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.
Contributed by Travel to Maui
of Maui, Hawaii, USA 96788 — 808-572-4957
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.
Contributed by Team Wedding Staff
of Wayne, NJ, USA — 866-721-8800
So, You Want to Hire A Singer
When hiring a musician, it is important that you treat them as you would a Florist or Baker. This means:
1. Have your songs already chosen before contacting
2. Contact them months in advance
3. Give them ANY details that they need to know as soon as possible
4. Do not change your music a week be
Contributed by Desiree Nicole Johnson
of Strongsville, USA 44136 — 440-260-4122
Planet Friendly Green Florida Weddings
It is not hard to take pride in our planet and have a green wedding. Some tips include using recycled paper products for wedding invites. Serve organic foods at your reception. For your wedding attire use 100% natural materials. If you can't find these items in a bridal shop, you can always have them handmade.
Contributed by Princess Perfect Weddings
of Orlando, Florida 32839 —
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.
Contributed by The Royal Ball
of Dallas, Texas — 1-866-472-3375
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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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
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
Lemon Water for Glowing Wedding Skin
Keeping skin clear before wedding day is not always easy. Try drinking lemon water instead of soda or alcohol. Lemon is a good cleanser for the whole body, inside and out. Drinking water also helps shed excess weight or water retention and bloating.
Contributed by Branded J
of Sherman Oaks, USA — 818-501-5222
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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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!
Contributed by Vacations With Flair
of Peoria, IL, USA —
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.
Contributed by Forever Florals
of Pardeeville, USA —
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
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.
Contributed by Dazzle & Lace
of Raleigh, North Carolina —
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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Bridal Alteration
When you are looking for a seamstress make sure that she/he specialize in bridal attire because you need to know that this person knows the fashion trends and must know how your gown suppose to fit on you. You must tell/her/him how you want your gown to fit on to your bodice.
Contributed by Judith's Boutique & Alteration
of , USA —
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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of Breckenridge, Colorado 80424 — 970-389-7900
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.
Contributed by Hummingbird Cake Stationery
of Lompoc, USA 93436 — 805-757-2315
What is a Bridesmaid's Luncheon?
Many are confused as to whether a bridal shower and a bridesmaids' luncheon are the same thing. The bridal shower honors the bride and the bridesmaid’s luncheon honors the brides wedding attendants. The bridesmaid luncheon presents a favorable moment to give bridesmaids their gifts.
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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
Contributed by Cursive Handwriting & Design Services
of Kansas City/Nationwide, USA 66007 — 913-636-3130
