‘Quick Tips’ Archives
Cheese wedding cakes
Yesterday we offered an alternative to wedding flowers... today here's the alternative to traditional wedding cakes. And no it's not cupcakes.... it's cheese! I love the idea albeit a rather strange one. There's some great suppliers in the UK that are worth a [...]
Crystal wedding bouquets
Spring is here..... well almost. For many people that means one thing; Hay fever! 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. There are lots of different suppliers out there but we really like [...]
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. www.craftcreations.com - [...]
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 couple of Birdcage PVC see-through umbrellas. Even in the [...]
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 be most important. Then make a second list of the least [...]
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 the vendors you really want if you haven't [...]
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 way but I love kids at weddings! This [...]
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 from your favourite local [...]
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!
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