we wanna get marry in spring with just close family members (around 10)…we need to get accommodation for all of them (as they’re coming from aboard) and any tips for venues?
Heres a few tips i used to save some $ on my wedding.
* Have a friend you trust take pictures!
* Have a family member video tape the ceremony!
* Make your own favors! There are lots of ideas out there!
* Visit bulk stores ( like Costco and Sam’s Club) to get deals on Flowers, cakes and wine! That’s what i did! Most of those places will work with you too!
* Spend money on whats most important to you! Make a list numbered 1-10 of things you want..and spend a little more on 1-5 and less on 6-10!
* Put cards on tables with an email address, so guest can send pictures they take to you!
* Skip chair covers! (as long as the chairs are in decent shape) i did! and no one noticed that i didn’t have them!
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It is quite normal that everyone at some point in their life will have to speak at someone’s wedding. It can be in any role, that of a father of the bride, or the best man. While the reason for being called to speak at a wedding can be anything ,it is a good idea to have a couple of good points handy that you can use when the occasion arises. While it is normal to think that the talking points are obvious, please bear in mind that it needs a bit of thick skin for public speaking.
Some key points to keep in mind while making a wedding speech are listed below.
Just because it is called a wedding speech does not mean that like some other speeches it should go on interminably. This is not an opportunity for you to display your vocabulary or impress people with your oration skills. Whatever your personal opinion about how interesting you are try to keep it short. Remember that people are there to enjoy the wedding and not to hear you speak. Five minutes should be adequate to cover whatever it is you wish to say. If you find yourself going on for longer then try to end quickly.
A bad result of long speeches is that there is the impulse to try and break the monotony with an occasional joke. Humor has its place and it usually takes a long time of practice to know how to use it effectively. Most public speakers have professional speech writers working for them, they do not do humor impromptu. Do not try to sound funny because a wedding is not a joke. However, if you are a compulsive jokester and cannot help yourself then at least try to make the jokes pertinent so that your speech does not reflect bad taste. The biggest no-no as far as humor is concerned is that you should never, ever make jokes that refer directly to the bride.
Weddings are sentimental occasions so it is alright for people to feel warm and mushy. Sharing sentimental stories is a very good idea. You can talk about how much the recently married couple are in love (if you really know about it), about your own wedding, and similar topics. These are appropriate things to say, provided you can once again maintain good taste.
The most important thing that needs to be remember when you are called upon to make a wedding speech is that you are not being called as a guest of honor or something, this is not about you and your entire effort must be for the benefit of the bride and groom, not yourself. Keep your words focused on the couple as much as possible, this is their moment, do not steal from it.
Just remember these few tips and and you will be quite alright when called upon to make a wedding speech. It helps to remember the right things to say and the nice memories to narrate. It needs but a small amount of preparation and does not need anyone to be a professional pubic speaker. You can do it.
The worst thing that could happen to any bride on her wedding day is have a nervous breakdown! A wedding is certainly one of the most significant events in any person’s life. But it doesn’t mean that one has to spend each and very waking hour worrying about it. Here are some tips on how to minimize the stress when planning your wedding.
1. Get all the help you can get. If your budget allows, hire a wedding planner. There is no one that could help you best than someone who knows the ins and outs of planning a wedding. However, if you do not have the money to spare, seek help from family and friends. Make sure that you assign important tasks especially during the day of the wedding and that you assign them ahead of time.
2. Be organized. Write down all your TO DOs and assign each one a target completion date. Be realistic with the timelines. Allow some buffer when assigning your target date. Keep the list current. Mark the tasks that get completed and add new ones that come up. And avoid making major changes to your plan a couple of months before the wedding
3. As much as possible avoid straying from your schedule. Allow yourself plenty of time to complete each of the tasks.
4. Prioritize! Do the most important things first select a date and an alternate date, select a wedding planner, make the necessary ceremony and reception venue reservations. The earlier these things are completed the better.
5. Set a budget and stick to it. Resist the urge to overspend and avoid making unnecessary splurges.
6. Select your vendors well. Get recommendations from family, friends and co-workers. Pick vendors that have been in the business for a good number of years and those with good track records.
7. Agree on the details and the terms with your vendors and put them in writing. Changes should be discussed and agreed to and reflected in the document.
8. Choose your battles wisely. And if possible, have your wedding planner fight your battles for you.
9. Take some time off from the preparation. Go on a night out with the girls, have a romantic dinner with your fiancée, go to the spa and the salon, do some shopping. In short, do something to help you relax and recharge.
10. Call each of the vendors a couple of days before the wedding to review with them the important details, the date, the time and the location. If you do not have a wedding planner, assign someone to be in-charge of coordinating with the vendors on the day of the wedding. Give him/her a copy of vendor’s contact information to bring to the wedding.
11. Probably the most important advice we could give a bride DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF! Learn to compromise. Sometimes things don’t go the way you want to.
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Florist Jodi Shalgosky takes us through the choices you have when choosing your wedding flowers and shows us some beautiful, but different, bouquets and table arrangements. Visit Bridesmagazine.co.uk for more tips and inspiration. The video is brought to you by Brides Magazine and Atlantic Multimedia Ltd.
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Centerpieces for a garden-themed wedding consist of glass hurricane containers and candles. Create garden-themed centerpieces with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
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When planning a beach themed wedding, save money by using potted plants as an altar. Save money planning a beach themed wedding with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
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Gregory was interviewed by Pam Tauscher for WISC TV’s “Live at Five” program. Pam and Gregory discussed many topics including his approach to documentary style wedding photography as well as our new press printed wedding books. You’ll get to see lots of Gregory’s photos and get tips on how to select a wedding photographer for your event.
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