Getting through the Big Day
Here’s a near-complete guide to wedding planning and etiquette. Has it occurred to you, for instance, that the cute little vintage car you want to hire might leave you with a cricked neck if you plan on having a tall hairstyle? And how do you prevent your guests from murdering the photographer after s/he has kept them waiting in the graveyard for an hour just in case the sun comes out and improves the lighting? Seriously - this site has really sound advice for any wedding participants, on speeches, supersititions, duties and customs.
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Your honeymoon - have a good start!
You know your boy/girlfriend… and your fiance(e)... but will you know your spouse? Your honeymoon will be your chance to adapt to the dynamic of your new relationship - the lifelong commitment you'll just have made will get its first test! Here’s a checklist to help you on your way to a good start to your married life.


1. The first rule is to talk lots and make sure you agree on what you want from your honeymoon, whether it’s a big rest, adventure, romance, novelty, culture or a mixture of those things.
2. Don’t let your wedding planning obliterate your honeymoon planning. Your wedding day is symbolically important but it’s only the start. On your honeymoon, it will really feel like married life together has begun. So plan your honeymoon as tightly as you can, making advance bookings and reservations. The stress of uncertainty is just what you WON’T need on your honeymoon.
3. Discuss your joint budget and stick to it.
4. Make things as simple as they can be; for example, travel as light as possible.
5. You may want to keep your honeymoon destination secret to avoid practical jokes. But do let someone you can trust know of your plans, or text or email them as soon as you get away.
6. Bring back happy memories – photographs, souvenirs, things you both like.
7. Don't hesitate to let people know when the two of you wish to be alone.
8. Don’t worry if you have the odd row on your honeymoon. It doesn’t mean the marriage is doomed! You’ve just undergone one of the most stressful experiences of your life and there will be a sense of anticlimax. So, be easy on each other on your honeymoon, communicate your feelings and don’t expect things to be perfect!
9. Try to repeat your honeymoon every few years, even if it’s just a few days away alone together. This is difficult to organize if you have small children but don’t forget the value of time off together.

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