Cut Corners When it Comes to your Dream Wedding
June 30, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
Cut Corners When it Comes to your Dream Wedding
For people that are madly in love the term planning my wedding will probably come into play. Planning a wedding can be very expensive, especially now that the economy is in a recession. There are ways to save some money and plan the wedding of your dreams on a budget. It just takes a little bit of creativity and working together as a team.
The most important step is for the bride and groom to right lists of what they want at their wedding and what they must have at their wedding. After both lists are completed, they should be compared. The most important things should be the area where most of the money is spent. The other things that are necessities can still be achieved but perhaps on a smaller scale. You could also go online or see a wedding specialist to help you with some wedding planning tips.
The perfect wedding dress could run up a significant amount of money. There are plenty of ways to reduce the price of your wedding dress but still up with your ideal perfect wedding dress. Look online, consider family or friends if they sew and hunt around at some bargain shops. Instead of hiring someone to do your invitations, do them yourself on your home computer. Have your family help you make food to save on catering costs. When you decide on those words planning my wedding, you can still have your dream wedding without being cheap. Just be practical. Do your research and plan a wedding today!
Enjoy Outdoor Scenery For Your Wedding
June 30, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
It can be a lot of fun to get married outdoors and it makes celebrating the marriage with friends and family a lot easier. An outdoor wedding can be anything you want it to be, but many people choose to get married outdoors because they can keep things much more simple.You can simplify everthing from dressing down the wedding attire,cutting back or scaling down the bridal jewelry and even the food so that everyone will be more comfortable being outdoors.
When you get married outdoors there are often more logistics that you have to worry about such as how you will get everyone out to the site, seating, and even lodging but sometimes all of this is worth it to have the event that the bride and groom want. In the grand scheme of things there really isn’t more work to plan an outdoor wedding; it’s just different work than would go into planning an indoor wedding. The specifics really will depend on exactly where the outdoor site is located and how accessible it is.
Some of the things that often change where wedding plans are concerned are things like attire. A bride may not want to have a long train on her dress and she also probably would want to tone down her wedding jewelry to match with a less formal dress.The wedding dress can still be very beautiful and the bride can still have wedding jewelry that she will love but outdoor weddings will generally be a little less formal than one held inside if only because the weather and sometimes the dirt present in an outside environment can ruin clothes easier than indoors.
Getting married outdoors, even with changes to the way attire and wedding jewelry are looked at and the extra time and effort that may need to go into all of the details about getting people to the site and lodging, really is worth it.The sense of being in harmony with the outdoors provides a peaceful feeling to begin the marriage and nothing come add more color and drama than beautiful fowers and trees especially if they also combine the view of mountains or a valley? There are great sites all around the world that will allow couples to have the outdoor wedding of their dreams and depending on how rustic it is a bride and groom may not have to scale back on wedding jewelry and attire. This is something for all brides and grooms to consider when planning their wedding.
Wedding Photography Tips
June 30, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
If you decide to hire a professional wedding photographer, you may be wondering where all of the money is going that you intend to pay them. You may also want to know how much it costs to have professional wedding photography done. There are three major areas to which most of the money goes.
Candid photos are pictures that are taken at the wedding and the reception, and these pictures are usually put together in an album for both the bride and groom. These types of photos are usually put together not only for the couple themselves but also for the parents and some of the attendees. Albums are a significant cost consideration when having pictures taken.
Albums are also another cost consideration that factors into wedding photography charges, with the best albums being made by Art Leather, Capri, and Leather Craftsmen. All of these types of wedding albums are guaranteed to last a lifetime and the pictures are permanently bound to the album forever.
Most people don’t realize why they should go out and buy such expensive leather albums, but the truth is that 10 years down the road, vinyl will eventually destroy or at least degrade the quality of most photographs. If you want your wedding memories to last forever you may decide to prefer styles such as Waterhouse albums which run about $500 but have tear proof pages and covers which will last a lifetime.
Digital options are also prevalent in the photography marketplace today, and you may want to choose these as the photographs can simply be printed directly onto the album itself. This makes an excellent selection for wedding guests who you don’t want to spend $500 on.
The portraits themselves, such as those of a bridal portrait, also factor into wedding photography costs. In the South, bridal portraits will usually be taken about a month before the wedding starts. Some individuals decide that they also want to have an engagement portrait taken and a sitting fee and a developing charge will usually be assessed.
The session fee covers the photographers time for the session and the print charges are the costs it will take to edit, develop, and assemble the pictures. Lastly, how much does a wedding photographer cost? Fees range widely depending on professionalism, but in a rural area, you are looking at around $600 and in New England fees may be upwards of a few thousand dollars. You can always shop around to try to find the best deal, but if you want professional level quality you will usually have to pay the price in order to have premium wedding photographs taken.
