Announce It Carefully!
It is a common practice to announce your wedding in a local newspaper. However, thieves have been known to search through the newspaper for...
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Budget Wisely
It is common for the bride, groom, and both sets of parents to contribute toward the wedding. Pool all the money from these and...
Read Moreceremony at the reception location?
If your your invitation for the wedding ceremony and reception are the same, why not host the ceremony at the reception location. It saves...
Read MoreDate Planning
To save yourself from disappointment, get together with both sides of the immediate family when setting your wedding date. This way you can check...
Read MoreDetails, Details, Details
Don't take anything for granted when it comes to your ceremony specifics. Double check to make sure that your officiant will be there. Make...
Read MoreDishing Out Duties
Make sure that whoever you use as an attendant for the wedding knows what his or her responsibilities are. You may even want to...
Read MoreFloral Budgeting
Get the most out of your florist by selecting blooms that are currently in season, and if possible, locally grown. Additionally, the less intricate...
Read MoreGet the Right Photographer
When choosing photographers, it is often a good practice to meet them face-to-face. Ask to see as many samples of their work as possible...
Read MoreGuard Your Gifts
Find a place far away from the exit to set up a table to keep your gifts on. Have someone nearby the gifts to...
Read MoreGuest Perspective
A good idea is to place a disposable camera on each of the reception tables. Guests often capture fun and candid shots of themselves...
Read MoreGuest Rooming
If you are having several guests from out of town attend your wedding, try to include hotel information in their invitation. Hotels often offer...
Read MoreGuest-List Tango Made Simple
Try this when you begin the burdensome task of assembling and removing people from the guest-list: After finding out how many guests can realistically...
Read MorePLANNING
Don't let anyone tell you that you have time for things. There is never enough time for anything. The earlier you plan and decide...
Read MorePlay It Safe
Insurance companies commonly sell wedding insurance that covers a wide variety of possible disasters. Stolen wedding dresses, photographers losing film from the wedding, and...
Read MoreSave Some Time
While it is important to pick your photographer, reception location, and other big purchases in person, try to save time on the smaller items....
Read MoreSave Your Bouquet
Request that your florist makes you a seperate bouquet for the famous bouquet tossing ritual. It shouldn't be that expensive, and this will permit...
Read MoreSignature Wedding Drink / Cocktail?
It's always nice to have a champagnge toast after the best man speaks, but if you are looking to do something different for your...
Read MoreSizing Up the Site
There are a few things to look at when choosing your reception location. Be certain that the parking accomodations are sufficient for your guests....
Read MoreSmart Gift Card Management
When getting gift cards from your guests, alphabetize them in a shoe or recipe box. By writing the name of the guest and what...
Read MoreStress-Free Invitations
Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to make out your invitations. A month usually will do. Feel free to enlist the help...
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