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Top Ten Ways to Save but still have an Awesome wedding!

Friday, July 8th, 2011

A great wedding doesn’t have to break the bank

10. Use family and friends. If your aunt is a travel agent see if she can get you a great deal on a honeymoon!

9. Use in Season flowers. They are cheaper than exotics that have to be flown in. Better yet use locally grown
flowers.

8. Limit the menu. One or two choices for dinner is acceptable. You don’t need to rival a cruise line
on the food choices.

7. Limit the guest list. It may be tempting to invite hundreds of people to see you look fabulous on your
special day but try keeping it to the people who are really special.

6. Don’t go overboard on extras. You may think at the time you need circus performers at the
cocktail hour but it will add to your costs.

5. Set a budget. Setting no budget will make your wedding costs skyrocket.

4. Have your wedding off season. This can significantly reduce your wedding costs.

3. Add some do it yourself. If you, or family/friends, are artistic add some personally created touches to your wedding from pew bows to centerpieces.

2. Figure out what is most important about the wedding and spend money on a few key elements.

1. Elope! By the end of the process you will understand the suggestion.

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Planning Tips

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Planning your dream wedding is a lot of work.

Here are tips to help make your wedding day special.

Get to work early
Weddings large or small are a lot of work. Start planning and making arrangements as early as possible so you won’t be overwhelmed when it comes time for the wedding.
Get references from family, friends and the internet.
Try to book vendors right away if your wedding is during a busy season.
Ask for help. Your family and friends are great resources to help you make your dream wedding come true.
Devise a system
Use The Wedding Sweet to manage your wedding. Stay on schedule and keep track of all your wedding details.
Do a budget
Avoid wedding costs getting out of control. Create a budget for your wedding related expenses and track payments.
Make a checklist for the wedding day
Prepare a checklist with everything you need for your wedding day and gather everything together the night before.
Don’t let others ideas, expectations or restrictions spoil your day.
Everyone will have lots of ideas and opinions. It is your special day. Don’t let others tell you what to do.
Add a personal touch
Include elements that express the interests of you and your spouse in the wedding and reception.
Try not to stress
Things may get out of hand but try not to stress out too much. Remember your future spouse is there to help you out.

Get it in writing
A promise is not a contract. Make sure you have a valid contract with your vendors.

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Picking a Wedding Style

Friday, March 5th, 2010

What is your wedding style?

What is the vision you have for your special day?

Here are a few ideas to get you started on planning your big day. Remember your wedding is all about you and starting your new wedded life together!

Think about what is special to you and what you would most like to share about yourselves as a couple. Your guests will enjoy learning about things that make you unique.

Contemporary – Try a chic city hotel with a beautiful backdrop of the city at night for your reception.

Traditional – Select a beautiful church or cathedral that has special meaning.

Adventurous – Picture a barefoot wedding on a sailboat under the warm sun.

Laid Back – A day on the beach surrounded by close friends and family.

Rustic – A scenic mountain backdrop with hearty comfort food for the reception.

Boutique – Have your special day at a winery with specialty wines paired with your wedding reception menu.

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Inexpensive ideas for your honeymoon

Monday, December 7th, 2009

A well deserved rest after your big day doesn’t need to break the bank.

Here are some ideas that are fun, exciting and budget friendly.

10. Try a staycation. Take a week off and plan day trips to places that are special to you. Take a drive up to a special spot and pack a picnic with wine, cheese, and some of your favorite foods.

9. Take advantage of off peak travel. Try to schedule your trip away from the holidays and school vacations.

8. Check out flight specials close to your trip. Sometimes you can get good deals on flights and hotels if you book close to when you want to travel. This works if you have an open mind and are not set on any destination.

7. Spend the weekend at a local ski lodge and get in some skiing.

6. Enjoy a couples retreat at a spa close to home. Check out the Berkshires in MA.

5. Try out a local vineyard and enjoy a delicious dinner and wine tastings.

4. Go camping at a national park.

3. Enjoy taking a class together. Take a cooking class, or scuba class for when you head for warmer waters.

2. Relax at a local bed and breakfast.

1. See if family or friends have a vacation home they are not using. Relaxation makes a great wedding gift.

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