To find out more about Wedding Flowers take a look at my Wedding Reception web site.
Different types of wedding favor wrappers
June 29, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
Wedding favors for creating your own unique wedding favor style.
Are you are having a traditional wedding, then you are probably looking for traditional packaging for your wedding favors. It is important never to overlook the packaging for your wedding favors, no matter what the style of your theme wedding. The perfect packaging will create your wedding theme or style & will add a personal touch to your wedding favors. Beautifully presented favors make for memorable keepsakes for your reception guests.
When thinking about wedding favor packaging it is small boxes that will immediately come to mind. These are available in a range of styles, shapes & sizes. You will also find them made from a range of materials such as printed or textured card & transparent plastic, some boxes can be personalized. They are widely available & most favor stores will carry a wide range to choose from, often with choices in color & size.
Wedding favors that are best suited to put in these boxes range from candies to chocolates, bracelets to cufflinks. The trick is to purchase your wedding favors before you choose your packaging. We’ve found that specialtyribbon.com does a good job in pricing their wedding favors.
Another way to present your guest wedding favors is with pretty tulle nets. This works best for chocolates, almonds or candies, but could also be used for small candles. These nets are circular & after placing your favors in the middle you simply gather the tulle up & tie with ribbon. There is an art to getting these to look right, but if you get it right they look fantastic. Don’t worry though if you feel they are beyond your capabilities, as you will find people online or maybe at your local bridal store who can put them together for you.
Other ways to present your favors include wrapping them in pretty papers, satin or organza wraps or even sinamay envelopes. Experiment with wrapping your wedding favors in pretty handmade papers with ribbons & a personalized tag to finish, this usually produces an elegant & stylish favor. Items which are probably best wrapped this way include almonds, fortune cookies, cookies & wine bottles.
If you wanted to present your favors in a really unique way then try bottles or jars. These are relatively inexpensive when bought in bulk & provide your guests with a useful container long after the favor has gone. Best suited to edible favors such as candies, chocolates or preserves, but you could use them for things such as bath salts, loose tea or coffee & even liquid soaps. You will find bottles in a range of shapes & sizes as well as finishes such as textured glass, colored glass & transparent or opaque versions. Another trend these days is to go green or eco-friendly wedding favors that may be such things as personalized seed packets, your guests bring them home and they are plantable.
Your choice of packaging will enhance the beauty & unique wedding favors so you should take some time & thought over your final choice.
The Wedding Gown AfterThe Wedding
June 28, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
Once the wedding is sometime in the past and you still have the great memories you will start to wonder what to do with your wedding jewelry and the wedding dress that is taking up a lot of needed space.It's quite probable that you will not wear the bidal jewelry or the wedding jewelry ever again so the question is what should be done with them? Every woman ends up asking herself this at some point after her wedding because the things take up space. It’s not that you don’t love your bridal jewelry and dress; it’s just that it can no longer serve a purpose.While it was once one of the most important things in your life,now it is only occupying space.Every bride ends up going through the same thing!
Not sure what to do with your bridal jewelry and dress? If you don’t want to keep it for sentimental reasons you could always sell it. Even if you can only sell it for 50% of what you paid for it all, you may be able to pay off some of those wedding bills with the money that you make from it. To some women they think this is silly or just plain wrong, but for other women that do not form attachments to material things, selling their wedding dress and jewelry seems perfectly acceptable.It is important to spend some time to decide whether you will be selling things that have been a very important part of your past.
If you know that you don’t want to sell your bridal jewelry and dress there is still another option: store it.Finding room for the wedding jewelry is real easy because you can package it back up and find a sequre storage like a safety deposit box or even a spare drawer to keep it safe.The wedding jewelry is easy because it doesn't require much space but the wedding dress takes up quite a lot of room.
Luckily, many bridal shops offer cleaning and storage services that will allow you to bring home your dress in a box and store it in a closet, under the bed, or wherever else is convenient for you. Storing your wedding dress will allow you to keep it for sentimental reasons or perhaps offer it to a child or a friend to use in the future. Whether you choose to store your bridal jewelry and dress or sell it, take some time to think about your options, especially if you decide to sell, because once it’s gone, it’s gone!
Pointers About Yacht Charters For Wedding Planning
June 28, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
Yacht charters used to be the luxurious pursuit of the rich and famous. Today, private yacht charters are purchased for wedding celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, luxury vacations and corporate meetings. These private boat excursions range from $450/week on a sailboat to $455,000/week for Aristotle Onassis’s famous luxury yacht charter.
