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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 »

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 »

There are many things a bride must plan for her wedding day, and as such the event can turn chaotic in an instant. Every detail needs to be planned out accordingly, and little things like favors for all of the guests can easily slip a bride’s mind when she is concerned over the caterer or flower arrangements. If you are having a fall themed wedding however, there are a variety of resources available to help you choose a perfect fall wedding favor Read the rest of this entry »

Wedding planning truly is an art and that’s why many brides pay someone to organise every last detail, right down to writing the wedding invitations! Some brides even take a year off work to plan their big day! This is pretty extreme and not really necessary, but some brides feel they need this time to alleviate some of the pressure and stress. In fact, 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 »

Wedding reception foods do not have to be expensive. A gourmet salsa and chip station is a fun way to stretch your wedding reception food dollars.

If you are looking for some help with stretching your food dollars for your wedding reception, you might want to consider Read the rest of this entry »

Well, the big day is approaching and there is so much to do.  Set the date, reserve the church, hire a band, get a dress, find a caterer, a photographer, a florist…the list goes on and on.  For many new brides planning a wedding can seem like an overwhelming task.  Don’t let it keep you from having the best day of your life, however, just follow my advice.

You are wondering how you will know what you need or where to find stuff.  Well, take a 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 »

I’ve been fortunate just recently in seeing both my daughters get married to good men. The only thing was it raised two issues: does this mean I’ll become a grandfather (heck at 56 I’m too young - grandfathers are old aren’t they?) and I would have to give two wedding speeches!

So here’s my formula for a great wedding speech: 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 »

While there are many important elements to planning a wedding, the wedding cake is certainly one of the most important.

After all, the wedding cake is the centerpiece of the wedding reception, and certainly the most important of all foods at the wedding. 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 »

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 »

A wedding cake is customarily served to guests following the wedding ceremony. It is traditionally large, and comes tiered or multi-layered. The wedding cake is heavily adorned, generally with icing over a coating of marzipan, with the figures of the bride and groom on top. Other commonly used designs include horseshoes(which stand for good luck), gold rings and doves. The ideal wedding cake has to be strong enough to support the decorations; at the same time it has to be fit for consumption. Read the rest of this entry »

Making a Wedding Speech can be a very stressful event for those involved. To stand up and make a speech in front of any group can be nerve racking but when you consider that those about to make a Wedding Speech are about to stand up before friends and family then it can bring on a whole new set of nerves!! Read the rest of this entry »

This is a blog for Your Scottsdale Weddings!  It’s open to anyone who is planning a wedding, has a great wedding experience to share, is a wedding vendor or just curious.  Feel free to post at will.