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dynamicduo79
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 Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject: Good website for affordable wedding ideas??? |
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| Im looking for a website that will help me make my own centre pieces and decorations and give me other great tips on saving money. Anyone know of one??? Or anyone have great budget saving tips? |
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Edwin6936
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject: Good website for affordable wedding ideas??? |
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| www.brides.comIt is well organised and it will help you. It helped me at leastGood luck! |
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BUBBLES8807
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject: Good website for affordable wedding ideas??? |
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| Your Wedding Budget: 41 Ways to SaveBy Rebecca Miller FrenchYou've been walking on cloud nine since your engagement day. But after the first few weeks of wedding-planning research, reality sets in: You recognize that a budget must be made. Even so, if you're like most other to-be-weds, you realize that no wedding budget is ever big enough. Just remember, everything is a compromise -- but it's not as daunting as it seems. Yes, this is the big day but it's only one day, and with careful planning it's bound to be a success. More from The KnotHow to deal with problem bridesmaidsFind out what wedding guests complain aboutPlan the perfect summer weddingFirst, the two of you must set your top three priorities and decide what you can live without. Then you can begin to trim. Things to keep in mind: 1) more expensive does not necessarily mean better; 2) everything is negotiable; 3) use the Internet to do preliminary research and shop around for prices; and 4) compromise is a reality, and good practice for a blissfully long marriage. So buckle down and create a budget -- and use our top tips to penny-pinch with style. PLAN AHEAD1. Time Is MoneyThe most important money-saving issue is time. And the less time you have, the more likely you are to make rash decisions and thus compromise your finances. Give yourselves enough time to shop around for the best vendor prices. GUEST LIST2. Cut Your Guest ListIt's the dreaded dirty deed, but it must be done: Your guest list is the first thing to trim. Never assume a certain percentage of invitees won't attend. Remember, cutting just 10 guests at $100 a head saves you $1,000. 3. No, Really Cut ItEliminating kids, colleagues, and dates of guests is a quick, across-the-board way to cut your guest list. Keep in mind, though, that serious partners and spouses should always be included. INVITATIONS & STATIONERY4. Engraving SavingsInstead of having invitations engraved, use thermography, a less-expensive process that produces similar results. 5. Minimize the MailingSkip the envelope for the reply card by using a reply postcard, or simply have guests reply on their own stationery. Better yet, ask guests to email their RSVPs. 6. Designing InvitesInvitation design fees can add up, so keep your concept simple to cut back on costs. Though it won't have that professional quality, you can have a friend do the design work and then have the invitations printed 7. Save on Save-the-DatesForgo professionally designed and printed save-the-date cards and buy a stack of beautiful note cards or postcards instead. RECEPTION LOCALE8. All-in-OneHold the ceremony and reception at one site. You'll save on flowers, decorations, site fees, transportation, and more. 9. Cold-Weather DealsFewer people get married during the winter, so you'll generally find better deals on locales during these months. 10. Kitchen CommitmentChoose a location with a kitchen, as booking an inexpensive outdoor garden that requires tents and kitchen equipment rentals can be pricier in the long run. FOOD & DRINK11. Hold the Hard LiquorSet up your bar to serve only house beer, wine, and soft drinks. Most guests won't notice what's not there. 12. Wine Is FineInstead of serving champagne, why not toast with a white wine? After all, guests are there to raise a glass to you, no matter what's inside. 13. Trim the MenuCut one item from the menu. Replace an oyster appetizer with a consomme, and you could save more than $3 per person (times 200 guests equals $600)! 14. Recessed ReceptionConsider a wedding brunch or late afternoon jazz reception. You'll not only save money on food and labor, but people also drink less early in the day. 15. Cut Down on WaitstaffReplace passed hors d'oeuvres with tables of hearty treats. Crudites, cheese and crackers, olives, breads, and miniature tea sandwiches cost less than complicated creations -- and require fewer waitstaff. WEDDING CAKE16. Don't Serve DessertMany caterers include dessert on the menu; let yours know you want to serve only the wedding cake for dessert and you may get a discount. 17. Sweet SavingsGet a smaller version of your dream cake to cut during the reception, and supplement it with a sheet cake of the same flavor that's cut in the kitchen for guests. 