You may have had your eye on the perfect site for your reception but find it is more expensive than you had hoped. Either change the site or cut your budget in other ways. Which you do will depend on what matters the most to you. Trim Your Costs Cut down in … [Read more...] about Tips to help you manage savvy spending
The most popular sites are often fully booked up to a year in advance, so be prepared to book your own wedding from 10 to 12 months ahead. Then decide whether you want the ceremony and the reception at the same venue. Get as much information from a variety of potential sites by … [Read more...] about 10 questions to ask before choosing your venue
A do-it-yourself wedding sounds like fun. You may think that this is the only way you will get exactly what you want. However, it can be a challenge that ends in stress. A recent bride, Amanda Lazaro, says, “For us, it was all about planning a destination wedding that … [Read more...] about What to know before planning a DIY wedding
1. Discuss the wedding you both want: One may care most about the beauty of the service, the décor and the fashion, while the other may be more interested in entertaining your guests. Have a conversation about your priorities. 2. Be prepared to compromise: Costs will get … [Read more...] about 8 Steps to a worry-free wedding budget
You'll receive a lot of gifts. But have you remembered that it’s also a time to give gifts? Thank your maid of honour and bridesmaids with a gift for helping you with the wedding preparations and holding your hand throughout the whole process. Don’t forget to give something … [Read more...] about Tips on giving gifts to your bridal party
Planning a wedding requires great thought and attention to detail; however with so many details to consider, it can be easy to overlook certain aspects. Proper insurance coverage is one of those often-overlooked details. Maybe it’s because the task is considerably less … [Read more...] about Three financial considerations before saying “I do”
We sat down with wedding planner Lynzie Kent to find out some of the biggest mistakes brides make while planning their wedding – and the sure-fire ways to fix them! Today's Bride: You've helped your fair share of brides plan their dream day – so what’s the most common mistake … [Read more...] about How to avoid fatal flaws while planning your wedding
Guard against being disappointed when you choose your gown. Counterfeit websites are selling gowns and not delivering the goods. They are hijacking established designers’ names, doing cheap knockoffs in poor fabrics and workmanship and even send a different style if they … [Read more...] about What to know before buying on the web
Having a financial plan for a wedding is more important than ever. A new study conducted by Emory University is suggesting that the more expensive a wedding, the shorter the marriage might be. According to the researchers, couples that spend $20,000 or more on their wedding day … [Read more...] about Saying “I Do” With A Financial Plan
A friend has invited you to be in her bridal party. Before saying “yes”, ask exactly what will be expected of you, says Rebecca Sudano, trustee in bankruptcy and vice president of BDO Canada. Consider the cost of shower and wedding gifts, dress and accessories and co-hosting a … [Read more...] about What to know about being a bridesmaid
