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February 21, 2007 |
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In this issue:
- Cost Saving Ideas
- "To Dos"
- FAQ: Bridesmaids' Atire |
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Want an elaborate wedding without the high costs?
Let's face it, we all want a unique and fabulous wedding
without having to spend a small fortune! Consider some of
the unique ideas below - they are inexpensive, but can add
just the right touch to your wedding reception. Have any
other inexpensive ideas?
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Saving Ideas for the Reception |
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There are many ways in which you can save on your reception.
Below you will find a few ideas that may help you out. |
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Have your reception at a different time of day, during a
weekday or during less popular months. This will be sure to
be less expensive than during the "peak" wedding season!
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Have a sit-down dinner rather than a buffet. Buffet service
tends to be more expensive because you will need additional
amounts of food to keep the buffet looking fresh.
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Instead of having beef, serve chicken. Also, if you serve
simpler vegetables such as broccoli instead of asparagus,
this will cut down your cost.
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Don't have so many courses of food. You really don't need
both soup and salad!
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Have a breakfast or brunch instead of a big, elaborate
dinner. You'll save on the cost of food and labor. Also,
most people will drink less liquor at this time of day so
you will save on the cost of alcohol.
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Instead of buying hors d'oeuvres by the platter, buy them by
the piece.
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Instead of having hors d'oeuvres served by a waitstaff, have
stationary appetizers (cheese and crackers, olives, crudites).
You'll save on the cost of having to hire people to serve
the hors d'oeuvres.
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Limit open bar service to one hour of cocktails in order to
save on liquor. Serve wine or champagne with dinner.
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If
you're getting married during a major holiday season, check
with the reception site to see what decorations they may
already have in place.
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If
you're having your reception at a hotel, ask them about
complimentary bridal suites and discounted room rates for
your guests.
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Be
sure to check the "escalation clause" when booking in
advance. Most places will reserve the right to raise their
quoted price. Try to negotiate a final price with them
before booking!
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Find a reception site.
Find more details & ideas for your reception.
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How are the bridesmaids dresses selected, and who makes
the final decision on the dresses? Is it okay for the
bride to pick the dresses with the understanding that if
anyone is unhappy she will reconsider?
The bridesmaids' dresses should be agreed upon by everyone.
It is your wedding and you want them to look nice,
however, you also want them to feel comfortable in the
dress. Perhaps you can all go shopping and get an idea of
what looks best and what each bridesmaid is comfortable
in.
Remember, their dresses do not have to be exactly the
same. Afterall, women come in all different shapes and
sizes and different style dresses compliment certain body
types. What looks best on one bridesmaid may not look good
on another. So why not select the color and let them
select the style?
Find a local bridal shop.
Learn more about the various dress styles available. |
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Featured "To Dos" |
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