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Writing Your Own Vows: A No-Stress Guide
There are few better ways to personalize your wedding and make it truly about the love shared between the two of you than writing your own vows. While this is an exciting thought for many, it can also be terrifying. In theory it sounds good but what do you say? Where do you start? Here's our guide.
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Through the Eyes of Your Guests: What Makes a Good Wedding?
No matter what the party is, everyone wants to have a good time and this holds especially true for weddings. Consider your guests when planning and they'll look back on your wedding as one of the best they've been to.
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Finding the Right Dress at the Right Price
Every bride has her own vision of what makes 'the dress'. Whatever your vision is, there is always that little nagging voice in the back of your head reminding you that this is a dress that you will only wear once. There are, however, lots of ways to find the right dress at an affordable price.
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Which Style of Photography is Right For Your Wedding?
Besides experience and price, you will want to know what style of photography the photographer specializes in and it’s one of the most important criteria you can look for. This will decide if in ten years, when you look through your wedding photo album, you are happy with what you see.
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Refreshing Prices: 3 Ways to Save on Drinks
It’s astonishing how much money drinks can take up within that budget. Thankfully it’s an easy area to cut your costs. Here are three easy ways to save on drinks at your wedding!
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5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Florist
Wedding flowers are one of the few things a bride doesn’t need to micromanage. Once you have decided on a few basics, a skilled florist can take over. It’s important that you can place your trust in your florist, so choose wisely. Here are five things to look for when choosing a florist.
20 Ways to Scrimp on Costs (But Not Flair) With Your Invites
Your wedding invites will probably be one of the first costs that you will run into while wedding planning, as everything else will depend on who and how many people are attending. Fortunately, the invitations are also one of the easiest aspects to save money on. Here are twenty ways to do so.
10 Steps to a Better Bridal Body
Like most brides, you have probably been thinking about getting in shape for your wedding. If you do want to do some work beforehand and make sure you look absolutely fabulous on the day, here are ten simple steps to follow.
A Joint Effort: How to Plan Together and Make it Work
Although traditionally seen as "the bride's day" your wedding is a day for both of you. Your groom has just as much right to offer input and voice his opinion. Here are a few tips on how to make wedding planning a truly mutual endeavor.
4 Hot Tips on Choosing Bridesmaids Dresses
Bridesmaids’ dresses are sleeker, more stylish, and more elegant than ever before. Every bridesmaid is different and will no doubt have an opinion on what looks best on them. It’s important to make sure that your maids are happy in what they wear down the aisle. Here are four great tips for choosing their dresses.
The Top Five Things to Look for in a Wedding Photographer
Your wedding photographer will have free reign over capturing the feelings, action and beauty of your day. Because they play such an important role, it’s important that you choose the right person for the job, someone that will best suit your needs and provide picture perfect shots. Here are five things to look for in your photographer.
The Soundtrack to Your Life: Finding the Right DJ
Music can make or break your wedding reception. If you have chosen to go with a DJ, it’s an excellent choice. A good DJ can play a variety of different kinds of music and they are often quite cheaper than hiring a live band. A bad DJ can be a fiasco. Find the right DJ for you in a few simple steps.
Simple, Low-Cost Elegance: Saving on Flowers
Before you even start planning your wedding, you probably have a good idea at just how expensive they can be. There are so many things to think about and so many things to pay for. Meanwhile, the budget is only so big. Brides are often looking for ways to cut costs without having to compromise class and elegance.
DIY Invites, Minus the Stress
An early wedding planning task and a popular choice for doing things yourself, DIY invites may seem overwhelming at first but in truth, they can be easy and can save you lots of money.
Bride Zen: How to Reduce Your Stress as Your Wedding Approaches
From the invitations to the honeymoon, planning a wedding is stressful business. It’s no wonder that brides often turn into bridezillas. While you plan your wedding, it is important to remain calm and take a moment or two to enjoy this time in your life. Here are some tips to keep your head and stay composed as the big day approaches.
Beautiful Moments, Beautiful Prices: Saving on Photography
If you want those gorgeous prints taking on your big day, you're going to have to pay for them. But just because a photographer slaps down a price list doesn't mean there isn't room for negotiation. Here are a few ways to save on wedding photography.
