Sarah Jessica Parker said "The bet part of being married? Having a date to take to all the big parties".

Kelly Rippa says " I'm very content in my marriage to Mark. We argue but we know how to compromise. When we fight, no one really ever wins. It's not like one of us is living the others lifestyle....we're living our lifestyle".

Ellen DeGeneres says: Being married feels different and I didn't think it would because I already had the committment and was planning on spending my life with Portia but until you're married, you just don't know. It feels wonderful".

Sandra Bullock says " I was so happy before I got married, so satisfied and in the best place of my life, and the timeing was such that I met someone(Jessie James) that complimented me and gave me a nice net to feel more adventurous with in life. It makes me want to be the best that I can because I've stepped up to the plate".

Some trips are impossibly alluring, the stuff of fantasies and bucket lists. We've got eight classes worth saving up for along with surprisingly affordable ways to live each pinch me I must be dreaming moment for less. Come along on a fantastic voyage. There's nothing like a private charter to make you feel as if the world evolves around you. After all, it is you, with perhaps a bit of counsel from the captains who decides which island to visit and what the menu should be fort the day.....It is you who the cook is determined to delight each meal, served on your schedule. And it is you who the people standing on the decks of cruise ships and the balconies of hotel rooms are so envious of, wondering why their own vacations are quite as measuring up. All inclusive yachts can start at $1300 per night so save your pennies for this one

Ballroom basics: On you wedding day you want everything to be magical. The first dance can either be beautiful or be a hot mess. So whether you're planning a fox trot, rumbas, or waltz, consider taking a few lessons at a professional studio. You should begin starting your lessons about three to four months before the wedding. Ideally you should sign up for two hours of private lessons and then do group for your practice. Get into a class that is doing the dance that you want to do on your wedding day . To Master your steps and to ensure you don't forget them when the spotlight is on you, practice in between lessons at home and safer your dance class is completed. Book a refresher class two weeks before the wedding.

Butter up your bridesmaids and they'll go to the ends of the
earth for you. Treat them like you're auditioning them for mean Girls 2 and you'll live to regret it. Brides I asked my bridesmaid to wrap the presents for the maids at the last minute and really got a payback, the gal I asked picked the best pair for herself and the maid of honor was really bumed out. Brides , consider yourself warned. Be good to your bridesmaids.

Typically the following should be observed when planning your wedding. Reception 50%, Music 10%, Flowers 10%, Wedding Attire 10% , Photography 10%, Stationary 10%, Additional Expenses 6%. Of course, like any project the additional expenses when planning a wedding budget can go over considerably.

Just try and make a budget and stay as close it to it as possible. I know you start to look at flowers and gowns and reception locations and you start to dream grander dreams but you must stop yourself and remember that this is for one day and you can make your wedding look like a million but not spending a million. The most important thing to do is to have fun in the planning and a great time on your wedding day.

What could be more romantic than the Carribean for your honeymoon. The air is warm, the water is like a bath tub and the prices are great at this difficult time of recession. For very little money there are Mexican honeymoons that are all inclusive holidays and include your room, food, liquor and entertainment. What a deal! There are liquidators who sell these packages online and they are so reasonable that you could have a weeks honeymoon for $1000 per person or under. Can't beat that and the places are big and glamorous.

This subject is one that is so vast it would take days to tell you the possibilities. The basis ones such as the D.J. and or a small or large band are typical. Ever think of the UCLA marching bank or the Bagpipers for a Scottish wedding. Some of these ideas are very pricey but maybe you're a dot.com'er who has lots of do-re-mi. The stripper is always fun for the bachelor party and of course that works both ways, depends on whether you're the bride or the groom. You might want to have a wedding singer or you yourself might want to sing "your" song to your bride. That one is always a realy tear jerker. It is always fun to take dancing classes before the big event so that your first dance can be a tango or a salsa. In any event, you will thrill your guests with your new found talents. At the actual wedding a harpist is very romantic as well as a solo guitarist.....get creative and do what works for your personalities.

Confection perfection depends on a clear vision of your cake design and good commmunication with your baker. The following terns you need to know in order to make sure you're on the same page when it ccomes to the wedding cake .

Basketweave: A popular pattern for wedding cakes. Most often, white on white creations that is made using piping techniques interweaving vertical and horizontal lines resembling a basket weave.

Buttercream: Your wedding cake with butter cream is a mix of butter, sugar, and eggs that makes a delicious filling and rich icing. Watch the temperature: If buttercream isn't kept cool, it can melt.

Dotted Swiss: A piped pattern for your wedding cake made with masses of tiny dots resembling dotted swiss fabric.

Fondant: A chewy, sweet sugar dough that's rolled out and wrapped around each tier of your wedding cake. It is an ideal icing for outdoor receptions as fondant does not need to be refrigerated.

Royal Icing: A blend of egg whires and sugar, which forms a thick frosting that can be used for lace and laticework. The royal icing wedding cake should not be refrigerated because, when dry, the texture becomes hard and brittle.

Whipped Cream: This light, delicious filling or frosting is a very delicate style for your wedding cake. use only if you are able to have your cake refrigerated until just before it is served.

Many brides have never worn any make up except perhaps lipstick in their normal everyday life. So when you contemplate the kind of make up for your wedding, don't just have a make up expert come the day of your wedding and put it on you. Have a discussion with your fiancé about how much makeup for your wedding he would like to see you wear. Otherwise he may come walking down the aisle and not even recognize you. If you could get your makeup expert to have your makeup done in advance the way you want to look on your wedding day and have your friends, mother and fiancé voice their opinions about it, you will be much happier with the make up for your wedding.

The day you become engaged, the first thing you think about is your wedding gown . Will this be a formal wedding, casual or at the beach? The first thing you need to establish is where the event will be held. Once you have that nailed down, then you can shop for your wedding gown. Most of the time your mother and future mother in law will help you shop for your wedding gown. Sometimes your sisters and father may be part of the group as well. When shopping for a wedding gown make sure that you are the one who makes the final decision. Sometimes you can get swayed from the type wedding gown you have in mind and then you have buyers remorse afterwards and think you may have made a mistake in your wedding gown selection. So visit the bridal magazines and all of the online places to view wedding gowns. Once you have a firm idea of what you are looking for, you can easily make your wedding gown selection . Go to a reputable dealer for your wedding gown needs and make certain they have a go seamstress so that your wedding gown will fit you perfectly on your wedding day.