Archive for March, 2008
Wedding ceremony music
Thursday, March 27th, 2008For most, planning a ceremony includes choosing some great wedding music. The reception isn’t the only place where you can play your favorite songs. Ceremonial wedding music can be divided into five areas. Remember to plan for them all!
1. Prelude: Prelude music is played before the wedding begins. It may start as the guests are […]
Ten time-savers for your wedding planning
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008We often talk about ways to save money on your wedding day, but if you’re doing well with your budget, time may be more important to you. What bride doesn’t feel like she’s being pulling in 100 different directions? The two weeks before your wedding will probably be especially frazzled, so here are ten time-saving […]
Groomzillas beware!
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Sometimes the stress, excitement, and anticipation bring out little monster in all of us, so groom-zillas beware! And try these tips to come back to reality:
1) Get involved from the beginning. The longer you wait to put in your two cents, the bigger frustration you will face. Avoid a huge blow out now by being a […]
Personalized wedding cake toppers
Friday, March 14th, 2008Though some brides have gone completely away from wedding cake toppers, many other are using their toppers to personalize their wedding cake.
With companies like Clay Figurines, you can have a cake topper that looks just like you!
It’s a fun and easy to do. You submit a photo to the company and they mold a custom […]
Wedding favors on a budget
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008When scaling down your wedding budget, don’t nix the favors! Many brides are trying to save money on their wedding, but every wedding reception should still provide their guests with favors.
Favors are a simple way to say “thank you” to your friends and family. And even if you are on a budget, you can offer […]
Something blue
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008For fun and luck, some brides still like to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. It can be fun finding these items with your bridesmaids, and, in general, it is not hard to incorporate them in your overall look.
Except the “something blue” item.
Unless blue is in your wedding color scheme, wearing […]
Fishing for dollars: How to politely ask for money for your wedding
Thursday, March 6th, 2008Weddings cost a ton, and most couples have a little help paying for their big day. If this is your second wedding, you might be on your own, but otherwise, it is perfectly acceptable to ask for help from your parents. The problem falls with asking for this money. Are you uncomfortable about approaching your […]
Three ways to make that honeymoon feeling last
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Every couple looks forward to their honeymoon, and every couple dreads the end of the “honeymoon period.” Try these three tips to help make that happy, fuzzy feeling last years after your wedding day.
1) Spend less on your first honeymoon so you can spend more on future “honeymoons.” Who ever said you are only allowed one honeymoon? […]
Silk flowers for your wedding reception
Monday, March 3rd, 2008When planning your wedding reception, you should seriously consider using silk flowers instead of fresh. Though you might want a fresh bouquet to carry at your ceremony, silk flowers are perfect for reception decorations and centerpieces.
The quality of silk flowers has improved to the point that people won’t even notice that they aren’t real. Though […]
