Save Money for Seasons' Reasons:
Do you want a garden wedding in the spring? A seaport wedding during the
summer? Does the season matter? Peak wedding season is between April
and October. (Most popular are June, July August, September) Off-season
weddings will save you money and are often easier to plan. Weddings
during a holiday can become costly. Hotels could be full and out-of-town
guests might not have a place to stay. Guest might appreciate a
wedding on a long weekend; but many might have other obligations to
family during November / December.
P.S. Many a bridal party have
been late getting to the ceremony or reception due to large events in
the area. i.e.: Festivals, Air Shows, Parades. Check for other events
in the area so you don't collide with traffic jams.
Wedding Receiving Line????
Receiving Line....To Have or Not to Have?
A receiving line of old, usually happened after the ceremony but before the reception. Bride, Groom and wedding party would make a line and all the guests would go down the line to congratulate the bride, groom and bridal party. Some brides and grooms would worry about the line taking up too much time. If you have a receiving line after the ceremony, check with your officiant, there could be restrictions where the line could form. Many of today's weddings opt not to have a receiving line but to use the time after dinner to walk around and great family and guests. Since the bride and groom are the first to receive dinner, they are the first finished. Going around the room to each table is more informal and relaxed way to talk with guests. Take your photographer with you to capture each table with you and the groom. (Guests have more to say when there is not a line of people waiting behind them.)
A receiving line of old, usually happened after the ceremony but before the reception. Bride, Groom and wedding party would make a line and all the guests would go down the line to congratulate the bride, groom and bridal party. Some brides and grooms would worry about the line taking up too much time. If you have a receiving line after the ceremony, check with your officiant, there could be restrictions where the line could form. Many of today's weddings opt not to have a receiving line but to use the time after dinner to walk around and great family and guests. Since the bride and groom are the first to receive dinner, they are the first finished. Going around the room to each table is more informal and relaxed way to talk with guests. Take your photographer with you to capture each table with you and the groom. (Guests have more to say when there is not a line of people waiting behind them.)
Tipping at your Wedding
Tipping:
When planning out your wedding, be sure to allow an additional amount for tipping. Wedding Budget Caluclator Here is a general idea on the amounts you should set aside for different wedding vendors.
Remember, these amounts are not set in stone. Plan according to your budget and the type of service you receive from each.
When planning out your wedding, be sure to allow an additional amount for tipping. Wedding Budget Caluclator Here is a general idea on the amounts you should set aside for different wedding vendors.
Remember, these amounts are not set in stone. Plan according to your budget and the type of service you receive from each.
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Family Advice
Family Advice:
From the moment you said "I Do" you will receive all types of advice from all directions. You will get lots of great ideas, some better than others, some will make you cringe......Wedding planning takes time and energy and is very emotional......but one thing to keep in mind; It's your wedding.
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A flawless wedding is possible all right. But it "happens" when the bridal couple knows how to mix practical detail with the emotional insights and special kindnesses that make their wedding memorable for its warmth. by: Dear Abby
From the moment you said "I Do" you will receive all types of advice from all directions. You will get lots of great ideas, some better than others, some will make you cringe......Wedding planning takes time and energy and is very emotional......but one thing to keep in mind; It's your wedding.
More....
A flawless wedding is possible all right. But it "happens" when the bridal couple knows how to mix practical detail with the emotional insights and special kindnesses that make their wedding memorable for its warmth. by: Dear Abby
Men's Formal Wear
Beach Weddings:
Wedding attire for a beach wedding can be "from suits to
khakis" but a suit is still the most common choice, especially for the
groom. Look for casual colors such as tan, taupe, light brown, and
olive. We stock the smart looking tan suit, but we can also special
order other colors. And seek out tropical-weight wool. This fabric looks
and feels better in relaxed surf side settings. (Linen and cotton suits
wrinkle badly, especially in humid climates, and are not ideal for
weddings.)
Classic Black Tuxedo:
The Classic Black Tuxedo can be worn at any affair.
Black dinner jacket and trousers with a satin stripe, ideal for
ceremonies after six pm. Either turned-down or wing-collar with bow
tie.
Today black is the most popular for the groomsmen, but new colors and accessories can add pizazz to your selection. Tie, cummerbund or vest can be the same color as the tuxedo or used as an accent color to match the bridesmaid's dress color.
Today black is the most popular for the groomsmen, but new colors and accessories can add pizazz to your selection. Tie, cummerbund or vest can be the same color as the tuxedo or used as an accent color to match the bridesmaid's dress color.
The Cutaway:
Grey or black; jacket curves from the waist to about six inches above
the knees. Striking contrast is created with a light or dark grey vest,
wing-collar shirt and checked or striped ascot with pearl stick pin.
Honeymoon Planning Tips
Honeymoon Planning Tips: Read full story here:
Before You Leave Home:
Leave important non-travel papers, such as your social security and credit cards at home. Suspend your newspaper and mail delivery; or have a neighbor collect them for you. Before you head out the door, turn off or unplug any appliance that doesn't need to stay on. Set your lights on timers, in various rooms. Make sure your house looks lived in.
While On Your Honeymoon:
Keep a travel journal. Memories fade over time.
Sun screen or bug spray.
Take lots of photographs.
Relax, have fun, and laugh allot!
If something goes wrong, write it down. Write down the dates and locations, as well as the extra expenses you incur, as well as the names and titles of the people you speak with trying to resolve the problem. Upon your return home, contact the customer service department and ask to be compensated.
Bridal Shows:
Bridal Shows or Wedding Expos have been around for decades. They can be fun and informative as long you go prepared with the right attitude.
What should I wear? Comfortable shoes! You'll be doing a lot of walking and standing so be dressed comfortably as well. Depending on the venue, it may either be too hot with all those people present, or too cold, with air-conditioning blowing right on you. Be prepared.
Should I bring a notebook or pad and pen? As you walk around the show, it's fairly certain you are going to see something you hadn't thought of or perhaps you'll want the name of the designer of a wedding gown during the fashion show. In this case, yes, bring something to write with because you may get home and have forgotten everything you wanted to remember!
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