Fad diets, over-exercising, and wired-shut jaws are not the way to go, and the more time you have to work with, the better. In 6 months, depending on your size, you can lose 5-10 pounds healthily, and (somewhat) easily.

Here’s how:

1)  Before hitting the treadmill, hit the refrigerator. Check out the calorie and fat content of everything you eat, and get rid of what’s holding you up. Out of sight, out of mind.

2)  Load up your fridge with low-fat yogurt, cheeses, tuna, turkey slices, and, of course, fruits and vegetables. Eat something when you wake up to get your digestive system working, and have several small meals a day.

3)  Get a good 20 to 30 minutes of workout time 4 times a week.

4)  Don’t obsess: Body weight fluctuates daily, so only weigh yourself once a day (about an hour after a meal or workout is most reliable). What’s important is being healthier, not clinging to a goal number.

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There is no "equal" etiquette rule. An additional Bridesmaid can be escorted down the aisle by an Usher, and two Groomsmen can escort one Bridesmaid together. You only have "too many' honor attendants if any of them are not people you truly wish to be a part of your celebration.

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Guests should never fork over cash at your ceremony. If you feel uncomfortable handling the tipping duties yourself, assign the job (with instructions) to someone ahead of time, like the Best Man.

Most officiates don’t charge a "fee," but accept a tip or a donation to their church or synagogue (plan on roughly $100). Organists and church musicians are usually factored in the fee for the site.

Catering companies usually include gratuity in the bill (if if the service is exceptional, it’s not uncommon to give an "extra" tip of $1-2, per guest). If gratuity is not included, 15-20% is common.

15-20% gratuity is also standard for bartenders (if they’re separate from the caterers and wait staff), limo drivers, DJs and musicians.

$1-2 per person, pre-paid should be given to your coat check, valet and parking attendants.

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Many brides notice the perverse irony that their groom isn't half as interested in the planning as his mother is. You'll want to scream at her, but don't. Just try to -- calmly -- remind her that this is your wedding, not hers, and that her help is appreciated (even if it's not), but you will have the final say. The simplest solution is assigning her specific things to do. If she wants to help so badly, let her; she can report back to you with ideas, and you can be sure that she'll put her heart and soul in to it. You have enough other things to worry about.

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