The New Wedding: Modern Replacements for Old Traditions
Weddings are full of traditions. While some have their place, many are in need of a shakeup. Can you have a chic wedding that incorporates old customs? Here are seven wedding traditions with a modern twist.
Getting a Grip on Alterations
Wedding gown alterations can add up to quite a bit of money and that money could well be spent on another area of your day or saved for the honeymoon. There's no need to worry, though. You can still have your dream wedding dress. Here's how.
Cutting the Cake, Cutting the Costs
Before wedding planning you probably couldn’t imagine agonizing so much over a cake. You need to decide the flavor, the design, any decorations, the kind of icing, and then you have to pay for it all. Wedding cakes, like everything else with the word wedding attached, don’t come cheap. Try these great ways to cut the cost of your cake.
Choosing the Right Color Scheme for Your Arrangements
When you are choosing a color scheme for your flower arrangements, you’ll want to stick close to the colors you have chosen for your wedding. Here are a few different schemes for your wedding and tips on choosing the right colors for your flowers.
How to Banish Butterflies and Stay Poised on Your Wedding Day
Feeling scared is normal and totally understandable. Not only are you exhausted from all the wedding planning now you’re about to play out this huge day that’s been months in development. Do not get overwhelmed. Overcome your anxiety with these simple tips.
T-Minus One Week: Your Last-minute Checklist
There is an easy way to make sure that you have everything done on time so that your wedding day will be spent with you enjoying your guests and your new groom. You just have to have a plan and be organized. Here is the basic list of what you will need.
The Soundtrack to Your Life: Choosing a Band
Live bands can bring energy and life to a reception. Your guests will find the presence of the band memorable. Choosing a band can be one of the most fun parts of wedding planning. Before you get swept away in the music, make sure that you pick the right band to prepare the soundtrack to your life.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Flower Placement
Flower placement is a major aspect of your wedding decorations. You might have a few ideas already but it’s helpful to know some of the general do’s and don’ts of flower placement.
Dealing With Wedding Nerves & Doubts
Getting married is one of the biggest steps you will ever take and for many brides and grooms, the first major life-step they have taken so far. So it's only natural that it raises questions and nerves at the thought of making such a major commitment. Here we'll show you how you can relax and enjoy your wedding day, instead of stressing over it!
Choosing the Right First-Home for your Future Goals
Buying your first home as a married couple is a very exciting experience and a major one that will affect you for many years to come. Take into consideration what your future needs of the home will be. This allows you to make a decision that you will be happy with in 2, 5, or 10 years time.
Zen Your Day: How to Simplify Your Wedding
Many brides-to-be are overwhelmed at the thought of planning a wedding. This is because most of them have never had to plan such a grand affair before and there is so much to do and it seems in such little time. This is a time of love and new beginnings. Keep wedding planning simple with these tips.
A BYOB Wedding: Buying the Right Quantities
Most people who supply their own alcohol at their wedding tend to err on the side of caution and buy too much. This is generally a good principle but there are some general guidelines to follow so you don't end up buying far too much or far too little.
Arranging Your Own Flowers: A No-Stress Guide
Arranging your own flowers can save you a ton of money. Though, the task may seem a bit intimidating, if you have the ambition to even ask yourself if you could do it in the first place, you can make your own beautiful wedding flower arrangements.
8 Makeup Survival Tips for Brides
A common concern of brides is how long their makeup will last. At an all-day event you don’t want to be ducking out of the reception or worrying during the ceremony that your makeup is running off your face or disappearing altogether. Here are eight makeup survival tips to leave you looking fabulous!
The Savvy Planner’s Organizational System
There’s no doubt that planning a wedding is a tough and stressful job. There’s so much to do and so little time to do it, it seems. It’s no wonder brides to be get so frazzled. Keep your sanity, avoid turning into a Bridezilla and organize your wedding with these planning tips.
A BYOB Wedding: Choosing the Right Drinks
Bringing in your own drinks is a great way to save money on the bar at your wedding. Choose the right drinks and it can be not only economical but classy and elegant too. Work out the details to properly determine if bringing in your own alcohol is going to save you as much as you think.
Your Wedding Body: Building Toned Arms
Even if you have never worked your arms in the past, you can start a regimen that will surely get them in shape. You do not need a lot of special equipment or tons of time to build toned arms. If you are willing to put in one hour, three to four days per week, you will be just fine.
