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This article provides you with 5 important tips on how to choose a quick and easy wedding planner software that makes the job of planning your wedding SO much simpler. Your wedding is probably THE most special day of your life – you do not want it to be spoiled by being stressed out with last minute arrangements, upset family relationships, or worse still, something going wrong! Read the rest of this entry »

Getting married is not only a commitment between two people, it is a celebration. The cost of a wedding, however, may put a damper on your celebration.

A traditional wedding is not cheap. At first glance, you may wonder how it could be so expensive. Well, the cost is in the details. Simply put, there are a surprising number of issues that you must deal with in a traditional wedding. Each of these issues, of course, Read the rest of this entry »

For most people their wedding is an exciting event.  Even though you are excited about your wedding there are many things you need to think about. Try not to stress out too much though, everything will work out just fine as long as you plan ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

The average engagement ring costs about $3,000-$4,000. The equals roughly 2-3 months salary for the regular Joe who is going to spend that much. Better start putting those pennies in your piggy bank.   Joel spent a little bit more than this on my ring. Read the rest of this entry »

A couple on the Dr. Phil show argued over the amount that would be spent on their wedding. The husband-to-be wanted an elaborate wedding which would cost well over $10,000. The bride refused, wanting a much more modest celebration. I don’t remember anything being said about the income the couple had or what financial help, if any, would come from parents. However, the final analysis by Dr. Phil was the couple should plan on spending at least $3,000. I sat in shock as I agreed with the woman: The money could Read the rest of this entry »

When you need a wedding photographer to immortalize the events on your wedding day, there are some very important considerations before you choose a particular wedding photo specialist. Searching for a wedding photographer demands the same high standard just like when you are shopping for a wedding ring or looking for a reception venue. Here are some important points you should consider when selecting a wedding Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that the cost of a wedding is now over $20,000? I wouldn’t spend that much even if I were a millionaire. I would rather put a down payment on their house. I may be a cheapskate, but I’m sensible.

Getting married is stressful, and I believe heartily in avoiding stress whenever possible. Yes, it’s a special day and a great deal of care needs to be taken with the details to keep Read the rest of this entry »

These days, couples often plan, execute and pay for most, if not all, of their wedding. Traditionally there were responsibilities that the parents of the bride covered. They still do some of these things today.

The parents of the bride:

Plan and host the engagement party.

Help with the guest list and order invitations. By planning the list, they will know how many to order with a few extra in case of last minute invitees. Read the rest of this entry »

A couple on the Dr. Phil show argued over the amount that would be spent on their wedding. The husband-to-be wanted an elaborate wedding which would cost well over $10,000. The bride refused, wanting a much more modest celebration. I don’t remember anything being said about the income the couple had or what financial help, if any, would come from parents. However, the final analysis by Dr. Phil was the couple should plan on Read the rest of this entry »

For most women a wedding dress will be the most important, and often the most expensive, single garment they will ever purchase, and every woman seems to have her own ideas as to what constitutes the perfect wedding dress.

No matter what your taste or budget is, it’s important to shop around as much as possible in order to find that one wedding dress that makes you truly feel like a princess in a fairy tale. Read the rest of this entry »

Renting a good tent is important when planning an outdoor wedding. While tents provide a cozy and personal touch to the whole outdoor wedding décor, they also shield you and your guests from unfavorable weather conditions. Tents are also more flexible than existing facilities because you have more options regarding where and how you want to have your wedding. However, they are more expensive and can cost you around $3,000 to $6,000 without the extras such as lighting, flooring, and the cost of delivery, setup, and removal. Read the rest of this entry »

The short answer is a resounding YES. Getting married without pre-marriage prep is like starting a business or any important venture without preparing. Half of all marriages end in divorce, and only half of those that endure are truly happy in the long run. Many happy engaged couples assume that they won’t be contributing to these statistics. But, if you just wing it and count on your luck to make your marriage a success, your odds are only one in four. There is another way. Read the rest of this entry »

Fastly becoming a popular idea at weddings, sparklers are the hottest addition to reception tables for summer weddings. Not only are they great fun, but they are a real ice-breaker.

