Monthly Archives: January 2011

Holiday Weddings: Are They More Expensive?

Holiday weekends are an expensive time of year to hold a wedding. For this reason you should think twice if you are planning to book a wedding around Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Continue reading

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How to Select A Wedding Venue and Stay Within Your Budget

If your favorite venue is out of your price range, consider holding your wedding at the same venue on a Friday or Sunday. Venues are eager to book weddings on days other than Saturday and are willing to offer discounts for these less popular days. Continue reading

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How Big Is Your Bridal Party: What is the Cost?

One way to save money on your wedding is to reduce the number of people in your bridal party. Having a large bridal party can be expensive. If your budget is limited, as most are these days, having a small bridal party will help you manage some of the costs associated with your wedding. Continue reading

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The Number One Thing To Do To Save Money On Your Wedding

The number one thing you can do to save money on your wedding is to trim your guest list. The biggest expense that you can control is the number of people you invite. Continue reading

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Honeysuckle is the 2011 Color of the Year

Pantone has named Honeysuckle as the 2011 Color of the Year. Honeysuckle is a hot pink shade. Can you see adding the drama of this color into your wedding color scheme? Can you picture honeysuckle as a flower color? Picture the pop of color it would create against a black tux. Honeysuckle can also be used as an accent color in your decor. Share your thoughts on this vibrant color and how it can make a statement in your wedding. Continue reading

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Hunt For Happiness Week

I just read that this is Hunt for Happiness Week. Is there anyone happier than a bride and groom in love? Share what makes you happy about your engagement and your wedding planning.

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Prioritize Your Wedding List

Now that you have set your budget, the next step in your planning process is to prioritize the wedding components that are most important to you. You do this by making a list and deciding where the bulk of your … Continue reading

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Who Pays For The Wedding

As you know, weddings today are expensive and many couples are paying for their own weddings. This statistic is around 60%. That’s because couples today are older when they get married as contrasted with brides 20 or 30 years ago. … Continue reading

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