Determining the desires of the heart is relatively easier. One can easily choose a theme, think of their favorite colors and even pick out their favorite flowers. However, it is an entirely different matter to put all these ideas into action and coordinate them well to come up with a perfect celebration. If both the bride and the groom will be paying, then it is their names that appear first on the invitation. The words cordially invite you is the most formal phrasing on the wedding invitation. If the wedding will be held at a place of worship, then the wedding invitation should read request the honor of your presence. Even Carmen Elektra, with all the pomp in her own affair, voiced her concerns about too much cost during her pre-wedding prep. While relatively speaking, most regular couple's budget concerns may seem a pittance compared to Elektra's (her wedding gown alone reputedly cost $10,000), it is still well worth your effort to put some thought into your own wedding preparations. Before you decide on which menu you like, schedule a food tasting first. Make sure to have your guests in mind when choosing the menu, since you might have ones who are non-meat eaters. Make necessary adjustments on the menu if it's called for. Cost Ask how much it would cost to rent the place or to set up a ceremony. Beyond the dress, brides also ponder about their hairstyle and their make-up. You may be wearing the best designer gown that you can afford, but if you look like you put a stray cat on your head or had just rolled out of your bed, this will be the talk of your wedding, and not your dress. For brides who have a background on how they look best, they can actually do the task themselves. A soft bob can be done with short hairs accented by a tiara, headband, barrettes. For most curly and wavy hairs, brides may have the option of straightening their hair temporarily and doing the hairdo that they prefer. The hairstyles for the year 2007 is forecasted to be more relaxed and free flowing.