Many brides also comment on how fantastic the photographs look whilst guests are enjoying their sparklers! Read the rest of this entry »

A few weeks ago I went to a bachelor party of one of my old time high school buddies, since almost everyone there came from different backgrounds and economical situations it was very interesting to see the group of young men discussing many different issues, from foreign policy to buying engagement rings.

Yes, that is right, one of the main issues of the bachelor party was the dynamics of purchasing a engagement ring. It all started when one of the guys asked the soon to be married bachelor how did he decide on the engagement ring, and if he did it alone or used anyone to help him choose the ring. Read the rest of this entry »

What do you think the newest wedding favors are? There are tons of great ideas out there and lots of hot products for wedding favors. In fact there are so many different wedding favor products that it can quickly become overwhelming for the uninitiated. Everyone claims that they have the newest wedding favors and hot items but is it true? Below you will find some of the hottest trends and newest ideas in wedding favors. Yet this will not point the hottest wedding favor this year because that is somewhat a matter of opinion it will instead give you some things that are becoming popular and are new ideas for wedding favors. Read the rest of this entry »

Depending on where you live, the average wedding can cost thousands of dollars. While some are in a position to spare no cost when planning the perfect wedding day, others simply can’t afford to or would rather see their hard-earned money used for something more permanent, like a new house. Read the rest of this entry »

A wedding takes an enormous amount of time and money.  From the hall to the dress, the flowers, the cake, invitations, food etc., it is wise to save where you can.  You may not want to cut corners with your dress but you can save a lot of money doing your own flowers.

A florist needs to make money and in order for them to this they need to spike up cost Read the rest of this entry »

Congratulations! You have found the man of your dreams and are getting married. What a wonderful time in your life – full of promise, hope, and happiness. Can you think of a better way to express these emotions than through flowers? A wedding would just not be the same without wedding flowers. Read the rest of this entry »

In this series of articles we’re going to cover one of the most difficult and time consuming things a person can do, planning a wedding.

Many people wonder why when planning a wedding you’re told to start a year in advance.  Well, after reading this series of articles you’ll realize just why that much time is needed.  Planning a wedding, for the person who has never done it before, can be an overwhelming and daunting task.  Just making the checklist of things to do can take days or weeks.  Hopefully, this article series will make some of the work a little easier.

The first thing you need to do when planning your wedding is to pick a date.  If you think this is easy, think again.  There are many variables that factor into the date you pick and what obstacles you may run into on that date.  For example.  Want a February 14 wedding for Valentine’s Day because you think it’s romantic?  Try not to forget that if you’re living in a severe cold weather climate that you may very well end up having your Read the rest of this entry »

Wedding tents can be a blessing in disguise and are designed to give you options that you thought were not possible…

You are about to embark on the planning and preparation of a wedding and my guess is that it will be a Spring/Summer wedding, and you are thinking about the idea of renting a wedding tent.  The idea to host a wedding, or at least the reception in the garden, or on a beach, is an idea that appeals to many brides-to-be.

However, the more you have considered hosting your wedding outside, the more you will Read the rest of this entry »

The reception alone will bust your wedding budget if you’re not
careful. Of course, the most obvious way to save money on the
reception is to keep it small. Where you host this grand
occasion could make or break you.

Your low budget wedding remedy? Find a reception location Read the rest of this entry »

Top Wedding Decoration Themes - Easily Make Your Own Decorations for Cheap!

Are you planning your wedding on your own?  This scan be a huge undertaking but also a lot of fun.  It will allow you to customize and create every tiny detail for that special day.  One of the most difficult parts of planning a wedding is the wedding decorations.  If you are planning out your wedding already then you are probably the do it yourself type of person and will want to find ways to make your own wedding decorations for cheap.  Read the rest of this entry »

We often talk about wedding receptions once the receptions are over. The people at the wedding, the wedding site, the food, the drink, the music, the pleasantries exchanged, the bonhomie and the steady trickle of joy of being part of a social event reminds us later that it was the greatest wedding reception that we ever attended. Whom you danced with, did your favorite band entertain. Was the location beside a lake or on a yacht – every detail is embedded in your memory. Later the memories come rushing in to make you feel mushy. Read the rest of this entry »

