...mini honeymoon. So I will definitely be watching every penny and saving tremendously.
What I'm doing to save money on our wedding...
1. SMALL GUEST LIST - limited to 75 of our immediate fam...
... the dress, coat, stole, wrap and umbrella. If time allows, travel in sweats and dress at your venues if the possibility of getting water or mud and slush on your dress are irreversible. Otherwi...
...stom wedding dresses
plus size prom dresses
wedding dress shops
wedding gowns dresses...
LOLLOLLOLLOLOL!!!!
Do your man like sucking on your toes? TMI- hehehehee
I just thought that I'd post some pictures to help you with that decision! LOL...No, I don't have a foot f...
...oing wedding dress shopping for the very first time this Saturday, and I am super nervous, and a little excited. I'm only going to bring my mom.....she knows BEST :-)
Please give me any sugg...
...kin, hair and nails... I bought this in a gel form which has a horrible, horrible, horrible gritty texture (like fine sand) but you mix it with juice or water or cordial and its bearable
• F...
...ooch bouquet, ive been going a bit crazy wanting to buy more for the wedding
( a very scarey thought for FH ) so ive decided to DIY some custom hangers, it will give me something to do and mak...
We got our marriage license yesterday and I'm meeting our wedding officiant tonight, I can't wait!!!
YAY!
It cost us $76
Just some helpful tips
*Make sure you know your parent's full n...
... and Photographer and Bartender? And if so..how much? The ceremony is 5 hours at night with about 80 people..how does this work since I dont know what everything costs seperately..! Thanks for a...
OK ladies so I'm having an open bar at the wedding and someone told me that i should have a wedding tip jar. we have to buy our own liquor and my FH said that he didn't want to do a cash bar ...
...much dress no one will see anything!
# 3- Let the girl(s) hold up the back of your dress.
#4- You go under the front of your dress and grab your shorts/panties/undies or whatever youve got on...
... the honeymoon. The nation's economy is certainly picking up, but it seems alot of us are still holding on to our funds for rainy days and are working creatively to stay on budget. I know I DO N...
... and bridesmaids permission to tell you when you're going off the deep-end.
8. Take the Heat - give yourself permission to hear them.
9. Do Something for Yourself Every Day - the catch is ...
... FH and I are finally going registry shopping this weekend and next weekend! Tomorrow is Sears and next weekend is Home Outfitters. I have lists and what not but I'm curious - what did you or ...
...your wedding planning is going well...It's been awhile since my wedding. I've googled information on this, but had trouble finding what I was looking for, but I remember seeing a lot of other gi...
... the wedding planner is matching yours. You can also get lots of discounts and advices. So I recommend to all of you to go soon as you can to a Wedding/ bridal show and bring your groom you can...
...ding invitations! Yes! Whether it’s the theme of the wedding, the dress that you will be wearing, the colours, the flowers, all those things can be embedded into the wedding invitations and will...
... the honeymoon?
You likely had a budget for your wedding and if you were really good, you actually stuck to it. The honeymoon is where we splurged a little bit. They say "When in Rome, do as th...
... the honeymoon to post about. Also, we took videos of our big day, so once Chris posts them I will post them here!
Should we do a receiving line or go table to table to chat with guests?
We ...
...your budget, definitely get one. I didn't have one but I did have an extremely helpful Catering Manager who went above and beyond and helped in making sure things were on task on my wedding day....
... our invitations yet, but I was just wondering if anyone else has made their wedding invitations from scratch and if they have any tips/suggestions/sites that were particularly helpful for them....
...2
--Wedding planner: 10% of total bill or a commission...
... the photos by location name when you get home. After seeing a series of places, it’s easy to confuse them. Having a photographic record will help you remember what was special about each site.
...
...h my wedding planner this time..and we came up with so many more ideas!!
i got a decor package from my hall and was worried i wasnt going to like any of the packages..turns out they have an e...
... the budget. Before we can even think about going forward with our planning this has to be figured out. Between what we should be able to save and what our parents have offered to contribute, we...
Sidenote: today is our 2 month anniversary!
Hawaii was absolutely amazing!!! If we were American I can tell you that we would still be there right now. I've actually started to look into t...
...nue, Bridesmaids, Flowers, Photography" etc. It was so much fun and I must have looked like a little kid in a candy shop with my bridal magazines clipping out floral arrangements and wedding gow...
... the wedding cake?
MUSIC: $20 - My Love is a music man. We want oldies - Soul Train style music like Marvin Gaye, Sly & the Family Stone, DeBarge, Kool and the Gang, Average White Band e...
...your bridesmaids. You'll be very happy about this! I bought flip flops for $1.50 from Michaels for all of my bridesmaids and surprised them with them at the reception. I had the venue put them o...
... bad hair or your wife is grumpy, love him/her, in spite of the flaws.
5.Learn to ignore the small stuff. Every marriage faces challenges, some big and some small. Remind yourself that life i...
After perusing the web and contemplating paying $30 to have a program help me fill out forms, I found this wonderful website. http://www.newlastname.org.
www.angelfire.com/ma/dnsassoc/need...
...e or flower or even just a simple line. I have shared a link for some great resources below.
DeviantArt
- Great place to download free brushes, shapes, etc... especially for Photoshop and Gim...
...
Get Engagement Photos Taken
We know engagement photos are an extra cost, but scheduling an engagement photo shoot is well worth the money. Why? Besides the fact that you'll get gorgeous enga...
...)
Wedding Cake Baker: $10 for delivery, if you’re there at the time of delivery only.
