Do you know how much to spend on a wedding gift? The old rules said you should guesstimate how much they spent on hosting you - the Price-per-Plate rule. But times have changed, and so has etiquette. Do you know the new guidelines? The answer might surprise you!

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Some people say that cheap is a dirty word - but they've probably never planned a wedding!  That's when finding cheap and clever solutions can be a lifesaver.   Finding unique inexpensive wedding favors can be a great way to save money on your wedding. Even saving a dollar per favor can add up to major bucks once you multiply it by the number of guests. Here are my top ideas for creative and inexpensive wedding favors that your guests will actually use!

Have you considered a Valentine's Day Wedding? You could elope on February 14th, 2012 or, if that's too much to contemplate, take the next year to plan for February 14th, ...

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Whenever a TV show is desperate for a ratings spike, you're sure to find two characters getting married. But not all of these TV weddings are serious - some are hilariously disastrous. That's why I loved this blog post on TV's Most Disastrous Weddings.

Have you heard that marshmallows are the latest big trend in desserts? Publications like the New York Times, and tv shows like Good Morning America are saying that the cupcake is out and the marshmallow is in.  So why not use marshmallows for your wedding favors?

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It's Day 3 in our month-long Countdown to Valentine's Day, and today's romantic idea is a fun one - I'm asking you to practice honeymooning. What does that mean? It's a bit like a grown-up sexy game of pretend.

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We're counting down to February 14th - Valentine's Day with a daily romantic idea to help bring you closer to your new spouse-to-be. With just 30 days to go, it's time to start looking for a Valentine's Day gift for your groom. Sure, a simple gift card or a tie might be enough to express your love, but when you're engaged you want to make your present extra special and romantic. So check out these Valentine's Day Gift Ideas that will help him plan ahead for his wedding day.

Valentine's Day is just four weeks from today! When you're engaged, this holiday for love takes on greater significance. To help you make February 14th extra special this year, Weddings.about.com will be counting down to Valentine's Day with a daily romantic idea.

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It's the most cliche thing in the world to write about New Year's Resolutions during the first week in January. But I hope you'll forgive me because I think that people planning weddings especially need them.

You've probably already made them. They probably read something like 1) Lose Weight 2) Finally choose a wedding photographer 3)Figure out where to get $4000 more to pay for the wedding dress I want 4) Don't kill my mother.

But I want you to throw those out the window and start over again. Planning a wedding is supposed to be awesome. You're supposed to enjoy being engaged. Here are my suggestions for weddings New Year's Resolutions you'll actually keep:1) Kiss each other more frequently. This is a fun resolution to keep - who doesn't like kissing? But kissing each other more frequently will also help keep you connected and sane during wedding planning.

2) Celebrate your friends. You're asking your friends and family to spend lots of money on your special day, most of which they will spend telling you how awesome you are. The least you can do is make sure you spend the year telling them how much they mean to you. Once a week, send an email to a long-lost friend, pick up a small trinket for someone you see frequently, or just spend a lunch date truly listening, rather than rambling on about wedding plans.

3) Get in Motion. There's something that bothers me about the traditional "Get Skinny" resolution. It's this far-off goal that involves a fair amount of self-hatred to achieve. Instead, why not resolve to move more? When you drive, park in the farthest parking space so you get in a little walking. Jog to the convenience store instead of hopping in your car. And when you take the bus, get off a few stops early. Why is this a good resolution for engaged couples? Moving increases your endorphins, so you'll be happier. Getting out of the car and into the world always makes me feel less stressed. And it's a positive resolution, rather than a negative one. And let's face it, engaged couples need all the positivity they can get.

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Not a Cliche: Your Weddings New Year's Resolutions originally appeared on About.com Weddings on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 at 14:58:01.

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