I know a lot of people getting married.  I'd love to compile some great ideas.
200220
First of all, keep in mind that this is YOUR wedding.  But also be able to compromise too.  Another thing on your wedding day don't stress out, enjoy yourself.  Someone told me while i was planning my own wedding that i shouldn't worry about something going wrong because in the end, not one person would notice except me, cause i planned the wedding.  And you know what i took her advice and my wedding day was perfect, except for a little rain. I enjoyed every minute of that day. So my advice is sure it only happens once in your life but don't make yourself miserable just to please everyone else. IT'S YOUR WEDDING, SO ENJOY IT. CONGRATS!!!!!
232154
Have a small bridal party, one or two bridesmaids/groomsmen and ask them to pay for their own clothing for the day(or No bridesmaids/groomsmen).  \nHave the ceremony at the church where you are a member...if you have a church.  They often give lower prices and provide a lot of ammenities.  For example my chuch only cost $200 and they had a wedding/reception coordinator, did all the clean up after wards, served at the reception, provided plates/serving ware/utensils/cups and mixed the punch for the reception.  \nUse fake/silk flowers.\nHave a cake/punch reception instead of serving a meal. \nHave a sheet cake instead of a tiered cake, or have a small tiered cake for the wedding party/parents and a sheet cake to feed all the other people. \nLimit the guest list to Family/extended family. \nMake your invitations or buy them at Staples, Wal-Mart, etc.\nHave a basic ceremony, no unity candle(s).\nKnow what you want, don't let the sales people talk you into bigger/better/more expensive.  \n\nREMEMBER: The wedding day is about you and your soon to be husbands love for each other, not the decorations.
503781
Last year my roommate got married. I was trying to decide what to give him for his wedding present. After seeing iMemoryBook I came up with a great idea. I convinced Derek and Wendy to write "He said...She said" stories about the way they met and the way they got engaged. Then using iMemoryBook's invitation system I sent invitations to all of his family and friends, in Utah, and all of her family and friends, in California. Then I watched the book grow online for three months. I was amazed at how smoothly this book grew with the iMemoryBook system. Over 70 people got online, viewed and contributed to the book. The final book had over 200 photos, 75 entries(memories), and 100+ pages, iMemoryBook has helped me create something I wouldn't have even imagined possible.
584668
Do something fun and a little less ordinary together. One year my husband suprised me by whisking me off to the beach. he had gotton takeout food from this really great itallian place and we had a little moonlit picnic. Next year we are playing with the idea of getting tatoos. You could go rock clibling or take a hike up to a beautiful spot and take in the veiw. A hot air balloon ride or, if more adventurous maybe sky diving lessons.  Whatever you do, try to establish your own little traditions. Like every year no matter what our plans we always have a glass of champagne from our wedding flutes together. One year we had just moved, and were completly broke and had our champagne in the middle of an empty apartment with nothing but lawn chairs for furniture and that was one of the most memorable. Maybe because it was such a clear message that it doesnt really matter what you do as much as who you are with. Happy Aniversery, and Good Luck.
181152
My wedding day.\n\n:D\n\nBut that is yet to happen.
44592
I think it would be cool too. If you're a teenager you might want to start planning kids birthday parties. It helps the parents a lot. The link below should help you. It's specifically about wedding planning but there are simialr things.
262874
Yeah... have a nice wedding/ gathering outside in a nice park or something like that.  Make it nice and casual but still nice, walk barefoot down the aisle, and ahev a whimsical ceremony.  I am sure that you could ask the person who will be marrying you to do so at this location.
444885
How about a 'hippie' wedding.  Your brides maids could come as 'flower children' with long skirts, bare feet and flowers in their hair.\n\nI think it would be cute!
491591
I already decided that "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain will be my wedding song about 6 years ago, and I don't want to get married for at least 5 years from now!! It is amazing.\n\nCongratulations!!!!!
519021
Go for the reading.  It doesn't have to be something you write on your own.  There are books with passages to read at weddings, and your public library will have one, I'm sure.  If not, then the minister (yours or your cousin's) will have one you can look at.  One that I can suggest is from the book of Ruth in the bible.  It says something like, "Where you go, I will go.  Where you lodge, I will lodge."  Perfect thought for a wedding.\n\nGood luck!!
224906
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/get.php?action=getarticle&articleid=134\n\n\nThe sources below may also help.
85661
As a former wedding coordinator and a great sympathizer with Bride's everywhere I say that it's your day and you should do what will make YOU happy.\nThat being said...you may want to consider a few things.  A medieval themed wedding is a great way to add style to your event as well as bring out a really fun aspect of your personality and interests.\nPurple and gold is not what I would suggest nor would I go with blue and silver either. \nGold would be a WONDERFUL choice as it is the color most often associated with divinity in ancient times.  I also think that gold would be best complemented in a shade of deepest green. It would certainly go well concerning your floral motif.  Flowers, plants, herbs all were very popular back then and by draping the area of the ceremony and reception with them as opposed to going with traditional bougets and table arrangement you could easily move them from these sites and straight to your home.  With loving care and attention theses plants, flowers, and herbs could thrive for a very long time.  What a wonderful parallel to your married life.  The same greenery still alive and flourishing as your love for each other continue to grow and flourish as well!\nGood luck and let me know how it goes!
570815
I think it would be fun and different. I been to straight weddings and sometimes they are boring.
646685
ok this should be interesting to follow im getting married in two weeks...lol.  I would have to say no i never because i can't remember it...Mine was last night...haha!
487440
This wedding is getting way too much attention but it somehow  fasinating and I can't help but read about it. I just want to see what the ceremony and everyone looked like.
647541
www.familylife.com \n\nClick on Marriage Conference.\n\nGo to "I still Do."  \n\nHave a blast!
87985
Wow, beyond what you have already listed, I can't think of anything really. How about buying each other a gift on eBay (limit how much spent) with the idea that you want to send them something they think the other would truly love.\n\nHow about a mutual blog in planning the wedding? That way when the date is close, you can break out your list with all the flower type, colors, location etc. all ready.