Posted on Sep 29, 2008 under wedding planning |
One of the most important factors that go with planning a wedding is
determining who you will be delegating specific duties to. For example, if you are terrible at choosing flowers, who will you assign to do it for you?
It is always best to try to give different duties to others so that you will not be overwhelmed by them yourself. Let’s take a look at some of the various duties that you can hand out:
· Catering: Who do you believe would be the best person to handle all of the arrangements for the food and drink at your wedding?
· Invitations and seating arrangements: This person will be addressing and mailing out invitations and making sure that people are seated in a fashion that will ensure everyone’s mutual comfort and enjoyment
· Decorations for wedding and reception includes center pieces
· Rehearsal dinners etc.
· DJ/Entertainment
· Brides maid and groomsmen gifts and favors
· Gowns, and tuxedos
· Bridal showers/bachelor parties etc.All of these things are usual must haves when it comes to a wedding, unless of course, you opt not to have bridesmaids or groomsmen in the wedding. All of these things can be murder to try to do on your own as well.
That is why you have to get in touch with people who are capable of taking over some of the menial jobs for you. All of these things seem small at first, but they can quickly add up to quite a bit of money when they are all combined together. Let’s take a look at who will do what…
It’s all in The Exclusive Wedding Guide>>>>
Posted on Sep 26, 2008 under Arizona brides |
You, or someone you know is getting married and you need some help. Yes it’s OK to ask for help or a handy guide, not those “How To” books….but a manual with quick and easy answers. Yes, it is out there, matter of fact you could click on the button to the right and have it in your possession in a matter of minutes!
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Posted on Sep 16, 2008 under Wedding Info |
A wedding is one of those events you’ve got one shot at getting right!
That is a pretty scary thought!
How do you make it that happen? How can you be guaranteed that your wedding day will go off without a hitch?
Answer is…You Can’t!….However you can arm yourself with knowledge! The more you understand the wedding industry, the more likely your event will run smoothly.
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Posted on Sep 12, 2008 under wedding planning |
If you are planning a wedding….then treat it like a wedding. Do your homework, prepare and come to the realization that it will not be cheap!!!! Cheap is a block party with your home stereo speaker out the window and Uncle Bob cooking burgers on the grill. Cheap is having your sister take pictures while she is trying to calm her 2 year old.
If you want a classy, unique, memorable wedding….don’t treat it like a block party.
If you can’t afford it…postpone it.
Tony Laub is a professional DJ/Emcee and has compiled 98 pages chock full of ways to save and make money planning your wedding day>>>
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Posted on Sep 03, 2008 under Uncategorized |
Yes, they say “Do It Yourself” and save a ton of money. That is a fact Jack! You can save a bunch of money, however, at the expense of your time and sanity. Be careful and choose your projects wisely. DYI wedding invitations are a great idea for example, however it is a very time consuming project. Getting married is a very hectic and involving process. Don’t fill your plate with too many projects or you will become frazzled. Remember to “Delegate Duties”.
The Exclusive Wedding Guide has devoted an entire section to your wedding party’s duties. Everyone has a job, from the Ushers to the Maid of Honor.
I have seen too many brides who are completely drained (emotionally and physically) on their wedding day.
Work smart….not hard! The Exclusive Weddding Guide will show you how!
Posted on Aug 29, 2008 under Uncategorized |
I’ll bet you didn’t think times would be this tough when you planned your wedding date last year??!!
But…reality is…you’ve put down a deposit on the venue, hired some vendors and…good times or bad…you are going through with this wedding. Don’t let the economy ruin your special day!!
You may not have as much to spend, but don’t let that prevent you from having the wedding you’ve been dreaming of your whole life!
The Exclusive Wedding Guide not only can save you money…This guide will:
1. Make you money (page 57)
2. The 7 Deadly Sins most Brides commit. (pages 56-57)
3. A glossary of terms to help you understand the language of vendors. This will save you time and $$!
4. Wait till you see some of the tricks of the trade that venues would rather you didn’t know!
The Exclusive Wedding Guide is 0ver 90 pages of valuable ideas from people who are in the wedding industry. You will learn all of the short cuts and knowledge compiled from hundreds of weddings!
This guide will be your best friend and the right tool for planning your wedding!
Posted on May 16, 2008 under Wedding Attire |
Getting Deals on the Wedding Clothing
If you are planning to have a full wedding that includes bridesmaids, and groomsmen etc. it could run you a great deal of money to cover your gown as well as the other women and men’s clothing as well. Bridesmaid’s dresses get more and more costly with every extra woman in the wedding party. When you are deciding how much money you can afford to spend on the wedding clothes, you have to consider the fittings and the flowers or accessories as well.
If you can, you might do better to allow for casual wear for the bridesmaids so that they can wear less expensive dresses or skirts. This is particularly good if you are planning an outdoor or beach wedding.
