The Complete Wedding Organiser
April 2, 2009 by admin
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From table designs, through to essential list of questions to ask the photographer this complete wedding organiser is a must have for any new bride to be.
Wedding Planning on a budget – can it be done?
November 25, 2008 by admin
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Wedding Planning on a Budget – Tips For Not Overspending
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Katie_Harris]Katie Harris
Wedding planning on a budget is not that difficult, so long as you learn how to stick to your calculations and not spending too much. There are many options and decisions to be made, and money can slip from your hand quickly while planning for a large occasion like a wedding. However, it is possible to actually save money, and spend less than your projected budget…I am living proof of that. Below, I will teach you a few of the strategies I learned for planning my own wedding without doing too much damage to my bank account.
It’s Never to Early to Begin Planning
Even if you have just got engaged, and the wedding will probably be at least a year away, why not start planning for it now? Procrastination only leads to be rushed in the end, which can lead to hasty, expensive decision making. Plus, you are more likely to have to pay extra if you didn’t order something early enough to get it done or shipped in the standard amount of time.
Plan your Wedding in an Off Season
There are a few times of the year in which wedding ceremonies are very popular, therefore, wedding services are a bit more expensive. The resolution to this is just to have your wedding during a slower period, say in the hottest summer months and coldest winter months. This really depends on your location as to what the slow time is for weddings. Also, keep an eye on sales at wedding boutiques. They will have more clearance when they are low on business.
Rent your Wedding Dress
Yes, I know this isn’t “traditional,” but do you really want to pay a few $100 on a dress you are only going to wear once?? Besides, your future hubby is going to be renting his outfit, why not do the same. You can rent a wedding gown for your big day for a fraction of the cost of buying one. Also, check with your married friends and family to see if anyone is willing to part with their gown, at least for your ceremony. If you insist on purchasing one, you can always go the used route.
Cut Out the Small Things
Wedding planning on a budget may not allocate for every factor of a wedding. Wedding favors, for example, are one of the little cuts you could make if you simply cannot afford everything. No one is going to notice that they didn’t receive something to take home with them. Your guests attend to share your special occasion with you, not to get free stuff.
As you can see, wedding planning on a budget can be done if you stick to the proposed amount of money you plan on spending. No one has to have a big $10,000 engagement for it to be special!
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Best Man Ruins It All!!
November 14, 2008 by admin
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Wedding Planning – Invitations
October 17, 2008 by admin
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How to Choose The Perfect Jewellery For Your Wedding
October 13, 2008 by admin
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You want to look perfect, don’t you?
I would guess that you spent hours poring over bridal magazines, visiting wedding outfitters and trying on wedding gowns so you could find the most magical wedding dress for yourself, right?
Well, I hate to tell you that you have wasted your time if you don’t put the same amount of effort into selecting your wedding jewellery. The wrong jewellery will clash with your gown and leave your guests wondering what exactly was wrong with your look.
Let me give you a few things to think about before you get shopping, but remember that there are no hard and fast rules.
The Style of Your Wedding Dress.
Your jewellery should be in the same style as your dress. If you are being married on a beach in a hippie-style dress then organic jewellery such as a really long strand of beads or pearls will look much better than a rhinestone necklace. On the other hand, if you plan on leaping out of a plane a long necklace will end up hitting you in the face, and that isn’t a good look. For a more traditional wedding think about traditional jewellery made of pearls or crystals.
If your dress is heavily beaded keep your jewellery simple. If your dress is very simple and elegant you have more choices. Keep it delicate with a strand of pearls or a single crystal pendant, or add a decorative effect with a lovely drop-style necklace.
The Colour of Your Dress
Cream dresses beg for gold and pearls. The soft creamy lustre of a pearl will look stunning against the creamy gowns. White gowns will look best with silver, white pearls and clear crystals – think Ice Princess
The Scale of Your Body
Are you a small and delicate build? Perhaps you are more on the Goddess end of the scales. Try to find jewellery that is on the same scale as you. Nothing looks sillier than chunky jewellery on a bird-sized body unless it is tiny little pieces lost against the skin of a large woman.
The Neckline of Your Dress.
A dress with a high neckline will not need any jewellery around the neck. Instead, find a stunning pair of earrings as your decorative feature. If your dress is strapless you can select from necklaces that sit high around the neck such as a choker, or those that sit lower down. A necklace that matches the shape of the neckline is an elegant touch. Y-shaped necklaces look stunning on quite a low neckline, and a simple strand will echo the shape of a curved neckline. Just make sure that your necklace does not extend beyond the neckline (either inside it or out!)
