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Cheese wedding cakes
The alternative to traditional wedding cakes. And no it’s not cupcakes…. it’s cheese!
Crystal wedding bouquets
If you’re a sufferer then the prospect of having a big bunch of roses in your hand on your wedding day might not feel you with joy.
There is a really nice alternative is Crystal bouquets.
DIY wedding invitations
About 40% of couple’s these days make their own wedding invitations as it’s a great way to save a little cash. It does also put a slightly more personal touch to your whole wedding too. Here are some great places to get some ideas: www.weddingcrafter.co.uk – Inspiration and advice plus assemble kits and free templates. [...]
Bridal brollies
It’s to be safe than sorry! Rainfall in August 2009 was the above normal for the UK and it was the wettest August on record in western Scotland, and Dumfries and Galloway. Fail to plan and you plan to fail as the saying goes so why not head over to www.brolliesgalore.co.uk and pick up a [...]
Vendors websites
Wedding vendors websites can often reveal a lot more about themselves and their business. It’s not always true that a cheap and poorly created website equals a cheap and poor service but sometimes it makes you wonder. yvettesbridalformal.com (This website scares the hell out of me).
Spend money on what’s important to you
It seems an almost ridiculous thing to say but sometimes it’s very easy to get whisked away in vendors enthusiasm for their products. It’s also very easy for the same thing to happen with friends and families ‘ideas’. The best thing to do from the start is to make a list of what is going to [...]
It’s not where you get married but when!
Probably the easiest way to save money on your wedding day to get married in January, February March or November. But another way if you’re determined to try for a summer wedding is to consider a Friday or Sunday wedding. Many venues charge nearly 50% less for these days! You’re also more likely to book [...]
Editing your wedding guest list
You’ve booked your venue, you know what dress you want the only problem now is that you have a guest list of 500 people and your venue only seats 120! This is normally where most wedding planning drama begins. So how do you shorten your wedding guest list? Cutting children out is sometimes the quickest [...]
Wedding dinner buffet ideas
After your 7 course wedding breakfast extravaganza is it really necessary to lay on a whole massive buffet spread for the evening? Chances are this is what you’ll be keeping the freezer till you next host a party! Why not go for something a little different? Bacon sandwiches, fish and chips or even a starter platter [...]
Wedding dress rehearsal
This is something that a lot of brides struggle with! It’s always a good idea that your bridesmaids know exactly how your dress ties up! Why not have a girls night in and not only practice putting on the dress but it’s also a great time to practice make-up and hair!
The alternative wedding video
If you’re hiring a wedding videographer personally I wouldn’t recommend spending anything less than £1000. If that isn’t going to fit into your budget then why not consider a video guest book? Simply set up a camera in a small room at your reception and let your guests record their own messages. (Think white room [...]
Be wary about ordering bridesmaids dresses from overseas
It might seem much cheaper to order your bridesmaids dresses and even your dress from the US for example but this could prove to be a false economy. Obviously you have to take in consideration different sizes and overseas return policies. But in terms of saving money, make sure you understand what the exact shipping [...]
Affordable wedding cake stands
You might to be splashing the cash for your wedding cake but it doesn’t mean you have to worry about it falling over! Crystal Cakes Steel Standing offer a wide range of affordable 2 and 3 tier wedding cake stands. So if you’re not conviced by the little plastic pillars on your Marks & Spencers [...]
Signature wedding drinks
Buck’s Fizz and Cava might not be the most exciting drinks to kick off you wedding reception so why not design your own signature wedding cocktail? Not only can the colours match your theme but it’s a great way to get the Groom involved in the planning! For a few ideas check out cocktail.com. There’s [...]
Wedding speeches
I love the speeches but they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you have lots of young children at your wedding. If you have the feeling that your speeches might turn into a marathon session then why not break them up a bit? Just make sure that whoever is last hasn’t overdone it on [...]
What wedding gifts to give each other?
With Christmas just around the corner and your wedding budget seemingly growing everyday I’m sure that the last thing you’re thinking about is what sort of gift you’re going to buy you’re fiancee!
Travel between your wedding venue and reception
So you’ve booked your buses, distributed maps to all your guests and planned the timing of your wedding to the very minute……. what happens if everyone gets stuck in traffic between venues? Easy……. plan ahead by contacting your local council and enquiring whether there are planned roadworks on your route between venues. www.direct.gov.uk tells you [...]
Disposable cameras at weddings
What do I think about disposable cameras at weddings? Well as a professional photographer I guess my opinion is a little bias. But in general it’s pretty much a BAD idea! Here are the reasons why: It’s expensive! Most of these cameras are film and whilst you might have brought some which are ‘process paid’ [...]
What to say – Groom’s Speech
Well it’s not as hard to nail as the best man’s speech, but do yourself a favour and don’t leave it to the night before (like me) and note down a few things on the back of a beer mat! Break the ice. Always a hard one and a word to the wise ….. Nuts [...]
What side does the Groom stand on?
On the right…… That is unless of course it is a Jewish ceremony. The position of the bride on the right side of the groom is based on an interpretation of verse in Psalms (45:10) “The queen stands on your right hand in fine gold of Ophir.” In Jewish tradition the bride is a queen, [...]