WE'RE PLANNING A WEDDING: OF COURSE IT'S A LITTLE NUTS AROUND HERE. Been there, done that: this is not for the squeamish! Needless to say, we're a little prejudiced, but: Visiting a wedding show is a wonderful way to get ideas, inspiration and usually some good bargains. You'll get your questions answered, you'll check out THAT photographer everyone is raving about (maybe not so hot in person?), you'll sample cakes and caterers' food. And let's not forget: you'll be among your own temporarily crazy kind!

SOMETIMES IT IS ABOUT THE MONEY - AT LEAST A LITTLE BIT. Yes, at the wedding show you'll want to Taste the cakes. Smell the flowers. Get ideas and inspiration and samples and have fun. Hey, it's a great way to plan a wedding. But what's also cool? When you get $1000 in Bridal Bucks to spend with participating vendors. Check it out at every Carolina Weddings Show.