18. Consume CupcakesReplace a traditional wedding cake with beautifully decorated cupcakes, which are significantly cheaper. WEDDING-DAY ATTIRE19. Attire at a DiscountSearch out sales for discounted gowns and tuxes. But don't wait too long -- if you can't find your dream gown or suit within six months of your wedding date, consider other alternatives. 20. Borrow a GownWear your mother's, sister's, or grandmother's wedding gown. You can have it altered, embellished, or nearly remade at a fraction of the cost of a new dress. Or maybe you can borrow a friend's. 21. Bridesmaid WhiteInstead of going for a traditional gown, consider buying a bridesmaid dress in white or ivory. There are plenty of beautiful dresses on the market that can do double-duty. 22. Rent the TuxUnless there is a whirlwind of black-tie affairs in your future, the groom doesn't need to buy a tux -- renting is definitely cheaper. FLOWERS & DECOR23. Forgo the Big BouquetConsider carrying one single-stem flower down the aisle, and use that same type of flower in bud vases as simple but elegant centerpieces. 24. Find Seasonal FlowersLily of the valley, for example, may be easier to come by, and thus far less expensive, in May than in November. 25. Plant for RentBorrow or rent plants from your local florist instead of splurging on costly cut centerpiece bouquets. 26. Keep it SimpleForgo the personalized accents; napkins and matchbooks alone can cost several hundred dollars. 27. Mood LightingCreate centerpieces and light the room with candlelight, since candles are much cheaper than flowers. Buy votives from a restaurant supplier; buying these is usually cheaper than renting, and you can use them again. 28. Dismiss the DetailsDetails count, but don't let them kill your passion for planning. Guests will notice thoughtful touches, but they won't miss ribbons tied around guest soaps in the bathroom. MUSIC29. Star SearchThough you might not get the on-key assurance of hiring a professional, you can cut costs by asking a talented friend or relative to sing or play an instrument during the ceremony. They'll be touched (and so will you). This is the above article so you can read the rest of the tips:http://lifestyle.msn.com/Relationships/CouplesandMarriage/Articletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=460074Tips for planning a small low budget weddinghttp://www.weddingvendors.com/planning/articles/small-low-budget-wedding-ideas/Saving money on your weddinghttp://www.weddingchannel.com/ui/buildArticle.action?assetUID=42705&c=5207&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=137268Saving money on your wedding dress:http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Save_Money_on_a_Wedding_DressSaving on the Ceremonyhttp://www.weddingchannel.com/ui/buildArticle.action?assetUID=88157&c=5966&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=144098Saving money on invitationshttp://www.weddingchannel.com/ui/buildArticle.action?assetUID=2856&c=5967&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=157246Saving on Flowershttp://www.weddingchannel.com/flowers/buildArticle.action?assetUID=2720&c=5965&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=144081Saving on photography:http://www.weddingchannel.com/photo/buildArticle.action?assetUID=3268&c=5962&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=30568Fitting a wedding video in your budgethttp://www.weddingchannel.com/photo/buildArticle.action?assetUID=42688&c=5963&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=144095Saving money on favorshttp://www.weddingchannel.com/favors/buildArticle.action?assetUID=88423&c=5964&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=150387Wedding insurancehttp://www.weddingchannel.com/ui/buildArticle.action?assetUID=90663&c=6087&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=142813Options for finanicing your wedding:http://www.weddingchannel.com/ui/buildArticle.action?assetUID=88612&c=8083&s=610292908&t=93&p=1485&l=14266Saving money on the reception:http://weddingservicesreceptions.suite101.com/article.cfm/save_on_your_wedding_receptionBudgeting your honeymoon:http://www.theknot.com/ch_article.html?Object=AI980914204222http://honeymoons.about.com/od/honeymoons101/tp/save_money.htmHave fun planning your wedding!! |
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ESME-Q
Joined: 31 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:44 am Post subject: Good website for affordable wedding ideas??? |
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| Try Martha Stewart or Michaels |
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gilmoonoz
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Location: Canada
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Blidipararete
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Location: Luxembourg
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:40 am Post subject: Good website for affordable wedding ideas??? |
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| I have used the knot.com for alot of my insperation....I'm doing alot of DIY things to save money, but I got alot of ideas from there....and they have a great check list and buget list.....If you are crafty at all that will save alot of money, I am making my own cake, invites, and decorating the wedding and reception all myself. I only plann on spending 1,000 for my wedding of about 30 people. |
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