Q. "Are card boxes at the reception tacky? My mom is very against the concept. Please help!"  —Crystal
A. Though I prefer to have guests send their gifts in advance or after the couple returns from their honeymoon, some will choose to give you money as a wedding present, and many of them will bring it to you in a card on your big day. Placing a tasteful, coordinating cardholder in a discreet location is a good way for your guests to know where to put their gifts. And besides, it’s better than having a big pile of cards on your cake table or, even worse, to misplace some during the night.

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How long do you have from the moment he puts the ring on your finger to the moment you walk down the aisle? A standard engagement used to be (hold your breath on this one) two years. That's not happening anymore. Not to be a downer, but some people are only staying married for two years.

One year also used to be a standard engagement length. Well, that’s not happening anymore, either. Now, more and more couples are setting the date for nine months after the proposal. It's doable, but you have to be prepared, you have to be organized and you have to be very willing to make decisions quickly — and not change your mind.

Photo Credit: Sweet Little Photographs

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