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4 DIY vintage décor ideas for your wedding

Vintage-inspired weddings challenge brides to be creative and personal with their décor. Gather the bridal party troops to help make your ideas a reality. Today’s Bride has some DIY décor ideas that you’ll enjoy creating – and also help your budget. Invitations: Create your … [Read more...] about 4 DIY vintage décor ideas for your wedding

How to work with your vendors

A stress-free wedding day starts with having confidence in the people who are responsible for putting all the details together. You will get the best service if you treat everyone with respect and show your appreciation for their work. Interviewing vendors Arrive with … [Read more...] about How to work with your vendors

10 tips for super savings

The major cost at a wedding is the reception. From bar to food to floral centrepieces to music, it adds up to a cost that alarms many couples. Here's how to cut corners without cutting style: Day of the week can make a difference. Any day but Saturday. If you can get married on … [Read more...] about 10 tips for super savings

The wedding is off

We’ve all heard the stories. A wedding is cancelled. Sometimes it’s because of a death or illness in the family. That’s when wedding insurance kicks in.   More than cancellation Having insurance, however, is more than the possibility of cancellation. Sometimes the money … [Read more...] about The wedding is off

Money is a MMMM …. Minefield

How to avoid hard feelings: Set up a list of all the categories and do your homework about an approximate price range in each category. Meet with those who have offered to share in the cost of the wedding. Distribute your price range sheet to everyone at the meeting. … [Read more...] about Money is a MMMM …. Minefield

Booking your wedding vendors

Know what to book, when to book and why.  Make your choices and then protect yourself. Vendor/Activity When to book Why Service At least eight months before the wedding Churches and other sites as well as clergy/officiants are often booked up to a year – … [Read more...] about Booking your wedding vendors

Luxe looks for less

With a little thought (and a lot of patience) you can have over-the-top touches at your reception. Some may involve considerable time to prepare, but all are great-looking and inexpensive. Candle lighting Use large pillar candles in large glass jars or flowerpots. Buy candles … [Read more...] about Luxe looks for less