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I need help in how can i plan my wedding in a year? Whats the first step?
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You can have a BEAUTIFUL wedding on a budget and no one would be the wiser.
First of all, figure out what your budget will be for this reception and who will be footing the bill. Depending on who is paying, your parents and/or your fiance's parents may want to add to the guest list. If they're paying, the etiquette is that they can invite whomever they want to invite. If you and your fiance are paying then it's totally your decision who is invited. Once you know who is paying, you'll have a good idea of the budget and what venue and vendors you can afford.
GUEST LIST: This can be you biggest saver. Keeping your guest list small will cut your expenses immeasurably. Make a list for your side of the family and have your fiance make one too. Once you have an idea of the total number, you'll know how large of a space you'll need.
My second tip is DIY, DIY, DIY! There are so many items that you can diy for your wedding if you have time and it becomes so personalized. You can get your wedding party to help you too. You can create save-the-dates, invitations, aisle runner, guestbook, bouquet, boutineers, ring bearer pillow, pew markers, programs, menus, escort cards, table numbers, simple centerpieces, favors, etc. Check out theknot.com for ideas or google "DIY wedding."
CEREMONY: Low-cost places
the beach
public park (call and ask about any fees)
local swim club
local church
RECEPTION: Venue costs can vary. Our banquet room was $700 to rent. I've read of others being $1400 - $4,000. Costs can also
depend upon the day your reception is held. Saturday evening receptions are usually more expensive than daytime Saturday,
Friday, Sunday, or any other day during the week.
Low-cost places for reception:
- Community center
- Lodge
- College center
- American Legion Hall (I went to the one here for a dance recently and was shocked to discover how big it was and with an
all hardwood floor perfect for dancing.)
- Church reception room or fellowship hall (may not allow dancing)
CATERER: The cost of a caterer can vary. My venue offered catering for about $65 per person for a dinner buffet and an open bar. That was excellent. Some can be more expensive. Some can even be cheaper. Some venues will allow you to bring your own alcohol and this can reduce your cost. Tip: One friend of mine negotiated getting charged per drink instead of per person per hour for her alcoholic beverages. That also helped with the cost. Another option for drinks is to do just wine and beer or don't serve alcohol at all. I don't recommend a cash bar because that's considered tacky. They are your guests, so you don't want them paying for anything.
If you want to go the inexpensive route for food, you can have a brunch or lunch instead of dinner. Sit down meals can be more expensive than buffets or food stations. I prefer buffets/food stations because they are usually less expensive, the food is hot, and I like choices. Sometimes when a waiter brings you a meal at a sit-down, the meal can be cold. Tip: Another option is to just serve cocktails and appetizers around 6pm if that's what you can afford or you can just serve cake and punch around 3:00pm.
CAKE: Research and book a bakery or cake baker after attending a cake tasting. You can have a groom's cake if you want, but it isn't necessary. Some couples use Publix, Walmart, or Sam's Club for low cost wedding cakes. Tip: Some couples use a dummy layer in their cake to look good for photos and have a sheet cake in the back to serve. You can have a baker make a simple frosted cake for you and purchase parchment flowers, sugar paste flowers and/or shells, fresh flowers, or silk flowers, and decorate the cake simply yourself. Most of the cost is in the decorating.
FLOWERS: Buy flowers wholesale at a website like http://www.fiftyflowers.com to save money. They were mentioned in a recent theknot.com article.
GIFTS, DECORATIONS, FAVORS: Check for coupons before you purchase at sites like retailmenot.com BTW, favors are not necessary. Check http://www.efavormart.com for inexpensive table overlays and chair tiebacks that are cheaper than the cost of rentals.
You can create simple candle centerpieces by purchasing candles in bulk and glass containers at Michael's or other craft store's like that. Also check out this website: http://www.giftsforonegiftsforall.com... for inexpensive candelabras.
PHOTOGRAPHER: If you hire someone just starting out that person may just want more experience, and can give you a great deal.
Check out their portfolio first before you hire.
WEDDING PLANNER: Tip: If you hire an event planning student, that person may just want the experience as well.
WEDDING GOWN: Check David's Bridal for their frequent $99 gown sales or other savings. Check with designers for their trunk shows, go to a Filene's Basement Running of the Brides. You can order wedding gowns online, but be careful where you purchase it. You want to make sure that the quality is good.
BRIDESMAIDS: Yes, in the U.S. it is customary for bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses, shoes, hair, nails and makeup. A bride can pay for these or assist them if she can afford it. Check David's Bridal, ebay, or newportnews.com for dresses.
GROOMSMEN: It is also customary for groomsmen to rent their own tuxes and purchase their own shoes. TIP: if the men all have black suits, this can be a great saver for them. If it's a casual outdoor wedding, they can wear tan or khaki pants as well and guayabera shirts.
http://guayaberashirt.com
http://www.theguayaberashirtstore.com/...
FLOWERGIRLS: Check Burlington Coat Factory for inexpensive dresses especially now after Easter. You can find many cute "Easter" dresses than can be used as flower girl dresses.
Follow these additional tips for PLANNING A WEDDING FOR UNDER $10,000
http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=18728080&page=2
or
Plan a destination wedding/honeymoon to somewhere like St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Try the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort. You will save so miuch money, and will have one beautiful wedding.
You can have a BEAUTIFUL wedding on a budget and no one would be the wiser.