The first question many people have is, “Where are the best locations for yacht charters?” A Caribbean yacht charter sailing vacation is a very popular option for ocean lovers. The Leeward, Windward, St. Marten, St. Bart, Anguilla and Virgin Island chains offer turquoise waters, year-round warmth and laid-back, tropical vibes that are inviting to many sailors. The Mediterranean Sea is popular during the summer months, whisking guests around the French Riviera, Sardinia and Italy, where the culture is sophisticated and the beauty is historic. In the East, a yacht charter Croatia or yacht charter Greece crew are waiting to show you thousands of islands, artifacts and sights. Sailing yachts can also be chartered in the Bahamas, New England, the South Pacific, the Pacific North West, Australia, South East Asia and the Seychelles & Maldives.
Next, you will have to decide which type of yacht charters appeal to you. If you are a newcomer to the sailing world, then you may prefer one of the crewed yacht charters, which come with a highly trained skipper, crew and chef. These sailing yachts are obviously more expensive, yet are the option of choice for wedding parties, corporate events and birthdays. If you have some experience in boating, then you can hire a skippered yacht, which puts the onus on you to supply the crew but leaves the sailing responsibility to the trained skipper, and this option will save you some money. If you are practically a professional, then you will love the bareboat charter, which gives you complete freedom to sail the boat, dock where you like and plot your own course.
The main reason why Americans choose yacht charters for their vacations is that they avoid all the hassle and crowds associated with airports. Instead of pushing through security details and going on the same exact trip as hundreds of other passengers, you can customize your own journey however you want it! You can reach secluded, pristine beaches where you can explore without an entourage of other people. You can choose your own ports for nightlife, shopping and dining. You will have the freedom to anchor in an enchanting place that speaks to you. Few experiences are more harmonious than this!
Choosing a Wedding Photographer Made Easy
June 27, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
A wedding is one of the most important events that will occur in a person’s life. Hours and hours go into all of the planning for the wedding. Most of the tasks that take place in wedding planning are time consuming, stressful, and can be frustrating. That’s why it is crucial that your homework is done when trying to find good people for all the jobs.One of the critically important jobs will be for the photographer. From my experience as a San Diego wedding photographer I’ll show you it can be a few simple steps away.
Trying to find a wedding photographer is huge responsibility and job. There are several things to take into account when trying to make this important decision. The photos that you take away from your wedding are going to be the most memorable keepsakes that you have. The photos will be hanging on your walls for the rest of yourlife. One of the most obvious factors when choosing any photographer is price. Many photographers will charge a price for a certain length of time at the wedding. It is important to know up front what all is included with that
price. When it comes to finding a wedding photographer, the biggest upside to pricing is there is a lot of competition. Keep in mind that many photographers are willing to negotiate their price a little to fit what you need.
Another factor to consider when choosing is how much experience a person has. Is this their first wedding or their hundredth? Their price might be an indication of how many years they have been in business as well. Now just because someone may have a lot of experience doesn’t guarantee they will be better. Sometimes the photographers that are just starting their careers and are trying to build a name will turn out to be excellent. The advantage of a person like that and going with them is you know they are going to give it their best. When looking for a wedding photographer, you will find people with varying levels of experience. Having a photographer do an interview can give you a good idea of what it will be like working with them.
A final thing to consider when making this decision is what type of personality the photographer has. Are they going to call all the shots and make all of the poses? Or are they going to let the bride and groom make some decisions? The other thing to think about is do you want to be the one to make the decisions on the photos. The bride and groom might have enough to worry about that day as it is. Take these factors and consider them when you choose your photographer. If you do, no doubt you will have some beautiful photos to cherish for the rest of your lives. Take it from me, your experienced San Diego photographer.
Why personalized wedding ribbon matters
June 26, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
The big question is… some suggestions for personalized ribbon for wedding favors?
Your wedding favors will surely be finished with ribbon in some form or another. But with such a wide choice of ribbon & wedding favor ribbon available, how do you go about choosing the right one for your favors? Well, the main thing to consider is how a particular ribbon will accentuate your finished favors & how will they compliment your favors decorative style.
Here are 11 different styles of ribbon to consider for your personalized wedding ribbon:
0. Double faced beaded edge satin ribbon is the most popular personalized ribbon to use for wedding favors by far. When Specialtyribbon.com was asked what their most popular personalised ribbon was, this was their number 1 choice. Next there is…
1. Curling ribbon – An inexpensive option which is usually available in 500 yard rolls. You will get a wide choice of colors & finishes such as metallic & pearlized, as well as a choice of widths. It is very versatile & is particularly good for attaching tags & bows to wedding favors. Popular with florists, it is called curling ribbon because if you drag a scissor blade down it it will curl in to little ringlets.
2. Gingham ribbon – This is great for adding some color & a touch of vintage charm to your guest wedding favors. There is a choice of colors & widths so you can match it to your wedding theme.
3. Grosgrain ribbon – This stylish ribbon is finely woven & has a ribbed feel to it. It is very versatile & its textured finish means it holds it shape, such as bows, really well.
