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“Selecting Your Wedding Date”

Ready to start planning? Before you put down a deposit, check this list of dates you might want to steer clear of when booking your wedding. Holiday weekend weddings have pros and cons. You’ve got an extra day for the festivities (and recovery!); plus, it’s easier to host a Sunday wedding, which is often less expensive than a Saturday one would be. However, costs of travel and hotels may be higher. Also, having a holiday wedding might adversely affect your wedding guest list. Some families have standing holiday weekend plans or traditions that they’d prefer not to disrupt.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (always a Monday)
January 16, 2012
January 21, 2013

Presidents’ Day (always a Monday)
February 20, 2012
February 18, 2013

Memorial Day (always a Monday)
May 28, 2012
May 27, 2013

Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thursday, July 4, 2013

Labor Day (always a Monday)
September 3, 2012
September 2, 2013

Columbus Day (always a Monday)
October 8, 2012
October 14, 2013

Thanksgiving (always a Thursday)
November 22, 2012
November 28, 2013

New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31, 2012
Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Religious and Cultural Holidays
Be mindful of religious and cultural holidays (your own and those of your guests) when planning your wedding. There may even be restrictions at your house of worship as to whether you’re allowed to marry at these times.

Palm Sunday
April 1, 2012
March 24, 2013

Easter Sunday
April 8, 2012
March 31, 2013

Passover (begins at sunset the night before)
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Tisha B’Av (begins at sunset the night before)
Saturday, July 29, 2012
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Rosh Hashanah (begins at sunset the night before)
Monday, September 17, 2012 until nightfall on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Thursday, September 4, 2013 until nightfall on Friday, September 6, 2013

Yom Kippur (begins at sunset the night before)
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Saturday, September 14, 2013

Hanukkah (begins at sunset)
Saturday, December 10, 2012 until nightfall on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 until nightfall on Thursday, December 5, 2013

Christmas
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Kwanzaa
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 until Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2012 until Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Costly Holidays
If you’re looking to marry around Valentine’s Day, be wary of your floral bill, especially if you’ve got your heart set on red roses — they’re likely to be more costly than at any other time of the year. Likewise, reception sites often charge a higher fee for a New Year’s Eve wedding.

Notable Holidays

April Fool’s Day
If you and your fiance are jokesters at heart, this could be the perfect wedding day for you. If not, choose another day.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Monday, April 1, 2013

Mother’s Day (always a Sunday)
Make sure your mom is okay with sharing this weekend with your wedding — but it could be the perfect opportunity to honor her. If you do choose it, make a toast to all the mothers in the room at your postwedding brunch.
May 13, 2012
May 12, 2013

Father’s Day (always a Sunday)
Ditto for Dad.
June 17, 2012
June 16, 2013

Halloween
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Quirky Dates
10/11/12 falls on a Thursday
12/12/12 falls on a Wednesday
11/12/13 falls on a Tuesday

Other Dates to Avoid
College reunions and/or homecomings, big conventions in your city, and any annual charity events that involve your family or close friends.

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“Spring Wedding Myths”

Spring is the time of year most often associated with weddings, so you might feel there are even more expectations about what kind you should have. We’ve broken down some of the most common assumptions about spring weddings to help you make your own rules.

Myth #1: You Must Use Pastel Colors
Though some spring brides embrace the colors traditionally associated with the season, others cringe at Easter egg-inspired hues. If you find yourself in the latter category, go with a color scheme that fits your style best. Pulling off an unexpected palette gives your wedding an element of surprise that will wow your guests. If you want to go with a seasonally appropriate but still unconventional choice, take the pastels up a few notches and go with brighter hues like hot orange, acid green, and magenta.

Myth #2: You Have To Have Flowers Everywhere
On the one hand, spring is a bride’s bonanza for flowers — a huge variety of blooms are in season and easy to get. But if flowers aren’t your thing, there are lots of options for creating interesting and unusual decor. One way is to incorporate other kinds of natural elements into your centerpieces: Think moss, wheatgrass, river rocks, or herbs. While these will still evoke a spring-like feel of freshness and rebirth, there’s not a flower in sight. Want something more dramatic? Towering, blooming branches like cherry blossoms, quince, or dogwood look modern and incorporate some flowers without being in-your-face. Best of all, they look great anywhere — whether on the altar or on your reception tables.

