Many brides struggle with deciding which friends to have in their wedding party. Here are a few tips to make it a little easier. Consider the size of your guest list when deciding on the number of bridesmaids you want. If you’re having a small, intimate wedding, you don’t want the bridal party to be almost as big as the guest list. And if you’re on a tight budget, don’t forget that you will be paying for each of their bouquets. Remember, that just because you were in someone’s wedding, they do not have to be in yours. You can always have other close friends do readings or hand out programs. True friends will understand if they are not asked to be a bridesmaid!
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Showing posts with label green weddings. Show all posts
Monday, August 22, 2011
Choosing Your Wedding Party
Thursday, July 1, 2010
One Year Planner until the Big Day
A planner leading up to the day of your wedding is always a great way to keep organized and on track right up until the day of your event. Here's a draft of the things that should be done starting one year to the day of your wedding.
12 months - Dress shop in magazines, decide on a budget, and pick the date
10 months - Start browsing websites for caterers, DJs/bands, wedding planners, and florists. Start a rough draft of your guest list, and find your officiant
8 months - Book and put deposits on those hired to help make your day that much more special, make the final decision on your dress, and maintain your current physique
6 months - Make the honeymoon plans, place an order for your wedding rings and invitations, schedule meetings with vendors, and begin registering for gifts
4 months - Make final decisions on bridesmaids dresses and purchase them, schedule time/place for rehearsal dinner, make last minute changes to guest list, and finalize groomsmen attire
2 months - practice your hair and makeup, check information for marriage license, run through all the details for the ceremony, and send our the wedding invitations
6 weeks - Proof your vows and make final draft, send the newspapers your wedding announcement, and make copies of the program
2 weeks - Complete last minute details like getting your marriage license, last dress fitting, sending our play list to the DJ or band, and making speeches for the reception
1 week - Pack a separate bag for the honeymoon, wear your shoes around to avoid blisters on your big day, make plans to pick-up your dress, and touch base with vendors for final confirmation
The Day before - Have the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner scheduled, and get a manicure and pedicure (do not wax earlier than 4 days before an event!)
The Day of - check all honeymoon details, eat lightly throughout the day, and have a fantastic time!
12 months - Dress shop in magazines, decide on a budget, and pick the date
10 months - Start browsing websites for caterers, DJs/bands, wedding planners, and florists. Start a rough draft of your guest list, and find your officiant
8 months - Book and put deposits on those hired to help make your day that much more special, make the final decision on your dress, and maintain your current physique
6 months - Make the honeymoon plans, place an order for your wedding rings and invitations, schedule meetings with vendors, and begin registering for gifts
4 months - Make final decisions on bridesmaids dresses and purchase them, schedule time/place for rehearsal dinner, make last minute changes to guest list, and finalize groomsmen attire
2 months - practice your hair and makeup, check information for marriage license, run through all the details for the ceremony, and send our the wedding invitations
6 weeks - Proof your vows and make final draft, send the newspapers your wedding announcement, and make copies of the program
2 weeks - Complete last minute details like getting your marriage license, last dress fitting, sending our play list to the DJ or band, and making speeches for the reception
1 week - Pack a separate bag for the honeymoon, wear your shoes around to avoid blisters on your big day, make plans to pick-up your dress, and touch base with vendors for final confirmation
The Day before - Have the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner scheduled, and get a manicure and pedicure (do not wax earlier than 4 days before an event!)
The Day of - check all honeymoon details, eat lightly throughout the day, and have a fantastic time!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Congratulations Patrick and Lauren
We had such a beautiful event celebrating the marriage of Lauren and Patrick. Here are a few early released photo's to let you see just how amazing it was!!
The wedding party had so much fun stopping traffic on the way to the ceremony, they made quite the entrance!
The reception was absolutely gorgeous. Classy and elegant, with a touch of modern beachy style.
Once again, Congratulations Patrick and Lauren, and thank you. You were such a joy to work with and we had so much fun doing it.Thursday, June 10, 2010
Finding your Perfect Wedding Dress
--Don't hesitate, start early - Finding your perfect wedding dress can take time. Buying off the rack does require less time, but the rule of thumb is to order your dress eight months before the wedding with plenty of time to make tweaks and additions if need be.
--Who should accompany you - Find a few people, like you mom, maid-of-honor, or soon to be mother-in-law, to come with you to find your dress. Too many people will make your decision much harder.
--Frankness is key - Be very straightforward with your consultant. Telling her about your budget and your style desire will make things much faster and easier.
--Be open to new possibilities - When looking for your dress, don't turn down anything that may not be exactly what you want. Try on several gowns of different styles to see what will look the best on your body.
--The little extras - Don't forget about your shoes, headpiece, jewelry, and alterations. These little things will add up, so don't forget the details!
--Who should accompany you - Find a few people, like you mom, maid-of-honor, or soon to be mother-in-law, to come with you to find your dress. Too many people will make your decision much harder.
--Frankness is key - Be very straightforward with your consultant. Telling her about your budget and your style desire will make things much faster and easier.
--Be open to new possibilities - When looking for your dress, don't turn down anything that may not be exactly what you want. Try on several gowns of different styles to see what will look the best on your body.
--The little extras - Don't forget about your shoes, headpiece, jewelry, and alterations. These little things will add up, so don't forget the details!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Make Your Wedding Flowers Last
Here are a few ways to get the most out of floral decorations on your wedding day:
-Use the natural surroundings to your advantage by getting married in a space already blooming with flowers, such as a garden.
-Always use flowers that are in season, the prices are the most affordable.
-Make the center pieces simple, and use more green in the arrangements; a few flowers go a long way!
-Take advantage of flowering branches such as dogwood, apple, and cherry blossoms; the cost is almost half the amount of standard flower arrangements.
-Get creative...If there is a wedding before or after your party, contact the bride or coordinator of the event and see if the two of you have any of the same interests in flower arrangements, if so, split the cost of the arrangements, and reuse the flowers two weekends in a row!
-By avoiding major holidays, you can avoid the increase in flower prices due to high demand
-In addition to reusing flowers between different bridal parties, you can also reuse flowers involved in the wedding ceremony to decorate the reception area.
These are just a few things that can be helpful when deciding on a budget for floral arrangements, as well as the best way to get your money's worth!
-Use the natural surroundings to your advantage by getting married in a space already blooming with flowers, such as a garden.
-Always use flowers that are in season, the prices are the most affordable.
-Make the center pieces simple, and use more green in the arrangements; a few flowers go a long way!
-Take advantage of flowering branches such as dogwood, apple, and cherry blossoms; the cost is almost half the amount of standard flower arrangements.
-Get creative...If there is a wedding before or after your party, contact the bride or coordinator of the event and see if the two of you have any of the same interests in flower arrangements, if so, split the cost of the arrangements, and reuse the flowers two weekends in a row!
-By avoiding major holidays, you can avoid the increase in flower prices due to high demand
-In addition to reusing flowers between different bridal parties, you can also reuse flowers involved in the wedding ceremony to decorate the reception area.
These are just a few things that can be helpful when deciding on a budget for floral arrangements, as well as the best way to get your money's worth!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Eco Friendly Wedding Tips
It seems like I'm getting more & more requests for eco friendly wedding tips. I think it's absolutely fabulous everyone is getting into the "green" spirit. Here's a few of my favs:
Print your invitations on recycled paper
Wedding invitations consume thousands of tons of paper each year. Using recycled paper for the invitations and envelopes reduces paper and tree consumption. If you're planning a "save the date" reminder, you might also consider creating an email presentation in lieu of another mailing. Recycled paper can be purchased at most organic supermarkets and some bookstores, as well as at copy shops and printers. There are some really great options out there!
Serve organic food
In its simplest definition, organic food is prepared without the use of environmentally harmful pesticides and chemical additives. Free range meat and chicken, prepared without chemical growth hormones, are also a staple of the organic menu. You can also request that the produce come from local farmers.
Recycle the bar empties
Empty glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans can quickly pile up during larger receptions.
Send leftovers to charity
Many cities now host "food rescue" operations that bring clean, fresh, but unwanted food to local charities. Giving your wedding feast leftovers to such organizations ensures the food will reach an appreciative audience and not generate waste.
Print your invitations on recycled paper
Wedding invitations consume thousands of tons of paper each year. Using recycled paper for the invitations and envelopes reduces paper and tree consumption. If you're planning a "save the date" reminder, you might also consider creating an email presentation in lieu of another mailing. Recycled paper can be purchased at most organic supermarkets and some bookstores, as well as at copy shops and printers. There are some really great options out there!
Serve organic food
In its simplest definition, organic food is prepared without the use of environmentally harmful pesticides and chemical additives. Free range meat and chicken, prepared without chemical growth hormones, are also a staple of the organic menu. You can also request that the produce come from local farmers.
Recycle the bar empties
Empty glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans can quickly pile up during larger receptions.
Send leftovers to charity
Many cities now host "food rescue" operations that bring clean, fresh, but unwanted food to local charities. Giving your wedding feast leftovers to such organizations ensures the food will reach an appreciative audience and not generate waste.
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