Your big day is coming. How do you plan, prepare, make sure that it is perfect? You have many things to consider, many things to think about: colors, arrangements, traditions. Do not do it all yourself. Get help.

Financing The Wedding

A wedding can be a nightmare financially. The old adage that the bride's parents should fork out the green is old fashion and sexist in the least. The new way is to seek financial assistance through family and friends. Let them take part in your big day. Let them contribute to your happiness. The only drawback is they might have a say in how your wedding will turn out.

Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations are an important part of planning a wedding. Do not just invite whomever to your big day. It is too much of a risk, a roll of the dice, a cross your fingers situation.

You do not want some stranger ruining your big day. Keep it simple. Invite guests and allow them to bring their significant other. The only exception would be a friend that won't know anyone at the wedding.

What Wedding Gifts?

Now on to the wedding gifts. It is customary to bring a gift for the bride and groom. And if you don't want to end up with 20 toaster ovens, 3 bread makers, and a homemade quilt from grandma you better register for what you want.

Ask and you shall receive. Do not limit yourself to house wares. Chances are you already have dishes and cups. Get a new pair of skiis, or a hotel reservation in Vegas. The sky is the limit.

Your Wedding Dress

The wedding dress, the centerpiece of your wedding. What to wear? What color? What fashion statement? Many things to consider, but only you can decide. Do not limit yourself to traditional white. Do not be plain Jane. It is outdated. It is old fashioned.

Be bold. Be creative. Look through magazines. Visit wedding dress stores. Get ideas. Try on dresses. Pick three you like. Ask your most trusted advisers which you should go with.

Read Steph's articles about Wedding Albums for more great wedding tips.