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realadvice Wedding Planning 102 Ceremony & Reception By Angie Ishak Illustrations by Anne Keenan Higgins Y ou dream of gliding towards your betrothed down a petal strewn aisle. You imagine your first dance happening in a ballroom filled with twinkling candlelight. But in order for these dreams to come true, you have to throw in a hefty dose of reality, because weddings take immense planning and decision-making. Continuing in our series of Wedding Planning primers we have created this quick list to help you get on track with the ceremony and reception details—it's never too soon to get started! The Ceremony: Places, Places Where will you exchange your heartfelt vows—indoors or out? Near or far? How many people do you expect? Tip: Ask your potential venues if they provide extra seating for additional guests. Expression of You Traditionally, a wedding ceremony occurs in a place of worship, but couples are increasingly open to venues that reflect their personalities and tastes more than their beliefs. Faith, if applicable, is then woven throughout the program instead of dictating the setting. 22 RW21_part 1.indd 22 r ea l weddings 9/19/11 2:59:04 PM