Can you afford a destination beach wedding?
Absolutely! Choose a resort that offers free weddings and work with their groups department to negotiate a discounted rate for your guests. Give guests 6-12 months notice. Booking 15 rooms usually means a free room for you! Throw a fun reception back home with pictures and video from the wedding.
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When to Order Your Wedding Invitations
Order your wedding invitations at least 6 months before the wedding. It usually takes 2-3 weeks for delivery unless it's custom made. That will give you plenty of time to address them and be sure to send them out 6-8 weeks before the wedding.
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of League City, USA 77573 — 800-632-9640
Themes
Create a wedding theme for decorating your reception site that makes your guests think of you and your groom. If you enjoy wine or met in wine country then choose a wine theme. If you are golfers and golf together then choose golf as a theme. Or combine your likes to create a unique theme.
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Care-free Sandal-less Beach Wedding!
Make a splash at your Beach Wedding by going sandal-less! Instead of worrying about those pesky glass slippers getting caught in the sand or tripping over rubber flip-flops, so not chic, get the glam on wearing faux sandals! Ideal for beach or medieval weddings paired with ring-bracelets!
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Wedding Favors - Planning Ahead
Personalized wedding favors should be purchased at least one month prior to the ceremony. That way, in the off-chance that any mistakes occur, the couple will be sure they have plenty of time to replace the favors.
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of Dallas, Texas — 1-866-472-3375
Bridesmaid Dress Cost Recover
Brides and Bridesmaids should consider buying their bridesmaid dresses gently-used. By buying pre-owned, bridal parties can save hundreds of dollars. Bridal parties can also recover costs by selling their dresses after the big day.
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Comfortable Wedding Shoes
Bridal shoes are a very important part of your attire for this special day. You'll be on your feet for hours, so be sure to select comfortable shoes! Make sure to break in your new shoes prior to the wedding. Wear them around the house to make sure they don't give you a blister and to scuff up the soles a bit so you don't slip.
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of Wayne, NJ, USA — 866-721-8800
Decor for Wedding Planning
To save money on wedding decorations seek locations that are naturally festive or decorative; they may require less, if any, wedding decorations at all.
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Top Wedding Invitation Trends
Some of the top wedding invitation trends this year are bold and colorful invitations. Couples are choosing colors like turquoise, coral, black and white, gold, tangerine and yellow. Don't be afraid to show your personality in you wedding stationery.
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Candies Make Useful and Fun Wedding Decorations
Single color M&M's for your reception allow you to offer a popular candy that perfectly coordinates with your wedding decor & theme. Use candies as decoration in interesting glass vessels on each of the reception tables or have the popular candy buffet which doubles as decoration and a yummy addition to your dessert choices and wedding cake.
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of Pewaukee, USA 53072 — 262-696-4076
What Kind Of Necklace to Wear With V Neck Wedding Dress?
When choosing wedding jewelery to coordinate with your gown, mimic the wedding gown's neckline. A Y drop pendant necklace goes well with a V neck gown. If your dress is low in back too, choose a lariat pendant necklace which has a Y drop pendant in the front and jewels that hang down in the back for a double sided flare!
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of Marietta, USA — 770-943-3515
Wedding Lighting - Set the Mood!
Creative lighting for weddings is a paramount attribute which turns an ordinary wedding reception into an extraordinary event that will be remembered for a lifetime. Don't chintz on the lighting!
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Wedding Flowers - Formal or Not?
Be sure to match your wedding style with it's formality. If the wedding is formal, the bouquets should be formal too. This is achieved using upgraded floral species, with symmetrical designs, balance and repetition. Casual bridal bouquets can be more eclectic and asymmetrical.
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Destination Wedding Save-the-Date Tip
When planning a destination wedding it is advisable to send out your save the date cards 6-12 months in advance. This allows your guests ample time to secure their travel plans.
A cute "save the date" idea is a postcard from your destination.
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of Maui, Hawaii, USA 96788 — 808-572-4957
Saving money using blank invitations
In this economy, many people are discovering new ways (and some old) to cut wedding costs. You can get the same invitations that the big printing houses resell to you with printing on them, and run them through your home computer or take them to your local Kinko's where they will personalize them.
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Low-Cost Wedding Centerpieces
Potted plants and flowers can be a beautiful, low-cost alternative to traditional florists' centerpieces, plus they are eco-friendly and can be replanted. Give them away to your guests as wedding favors.
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Choosing a Wedding Invitation
When shopping for wedding invitations, bring pictures or samples of invitations you like, color swatches and someone whose judgment you trust. A good ball park figure of how many guests are on your list helps as well. Armed with these you can narrow your choices quickly and easily find an invitation that works for you and your budget.
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Valentine's Day for May and June Brides!
With so many weddings in May and June, be sure that yours is on your guests’ calendar first! Save-the-Date cards ask your guests to reserve that date for your event. When should May and June brides mail theirs? Plan for that Save-the Date to arrive by Valentine's Day! For that to work, get started
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of Kansas City/Nationwide, USA 66007 — 913-636-3130
Destination Wedding Travel Tip
When travelling as a couple for your destination wedding, or any long distance travel, pack both suitcases with selections of garments for a day or two rather than a his and hers approach. That way, should one suitcase go astray you both still have something to wear.
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of Scarborough, Tobago, WI, USA TT — +868 722 4120
Destination Weddings
When thinking of planning your Destination Wedding, be sure to sit down with a good travel agent who specializes in this niche. She can save you endless stress and dollars! Resorts can differ so widely on what they offer the bridal couple. You could get your wedding paid for! Use an Expert!
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