Five Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Wedding

Five Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Wedding

Weddings can be expensive.

When the economy is poor, they can seem REALLY expensive. So, here are my tips for saving THOUSANDS on your wedding:


1. CUT YOUR GUEST LIST!!! I hate to scream, but this really is the quickest way to save cash. Let’s play with some numbers. If you’re inviting 200 guests to your wedding, and your meal is $50 per person, that’s $10,000 BEFORE you include tax and gratuity. But if you cut your list to 100 guests, you’ve saved $5000 just like that!


2. Change the time of Day.–Everyone knows that lunch is cheaper than dinner. Why not consider a lunch reception? Or a brunch reception. It can still be fabulous, but because it’s earlier in the day, your food is less expensive. And people don’t tend to consume large quantities of alcohol during the day, so you save on food and on the bar!


3. Hire a DJ.–This is very simple. Bands can cost $2000-8000. DJs can cost about $150/hour.


4. Kill the Bar.–Alcohol adds up. So many people want an open bar. But those open bars can add thousands of dollars to your bill. Skip the open bar and opt for a signature cocktail that is served during your cocktail hour. Or opt for mock-tails, which are virgin versions of your favorite alcoholic beverage. You can still serve them in pretty glasses with a great garnish…just omit the alcohol.


5. Reconsider the Transportation.–So many people spend thousands on limos. The costs can add up because most limo companies lock you into a minimum number of hours….usually 4 hours. But you might only want the limo to drive you from your church to your reception site. Skip the limo and get a town car! They can be as little as $75/hr and most companies don’t require you to keep them for a minimum number of hours. So, you only pay for the time you use. You still have a driver AND a sleek mode of transportation to get you from point A to point B.


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Wedding Show in Winston Salem,NC Feb.13TH 2010

The Carolina Weddings Show in Winston-Salem -NC

Posh Girls Tying the Knot ~ The Souths Most Sought After & Savvy Wedding Consultants -would like to offer you some suggestions to Navigating Wedding Expos Successfully.Tips For Attending a Bridal Shows

Winston Salem Wedding Show :

FEB 13TH, 2010

Fashion Show Times: throughout the day
Admission: $10 at door | half-price tickets online
Location: Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC

It's the longest-running major bridal show in the Carolinas! Sponsored by Belk, this bridal show in Winston-Salem is every bride's dream: aisle after aisle of the region's top vendors, all here for you! Meet ten area PHOTOGRAPHERS and ten RECEPTION FACILITIES and eight DJs and BANDS...it goes on and on! CAKES and CATERERS -- it's fun and you will be glad you came to the bridal show. You'll save time and money and you'll have a great time at the bridal show in Winston-Salem. Bonus: every bride attending this bridal show gets a FREE ticket to next week's bridal show in Greensboro. (So you Greensboro brides, come on down!)

CONTACT INFO: 336-33-BRIDE | website :http://www.33bride.com

Tips For Attending a Bridal Shows

Posh Girls Tying the Knot ~ would like to offer you some suggestions to Navigating Wedding Expos Successfully.

Bridal Shows are a wonderful resource for brides and grooms planning their wedding. Navigate the crowd successfully with these tips and tricks.

Bridal shows and wedding expos offer one-stop shoppingfor brides and grooms. They provide anywhere from twenty vendors to hundreds of vendors all in one convenient location. But wedding shows can be crowded, with hundreds of couples, mothers, and bridal parties all competing for the same attention from each vendor's booth. Consider the following suggestions to make your visit to a bridal expo event easy, stress-free, and successful.

Set Up a Wedding Email Account

In the early stages of wedding planning, consider setting up a wedding email account through a free online email service, such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail. Not only will it be convenient to receive all wedding-related communication through one account, but it will be helpful in keeping your regular email free of unsolicted email. You can also use it down the road, when offering a guests a way to RSVP to your event.

Bring Adhesive Address Labels/Print Address Labels At Home

Most vendors at bridal shows want to collect your information. Save yourself time and writer's cramp by printing up address labels at home prior to arriving. Some wedding expos offer this service when you arrive, but coming prepared will save you money, too. Each label should have the names of both the bride and groom, the preferred mailing address information should be sent to, the wedding email account, and your wedding date. While you may consider adding your phone number, keep in mind that this gives the vendor permission to call you. Save yourself from unsolicited marketing calls by adding your phone number only if you are truly interested in hearing from the vendor by phone.


