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How Second Hand Wedding Dresses Can Cut Costs

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:14:53 +0000

One of the most important, yet costly items for your big day can be the wedding dress. With many costing thousands of pounds it can really ramp up the cost of your wedding and event. With cheaper new alternatives lacking in style and quality, many resort to the best option of purchasing designer or vintage second hand wedding dresses. This option allows for fantastic craftsmanship and style at affordable prices, as of course the garment has been previously worn. As you can fully understand these dresses are being worn for one day only, so it makes perfect sense to purchase a second hand dress if possible. With many styles and sizes to pick from you are sure to find your dream wedding dress among the many for sale on the internet. You often find that top of the line dresses that were purchased at a retail price of thousands, are now priced at only a few hundred pounds due to being worn once. Some of you may be looking for a second hand wedding dress mainly because of its vintage look, which can often not be found in today’s modern styles. This again is just another great reason to buy second hand!

Arranging a Garden Wedding

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:18:21 +0000

When two people decide to tie-the-knot, many of these couples will want to make their wedding day the best ever. They want to have all their family and friends present to witness their happiness as they become man and wife. There is a lot of planning to be done and lots of details to take care of. The wedding location is very important. Some couples will want to marry where they met and others will choose a location that will be easy for many people to attend. Garden wedding are always a popular choice as they offer a natural setting in an open space, in good weather. To cover the ceremony and the table for the guests, people will often contact a wedding tent rental business to talk about their options.

These tents are much like a large gazebo and there can be many colors to choose from. These businesses offer more than just wedding tents, they have tents that come in themes for different occasions. The tents can also come with no internal poles which can make for a safer arrangement and some come with the tent being fully lined. They are wind tested and the roof sections and walls are fire resistant. These tents are so versatile they can be erected on tarmac, concrete and on grass. Each tent is sized to accommodate a certain amount of people so the more people you want at your ceremony or event, the larger tent you will need.

This wedding tent rental business also offers an English Tea tent complete with a carpeted floor and chandelier. Anyone would be inspired by this amazing tent that brings to mind taking high tea on a sunny afternoon. If you choose this type of tent for your next special occasion with the girls, you will absolutely love the floral tea sets and the embroidered table cloths that are part of this look. So you can see how anyone can have many options when it come to setting up an outdoor room for a family get together, wedding, reunion, tea or birthday party. Children’s parties can make use of the red and yellow big-top theme and there are plenty of circus themed decors to make this party top-notch. Clear span marquee tents are also part of the inventory and rentals can be arranged for three to six days.

Average Expenses

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:44:11 +0000

Knowing what to expect is the best way to go into planning your wedding, especially when it comes to your budget. Here are some tips on what to expect, and some hard numbers to help you get a grasp on what you might end up spending.

- A good idea is to work in some “emergency funds” with your budget. This should be anything below 10%, and should give you some wiggle room in case the unforeseen happens to you. For example, if you lost more weight than you expected to since your last fitting, you may need to get your dress taken in one last time, as well as extra umbrellas if it rains on your big day. These are expenses you can plan for by having a general “extras” budget to keep you from going over.

- Get an idea of your reception costs. Considering this accounts for near half of your entire wedding budget, you need to get a good idea of how much you’ll need to dedicate here. From food, to the venue, you could spend near to one hundred dollars per guest. If you have 10 per table, and 10 tables… it can add up quickly. Cut down your guest list if you must.

Hidden Fees

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:37:37 +0000

There are plenty of expenses that come along with a wedding, and the last thing we need is another hidden cost to hit our budget when we’re not expecting it. Here are some common hidden fees that you should know about.

- Feeding the staff. Your vendors will need to be fed too, and unless you specify in the contract that you prefer they have a different meal, you may end up paying for the same fancy entree that your guests will eat later that night. Be sure you contact the caterer and let them know how many of the staff you need to feed, and what they will be eating.

- Extra equipment. If you sign your wedding band without them knowing of the size of your venue, you could be hit with some serious fees the day of your wedding. If the venue is large, you will need extra speakers and lighting to accommodate the size. This means more time to set up, and extra costs for the equipment. Mention in the contract the size of the location, and if possible, bring them to the venue to be sure they know the size they need to fill, then get an estimate upfront so you can’t be charged later.