Planning a wedding isn’t easy, but trying to pick your way through the heaps of wedding etiquette, requirements and superstitions can make things even more difficult. On top of dealing with your own opinions plus those of both sets of parents, siblings and maybe even friends, you have to juggle a list of seemingly never-ending wedding rules!

To make things a little easier, we’ve compiled some great resources to help clarify what you really can and cannot do at your wedding. In my opinion, anything goes–it’s your special day! But to ease your mind even more, here are some great links:

-The Knot has compiled a detailed look at the myths associated with fall weddings. You can step outside of the red/orange/brown color scheme, and you may even be able to maintain your dream of an outdoor wedding! They’ve also put together some Summer Wedding Myths.

-A Practical Wedding helps to sort out the various myths associated with maintaining your wedding budget.  They provide some great information about both the guest list and the bridal party.

-eHow has put together some tips to erase any worries about wedding superstitions. Rain on your wedding day? Totally out of your control, and supposedly good luck!

-LovetoKnow Weddings has also outlined some of the most common superstitions and their roots, and also reminds brides to have fun and maintain a sense of humor about everything. Your wedding day is about having a great time, not focusing on what could go wrong.

-Wedding Paper Divas helps you navigate through the maize of invitation etiquette.  Not only do we make ordering and personalizing your invitations as easy as can be,  we also hold your hand through wording, designing, compiling and sending out your Save-the-Dates, invitations, place cards, thank you notes and more!

By guest blogger: Rick Bucich

If you’re like me, you struggle with ways to cut your wedding costs. After things like the reception site, caterer, florist and photographer have been booked, invitations ordered and seating chart planned, both patience and budget have been severely tested. You’ve likely cut some corners already but don’t want to overly compromise on your special day.

I must admit that I’m partial to expensive flowers, having worked with a florist while in college. However, with over 150 guests in attendance, we had to make some sacrifices. A nice compromise I found was to place colorful fruit punch in glass bowls on each table. We picked up the inexpensive bowls at a local department store and provided them to the caterer in advance. They provided the punch and ladles and the florist floated edible flowers creating both colorful and functional centerpieces!

In the end, everyone was happy because we were able concentrate our budget on a few very stunning floral pieces.