Are you Wearing Sleeves?
Many brides choose not to have long sleeved dresses. If your arms look very bare you may like to wear a bracelet that matches your necklace. Again, remember to match it with the scale of your body. Be careful too, that the bracelet you choose doesn’t catch on the lace or beading of your dress. If your dress is detailed you may be best to choose a simple bangle.
What about Earrings?
If your necklace is elaborate you may need to keep your earrings simple. Too much of a good thing, remember? If you are not wearing a necklace you can choose a more dramatic earring as there will be no clash. There are some stunning sets available which will take the guess-work out of it for you.
Regardless of whether your hair is up or down the choice of earring will fall to personal taste. If your hair is long it is easier to see earrings that dangle, but classic diamond or pearl studs will always look elegant.
Jewellery and Face Shapes
For the most flattering look take care that the shape of your jewellery does not reflect the shape of your face unless it is the perfect oval. If you have a long thin face and decide to wear a dangling necklace and earrings, your face will only look longer and thinner. Try something with a bit of width to it. Round faces look fatter surrounded by round earrings and pendants, but will be slimmed by slender dangling shapes. Take a look at the shape of your face, and consider which will flatter it most.
Fashion or Real Jewellery?
Whether you buy real or fashion jewellery is personal choice. If this is going to be jewellery that you will wear again then it is a good idea to go for real pieces. If you are following a classic style then the pieces that you select will never be unfashionable so it is worth spending a little more on them. If you are the kind of person who will wear the jewels only for your wedding and then put them away as a keepsake, go for costume. There are some stunning costume pieces available and you will be able to buy so much more for your money.
Right now you are probably scratching your head and crying that it is all too hard. It isn’t, really. Remember the main points.
Let your jewellery reflect your personal style
There is no right or wrong, just recommendations.
Don’t let your jewellery overpower your dress.
Make sure that you love the pieces that you buy
You will be a stunning, confident and co-ordinated bride. Have wonderful wedding day to remember forever.
Article Source: http://www.therepozitory.com.au
Article by Anne Maybus, www.cleverstreak.com.au
Wedding Planning Secrets
August 27, 2008 by admin
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Wedding planning can be an extremely stressful time. Not only can it really test the bond between you and your partner-to-be, it can seem like nothing is going right. Below is some information from Chris Robertson with some great tips for your wedding planning.
Things to Do Very Early On
There are some things that just can’t wait when it comes to wedding planning. First, secure your photographer of choice with a money deposit. Once you have a wedding date set, you can talk with a photographer and schedule the photo session for your bridal portraits and secure their services for your wedding day. The reason you’ll want to book this very early is because photographers (really good ones) are usually booked months in advance, and many weddings are on weekend days.
Find a wedding dress early on as well so you’ll have time for fitting, ordering, and alterations (if needed). The bridesmaids will need plenty of time for their dresses so keep them informed also. Choose wedding colours and possibly a wedding theme before you start planning. Once you know the colours, you can start shopping for wedding favours and decorations early and possibly find some great bargains when you’re not in a rush.
Choose a Location for Your Wedding
Probably one of the most important things you’ll do is choose a location for your wedding. If having the wedding in a church, consider the types of decorations you will need and where you might hold the reception. If planning a wedding outdoors, you’ll have to take possible weather conditions into consideration – and do have a backup plan! Pick a location with great lighting, or plan to illuminate with additional lighting. The location is important to know how many decorations you will need, depending on the size of the building or area, and how many guests you can invite.
Hire a Wedding Director
A wedding director should be booked early on as well so you can be sure to have one when the day arrives. The director can help with last minute planning and the formalities of the ceremony. You’ll likely consider the director to be a lifesaver when the day finally arrives!
Order Decorations, Flowers, Invitations, and Wedding Party Gifts
The little details can cause big headaches if you don’t do these early on. You’ll need invitations early enough to address them and mail them at least a month ahead of the wedding date. Flowers and corsages should be ordered well in advance along with small appreciation gifts for the wedding party including bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc.
To save time and possibly money, you might be able to order many of the small wedding items online. There are thousands of wedding websites that carry almost every decoration, gift, or invitation you can think of at reasonable prices. The wedding websites also usually offer great tips on wedding planning for your benefit.
Don’t forget about the wedding rings, catering, wedding songs, reception decorations, punch, food, and of course, the wedding cake. These are all crucial parts of wedding planning and have to be taken care of early on to minimize stress. If you take care of the wedding planning far in advance, you’ll see things fall into place and be able to enjoy your wedding as it was meant to be!
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web.
