September 10th, 2010
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At least ninety per cent of couples are looking for money saving wedding ideas. Most can’t afford the 30 grand and up that some couples spend, and have to keep their wedding costs within reason. That’s easier said than done, because it’s easy to get caught up in having a certain kind of wedding. You can have a wonderful wedding and still not spend a mint by following some of these ideas.
One possible money saving idea if you can do it, is to schedule your wedding at a time of the year when most people are scheduling theirs. There are several advantages to doing that, one being that you can have a better pick of wedding locations and wedding vendors since they are not as busy as they are during the wedding season. On top of that, they often need the business are more willing to negotiate prices with you, or already have discounted wedding prices available for those who inquire.
It never hurts to ask in a polite and respectful way of wedding sites and other wedding professionals if they have discounts that they offer to couples during the off-peak times. If they are sitting idle, then doing some business is a good thing. That is, making some money is better than making none at all. That photographer’s expensive equipment sitting in their studio is doing them no good. So ask away. They can make some money and you can save some money. Done right, both parties are happy. However, don’t spend too much time looking for or insisting a cheap deal. If you do, you could wind up getting service that you are not happy with.
You save money simply by not spending it. And not spending it means that you decide that while you will spend for some things that important to you, you simply won’t spend it for those things that are least important to you. It might not be important to you to have 300 people at your wedding. But it is important to you to have 100 people who are the closet to you, and you want those 100 to have a good time and enjoy a nice meal together in a nice setting. So you don’t spend to impress another 200 people that you hardly ever see, but spend less on the one hundred.
Finally, this is not only a money saving wedding idea, but a money making one. As long as you are spending all that money, why not do with your credit card. Who doesn’t have a credit card that pays you back for certain expenses. You might even want to take out a new card just for wedding expenses which not only helps you to keep up with your wedding costs, but also allows you to choose a card that gives you the kind of payback you want.
The secret to a memorable and successful wedding is in the wedding accessories. One perfect example is the guest book. There is the traditional satin or silk bound, cream colored book with numbered and lined pages complete with instructions on that for which the bride and groom are asking such as the address and phone number in addition to the name of each guest. On the other end of the spectrum, a simple notebook has been known to be used as a guest book. These are not the only options. There are many guest book alternatives that can serve as the one detail that makes a wedding remarkable.
A guest book should reflect the couple’s special style. Being creative is the way to achieve this. Many couples have created their own guest books. One particular couple gathered together 30 sheets of paper in varying shades of the wedding’s color scheme: purple. Then, using cardboard wrapped in royal purple satin, they bound the book with white ribbon tied in bows at the top and bottom of the book. The guests found a beautiful handmade guest book with a feather quill and a bottle of purple ink. The ensemble got rave reviews.
It should be mentioned that the guest book need not be a book at all. Another option is a set of stationary. Each guest writes out a card including a signature. These are then placed in a large fish bowl or decorated box. Instructions for specific information are written on a piece of the stationary. A video or audio guest book is also effective and even entertaining as long as the guests are informed that they are being filmed and for what purpose and what is expected. Any of these unique wedding accessories would be a sure way to make a wedding memorable and a complete success.
Many brides find their wedding day is the ultimate princess dress up day. All princesses need a tiara, but you want to make sure you look more Princess Diana and less like the Little Mermaid. Fortunately you can find some truly elegant and sophisticated Swarovski bridal tiaras.
The first thing to consider is the style of your dress. The more formal the dress, the more elaborate the tiara. Lovely though a simple headband style may be, it would be lost with an elaborately beaded gown. That beautiful sparkly stunner that weighs a full pound would completely overpower the simple garden wedding dress.
Next consider how you plan to wear your hair. Be sure to bring your tiara with you to the hairdresser when you go to try out looks for your big day. The stylist can most certainly work the headpiece into just about any style, from a formal up do, to loose, casual waves. The stylist can also help you decide how, if at all, you would wear a veil with the headpiece.
Some brides choose to have one look for their ceremony and to change into a different dress for the reception afterward. Most times the ceremony ensemble is more traditional and the reception look is more of a party dress. You may need to consider if your tiara will work for both looks, unless you are wearing two different pieces and changing your hair do between the ceremony and the party.
Choosing your bridal ensemble should be fun and exciting. Buying a higher quality piece, such as one with genuine Swarovski crystals can be an investment as such items are often considered heirlooms and are used by several generations of brides. Most of these bridal tiaras are timeless rather than trendy and are always considered elegant and sophisticated.