First of all, figure out what your budget will be for this reception and who will be footing the bill. Depending on who is paying, your parents and/or your fiance's parents may want to add to the guest list. If they're paying, the etiquette is that they can invite whomever they want to invite. If you and your fiance are paying then it's totally your decision who is invited. Once you know who is paying, you'll have a good idea of the budget and what venue and vendors you can afford.
GUEST LIST: This can be you biggest saver. Keeping your guest list small will cut your expenses immeasurably. Make a list for your side of the family and have your fiance make one too. Once you have an idea of the total number, you'll know how large of a space you'll need.
My second tip is DIY, DIY, DIY! There are so many items that you can diy for your wedding if you have time and it becomes so personalized. You can get your wedding party to help you too. You can create save-the-dates, invitations, aisle runner, guestbook, bouquet, boutineers, ring bearer pillow, pew markers, programs, menus, escort cards, table numbers, simple centerpieces, favors, etc. Check out theknot.com for ideas or google "DIY wedding."
CEREMONY: Low-cost places
the beach
public park (call and ask about any fees)
local swim club
local church
RECEPTION: Venue costs can vary. Our banquet room was $700 to rent. I've read of others being $1400 - $4,000. Costs can also
depend upon the day your reception is held. Saturday evening receptions are usually more expensive than daytime Saturday,
Friday, Sunday, or any other day during the week.
Low-cost places for reception:
- Community center
- Lodge
- College center
- American Legion Hall (I went to the one here for a dance recently and was shocked to discover how big it was and with an
all hardwood floor perfect for dancing.)
- Church reception room or fellowship hall (may not allow dancing)
CATERER: The cost of a caterer can vary. My venue offered catering for about $65 per person for a dinner buffet and an open bar. That was excellent. Some can be more expensive. Some can even be cheaper. Some venues will allow you to bring your own alcohol and this can reduce your cost. Tip: One friend of mine negotiated getting charged per drink instead of per person per hour for her alcoholic beverages. That also helped with the cost. Another option for drinks is to do just wine and beer or don't serve alcohol at all. I don't recommend a cash bar because that's considered tacky. They are your guests, so you don't want them paying for anything.
If you want to go the inexpensive route for food, you can have a brunch or lunch instead of dinner. Sit down meals can be more expensive than buffets or food stations. I prefer buffets/food stations because they are usually less expensive, the food is hot, and I like choices. Sometimes when a waiter brings you a meal at a sit-down, the meal can be cold. Tip: Another option is to just serve cocktails and appetizers around 6pm if that's what you can afford or you can just serve cake and punch around 3:00pm.
CAKE: Research and book a bakery or cake baker after attending a cake tasting. You can have a groom's cake if you want, but it isn't necessary. Some couples use Publix, Walmart, or Sam's Club for low cost wedding cakes. Tip: Some couples use a dummy layer in their cake to look good for photos and have a sheet cake in the back to serve. You can have a baker make a simple frosted cake for you and purchase parchment flowers, sugar paste flowers and/or shells, fresh flowers, or silk flowers, and decorate the cake simply yourself. Most of the cost is in the decorating.
FLOWERS: Buy flowers wholesale at a website like http://www.fiftyflowers.com to save money. They were mentioned in a recent theknot.com article.
GIFTS, DECORATIONS, FAVORS: Check for coupons before you purchase at sites like retailmenot.com BTW, favors are not necessary. Check http://www.efavormart.com for inexpensive table overlays and chair tiebacks that are cheaper than the cost of rentals.
You can create simple candle centerpieces by purchasing candles in bulk and glass containers at Michael's or other craft store's like that. Also check out this website: http://www.giftsforonegiftsforall.com... for inexpensive candelabras.
PHOTOGRAPHER: If you hire someone just starting out that person may just want more experience, and can give you a great deal.
Check out their portfolio first before you hire.
WEDDING PLANNER: Tip: If you hire an event planning student, that person may just want the experience as well.
WEDDING GOWN: Check David's Bridal for their frequent $99 gown sales or other savings. Check with designers for their trunk shows, go to a Filene's Basement Running of the Brides. You can order wedding gowns online, but be careful where you purchase it. You want to make sure that the quality is good.
BRIDESMAIDS: Yes, in the U.S. it is customary for bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses, shoes, hair, nails and makeup. A bride can pay for these or assist them if she can afford it. Check David's Bridal, ebay, or newportnews.com for dresses.
GROOMSMEN: It is also customary for groomsmen to rent their own tuxes and purchase their own shoes. TIP: if the men all have black suits, this can be a great saver for them. If it's a casual outdoor wedding, they can wear tan or khaki pants as well and guayabera shirts.
http://guayaberashirt.com
http://www.theguayaberashirtstore.com/...
FLOWERGIRLS: Check Burlington Coat Factory for inexpensive dresses especially now after Easter. You can find many cute "Easter" dresses than can be used as flower girl dresses.
Follow these additional tips for PLANNING A WEDDING FOR UNDER $10,000
http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=18728080&page=2
or
Plan a destination wedding/honeymoon to somewhere like St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Try the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort. You will save so miuch money, and will have one beautiful wedding.
Wedding ceremony decoration ideas?
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We are getting married next June and the ceremony/celebration dinner will be at the same location. What are some nice and appropriate decoration ideas for the area where we will get married? If it'll help, the color I chose is aqua for the bridesmaids and it's a beach theme.
I want to avoid getting flowers because they're so expensive. Wer'e getting married in NYC. Any other ideas?
I <3 the ideas Bella. Thanks!
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