Wedding RSVP's | Postage increase
Posted at 9:07 AM
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The wonderful and talented Event planner, Wendi Hroncich of Ethereal Events just blogged about an important date that even I was unaware of. Taking effect May 12th, postage goes up yet again from $0.41 to $0.42 cents. This is extremely important for those brides who have recently sent out their invitations or for those brides who are getting ready to send them out. If your RSVP date is later than May 12th you will want to be sure to notify your guests of the difference so that they can add extra postage to assure that there's no delay in getting you those much needed RSVP's in a timely matter. If you have not yet sent yours out, be sure to add the extra postage necessary.
Thanks Wendi for the heads up! Your brides are lucky to have you! :)
Thanks Wendi for the heads up! Your brides are lucky to have you! :)
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Tips for brides on a budget
Posted at 11:57 AM
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Did you know that the average cost of a wedding today is over $16,000?
Here are a few tips that one might find helpful with out breaking the bank.
The wedding Gown
* Start dress shopping right away. It's NEVER to early to start shopping/looking. It could take up to 12 weeks for the dress you order to come in, not to mention you will want to allow at least 4-6 weeks for necessary alterations.
* Has your mother kept her wedding gown in hopes of you wearing it one day? Go ahead, try it on and keep an open mind! The cost of alterations, beading and cleaning may just prove to be much more cost effective than buying a designer dress. Besides, you can think of as your something old and something new.
* Buy a sample dress. If you are lucky enough to be the right size to fit into a dress right off the rack (as apposed to having one ordered for you) you could find yourself saving hundreds of dollars. Keep in mind however, you will want/need to have the dress dry cleaned and pressed for your wedding day.
* Look into white bridesmaids dresses. If your style is more sheik than poof...this may not only allow you to find an amazing dress...but you could save hundreds of dollars going this route.
Try Watters and Watters...they have some fabulous white gowns for under $300!
Your Venue
* Keep in mind that during off peak months & times (November through April and brunch or tea-time) most venues are not only more likely to be available, but may offer special pricing to book-up slower months. Another benefit is if you end up serving a brunch or have a teatime reception the meals are often less expensive.
* Booking your hall or wedding venue far enough in advance (about a year) you may be able to find or talk yourself into a better rate than you would trying to book last minute.
* If a grand ballroom is out of your budget just remember that there are options out there for you that cost a fraction of what any grand ballroom would cost. Community centers, parks or beaches, a family or friends back yard or even a university building.
* If possible...keep your guest to a minimum. Inviting family and friends that are near and dear to you will keep you comfortable and confident that each "head" you are paying for is money well spent.
Stay tuned for more tips for brides on a budget...
Here are a few tips that one might find helpful with out breaking the bank.
The wedding Gown
* Start dress shopping right away. It's NEVER to early to start shopping/looking. It could take up to 12 weeks for the dress you order to come in, not to mention you will want to allow at least 4-6 weeks for necessary alterations.
* Has your mother kept her wedding gown in hopes of you wearing it one day? Go ahead, try it on and keep an open mind! The cost of alterations, beading and cleaning may just prove to be much more cost effective than buying a designer dress. Besides, you can think of as your something old and something new.
* Buy a sample dress. If you are lucky enough to be the right size to fit into a dress right off the rack (as apposed to having one ordered for you) you could find yourself saving hundreds of dollars. Keep in mind however, you will want/need to have the dress dry cleaned and pressed for your wedding day.
* Look into white bridesmaids dresses. If your style is more sheik than poof...this may not only allow you to find an amazing dress...but you could save hundreds of dollars going this route.
Try Watters and Watters...they have some fabulous white gowns for under $300!
Your Venue
* Keep in mind that during off peak months & times (November through April and brunch or tea-time) most venues are not only more likely to be available, but may offer special pricing to book-up slower months. Another benefit is if you end up serving a brunch or have a teatime reception the meals are often less expensive.
* Booking your hall or wedding venue far enough in advance (about a year) you may be able to find or talk yourself into a better rate than you would trying to book last minute.
* If a grand ballroom is out of your budget just remember that there are options out there for you that cost a fraction of what any grand ballroom would cost. Community centers, parks or beaches, a family or friends back yard or even a university building.
* If possible...keep your guest to a minimum. Inviting family and friends that are near and dear to you will keep you comfortable and confident that each "head" you are paying for is money well spent.
Stay tuned for more tips for brides on a budget...
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Wedding Tips - Choosing a photographer
Posted at 4:10 PM
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From time to time Jenna and I will be posting assorted tips to the blog, here are some snippets from my first.
