With so much wedding stress swirling, making it difficult for everyone in your wedding circle to perform at their best, it's ultra-important for you to inspire as much laughter and fun into your relationships as possible.

Especially now, with the economy so low and everyone hurting or worried.

So see a funny movie, go to a comedy club, or pick up a book that gets you all playing and laughing together. I wrote my newest book Love Bets with just this goal in mind. The concept is this: you make bets on everything from who's going to win the Oscar this Sunday to the outcome of a pro basketball game, who the Bachelor is going to pick, who's getting cut from American Idol, which friend will be the next to call on your cell, anything you can think of. And then you set a fun wager to see what the loser gives the winner.

How fun would it be to win a cupcake from your favorite bakery? Or to have your honey wash your car for you...shirtless? Or have one of your bridesmaids change her Facebook photo to a picture that YOU choose. The wager can be an inexpensive treat, something silly, or something that reminds you of your pre-engaged days, like trying a trendy new drink at the club you used to go to when you all were single.

The wagers are all about playing, laughing and having fun together. And even though the book is geared toward couples, you CAN use it with your friends. They'll be glad to have YOU back again, not You As the Bride. Your groom gets to see your fun-loving side again, not you stressing about the flower crop in Ecuador or tablecloth fabrics.