Wedding Coordinator: $50
Wedding Planner: If they helped plan the wedding from start to finish, 10%...
Some eye candy :)
and a bit of advice for brides approaching the big day...
don't sweat the small stuff. things will go wrong and it will still be okay! just try to take in every single...
...d my hair on location. She is very reasonable and her prices included hair, make-up and trial session. Make sure that who ever you book, includes this for free.
I would recommend an updo for...
...tyle dress that FH bought
- other dresses I own
Now, what will I do for props and/or backdrops?? My house seems kind of boring, and if I wait until I move, then he'll be home. I'll have to...
... one bridesmaid bouquet and the toss bouquet. she shorted us my FH's bout. needless to say, i have to go and make my own flowers now. restart it all. she didnt even put ribbon or anything on the...
...your wedding reception. This is a lovely way to start your nest egg, and a generous gesture from your friends and family. So plan ahead, be prepared, and keep it safe.
If you are getting ma...
...reat reception. There were definitely some things that I hadn't considered, that I now will make sure to include.
Enjoy
...
...your maid of honour, bridesmaids, mom, close siblings and others carry you along the "parade route," from sun-up to last dance.
• Rely on designated trouble shooters. Bumps along the way are ...
...gelo wedding dress on EBay for only $250. Cathy Thorne of Toronto discovered her wedding dress in the bridesmaids' department at a small bridal shop and requested it in ivory instead of fuchsia....
... and flowers to get a “feel” for your wedding style? Your makeup should make you look and feel gorgeous in the flow of the whole day.
3) Arrive on time for the appointment and stay pleasant? ...
... We're going to have a full service bar at our wedding for sure lol thats like a must so I found this mobile bartending company here in OC and they have a georgeous illuminated bar they bring ...
...rite photos or photos that would be inspirational. This batch is from me getting ready at my house, the church, and the park where we almost got killed by a pair of squirrels falling out of the ...
...your wedding reception. If you choose activities such as crayons, puzzles, and snacks for the Children's Wedding Table, have a set for each child (labeled with their name), at their place. You...
... her wedding flowers. While she and her guests were dancing the night away, her wedding planner gathered the vases and wrapped each bouquet in craft paper. When her friends and family left the w...
... the bridesmaids to be dressed before the bride, however I feel it is better for photography....
...some honeymoon photos.
If I only had one sentence to describe my wedding day I would say: It was the best day and night of my life.
The days leading up to the wedding were a little nerve w...
...your hair a spa day! Have a professional scalp massage (which not only feels good, but stimulates the hair follicles and adds body) and deep conditioning treatment the week before your wedding....
... the bridesmaids to be dressed before the bride, however I feel it is better for photography....
FH and I have 3 premarital counseling sessions scheduled and we have one done so far. Since we had been living together for about 3 years and we've been together for about 7, I (naively) didn...
..., my hair and nails are growing at a ridiculous rate and I don't feel half as frumpy and bloated as i used to.
Here's what I've done:
1. 2 weeks prior to changing my foods, I wrote down ev...
...Hand Wedding Dress and Bridesmaid Dresses. Have you seen some of the gorgeous vintage gowns at www.vintageous.com?
8. Ditch the Disposables. Don’t even think about having disposable cameras a...
HELP!! What is a good foundation for your wedding day?? Brand, Type, Etc.??
I want to find some makeup that will stay on all day for the wedding day as any bride does!! Do any of you have ...
A couple of my friends have asked me about this posting. I have it on my blog somewhere, but I just can't find it! So, here it is ladies....
Are you getting your toes did for your spec...
Tips for GROOM and BRIDE...and all the stuff in between.
Planning checklists!
Gift Ideas
Rules...
the list can go on forever!
It's my online Bridal BIBLE. :)
http://www.frugalbri...
...from Wedding Dresses for $135 to Accessories and Decorations.
Check this site out!!!
....
...your wedding budget in check is all about knowing where to save and when to splurge, according to Flower Workshop's wedding planner, Robert Viveiros.
Save by picking seasonal flowers. If your...
...some bridesmaids (thanks Jenn and Bett) fixed the ribbons for me, so they looked beautiful. However, if anyone is getting flowers in the Northwest Indiana market--ask me about them and I will g...
... the reception area (the lady we are dealing with led us to believe it was a part of the restaurant-not the case), we'll need to make our own menu cards if we want them or pay $50 for her to mak...
I just thought that I'd post some pictures to help you with that decision! LOL...No, I don't have a foot fettish! I had to post these, I was on the floor when I saw these!
What ar...
...e or wedding planner books might not tell you about, like postage for all your invites, gifts your wedding party and parents, and tips for some of your vendors.
5. Find a dress store that off...
... Gosh so I wrote a bunch and lost it..here we go again..
Anyone writing their own vows or doing traditional vows? We decided to write our own vows and make it more personal for us, because it...
... are music savy for their ceremony and such, as for me, I'm not. I have not a clue what to do, what music, etc. I've been picking up here and there, but I turned to theknot.com for the answers. ...
...fect wedding photos
In bright sunshine, ask the photographer to use the flash. This eliminates sunken-eyed shadows from faces.
Hire a 'photo boss' - someone who's familiar with the cast of...
...some bridesmaid dresses, but I have finally decided that those are terrible and I picked some out from David's Bridal. I'll post up a picture of them later on.
If any of you have any ideas f...
test inner 5
...tage wedding dress. If your mother’s, sister’s, or best friend’s wedding dress isn’t right for you, consider buying a “pre-loved” wedding gown. Many bridal stores specialize in restoring, recycl...