- Spend time with your photographer. It's easy to understand the more comfortable you are with someone the more natural pictures they take will be. So meet them in person, take some engagement photos, and invite your photographer to your rehearsal.
- Book early! Its typical photographers are booking jobs for next year right now (especially summer months). Once you find your photographer, book them... that locks in your day and your cost protecting you from seasonal price increases.
Feel free to download the entire document below, and just let us know if there's specific topics you'd like us to answer.
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Tips for brides
Posted at 4:14 PM
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Being a newlywed myself, I remember all to well the feelings and emotions that are felt while planning a wedding.
Constantly thinking or worrying about all of the details not to mention the financial burdens. Being in the line of work I'm in and also having friends in the midst of planning their own weddings I am constantly being questions that pertain to being a bride...from choosing vendors to how to cope with stress when the wedding becomes the only thing you can talk or think about.
Well the good news is that you are not alone...I feel extremely blessed to have been part of so many weddings while planning my own. It really seemed to help me and my mental state knowing that I wasn't the only one going through what I was going through.
With all of that said, I thought it would be fun to post tips, stories and words of encouragement every week for our brides to read. If you have any questions, comments or topic ideas please feel free to leave a comment!
The following tips come to you from www.thisisweddings.com
It's all too common for brides-to-be to spend weeks before the big day suffering from insomnia, agonizing over early detail and worrying endlessly about what will go wrong. Yet, happily, almost all of them end up having a wonderful time and come out the other side unscathed, able to look back with real pleasure on the experience. So who better to reassure you than women who've been there before you?
"People take hundreds and hundreds of pictures of you all day long. There's nothing worse than returning from your honeymoon to be greeted by photos of you looking like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, so remember to stand up straight and put your head back (no double-chinned pics please) and smile! And my top tip - have a glass of Champagne before you walk up the aisle - it relaxes you beautifully." Liz Dawson, publicist, married six years
"In the midst of all the excitement and emotion, make a conscious effort to spend some quality time with your new husband. What with chatting to every guest, it's easy not to see him all day - which isn't really the point! Make sure that years after the event, you both share the same special memories of the day together." Allison Smith, social worker, married 37 years
"Don't worry about being too bossy or opinionated when you are organizing your wedding. Most people will appreciate it if you know exactly what you want and tell them so. I was very indecisive at first and the poor florist kept coming up with flowers I hated - this wastes lots of time on both sides. Keep pictures of flowers/table settings/hairstyles that you like in a file and you'll have a visual reference to show people." Julia Piper, artist, married eight years
Constantly thinking or worrying about all of the details not to mention the financial burdens. Being in the line of work I'm in and also having friends in the midst of planning their own weddings I am constantly being questions that pertain to being a bride...from choosing vendors to how to cope with stress when the wedding becomes the only thing you can talk or think about.
Well the good news is that you are not alone...I feel extremely blessed to have been part of so many weddings while planning my own. It really seemed to help me and my mental state knowing that I wasn't the only one going through what I was going through.
With all of that said, I thought it would be fun to post tips, stories and words of encouragement every week for our brides to read. If you have any questions, comments or topic ideas please feel free to leave a comment!
The following tips come to you from www.thisisweddings.com
It's all too common for brides-to-be to spend weeks before the big day suffering from insomnia, agonizing over early detail and worrying endlessly about what will go wrong. Yet, happily, almost all of them end up having a wonderful time and come out the other side unscathed, able to look back with real pleasure on the experience. So who better to reassure you than women who've been there before you?
"People take hundreds and hundreds of pictures of you all day long. There's nothing worse than returning from your honeymoon to be greeted by photos of you looking like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, so remember to stand up straight and put your head back (no double-chinned pics please) and smile! And my top tip - have a glass of Champagne before you walk up the aisle - it relaxes you beautifully." Liz Dawson, publicist, married six years
"In the midst of all the excitement and emotion, make a conscious effort to spend some quality time with your new husband. What with chatting to every guest, it's easy not to see him all day - which isn't really the point! Make sure that years after the event, you both share the same special memories of the day together." Allison Smith, social worker, married 37 years
"Don't worry about being too bossy or opinionated when you are organizing your wedding. Most people will appreciate it if you know exactly what you want and tell them so. I was very indecisive at first and the poor florist kept coming up with flowers I hated - this wastes lots of time on both sides. Keep pictures of flowers/table settings/hairstyles that you like in a file and you'll have a visual reference to show people." Julia Piper, artist, married eight years
Labels: Bride tips