Wedding Venues at Affordable Prices
Choosing a site for you reception can be a shock when you find out how much they want just for the site. Consider looking at local clubs such as the Elks, Eagles, Masonic Lodges and others. Their fees tend to be much lower than other venues and you can save a substantial amount of money.
Contributed by Amazing Bridal Supplies
of Coalinga, California, USA — 866-707-2626
Do Yourself a Favor - a Wedding Favor!
When choosing a wedding favor gift for your guests, make sure it is something practical and useful. Think about what you'd like to receive. Sadly, many favors can wind up in the trash. Select wisely for the ultimate remembrance of your wedding day.
Contributed by Wedding Wizardry
of Philadelphia, PA 19145 — 215-684-9718
Prepare for Your Marriage, Not Just the Wedding!
Preparing for a marriage takes time and effort, just as planning for a wedding. It's essential to bridal couples to plan for their marriage with in-depth discussions, coaching, reading books and more.
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of Cleveland, USA 44117 — 800-501-6682
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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of Cranford, New Jersey 07016 —
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
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!
Contributed by Everything Angelic
of Marietta, USA — 770-943-3515
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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of , USA — 866-721-8800
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.
Contributed by Vacations with Flair
of Mackinaw, Illinois — 1-800-517-1123
How to choose the perfect bridal garter
When deciding on what bridal garter to have for your wedding, always consider the following; your wedding dress style (fluffy or slim fitting) the material of your dress (is it see-through) and the theme of your wedding (will the garter design suit your theme). Most importantly you must LOVE IT!
Contributed by Natalie Briggs - Luxury Handmade Garters
of Perth, Australia — 61438813944
Wedding flowers
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 with symmetrical designs, balance, and repetition. Casual bouquets can be more eclectic and asymmetrical.
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of Pardeeville, USA —
DIY Wedding Favors
Planning a wedding on a budget? Designing and creating your own wedding favors is the perfect do it yourself bridal project. Assemble the favors as early as possible and find a safe storage place. Consider hosting a "favors assembly" party, asking friends and family to come by to help with the favors and enjoy some refreshments. You'll have the party favors done in record time and have fun doing it!
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of Woodbury, USA —
Save Money Sending Wedding Invitations
Sending a single page wedding invitation saves you money, not only on the invites, but on postage too. The elaborate invitations with pockets, ribbons and two inner envelopes are beautiful, but heavy, and postage can add up quickly. Alternatively, you could include a separate reception card, which is classy and won't weigh you down. take your invites to the local post office to get them weighed before mailing so you're sure about the cost of postage.
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of Lompoc, USA 93436 — 805-757-2315
Potted Plants as Wedding Centerpieces: a Growing Trend
Bring Mother Nature into your wedding with living potted flowers and herbs to coordinate with your wedding theme. Make your own pots and wrap as unique wedding decorations, centerpieces, place markers and/or favors.
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of Locke, USA 13092 —
Questions To Ask a Wedding Photographer
When interviewing photographers ask these questions. How many years experience do you have? Will you be the photographer at my event? Do you bring an assistant or additional photographer? Do I receive all images on disk? How long after my event will I see my proofs? Do you have references?
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of , USA —
Uniquely Yours
Do you have an heirloom that has been in your family for generations? Perhaps a fine bone china tea set? Why not incorporate the pattern in your wedding invitations and set the tone for things to come. Culminate your special day with tea favors bearing tags with the design.
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of Westbury, NY, USA 11590 —
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.
Contributed by YourWeddingGirl.com
of League City, USA 77573 — 800-632-9640
Best Prices for Destination Weddings
To get the best prices on your wedding travel, package the air and land portion together. Worse case scenario is to negotiate with a hotel and get a great price, and then not be able to find good air prices. You will always get a better land price when you add in the air.
Contributed by Vacations With Flair
of Peoria, IL, USA — 1-800-517-1123
Planning a Wedding on a Budget
When planning a wedding on a budget, and looking to save money on a wedding gown, consider ordering a bridesmaid's gown in ivory or white. It will be far less expensive than a traditional wedding gown.
Contributed by HudsonValleyWeddings.com
of Kingston, New York — (845) 336-4705
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
Wedding Planning with Less Stress
Some key factors that will significantly reduce wedding planning stress are having a positive attitude, starting your planning as early, working within a budget, sharing tasks with others, finding good wedding vendors and suppliers and daily exercise.
Contributed by The Royal Ball
of Dallas, Texas — 1-866-472-3375
