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First things First: Booking a Wedding Venue

June 1, 2009 By dena 1 Comment

If you are newly engaged and wondering where to begin the wedding planning process, one of the first things to sort out is where you will be getting married. Along with your caterer, one of the biggest chunks of your budget will quite possibly go toward your wedding venue. Here are some points to keep in mind and some questions you may want to ask during your search, culled from essortment.com. How to choose a venue: 1. Do you plan to marry in a church or synagogue, and then move … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Getting Engaged, Money Matters, Wedding Planning Tagged With: alcohol, budget, catering, ceremony, cost, guest list, outdoors, planning, price, reception, venue, wedding

Planing a Recession-style wedding

January 21, 2009 By dena 1 Comment

Photo from Arbutus Photography. Not to keep rubbing it in... but with the barrage of news stories like these, what can you expect!? Although some may say weddings are "recession-proof" (we can hope!) these headlines seem to differ.... Wine-country weddings, recession style Budget-minded brides seek out thrifty elegance Brides make mad dash for discounted wedding dresses Budget Brides: Planning a wedding during a recession 10 Ways to have a Frugal but Fabulous Wedding So we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Getting Engaged, Groom's Page, Money Matters, Wedding Planning Tagged With: budget, detination wedding, engagement ring, finances, guest list, money, recession, saving money, wedding, Wedding Planning

We’re Engaged! Now what?!

November 11, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

Congratulations on your engagement! You're basking in the happy anticipation of your new life together and looking forward to your wedding day. You're envisioning yourself clad in white (or cream? or lilac?) holding a lovely bouquet of-- roses? calla lilies? wild flowers? -- as your mom and bridesmaids (sister? cousin? best friend from college?) beam at you in their matching bridesmaids dresses (pink? brown? long? short?). And then it dawns on you: Planning a wedding involves lots and lots of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Getting Engaged, Money Matters, Wedding Planning Tagged With: announcement, attendants, budget, engagement, formality, guest list, shopping, style, timetable, venue, wedding consultant, wedding date, wedding dress, wedding party, wedding planner, Wedding Planning

A Classy Wedding That Won’t Put You in Debt

September 7, 2008 By dena 1 Comment

As the economy takes a downturn, many couples are looking for ways to scale back on a lavish wedding without sacrificing a special day. Wedding spending is expected to dip slightly this year, in contrast to the 48 percent growth documented from 1999 to 2006. How can you save smart and still host a classy wedding? There are so many ideas, here are just a few from the Eagle Tribune: Trim the guest list. Invite only the people you feel close to. "You really don't need to invite everyone you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Money Matters, Wedding Planning Tagged With: bar, centerpieces, DJ, do it yourself, favors, flowers, guest list, invitations, money, reception, saving, wedding, Wedding Planning

Tips for trimming your wedding guest list

August 4, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

Imagine getting a save-the-date card in the mail with the following questionnaire about the bride: 1) Name the city I'm living in now. 2) Name at least two of my closest friends. 3) Name my current employer and my past employer. 4) Do I have any kids? 5) Do you know the name of my fiancé? Bonus question: Where and when did we meet? 6) Do you know where my parents are and whether they are still alive? 7) Name at least two of my hobbies. 8) How old am I? 9) Where did I … [Read more...]