Venues, vendors, budgets, invitations and more – there’s a long list of pieces to puzzle together for the perfect wedding.

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For many couples, the first order of business when wedding planning is writing up the guest list. But if the idea of a large-scale celebration sounds anything but appealing, you and your partner ...