Everyday Savings For Your Wedding Spends: How to Develop the Frugal Habit
Although you want your wedding day to be perfect, you don’t want to start off your new life with your new spouse deeply in debt from one day. Take these steps to avoid wedding debt.
Band or DJ? We Help You Choose
The entertainment is going to play a huge role in your reception so weigh your options carefully. Here are some things that you may want to consider before you decide if you are going to have a band or a DJ provide entertainment at your wedding.
Your Wedding Body: Building Smooth Shoulders
Pay special attention to when preparing for your big day is your shoulders. While you do not want to build too much muscle, you will want to exercise enough to ensure that you build toned, smooth shoulders. No matter what type of dress you are wearing, you will definitely want to spend time toning this part of your upper body.
The Top 5 Ways to Save on Wedding Music
Wedding music is one of those aspects where, if you take careful short cuts, you can save money without anyone ever being the wiser. Here are five ways to do it.
Negotiations 101: How to Get a Good Price on (Almost) Anything
Keep the cost of your wedding down by mastering the art of negotiation. Anyone can do it, here are the basics.
7 Signature Cocktail Options
A signature cocktail can add an extra touch of elegance to your wedding reception. It’s a good idea to reflect your wedding’s theme and colors in your cocktail, allowing it to blend in seamlessly.
Your Wedding Body: Building a Sleek Back
Building and toning a sleek back is not as difficult as you may think. Even if you have never concentrated on your back muscles before, you can whip them into shape with a few months of hard work.
9 Traditional Wedding Locations Compared
Once upon a time, tradition stated that marriage was a commitment that needed to be made before God. While nowadays you can tie the knot almost anywhere, for many people tradition is still important. Here’s a comparison of ten of the most traditional wedding locations.
Bar Structure Basics: Tasty Drinks, Smart Tips
You don't want to be in debt for the next five years just because of the drinks at your wedding. There's a fine line and finding a balance can be difficult. Here are some smart ways to let your guests enjoy themselves without spending everything you have.
A No-Stress Guide to DIY Bridal Beauty: Hair
Styling your wedding hair yourself is easy to do if you are armed with a few simple tips, plus some do’s and don’ts for the day. Choose a style that you feel reflects your personality. Some brides get carried away with their hair. While it’s good to get carried away about your wedding, don’t end up choosing something that does not reflect who you are.
The Top 5 Things To Look for in a Caterer
Not only is food one of the biggest costs but it is also one of the things that guests will remember the most. Picking the right caterer is critical. Here are the five things to look for in a caterer.
5 No-Fuss Rules to Follow When Creating Your Ideal Guest List
Your guest list is a major stepping-stone for your other wedding planning decisions and it is important to get organized from the start. Here are five no-fuss rules to follow when creating your ideal guest list.
How To Throw the Perfect Outdoor Wedding
An outdoor wedding can be the perfect romantic backdrop to your very special day but there are special considerations that need to be taken when planning this type of event. You want to remain comfortable on your big day while keeping your guest’s comfort in mind too.
The Icing on the Cake: Four Frosting Choices Explained
When you first go to your baker, they are likely to toss numerous terms at you that you may not understand. Who ever knew that cake could be so complicated? These include the different types of icing. These are the four major different types of wedding cake frosting.
Choosing Your Perfect ‘When’ Season
Timing is everything when planning a wedding. Deciding when to marry isn't always easy and there are challenges and perks to every time of year. Here's a look at each season to help you decide the right time for you.
9 Cost-Saving Venue Tips
Ceremony and reception venues form a huge expense. By cutting back these costs, you can spend more on other areas of the wedding or just save yourself some pocket money. Here are nine great ways to save.
7 Memorable Alternatives to a White Wedding Car
A lot of couples choose a stretch white limousine take them to the reception from the ceremony. Limos are very elegant and have become somewhat of the standard for weddings. If you are looking for something a little different here are seven memorable alternatives.
12 Gorgeous Destination Wedding Locations
Destination weddings are perfect for those of you that want to have a small, intimate affair and as an added bonus you are already at your honeymoon destination! If you are stuck for ideas on where to tie the knot, just a few of the many gorgeous destination wedding locations to choose from are detailed here.
The Not to Do List: 25 Unnecessary Extravagances
Little extravagances combined cost big money. While you may think you need them, in reality they won’t affect the magic of your day. Stay within budget by cutting these twenty-five things.