One thing that you are going to need to think about when you are planning a wedding is the flower girl dresses.  Some people are going to have the flower girls dresses the same as their wedding dress.  That way the two of them are going to look the same for your big day.  You know that when you a little flower girl wearing a dress that looks like the brides you are going to just love how they look in it.  Read the rest of this entry »

Digital cameras offer the amateur photographer a great opportunity in wedding photography. The quality of photos made possible by digital photography is astounding. Though it is a good idea to leave the professional photos to the hired wedding photographer, you can still make the best of your opportunity. After all, when are all your friends and relatives going to again be all dressed up and gathered in one place? Read the rest of this entry »

So you are engaged to get married but don’t have a lot of extra money to spend for the wedding?  No problem you can still have a beautiful wedding for nearly half the cost.  The key ingredient to have is a budget worksheet and budget plan before doing anything.  By spending the time to plan ahead and budget your major expenses you will ensure success in saving money.  You will not be caught on a whim and spend over the amount planned.  Not having a plan is a recipe for disaster because this often means you are searching for crucial items last minute which can really add up.

Below are some of the more common categories that comprise a standard wedding budget form.  You will want to at first include all of these categories and then latter you can easily go in and delete any categories that are not needed.

We have given some estimates of the percent a particular cost should be in relation to the total budget.  For most items we provided a range of costs.  If the item is very important to you then you should plan on the higher end of the range and if it is not important much at all use the lower range.  Just make sure that it all totals only 100% in the end.

Location, Location, Location

This is one of the most important keys in Real Estate and in Weddings alike is location.  It is important to leave a category of your budget for the location of the wedding and the reception.

Wedding Site:

There are so many places to get married that the list is endless.  The cost can vary greatly from a simple backyard wedding to an incredibly expensive formal church wedding. Typical costs for the wedding site will run from 3% to 5%.

Reception

The Reception is one of your biggest expenses and should be planned for carefully.  Again the price and percent of your total wedding budget will vary depending on the site.  Plan ahead, do some comparison shopping and visit the a few sites first.  Typically costs will run around 48% for the reception.  This includes the food, site rental, drinks, cake and favors.

Other Important Details

Along with the site rental and reception costs there are things that need to be planned for ahead of time.  These are all included below.  Keep a careful eye out for the things that you think are important to your wedding in particular and things that don’t matter so much.

Attire

The attire for the wedding includes such things as the wedding dress, viel, tuxedoes and bridesmaid dresses.  Depending on your own style preferences and choices this category of items can run between 8 to 12%.

Rings

Rings are such an important symbolic part of the wedding.  You do not want to forget the cost associated with them.  Typical costs will run between 2 to 5%.  The main differences here will be between the metal used and the diamond chosen for the ring.  Design rings and signature pieces can often run 2 to 3 times more then a custom made ring.  Many jewelers are happy to custom make a ring for you.

Flowers / Decorations

There are a variety of expenses in this category which include everything from flowers to reception decorations.  Typical costs will run between 6 to 10% of the total budget.

Outside Sources of Help

Often Deejays and photographers are important to the wedding and reception and a cost that should be figured in.  The prices can vary widely depending on their experience level and other factors.

Photographers

Photographers are important as the wedding pictures will be one of the lasting memories of the wedding ceremony and reception.  It is important to choose a photographer carefully and to find one that you can work well with.  Typical costs for a photographer will run between 9 to 14%

Deejays

Again there is a wide amount o differences in the prices charged by different Deejays.  It is important as always to do some comparison shopping on the phone before going out to interview the select few.  Typically costs associate with Deejays are between 6 and 10%.

Gifts and Stationary

These are important ways to interact with your guests.  Stationary includes everything from wedding invitations to thank you cards.  While the gifts will include the more traditional gifts like the Bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts.  Typical costs in this category run between 4 to 8%.

It is important to work up a and develop a budget breakdown and to know where your costs are going to come from.  Before adding any numbers to your wedding budget checklist you will want to prioritize the budget and develop a worksheet.  Then you can go and start adding in numbers and fleshing out the wedding budget plan.

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