By Georgina Clatworthy
 The cost of weddings is rising with the average cost now around $28,000! Whilst many couples will be looking to reduce this figure in these difficult economic times, there are some hidden costs associated with getting married that you need to be aware of.
These are costs that you cannot avoid, so you must in clue them in your wedding budget and whilst none of them are big expenses, they could make a difference to your overall budget.
Passport name changes
Although you dont have to pay for this straightaway and you should be fine for your honeymoon, but you will have to get it changed soon after, assuming you will be changing your name. Fees can vary so make sure you check it out.
The Marriage License
Essential if you want to get married so get down to your local town hall for more information. Fees vary from state to state so make sure you apply for one for the state in which you want to get married.
Marriage Certificate
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By Georgina Clatworthy
 According to Webster the definition of a bridezilla is thus:
Bridezilla bride-zil-a n 1 Horrific, bulging eyed bride prone to screaming spells and spontaneous fits of hysterical rage. Bridezillas are known to drop blows over seating charts, get bug-eyed at the mere mention of carnations and view hurling champagne at their wedding planners as a form of hazing.
Of course there are those who feel that becoming a Bridezilla is the only way in which they will achieve the wedding of their dreams. High on caffeine, empty on calories, these brides view the world with something akin to rose tinted spectacles when it comes to their wedding. For them every element of their wedding has to be perfection, it has to be exactly as they have envisaged and everything has to be fabulous, right down to the final finishing touches. These women know exactly what they want and more fool anyone who stands in their way
But seriously, weddings are stressful enough without screaming fits, tantrums and periods of prolonged sobbing Weddings are supposed to be a happy affair, a |
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By Georgina Clatworthy
 Choosing your wedding invitations can be as involved and overwhelming as choosing your wedding dress the sheer choice of styles and designs alone is enough to send any brides head into a spin.
As with many things in this world, fashion can dictate our choices and wedding invitations are no exception. It simply isnt a matter of traditional over contemporary anymore; wedding invitations have to coordinate with styles, themes, color schemes and the latest trends.
Here are five trends for wedding invitations for 2009
1. Incorporate the-Seasons A seasonal wedding theme was not a popular choice in the past, perhaps the only exception was for a fall wedding where brides would incorporate fall colors into their weddings. However, seasonal wedding themes are a big trend these days and wedding invitations are reflecting colors and motifs, patterns and designs relating to the fours seasons.
Typically, seasonal themes will look like this
Spring-pastel shades, daffodils, Easter motifs, birds, bees and butterflies
Summer-vibrant shades and some pastels, roses, peonies, summer fruits, birds, butterflies and sunshine
Fall-reds, oranges, golds, browns and yellows, |
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