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In recent years, it has become very popular for bridal couples to involve their beloved dog(s) in their wedding ceremony.  After all, they are part of their family and the most loyal friend.  There are many things to consider when planning a wedding with a canine or other pet in the bridal party.  While no one can blame you for wanting your special friend in attendance, here are a few things that can help the day run smoothly for all involved.

Most importantly, when selecting the ceremony and reception sites, the couple needs to make sure that the establishments they choose will welcome their furry friend at the event.  Some venues have restrictions on pet attendance.  It is also important to plan ahead for the pet’s behavioral needs.  Select a trustworthy person to be in charge of the pet, to ensure that he is fed, watered, walked and given appropriate chances to have those much needed bathroom breaks, preferably before the ceremony.  Some extra training may be necessary for your pet and the attendant who has been chosen as the guardian.

Want to add a bit of flair to your wedding plans? If you’ve chosen a specific theme for your ceremony and reception, consider carrying it through to your honeymoon for an added element of fun and excitement. As you plan each event, you may find yourself discovering new ideas to add to the other. For example, as you look at pictures of Fiji, you may come across a shade of blue that you’d love to use on your maid of honor’s gown. Or if you’re planning a Hawaiian honeymoon, maybe you’d like to distribute leis at your reception.  

If you’ve always dreamed of a big wedding but are sent into a tailspin at the prospect of being the center of attention, don’t despair. With a few simple considerations and accommodations, even the most painfully shy bride or introverted groom can pull off the wedding of their dreams. Here are a few tips and techniques that will ease even the most panic inducing moments:

Walking Down the Aisle: Want to avoid the whole, “Yikes! Everyone is looking at ME!” moments? Consider greeting and mingling with guests as they arrive, and then have your priest or minister lead you and your attendants down the aisle together.  Or, start your married life together and walk down the aisle hand-in-hand.

Exchanging Vows: If the thought of memorizing vows flips you out, why not write them down and read them instead? Or, plan to have your officiate do most of the talking during the ceremony, and limit your speaking to “I do.”

What better way to follow a jitter-free wedding ceremony than with a low-stress reception? Here are a few ways to

When a bride-to-be picks out her wedding gown, she envisions her daughter wanting to wear that dress to her own wedding in years to come.  So when the rice has been thrown, the gifts have been opened and the wedding day has come and gone, what do brides to with that very special dress?  Whether it’s for future generations to enjoy the gown or to keep as a reminder of that day, every bride should have the gown professionally cleaned preserved.  Preferably, this should be done within 30 days of the reception.

Before that cleaning process begins make sure to duly note and discuss any and all stains incurred on your wedding day with your cleaner. Be sure to stress before any "heroic" steps are taken to remove stubborn stains, that the cleaner disclose exactly what risks you would be taking by doing so. Not all fabrics handle well under the pressure of extreme cleaning solvents and neither do a lot of different types of beading. Using the services of a knowledgeable wedding dress cleaner will go a long way to ensuring your peace of mind that the dress will emerge as beautiful as it was on the day of your wedding.