All Blog Posts Tagged 'budget' (117)

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PICTURE THIS:  Beautiful bride, groom and wedding party.  Parents are overjoyed and look fabulous.  Outstanding cake, food, flowers.  Grand venue.  Substandard or NO pictures.

This can very well…

Should I hire a wedding coordinator?

As a coordinator, I encounter many brides who make the decision to “do it themselves,” taking on the wedding planning process alone.  Sometimes the decision is based on control issues – they cannot relinquish the responsibility to someone else for fear they will not get it right.  I had one bride tell me, “If you want it…

Before you begin to shop for a gown it is important to know what your realistic price point is. Whether you’re paying for your gown or someone else is make sure that you know how much is too much. Not only do you need to know how much you can spend you need to know how much including alterations which can run upwards of $250.00. The last thing you want to do is go in thinking your budget is one thing to fall in love with a dress you can’t afford. And an argument with mom in the middle of the…

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In this mini-series called “Too Many Wedding To-Do’s”, I will outline a bit about each step in the Wedding To-Do List.

Step #3: Create a wedding and engagement budget.

Whether you have a large or small wedding budget, the options are endless.  Your wedding is really what you make it and also how creative you are with…

When it comes time for your wedding cake, never let a bakery tell you no.  If there is something you want, ask the bakery to make it happen within your budget.  It may not look exactly as that photo, but it will be close, and will be within budget.  Compromise on flavors, go with the basics as opposed to over the top flavors to get the design you want.  If it's over the top flavors, then simplify your design to stay within budget.

If your chosen baker refuses to make your…

Who is that guy with the baby blue snowman print tie at table 12?

The absolute best cost cutting strategy is to keep the guest list under control. Think like a…

Before you get too down, here are some tips to keep you focused, happy and sane in your first year as newlyweds.…

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A Google search for “honeymoon on a budget” results in over 67,000,000 links. But quantity has never trumped quality, why would you expect differently now?

I am the queen of budget travel, but as a “princess” I had to learn the hard way, you will get what you pay for. Dated hotel rooms, sub-par shuttle service and staff with the knowledge of a mosquito is all

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The wedding budget is the most essential organizational item a couple can have when planning a wedding. It allows you to map out your entire wedding by category giving price point for each one. When visiting vendors, venues, etc. you’ll be able to make decisions more readily available at your price point allowing easy and swift purchases and the vendor to have its product already laid out for you before you get…

what is more important to you: having your dream wedding? or Sticking to your budget???

Guess what...it IS possible to do BOTH!!

Your vision and your budget can come together beautifully..it's all a question of options...

The best place to find options, discounts, and valuable information is at your local BRIDAL SHOW!!!

Bridal Shows have a variety of companies from all areas of wedding and reception planning...PLUS...companies are able to work with your needs…