weddings: creating your perfect day

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  10 big wedding toast don'ts!

  The perfect wedding toast is a work of oratory art. It can’t be too short (cheers!) and it can’t drone on and on. It has to be funny but it also has to be sentimental. So if you’ve been tasked with toasting the newlyweds, prepare to prep -- and whatever you do, avoid these toasting faux pas!
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  11 modern wedding color schemes

  We’ve made picking your palette a breeze! Just find your favorite hue and choose one of the cool combos below.
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  11 ideas for a summer wedding

  Get inspired with these twelve ideas for a fantastic, fun summer wedding!
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  Marriage proposals gone wrong

  What's worse than getting snubbed while proposing? Having your heart broken in front of countless strangers.
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  25 ways to not have a boring wedding ceremony

  Want your I do's to be totally you? From pre-wedding cocktails to Mad Lib vows, here are 25 ways to make your ceremony as unforgettable as your reception.
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  5 people who might try to ruin your wedding

  We asked brides on TheKnot.com to tell all -- and they did. Here, five of the most likely culprits and advice for how to deal with your drama-causing guests along the way.
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  10 'Great Gatsby'-inspired wedding details

  Gatsby glamour doesn’t have to just live on the big screen! Embrace the trendy (yet timeless) art deco style with sequins, pearls, feathers and geometric patterns. Check out these art deco ideas and achieve the feel of 1920s decadence. By the way, all of these are affordable, except for the $600 hairpiece which is a splurge, but a knockout. Shop the look!
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  Most expensive weddings of all time

  The average wedding costs $28,000. Think that's pricey? You're in for a surprise. We've rounded up some of the most expensive weddings of all time. See if you can guess how much was dropped on these over-the-top affairs, then click through to Bing to see if you're right.
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  5 last minute tips for planning your summer wedding

  Your summer wedding is only a few months away? Don’t sweat it! We have the finishing touches that will guarantee your wedding to be the absolute best blow out.
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  How to plan your wedding in 30 days

  Planning a wedding involves months (sometimes years) of endless details, pressing deadlines, family drama and—far too often—enough stress to make you just want to elope. Stop right there. Consider this your cheat sheet and secret weapon against such insanity.
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  Funniest wedding invitations

  If you’re planning a crazy fun wedding, check out these hilarious wedding invitations.