4. Jute ribbon – A natural looking ribbon with an open weave. Most commonly available in a neutral color, but more colors are becoming available. It is ideal for tying to bottles, bags & around boxes. It is also a nice choice for adding charms & tags to your wedding favors.
5. Organza ribbon – Probably the most widely used ribbon for wedding favors. It is remarkably versatile & available in a wide range of colors & width. You will also find versions with wired edges which will hold there shape once tied. This type of ribbon looks very pretty tied around favor boxes & finished in a bow.
6. Raffia ribbon – For a natural look choose raffia. This straw like ribbon looks lovely tied in a knot with the ends left loose. Perfect for casual & relaxed weddings alike.
7. Sheer ribbon – Similar to organza ribbon & another popular choice for wedding favors. It is very soft & easy to tie, but can be pricey.
8. Swiss satin ribbon – A very elegant ribbon to finish boxed wedding favors.
9. Velvet velour ribbon – Use velvet ribbon for a traditional feel. It is perfect for a Christmas themed wedding & looks lovely adorning wedding favors in bows.
10. Tulle ribbon – Again similar in style to organza & sheer ribbon but more cost effective. Tulle is very soft & will pleat & shape easily.
These are just a few of the many types of wedding favor ribbon available. Take just as much care & thought into selecting the right ribbon as you did when you picked your wedding favors & their packaging. Your wedding favors should be as memorable for the outer covering & presentation as they are for the favor itself.
Personalised ribbon and guest wedding favors, wedding gifts and personalized wedding favors combined makes your wedding reception a memorable one.
Where to Get Best Man Speech Samples
June 26, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
A marriage ceremony is honestly a once in a lifetime event. If you are a best man of this particular day, then it’s certainly a huge pleasure and honor in your part. You will be given a special duty for this event and that is to deliver a best man speech. If you feel like you are stuck when it comes to preparing your best man speech, you can always turn to the Internet for some great resources on how to prepare.
It is a good thing that you can find useful information on the web when you want to get help in preparing a best man speech. But it is important that you add your own personal touch on your speech. It is best that you not duplicate the entire best man speech sample that you obtain from the internet. Put in your own thoughts and flair.
If you are having trouble getting started, you can also check online for some best man speech samples. This would basically teach you how to write your own speech. You can also view some questionnaires that might be valuable in generating your own best man speech. For instance, you would be asked, “what are the special moments that you shared with the bride/ groom”, “what is your message for them?” There are various tactics on how you can write a best man speech. You can make a humorous one or you can deliver something traditional. Either way, what is important is that you speak from the heart and give your own advice to the couple
An additional thought that can help you is to use some best man wedding poems. You can find an assortment of these by searching the web also. You can find something small and romantic and share it to the couple and the wedding guests. You might also find funny wedding jokes that can help you create a lighter mood during the speech.
The moment you come upon a high-quality best man speech sample, the next thing that you need to do is to alter it so it comes out very personal and something that’s really from your heart. Remember that these examples should only work as your guide. Read your speech over and over and practice delivering it so that you are secure on the day of the wedding.
Wedding Photography Tip: Find A Right Professional Photography Company
June 25, 2009 by Betty Jane · Leave a Comment
A lot of brides and grooms get so caught up in their wedding ceremony and reception issues that they actually forget about wedding photography until the last minute. Well this is unfortunate, because the wedding photography is actually going to be one of the most important aspects of any wedding.
Your wedding is the most special day in your life, other than having children, and so of course you are going to want to make sure that everything goes smoothly and also that you are going to have memories afterwards that you can see to treasure the moment and remember it forever.
Having brilliant wedding photography is going to be so worthwhile, because what is the point of going through all the trouble to have your wedding if you are not going to have any pictures or video afterwards to remember it all?
To ensure that you choose the right company , this wedding photography tip might turn out to be most useful. Now that you know the great importance of getting pictures taken while at your wedding, make sure that you choose a company that you are going to be able to rely on.
Wedding Photography Tip: Find A Right Professional Photography Company
When you are trying to find a wedding photography company, one of the first things you want to look for is how long they have been in business for, or at least how long the photographers on the team have been in the photography field. You really don’t want to give someone new a chance at your wedding, because they do not have the experience that you can trust in.
Make sure that you spend at least a bit of time doing research on any company that you are considering, before agreeing whole heartedly to hire them. You want to ensure that they are going to not only offer you the knowledge and experience that you know is important here, but as well that they are going to suit your style and mesh well with what you as a couple are looking for.
Maybe you are a more formal couple who want very elegant photos at your wedding, or perhaps you are having a very casual beach wedding and want fun, creative wedding photography. Either way, make sure that you know what you want and that you find a wedding photographer that is going to help you capture that and the real spirit and essence of your wedding.
