Ever had the experience of walking into a room and felt faint from the smell? Just imagine, you will be in a suit or a gown, which is warmer than most of your outfits. There may be some dancing which will make people sweat. Add to it the smell of hundreds of colognes or perfumes and it can be overwhelming experience.

This rule applies to everyone present at your event, not just the wedding party: tone down the perfume. The target is to smell fresh and clean, not to overwhelm the guests with your smell. It is best if they can only detect your cologne if they are about ten inches away from you.

Clue: If people can smell you from across the room, you've put on too much cologne. If they can smell you coming long before they see you, yes, you've put on too much. If the empty elevator smells like you, you definitely reek!

Keep in mind:

- It pays to find a perfume that truly suits your body chemistry.

- Put the cologne or perfume on your pulse points using just a dab or two. No need to spray the way they do in commercials - we all know those are exaggerations.

- It's best to put it on your skin not on your clothes. Some scents will stain your gown and that's something to avoid. Worse, when your cologne evaporates it will leave only the smell of the alcohol.

- Choose a scent that blends well with your soap - it will be more appealing to your new spouse and guests; in fact, check if your favorite manufacturer created a complete line of grooming products. It's a sure bet that their soap, cologne and any lotion or aftershave will match each other and blend to make you smell beautiful not overpowering.