Day: February 20, 2007

“Is [a wedding registry] a way to organize all the gifts you want and make it easy for people to shop for you?” asks Newsvine. “Or is it an annoyance?” The registry (formerly known as a bridal registry, but these days it includes the groom’s tastes, too) allows the couple to make a list of … Read more

• Marriage licenses are obtained at your county Register of Deeds. • Show proof of age with a driver’s license, military or state ID, passport or certified birth certificate. • Show proof of Social Security number with a Social Security card, W-2 form, or payroll stub. • In the case of a previous marriage, the … Read more

The formal wedding, while staunchly traditional, takes a lot of the guesswork out of the planning process. And sometimes sticking to a time-tested formula makes sense (think Classic Coke and Oreo cookies with milk: There are some traditions you just don’t mess with). Some standbys of the formal wedding (according to Web site weddings.about.com) include: … Read more

Off-the-beaten-path movies on the ups and downs of saying “I do.” (And nary a Wedding Planner in the bunch.) • The Bachelor—This movie (not to be mistaken for the reality-TV show) is about a single guy who stands to inherit a fortune as long as he’s married by his 30th birthday. • Betsy’s Wedding—This Molly … Read more

If you’ve listened to 96.5 WOXL, Asheville’s classic-hits station, chances are you’ve heard DJ Sid the Surf. The no-holds-barred personality has been in radio for 40 years and has been DJ-ing parties for more than 30 years. Here are his expert tips on booking a DJ for a wedding reception. • “It’s important to know … Read more

Nine-12 months before the wedding: • Select a wedding date and set a budget. • Book your reception and ceremony locations. • Find a caterer. • Decide who will officiate. • Determine the number of guests and reserve a block of hotel/motel rooms. • Book a band or DJ as early as possible. At six-nine … Read more

The actual business of a wedding can happen in a matter of minutes at the courthouse, but how romantic is that? Sure, plenty of couples tie the knot on their lunch break, but why pass up the chance for a big party? Fantasy weddings range from small to extravagant, depending on the couple’s style and … Read more