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Alternatives To The Traditional Wedding Cake

by Anna P. July 29th, 2010
Planning,Weddings

Although the wedding cake is still pretty standard at most weddings, there are couples who choose not to serve a cake at their reception. What if you (or your fiance) doesn't like cake? Or maybe you'd rather serve your favorite dessert, like creme brulee or chocolate mousse. Whether or not you decide to opt out of serving a wedding cake reception, here are some tasty ideas that you can use for your own reception!

Give Your Guests Sweet Choices: Please the crowd and offer a little something for everyone! You could arrange for a dessert bar and serve the guests...

When To Splurge, When To Save Part 2

by Anna P. July 22nd, 2010
For the Bride,Honeymoon,Planning,Weddings

This is the conclusion of When To Splurge, When To Save Part 1. We all know that weddings are notoriously expensive events and that budgeting for your wedding is one of the most important things you can do.  Last week I discussed about whether you should splurge on bridal gowns and the reception. This week you'll find out on how to save on the pre-wedding festivities and honeymoon.

Pre-Wedding Festivities

Although it's generally the family and friends who pay for all the pre-wedding parties, it's not uncommon for engaged couples to chip in if not fully pay for certain festivities...

When To Splurge, When To Save Part 1

by Anna P. July 15th, 2010
For the Bride,Planning,Weddings

Almost everyone plans their wedding on a budget.  While most of us dream of a huge wedding inside a grand palace with a live orchestra playing the wedding march, we soon realize our modest incomes and have to plan something within reasonable finances. That is not to say that you have to cut back on everything! It is perfectly acceptable to splurge on one or two things, especially on things you deem mandatory. Find out below on what is worth splurging on and what is worth saving on.

The Bride

Many brides spend a big portion of wedding costs on the...

How To Plan A Successful Bridal Shower

by Anna P. July 1st, 2010
For the Bride,Planning,Tradition,Weddings

Traditionally, the bridal shower was a small pre-wedding get together that the bridesmaids would throw for the bride-to-be. They would invite family and friends who would shower the bride with domestic gifts such as dishes, bedding, towels, and small kitchen appliances. Unlike most of the pre-wedding festivities, the bridal shower was basically a gift-giving extravaganza and that concept hasn't change much.  What has changed? Everything else! Today's bridal showers are themed events, chock-full of fun games, and oftentimes include the groom.  Before you(or your bridesmaids) start planning a bridal shower, take these tips into account!

1- Decide Who Plans It

There...

Reception Essentials

by TJ Davis June 29th, 2010
Planning

May to September is a prolific time for weddings, and planning your wedding can be an all-consuming venture, so in this time of creating what you hope will become picture-perfect memories from the ceremony, don't forget the reception. Choosing the venue, food, catering and decor for your reception are important, but do not overlook these essential components that can make your wedding reception the most memorable event of your guests' lives.

Finding a fabulous first dance song should be easy, right? You just choose the song that was playing when the two of...