Wedding experts agree

Today’s bride and groom want a wedding that reflects who they are—without regard to tradition, convention, or in-laws. This guide shows you how to:

• Break with tradition—on a budget!
• Present nontraditional ideas to parents and grandparents
• Build in time for visiting friends and family
• Incorporate shared passions into the ceremony
• Use elbow grease and inventiveness for a DIY wedding
• Deal with vendors and suppliers

You will identify ways you can express your individuality during your wedding celebration, from rehearsal dinner to the morning-after brunch. The memories you take away will be of a ceremony celebrating your love—your uniqueness as a couple.