Wedding Planning Tips: Video Series

Prepare to be the maid of honor for a wedding by saving up money to buy the dress and shoes, keeping up with the rest of the wedding party, taking care of the bride, and making sure the bride eats and drinks on the wedding day. Consider making a wedding toast for the bride and groom as a maid of honor with tips from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

Save money on a bouquet by using artificial flowers, arranging the flowers yourself and using flowers that are in season. Stick to one or two simple blooms for a bridal bouquet in order to save money with advice from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

Make a flower girl basket by getting a basket that fits the theme of the wedding and the size of the child, adding double-sided tape around the basket edge for a ribbon border, and putting a bed of flowers or fruit inside of the basket. Use a small flower girl basket if the flower girl is very young or small with tips from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

Decorate a wedding reception by deciding on the feel of the reception, finding out what is allowed at the venue and considering ideas like hanging drapes and building decorations from the ground up. Create a dark, elegant wedding reception or something fun and funky with help from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding decorations.

Save money when planning a wedding by using simple decor, considering a variety of venue locations, utilizing friends with talents and considering a backyard wedding. Make your own wedding invitations to save money with advice from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

Celebrate a first wedding anniversary by revisiting the wedding cake, having a nice meal on the wedding china or giving unique paper gifts. Consider going on a trip for a first anniversary with ideas from a wedding coordinator in this free video on anniversaries.

When looking at plus-sized wedding gowns, decide what you want the dress to look like, think about areas you want to be hidden, and find a dress that accents your best features. Avoid being pushed into gowns with lots of tulle if that is not what you want, and consider advice from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding dresses.

Retro wedding dresses are dresses made before the 1980s, and they can often be found at thrift stores and antique shops. Add a fun element to a wedding with a retro or vintage wedding dress with tips from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding gowns.

To write a best man speech, include information on your relation to the groom or bride, make it funny and touching, include stories about past experiences, and make sure not to embarrass the groom too much. Show appreciation of being the best man at the wedding with help from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

Wedding photographer etiquette includes letting the photographer know about any church rules, setting clear expectations about the photography and making sure the photographer gets something to eat. Find a wedding photographer that is comfortable with any rules that are set with help from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

Planning a simple wedding requires thinking about a stress-free venue, avoiding places that require lots of decorations and using things that you already have around. Keep all aspects of a simple wedding as basic and easy as possible with help from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

The role of a bridesmaid is to help the bride with anything that she needs, make sure to have the bridesmaid dress on time and help throw the bachelorette party. Help take care of the bride on the wedding day with tips from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

Wedding guest books can be traditional books where wedding guests sign their names, or they can be nontraditional. Consider using a photo with a matte frame that can be signed or taking pictures of each guest to put in a scrap book. Have someone responsible for explaining the guest book to people with insight from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.

Colors that would be good for a September wedding are ones that use natural hues that go with the season. Consider using golds, oranges and yellows for a wedding in September with advice from a wedding coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.