Pre-register before the show

Save time by registering before the show. Registration only takes a few minutes and will save you from having to fill out a registration form at the show.

The Two-Bag Buddy System

Every vendor wants your business, and they'll be prepared to hand you a remarkable amount of promotional material. Bring one large tote bag to store all of the information in which you are truly interested, and have a friend bring another. When you receive information from a vendor who doesn't offer something you'd like to learn more about, put it in your friend's bag. When you get home, you won't have to sift through a large amount of ads. You'll already know which stack should head right to the recycling bin.

Wedding events can be really exciting and open your eyes to a world of wedding possibilities. Look for money-saving deals, but be cautious when making deposits on services at events. Make sure you have allowed proper time to sort through your budget and what the company can realisitically offer. If you are certain of your decision, always get a receipt and the name of the person you worked with at the event.


Bring a notebook and pen

Bring a notebook and pen so you can take notes. Write down contact info of vendors you talked to or thoughts you have while attending the bridal show.

Bring a digital camera

Bringing a simple digital camera will allow you to quickly remember some of the great things you saw at the show. Did you see a great dress during a bridal fashion show? Maybe there is a great cake from a wedding cake designer.

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Posh Girls Tying the Knot ~ The Souths Most Sought After & Savvy Wedding Consultants -would like to offer you some suggestions to Navigating Wedding Expos Successfully.Tips For Attending a Bridal Shows

Winston Salem Wedding Show :

FEB 13TH, 2010

Fashion Show Times: throughout the day
Admission: $10 at door | half-price tickets online
Location: Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC

It's the longest-running major bridal show in the Carolinas! Sponsored by Belk, this bridal show in Winston-Salem is every bride's dream: aisle after aisle of the region's top vendors, all here for you! Meet ten area PHOTOGRAPHERS and ten RECEPTION FACILITIES and eight DJs and BANDS...it goes on and on! CAKES and CATERERS -- it's fun and you will be glad you came to the bridal show. You'll save time and money and you'll have a great time at the bridal show in Winston-Salem. Bonus: every bride attending this bridal show gets a FREE ticket to next week's bridal show in Greensboro. (So you Greensboro brides, come on down!)

CONTACT INFO: 336-33-BRIDE | website :http://www.33bride.com

Tips For Attending a Bridal Shows

Posh Girls Tying the Knot ~ would like to offer you some suggestions to Navigating Wedding Expos Successfully.

Bridal Shows are a wonderful resource for brides and grooms planning their wedding. Navigate the crowd successfully with these tips and tricks.

Bridal shows and wedding expos offer one-stop shoppingfor brides and grooms. They provide anywhere from twenty vendors to hundreds of vendors all in one convenient location. But wedding shows can be crowded, with hundreds of couples, mothers, and bridal parties all competing for the same attention from each vendor's booth. Consider the following suggestions to make your visit to a bridal expo event easy, stress-free, and successful.

Set Up a Wedding Email Account

In the early stages of wedding planning, consider setting up a wedding email account through a free online email service, such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail. Not only will it be convenient to receive all wedding-related communication through one account, but it will be helpful in keeping your regular email free of unsolicted email. You can also use it down the road, when offering a guests a way to RSVP to your event.

Bring Adhesive Address Labels/Print Address Labels At Home

Most vendors at bridal shows want to collect your information. Save yourself time and writer's cramp by printing up address labels at home prior to arriving. Some wedding expos offer this service when you arrive, but coming prepared will save you money, too. Each label should have the names of both the bride and groom, the preferred mailing address information should be sent to, the wedding email account, and your wedding date. While you may consider adding your phone number, keep in mind that this gives the vendor permission to call you. Save yourself from unsolicited marketing calls by adding your phone number only if you are truly interested in hearing from the vendor by phone.


Pre-register before the show

Save time by registering before the show. Registration only takes a few minutes and will save you from having to fill out a registration form at the show.

The Two-Bag Buddy System

Every vendor wants your business, and they'll be prepared to hand you a remarkable amount of promotional material. Bring one large tote bag to store all of the information in which you are truly interested, and have a friend bring another. When you receive information from a vendor who doesn't offer something you'd like to learn more about, put it in your friend's bag. When you get home, you won't have to sift through a large amount of ads. You'll already know which stack should head right to the recycling bin.

Wedding events can be really exciting and open your eyes to a world of wedding possibilities. Look for money-saving deals, but be cautious when making deposits on services at events. