Reception and Food Here is where DIY can be a real hassle. Unless you have a caterer in your family you will probably end up paying for this at full price. Try looking for venues that aren’t traditionally used for weddings like a local bed and breakfast. Or consider renting a hall and...
Wedding Planning
Wedding on a Realistic Budget – Tips for Cutting Costs Without Losing Your Sanity
Depending on the source, the average American wedding can cost anywhere between $17,000 and $25,000. In today’s economy and culture this can be a near impossible feat for the average person. Sure you can go into debt and maybe you are lucky enough to have friends and family helping with some of the costs,...
The Most Missed Details of Planning a Wedding
Many brides (and some grooms!) make checklists to be sure they will remember everything for their wedding. Cake? Check! Shoes? Check! No matter how good this list may be, many brides still wind up forgetting something or there is a lapse in communication and something is left behind. Here are some of the most...
Your Wedding Day Schedule
The day of your wedding, there is so much to do. If you haven’t hired a wedding planner or “day of” wedding coordinator, a lot of the organizing and last minute tasks will fall on your lap to either delegate or do yourself. Here is where we make sense of all the last minute...
Saving Money on Your Wedding Flowers by Making a Simple Switch
Flowers are an important part of your wedding and if you aren’t careful they can take a huge part of your wedding budget. Silk flowers can be just as pricey as some real blooms. Silk is a good option if the type of flower you prefer is a pricy option. If there is a...