The less formal the ceremony, the less money that you are required to spend. Perhaps that is why outdoor ceremonies are getting more and more popular these days.
You can also save money on the ladies dresses by purchasing them off season from a bridal store. You can always shop for out of season or discontinued dresses as a means of getting great discounts on gorgeous dresses. If you really want to, you can ask that your bridesmaids forget about the wedding shower gifts in favor of buying their dresses. That is a common compromise that is made these days.
If the cost of the dresses is really going to be a matter of stress for you, just reduce the bridesmaids to just having a maid/matron of honor and a best man only for the groom.
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Posted on May 02, 2008 under Uncategorized |
Types of Venues
Resorts- Are a great place to have a wedding ceremony and reception. It is convenient for out-of-town guests who can stay at the resort. Ask for groups rates if you are reserving multiple rooms. Most resorts will usually throw in a complimentary nights stay for the Bride & Groom. Most resorts will comp the banquet room depending on the head count for dinner. Resorts can be very pricy and tough to book on certain dates. The key is to plan way ahead and be flexible. “Off -Days” can save you a lot of money as well as “Off-Months”. Resorts have better availability on days other than Saturday and “Off-Peak” months. Most resorts are now requiring the vendors to be insured (certificate of liability insurance). Remember, you must use their food and beverage, but you don’t have to use their A/V. Read your contract before you sign and let them know if you plan to use another A/V company. You can save literally thousands of dollars by out-sourcing any sound, stage, lighting, projectors and/or entertainment.
Country Clubs- Many golf courses have a country club with a banquet room and offer great outdoor scenic spots for the ceremony. Like resorts you usually have to use their food & beverage. Be aware that Country Clubs come in a variety of, Private, Semi-Private or Open to the Public.
If you are a member (Private) you should have use of the banquet room at no charge. If you are a member of a “semi-private” (membership not required) you should have use of the facilities and a reduced rate.
Wedding Venues- Designed exclusively for events (weddings, holiday/birthday/anniversary parties) Most of these venues will allow you to use your own catering company and give you much more flexibility than resorts and country clubs and are considerably less expensive. Some wedding venues will have a preferred list of vendors from which to choose from. Some wedding venues, due to their location, have restrictions on the sound level of the entertainment and usually will have a limitation on the duration of your event.
Halls- Usually someone needs to be a member in order for you to rent or use the banquet room. Most halls will allow you to use outside catering companies and might have time restraints.
Types of Venues
Church Halls- Usually someone needs to be a member in order for you to rent or use the banquet room. Some place restrictions on alcoholic beverages and entertainment. There are usually time constraints.
Restaurants/Bars- Having your reception here can save big bucks. Seldom will you pay for the room. You will be required to use their beverages in exchange for the free room. Some will require to use their food but not many. The entertainment (especially if at a bar/nightclub that has their own sound system and DJ) can save you hundreds of dollars alone. Usually they will charge $50-$100/hour for the DJ. (that’s $200-$500 versus $1200 for a DJ company)There are, however, restrictions on days and times when holding your wedding reception at a bar or restaurant.
Outdoor Events-Parks, Beaches and Backyards. There is nothing more exotic and romantic than getting married by a stream or at the beach but remember… You are at the mercy of Mother Nature.
Posted on Apr 17, 2008 under Uncategorized |
Saving Money Using Reception Themes
NASCAR
This theme has a world of possibilities. You can decorate with checkered flags and checkered flag streamers, toy cars, painted numbers of the different cars and drivers.
If you would like, you can decorate with a particular driver motif. The best part about this theme is that it is very casual and you can serve regular foods like pizza, large submarine sandwiches, hamburgers and even chips and nachos; pretty much any food that you want.
In general this relaxed type of theme applies to all sports related theme. This theme is great for receptions. You can also opt to watch a race.
MOVIES
Popular movie themes like the Matrix and Lord of the Rings etc. can be a lot of fun for receptions when the bride and groom are movie buffs.
Decorations will be based on what the general movie symbolizes such as; if you chose the Matrix, you would use computer data charts and sheets, computers, dress in all black etc. You could serve appetizers rather than entrees for this type of theme as well. Playing the movie during your reception is a cool idea for background scenery.
Posted on Apr 15, 2008 under Wedding Stats |
Wedding Statistics
*After the wedding…
72% of all Brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.
Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment.
During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site, photographer and caterer - reception entertainment is the least of their priorities. Within one week after the reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority!
When asked, 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about the wedding is the entertainment.
65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding reception, said, if they had to do it all over again, they would have chosen a Disc Jockey (DJ).
A reception is by definition an “Entertainment” function. Don’t cut corners on the Master of Ceremonies!
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*These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride and Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001 www.SoundProEntertainment.com
