Massachusetts Wedding Guide

Wedding Planning

For the Bride

Let's face it, even though you've gotten engaged as a couple, this day is mainly about the bride. More often than not, the bride is the one who makes all the major decisions: how formal or informal the wedding will be, the theme, the colors, the decorations and the list goes on and on. Hopefully the groom will at least have a say as to when and where!

Find some helpful links on conquering stress, mothers, siblings, traditions, etc.


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Helpful Info for the Bride:
Bride 101:
How NOT to be a bridezilla!: don't stress. Get tips to avoid being a bridezilla.
Start a Wedding Tradition: make your wedding meaningful by creating a tradition.
Something Blue: learn more on this old English tradition.
Anniversary Gifts: find a list of tradtional and contemporary gifts for each anniversary.
Changing Your Name: tips on who and how to update your name.
The Center of Attention: tips to keep you smiling at your wedding.
Helpful Emotional Info for the Bride:
Secret Tiny Details: obsessing over the small things? Find out why.
Private Lives: find your relationship changing? Don't despair, learn why.
Mothers, Daughters: Mom driving you crazy? Find tips to keep the peace.
Dads, Daughters: learn why Dad pays monetarily and emotionally.
Brothers & Sisters: how your wedding effects your siblings.
3 to 6 Months Before: don't let the stress of the final stretch get to you.
Fantasy vs. Reality: being a blushing bride isn't always what you dreamt it would be.
Walking Down the Aisle: stay calm on your wedding day.
More Bridal Info:
Find articles on wedding hair & makeup.
Find Massachusetts wedding make-up artists and hair stylists.
Find articles on selecting your wedding gown.
Shop for wedding garters, wedding planning books, and wedding and bridal purses.