Introduction 1 Spreading the News 11 Creating the Budget 23 A Date & Place 29 Building Your Team 41 The Guest List 59 Planning the Ceremony 69 Making Memories 89 Planning the Menu 103 Music & Dancing 117 Spirits, Wine & Bubbly 129 The Nitty-Gritty 139 Making it Legal 149 The Gift Registry 157 Parties, Parties, Parties 169 Saying Thank You 181 The Dress 191 Dressing the Women 221 Dressing the Men 229 Just Gorgeous 243 The Invitations 267 Creating the Look 287 Favors & Gifts 323 The Sweet Finale 331 The Weeks Before 343 Getting Ready 363 Here Comes the Bride 371 Mr. & Mrs. 381