Engagement-in which Prince Charming proposes to us, er, me
Start spreading the news-I've got the ring on my finger and the cell phone in my hand
Money matters-you can't put a price tag on love
but don't be surprised if your mom tries to
Spaces and places-"Mom, how do you feel about having porta-potties in your backyard?"
The one-not the man, silly-the dress. Dress shopping and the hunt for the last frock you'll ever wear as a single gal
Very important peeps-wedding attendants
Entourage-wedding planners, photography, videography, hair/makeup
The hype-invitations and other printed matter
The spree-creating the gift registry
Food, glorious food-developing the menu and warring over dessert
The ceremony-oh yeah! We're actually going to end up married! The moment that we actually became husband and wife. Holy crap
The six-month makeover-my babe-ification process to make sure I looked totally gorge on my wedding day
A very important date-the hours before you say "I do"
Off the beaten path-wedding shizz that Emily Post never saw coming
And they lived happily ever after-the honeymoon
The beginning-final thoughts from the bride and her mother.