part 1. Waxing philosophical: Why bother (especially where it's not legal)? ; Otherwise engaged : the engagement ; It's a straight straight straight straight world : dealing with the other 90 percent -- part 2. Wedding logistics. And away we go! : taking action ; Nuts and bolts : the business of weddings ; Telling the world : guests and invitations ; Here, there, and everywhere : locations ; Try this at home, kids : home weddings ; Standing on ceremony : the wedding ceremony ; Ring me up : wedding rings ; Eat, drink, and be married : food and beverages ; The cake takes the cake : the wedding cake ; Rent control : all about renting and borrowing ; Don we not our gay apparel : wedding attire ; The flower hour : flowers ; Your presence and your presents : parties and gifts ; That's entertainment! : music, dancing, and other reception festivities ; Memories : photography sand videography -- part 3. The big event: The final approach : the week before the wedding ; On the day that you wed : wedding-day details ; The honeymooners ; The aftermath.