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Frequently
Asked Wedding Planning Questions
Sharon Naylor, our wedding planning expert and author of many wedding planning books, has been answering questions from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania brides and grooms through NJWedding.com. Below are some questions and her answers for you to view, with the hope that the advice she gave to others will help you as well! If you have a question and need expert advice, click here to ask your question to Sharon Naylor, and she will be happy to help! Good luck in your wedding planning, and have fun...
- NEW - Who should be invited to the rehearsal dinner?
- NEW - Where could I go in New Jersey to take our wedding pictures in state parks that have nice flowers, water, etc.?
- NEW - What are some of the latest wedding trends?
- How do we create wedding programs to match our wedding invitations?
- Would it be "weird" for my father and step-father to walk me down the aisle?
- I just got engaged -- where do I start?
- How much should we tip our wedding service providers?
- Can a friend perform our ceremony who got ordained over the internet?
- How do I locate outdoor resources for a beach, lake, bay, oceanfront or river wedding?
- What are the responsibilities of the maid-of-honor?
- What is the best way to budget for our wedding?
- Do we need to send "save the date" cards for an out-of-town wedding?
- How can I plan a cocktail party reception?
- What is the proper format for menu cards at the reception?
- How can we keep our wedding plans simple?
We've also compiled a list of articles and tips from some of our members to help you as you continue to plan your wedding in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Our goal is to provide you with some more information to make our web site as helpful as possible for you. Please e-mail us if there are any topics that you are particlularly interested in. Thanks!
Announcing
Your Engagement or Wedding
- NEW - Tips For Planning A Beach or Destination Wedding in Cape May, NJ
- 10 Tips For Your Beach Wedding Ceremony
- Considerations For Planning A Beach/Shore Wedding
Bridal
Beauty, Hair & Make-Up
Bridal
Consultants / Wedding Planners
- 20 Questions To Ask Your Bridal Consultant or Wedding Planner
- Bridal Consultants: Keeping The Devil Out Of The Details Of Your Special Day
Bridal
Gowns / Wedding Dresses / Fashion & Design
- NEW - 2007 Wedding Fashion & Design Trends
- Things To Consider When Purchasing Your Bridal Gown: Styles, Fashion Trends, Costs
Bridal
Registry
Bridal
Showers / Rehearsal Dinners
Bridal
Shows
Budgeting
For Your Wedding
Catering
& Banquets / Wedding Receptions
- NEW - Tips For Preparing The Seating Chart
- NEW - Top 20 Wedding and Reception Trends for 2007
- NEW - 10 Tips For Planning An Outdoor Wedding
- Plan A Midweek Wedding For Substantial Savings
- "Find A Caring And Interested Banquet Manager"
- "Make Sure Your Wedding Cake Is Included"
- New Jersey Wedding Poll: Popular Wedding Months & Days
- New Jersey Wedding Poll: Who Pays?
- Wonderful Weddings: Finding The Perfect Place
Ceremony
& General Wedding Planning
- How To Make The Wedding Day Go Smoothly
- 10 Inside Tips For Creating Your Wedding Ceremony
- Your Wedding Planning Timetable: What To Do Before Your Wedding Day
- UPDATED - Getting A Marriage License In New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
- Who Can We Get To Marry Us?
- Getting Permission To Marry Outdoors
- NEW - Forming Civil Unions In New Jersey
- NEW - 6 Steps To Planning Your Civil Union Ceremony
- NEW - How To Word Your Invitations For Your Civil Union
Destination
Weddings / Honeymoons / Weekend Events / Timeshares
- NEW - Adventure Honeymoons
- NEW - New Jersey Timeshare Weddings
- NEW - Tips For Planning A Beach or Destination Wedding in Cape May, NJ
Entertainment
- Suggestions For Booking Entertainment
- "Don't See Too Many Bands"
- How To Find A Band Or DJ
- Selecting Entertainment For Your Wedding Reception
Essays,
Poetry & Inspiration For Your Marriage
- "The Art Of Marriage" (Wilfred A. Peterson - short version)
- "The Art Of Marriage" (Wilfred A. Peterson - long version)
- "The Promises Of Marriage"
- "The First Dance"
Etiquette
& Thank You Notes
- NEW - Top 10 Thank You Note Mistakes
- NEW - Top 10 Ways To Make Writing Your Thank You Notes More Enjoyable
Favors
& Invitations
- NEW - Budget Tips on Wedding Favors
- Tips On Giving Wedding Favors
- The Significance Of Wedding Invitations
- The Origin Of The Wedding Favor
Flowers
& Floral Preservation
- The Perfect Flowers for Winter Weddings
- Silk Flowers vs. Fresh Flowers: Silk Can Save You Thousands of Dollars
Hints
& Quick Tips
- "Let The Professionals You Hire Do Their Jobs"
- Wedding Stressbusters
- "Make Sure The Limo Company Has Directions"
- Tips For The Mother Of The Bride
- Delegation List
Personal
Thoughts...
- Lessons Learned From The "Favorite Wedding Movies Of All Time"
- "Memorable Weddings May Not Always Be The Best"
Photography
- Trends In Wedding Albums
- Understanding Different Photography Styles
- "Explaining The Photojournalistic Style"
Pre-Marital
Counseling / Relationship Education
- NEW - Beyond the Wedding - Tips For a Healthy Marriage
- The Newlywed Challenge: 9 Steps To A Successful Marriage
Renewing
Your Wedding Vows
- NEW - Mandap, Shaadi, Vivaah and more a glossary of terms
- NEW - Asian Indian community -- frequently asked questions
- NEW - The Big Indian Wedding - what to expect
Tuxedos
Videography
- Top Considerations For HIring A Wedding Videographer
- The Insider's Guide To Selecting A Great Wedding Videographer
Wedding
Day Dancing
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