Tip of the Day: Keep a detailed log of all the gifts you receive throughout your entire wedding journey so that you can write thank-you notes with ease.

Record the giver's name, the store where the gift was purchased (if you know), the date it was received, a brief description of the gift, and finally, the date the thank-you note was sent. You can refer to this listing as you write—since proper etiquette dictates that you describe the gift in your note—and use it to keep track of which gifts you've acknowledged.

Plus, check out Thank-You Note Rules & Traditions

Tip of the Day: Follow the 80-20 rule when selecting your hand-passed hors d'oeuvres: 80% should consist of lighter fare (such as endive with mango salsa), and 20% can be fried crowd-pleasers (like calamari or pigs in a blanket).

Plus, here's how to plan The Perfect Wedding Menu.

Tip of the Day: Determine if there are any vendor restrictions at your venue of choice. "Some venues have strict policies on vendors and you may not be allowed to use the planner you wanted to work with or the photographer you already booked. Other establishments may use this list to suggest businesses they like to work with but ultimately allow couples to bring in other vendors," says Margo Fischer from Bright Occasions.

Plus, check out 35 Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Venue.