Myth #3: You Have To Have a Daytime Wedding
Dreaming of an evening affair? Some associate spring with a brunch reception. Brunches are beautiful, but they’re not the best option if you want to have an all-out dance party. Though the days are getting longer, you can still wait until sunset (or even later) for yourceremony. If you want a daytime wedding — particularly outdoors — go ahead and take advantage of the fair weather. Spring’s milder temperatures make a midday wedding much more comfortable than it would be in the heat of summer.

Myth #4: You Have To Stay Inside
While in many places early spring (in other words, March) can be unpredictable, don’t rule out an outdoor wedding for the entire season. The elements will be a factor in an outdoor celebration at any time of year, but rather than giving up on going al fresco, just plan ahead. When you’re looking at ceremony and reception sites, ask what other couples had done as a rain plan and whether any changes needed to be made. Get the details on those other spaces so if you’re planning to have 200 guests, you won’t choose a site where the indoor space can only hold 120. Another option: Reserve a just-in-case tent.

Myth #5: Your Attire Should Be Informal
The weather’s warmer so hemlines can be higher. Sure, your bridesmaids won’t have to worry about freezing in tea-length dresses, but it doesn’t mean you have to have them. If floor-length is more your style, that’s just fine. Same goes for your gown and the guys’ attire. Though a light-colored linen suit would be perfect for some springtime affairs, if a classic tux better suits the tone of your wedding, go for it. No matter what time of year you’re marrying in, the main thing that’s important is comfort — so if you love the look of satin dresses but are worried your maids will be melting, choose a similar style in a more forgiving fabric like a silk blend.

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Wedding planning can be very stressful, especially as the big day gets closer and closer. Throughout the pressure and anxiety, you must take the time to remember those who will be celebrating with you-specifically out-of-town guests to make them feel more welcome.

When they arrive at their hotel room, your guests may feel disconnected from you and the wedding. That is why a token of your appreciation should be waiting for them in their room. Many wedding planners suggest creating gift baskets full of items the guests can use during their trip. The basket should always be sealed with a personal note from you to the guests.

For the out-of-town guests unfamiliar with the area, you can offer a welcome basket with maps, event calendars and points of interest. You could also include food items and drinks in a basket so they will have something good to eat when they arrive. Finally, some pampering essentials-soaps, candles and oils-might offer a soothing touch for guests who are exhausted from a long trip. The main idea behind a gift basket for your out-of-town travelers is to tailor it to their tastes and personalize it especially from you.

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‘Rehearsal Dinner Ideas’

The days of stuffy sit-down rehearsal dinners the night before a wedding are over. Today couples are getting revved up for their wedding day in backyards, bowling alleys, and on beaches. Here are a few ideas on how to make your rehearsal dinner one your family and friends won’t soon forget.

Fondue Theme. From buffets to multicourse sit-down meals, fondue adds fun to any dinner. For your rehearsal dinner, start with toast points and various cheese pots: blue cheese or Gruyere are good starters. Move on to meats, potatoes, and veggies, which can each be dipped in sauces (like teriyaki, red wine, and ginger) and cooked right on the table. For dessert, dip fresh fruit, squares of firm cake or brownies, bananas, and marshmallows in pots of melted chocolate, caramel, marshmallow, honey, and yogurt. Give guests a take-home version of one of the dishes or even a monogrammed fondue fork.

Bowling Theme. A themed bowling rehearsal dinner party is big fun — and sends a clear “casual attire” message to your guests. Some alleys have private rooms where you can serve food — the menu is easy: pizza, nachos, pretzels, and other foods from the snack bar. Stage competitions between the two families, or do boys vs. girls, and give awards at the end of the night (don’t forget to honor “Most Gutter Balls”!).

Destination Theme. Going somewhere tropical for your honeymoon? Give guests a little sneak peek and transform your wedding rehearsal dinner into your destination. Hang hammocks from trees in your backyard, serve dinner buffet-style on long surfboards, blend pina coladas and daiquiris, and let Jimmy Buffet blast. For fun favor ideas, try personalized messages in glass bottles, flip-flops, or gift certificates for a spray tans.

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