In a another room in the church, bridesmaids pull and poke at the bride, primping her glorious white lace wedding dress, hair and bouquet. She has just a few minutes before she will glide down the aisle. Once the bridesmaids leave the room, the bride takes a moment to look in the mirror. She takes a deep breath and smiles at her reflection. Some weddings happen so quickly you feel like you missed them, while others seem to drag on like a bad movie.
Some couples spend months planning for the big day, while others make the decision in a snap.
Some couples marry in a grand chapel bedecked with ribbons and flowers. Others gather with a small group of friends and family to join together in a cramped office lined with books of law. Many weddings are preceded by wild parties you could never tell your parents about. Most are followed by a wild party that your parents will find out about because often they're footing the bill. Some weddings require the planning of a Broadway production, while others require only showing up and getting the right person's signature.