Serving Alcohol At Your Wedding Reception - 3 Things to Consider
August 18, 2008
The question of serving alcohol at the wedding reception is always one of the difficult decisions to make for couples who are planning to get married. Since a wedding is a celebration of your union as husband and wife, most wedding guests expect alcoholic drinks to be served at the wedding reception. However, if you and your partner decide not to serve alcohol at your wedding reception, be assured that there is nothing wrong with your decision. However, serving alcohol at your wedding reception entails responsibility, extra cash, and obligations to your guests.
Here are the top 3 things to consider if you decide to serve alcohol at your wedding reception: [Read more]
Great Wedding Venues That Don’t Bust Your Pockets
August 7, 2008
The average cost of weddings in USA today is around $28,000. This is a pretty substantial sum, probably big enough for a starter home. If you are shocked about the high price tag of getting married, don’t worry, you do not have to spend this much money to make your wedding memorable. There are many ways to keep a wedding inexpensive, yet fabulous and unforgettable. The key to great, yet affordable wedding is creativity and resourcefulness, but most importantly, keep in mind that the type of formality or style of your wedding and the number of guests in your list will greatly affect the cost of your wedding. Once you have established what these are, it would be easier for you to look into more tangible options and choose the best in terms of price for what vendors offer.
The choice of venue is one great option where you can cut down on expenses. There are many great, unique, and inexpensive venues out there just waiting for you to discover. Here are some places that you might consider for that great wedding venue at a pocket-friendly price: [Read more]
How to Find the Right Hues for Your Wedding Colors
July 30, 2008
One of the most exciting things in planning a wedding is choosing the color theme. Most brides chose their favorite color as the accent color for their wedding. Some forego the traditional white or off white color and, amazingly, these work just as well and even add a bit of spice to the entire ceremony. Whether you chose your favorite color as an accent or the color of your wedding gown, the colors you chose should be something pleasing to the eye or, as color experts call, “in harmony”. The colors should be complimetary, analogous or monochromatic. [Read more]
Planning your Wedding Reception
June 1, 2008
Your wedding reception, quite possibly, can be the most costly item in your wedding budget. By shopping around, you can get some really great deals for reception locations and caterers. But before the search begins, you should have settled on the following:
- your guest list, so you know how many will be attending the reception
- the wedding date, which is also the ceremony date
- the type of ambiance you want for the reception, i.e., formal, semi-formal or informal
- the wedding reception theme
