Shower Favors

afternoon - in my life by justjenn

Lovely Bridal Shower Table

shower game by justjenn

Bridal Shower Game- Marshmallow bride and groom cake topper.

desserts from Jin by justjenn

Delicious Desserts

Bridal Shower cakes by Garden City Bakeshop

White mini cakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream

brides by alana_hodgson

Lovely Bridal Shower Cookies

Hatbox and Accessories Bridal Shower Large Web view by cakeconfections

Hatbox and Accessories to Eat!

Bridal Shower Plans and Ideas 

Bridal Shower Plans and Ideas

Wedding Trivia : A Fun Game to Play at Bridal Showers by Courtney Cooke

Wedding Trivia : A Fun Game to Play at Bridal Showers by Courtney Cooke

A wedding trivia game packaged in a card deck - a more...1 point

Examples: (Answers are in bold type)

1. The average cost of an wedding is:

a. $6,000

b. $12,000

c. $28,000

d. $24,000

2. What percentage of brides are 30 or under?

a. 14.8 %

b. 26.2....

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The Best Bridal Shower Party Games #2 by Courtney Cooke

The Best Bridal Shower Party Games #2 by Courtney Cooke

Make your bridal shower fun!

Here's all you need to more...0 points

Here's all you need to get your bridal shower off to a fast and funny start: four pencil games that everyone will enjoy (with duplicate game sheets for eight people) plus four entertaining group activities.

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