I've seen just about everything at weddings. Some really good ideas, some not-to-be-repeated-ever ideas, and some ideas that just weren't fully realized. And when I was planning my own wedding, my mom and I got stuck all the time when trying to make certain decisions. We didn't know what the best options were for our situation. We had questions like: What's the best way to talk to everyone at the wedding without making everyone wait for a long time? Or: What should we do for centerpieces if we don't want anyone setting the tablecloths on fire? It took us a long time to figure those things out. And we tried, like other people, to do things that just didn't work. I don't want any of that to happen to you. Who wants every moment of their engagement spent on wedding details, some that will cause more problems than they will solve? So I wrote this guide, which will walk you through the options and which ones will probably work best for your wedding. It will save you time and stress but also give you a great day.

This guide isn't something that you necessarily read cover to cover and then follow every piece of advice. I've simply gathered a lot of ideas for you to consider and choose whichever ideas you like. I've listed pros and cons on some things and will tell you about accepted etiquette so you'll be better informed. And I've included some money-saver ideas in here, too. This guide is like a very cheap wedding planner.