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Resources | Wedding Tip Archive |
Choose Well for Your Friends!
When you´re picking out bridesmaid dresses, remember that
your friends are on budgets. Even if they´re absolutely
gorgeous, don´t pick a gown that is going to make it difficult
for them to purchase. They´re mostly likely only going
to wear it once, and they´re not going to love you if
you pick something that costs two hundred dollars or more, especially
considering that they also have to pay for shoes, bridal shower,
shower gift, wedding gift, lodging, transportation and more.
Don´t forget to pick out a nice bridesmaid gift for your
friends as well!
Don´t
Go Overboard
It´s not a good idea to go over your budget or go into
debt in order to pay off your wedding. Beginning a married life
together is a difficult transition as it is, and having a debt
because of your wedding only adds to the financial problems.
Pre-Wedding Workout
Set reasonable goals. Maybe try walking or biking for 20 minutes
every other day. You can increase gradually as you feel more
fit. Always start each workout session with a warm up and end
with a cool down period. Stretch slowly and don´t forget
to breathe.
Dress Cost-Cutters
If you don´t have a big dress budget, consider renting
a dress from stores that also carry rental tuxedos, etc. This
is a good, practical option if you´re not sentimental
and don´t mind not keeping the dress you´re married
in.
Foregoing Flowers
If you´re strapped for cash, try cutting out all but the
most important flowers (such as the bride´s bouquet) and
using candles instead. They cost less and give weddings an incredibly
romantic atmosphere.
Cutting
the (Cake) Costs
If your cake budget is tight, consider eliminating some or all
of the following, which usually add to the expense of the cake:
fruit fillings, fondant icing, handmade sugar flowers, deep
(rather than pastel) colors, unique shapes.
Creative
Wedding Favors - Give Them a Couple
If you´re looking for unique wedding favor ideas , try
to collect brides and groom cake toppers: antique, flea market,
kitschy, handmade, plastic, cartoon characters. Present each
couple with a set as a favor. In a quirky and charming way,
it reminds your guests that every couple is as unique and special
as you are, and makess for a great icebreaker at the dinner
tables.
Taking Care of Tattoos
If you want to cover your tattoo for your wedding, try using
a product such as Leg Magic from CoverMark Cosmetics. Their
products are budge-proof and will last all day long.
Short Hair
If you have a very short hairstyle, be sure you don´t
get your hair cut too far in advance of the wedding. Short hairstyles
tend to grow out fairly quickly and you want to make sure your
style looks like you want it to and not ´grown-out.´
Outdoor Beauty
Getting married outdoors under the sun? Don´t forget to
apply the sunscreen before you put on your makeup---a burnt
bride doesn´t look good!
Choosing
Wedding Favors and Decorations
When deciding what wedding favors and decorations to use, there
are some questions you can ask to help you choose: Do you want
something that will feature your names and wedding date? Do
you want something that will be fun to play with at the reception?
Do you want to give something that´s useful? Do you want
something that will last for a long time? Do you want something
that will be part of the table decorations? Do you want a favor
that will express both of your interests or personalities?
Runaway Runner
Unless your church provides it for free, consider skipping purchasing
a runner. They´re often slippery, easily torn and can
cause people to trip.
Wedding
Invitation Postage
If you´re on a strict budget, be sure to consider postage
costs when choosing your wedding invitations. Some larger styles
of invitations and announcements or more unusual shape styles
have to be mailed using higher postage, and while it might not
seem like that much difference, it can add up when sending out
dozens of wedding invitations.
Shoe
Savings
To save money for the guys´ attire, have them wear their
own dress shoes instead of renting them from the tuxedo store.
It will cost less and they´ll be more comfortable.
Shoe Savings
To save money for the guys´ attire, have them wear their
own dress shoes instead of renting them from the tuxedo store.
It will cost less and they´ll be more comfortable.
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