So I had a blast at my wedding. Now when the party’s over, I look at my wedding gown asking myself the question “what do I do with my wedding dress now?” Well, the first thing, which comes to my mind is – “I should keep it of course. I should have it cleaned and […]
Silicone Wedding Rings – A Quick Guide
Silicone Wedding Rings are growing in popularity. We will show you why couples are turning to these wedding bands for their safety, affordability, originality, and conflict-free origins. Silicone bands are safer than metal rings Many men and women with active lifestyles or jobs that require usage of heavy or powerful machinery or tools frequently have to take off […]
Bridal Alterations Guide – Reduce Stress and Save Money
Everyone knows that wedding dresses are expensive and considered a substantial expenditure for almost every wedding budget. Not everyone, however, realizes that the cost of the wedding dress isn’t only the market price you pay for it in the store, it also requires additional costs due to bridal alterations. And that extra tailoring can be surprisingly expensive. […]
My Seamstress Ruined My Wedding Dress
The gown shopping Let me tell you the short version of a horror story that happened to me when having my wedding dress altered. As I mentioned before, we got engaged and married within six months, so I didn’t have too much time for dress shopping. I was lucky and got my dream dress on my first shot […]
Poland Trip and Polish Wedding Traditions
Visiting my family in Poland and my wedding blog hiatus Sorry, I haven’t posted anything in a while. I visited my family in Poland. I haven’t seen my folks for almost two years. So it was a big deal to me that I could finally hang out with my peeps. It was a great opportunity to expand my knowledge […]
Online RSVP vs Mail RSVP Cards
Online RSVP vs Mail RSVP Cards – Background Whether to use Online RSVP vs Mail RSVP Cards is a question that is getting asked more and more. Some people are worried about etiquette and whether it is acceptable to use online RSVP instead of formal RSVP cards. Others are eager to use modern technology. There […]
32 Songs to Play at Your Mother Son Dance
The mother-son dance is a special moment for every mother and son Weddings can be a very emotional time, especially for the mother. She remembers her son entering the world as a frightened, fragile baby, and watching and helping him grow into the man he is today, and all those magical moments in between. And now […]
Wedding Negotiation Tips – Save Money with Vendors
Reaching a fair price for you and the vendor via negotiation: Many couples would be surprised to know how much money they could save on their wedding vendors, just by learning a few simple negotiation skills. In our last article, we showed you how to prepare for your upcoming wedding negotiation. This article on wedding […]
Wedding Vendor Negotiation – Secrets No One Tells You
Wedding vendor negotiation – what, why and how? Your wedding is likely to be one of the largest expenses of your adult life. The majority of couples make the mistake of assuming that quotes given to them by vendors are set in stone. But it doesn’t matter whether you are talking about the venue, photographer, DJ, band, florist, […]
Open Bar Wedding Alcohol – How to Save Money
So you’re having an open bar but still want to save money: We talked earlier about how to decide whether a cash bar or open bar wedding is right for you. An open bar wedding is an excellent choice if you can afford it and your guests add more fun and energy to the party after […]
Save Money on Professional Wedding Hair and Makeup
Wedding hair and makeup is expensive For brides, the number one thing we think about it is “I need to look fantastic on my wedding day.” Your wedding hair and makeup can change your style from contemporary to chic, to glamorous. You want your guests to comment on how fantastic your hair looked and how […]
Affordable Bridal Skin Care – How to Look Good and Save
The beautiful skin we all dream about for our wedding The base ingredient to the perfect bridal look is beautiful skin. However, not everyone is blessed by nature with a flawless complexion. When we look at beauty magazines and websites, many of the beauty experts advise you to start your bridal beauty regimen at least 6-12 months ahead with multiple pricey treatments. If […]
Bridal Bag – 8 Essential Tips for Your Wedding Handbag
Bridal handbag questions Do I need a bridal bag on my wedding day? What would I do with it? How would I hold it if I have a bouquet in the other hand? Those thoughts have probably crossed the mind of every future bride. You should absolutely have a bridal bag for your wedding day. Hand […]
Open Bar vs Cash Bar – Overview and 6 Tips to help you choose
Open Bar vs Cash Bar – A little background Having an open bar assures guests that drinks are on the house, while a cash bar means drinks are to be paid for by the guests. An open bar optionally can also include a notice that guests need not tip since the host will tip. A […]
How to Reduce Wedding Stress Before the Big Day
Wedding planning and the stress of it Organizing your wedding can be a very stressful experience. I personally know many couples who got exhausted to the extent that they wish they could just skip the wedding. There are thousands of things you need for the event and the wedding dress, DJ and florist are just the tips of the iceberg. The pressure […]