Looking for décor ideas? Of-the-moment brides are consulting the club scene for inspiration. You can transform your reception space into a swank lounge with romantic nooks and crannies that will make guests want to converse and canoodle. Think sexy lighting, seductive music, plush couches and low coffee tables.

Why it’s Hot: Every bride wants guests to have an exceptional time at her wedding. Wedding decorations dictate the vibe, and—let’s face it—sterile tables and hard backed chairs don’t always cut it. A cozy lounge-inspired atmosphere puts people at ease, so all you have to do is sit back and watch the conversation flow.

Okay, so you’re stressed out and that’s totally reasonable because let’s face it-planning a wedding takes a lot of time and organization. It’s easy to see why tasks from setting the budget, to creating the guest list, finding a reception hall, and planning your wedding day ensemble may overwhelm even the most “together” bride-to-be.

This free printable wedding planner can get you through it all unscathed. The handy guide contains all the worksheets and checklists you need to make planning simple. Read it, Print it, put it in your binder or folder – it’s yours to keep.

After you download your complimentary copy, you’ll receive a step-by-step guide walking you through the entire planning process. There isn’t any need for you to spend the next few months fretting about your wedding plans - just follow the easy instructions, use our checklists to ensure you’ve got it all organized, then sit back, RELAX and enjoy this time…

With the rise of vineyard weddings and trendy mini-moons to Napa, it only makes sense for couples to tailor their wedding wish lists around the aged grape.  Bottlenotes.com is a new virtual wine store where couples can start their wine cellar together by registering for their favorite bottles of red, white, rose, bubbly, and stemware.  Couples can log on and set up their wine wedding registry by searching and adding bottles from their selection of over 500 wines to their wish list.  Wine novices need not worry, the site includes a wine knowledge section with a 200 page Winecyclopedia®, thousands of tasting notes, and member ratings. If you’ve got questions, the site’s online experts can assess your palate and make recommendations based on your tastes.  Select a few bottles from your wedding year, and pop the cork on your 25 year anniversary.

Participating in a wedding is a special honor for a child, but it can also seem overwhelming since they’re obviously not as up on wedding traditions as you. Told in playful rhyme and illustrated with watercolor paintings, The Flower Girl and The Ring Bearer by Laura Godwin will get them excited about their duties while also helping them recognize the importance of their roles. From getting all dressed up and walking down the aisle, to watching the vows and tasting the cake, these books show in a simple, clear way, everything they need to know, so it’s sure to ease the minds of nervous little girls and boys entrusted with these very special roles.  Of course, the added benefit is attendants who recognize the processional isn’t the right time to ditch the basket of rose petals for a hug from Grandma.

Too often, friends and family from different circles mix as well as a purple and orange color scheme. These wedding guest ID buttons are a unique and fun way to break that ice. The buttons have titles ranging from roles in the wedding (“maid of honor”) to relationships to the bride and groom (“high school friend”), to quirky options like “traveled the farthest” or “catching the bouquet.” Hand them out at your rehearsal dinner, put them in guest welcome baskets, or let guests select one at the entry table to get the mingling going.