Here’s a tip for all you men out there anxious to meet and marry the girl of your dreams. Go to a wedding — better still, participate in one, either as a groom’s man, best man or usher. Now before you think of all the bride’s maids from Hell you’ve ever seen, realize that those will not be the only available women at the nuptials. Besides, the real opportunity for interaction is at the reception.

Now I probably shouldn’t be giving away gender secrets, but I’m having pity on you and letting you in on the whole scoop. Most women have been thinking and planning for their own wedding ceremony and reception since they were young girls. Even if they were previously married, believe me, they’ve been thinking about how they’d do it differently the next time, should the opportunity arise.

A wedding is the best environment to catch a glimpse of a woman’s romantic side. Don’t miss it.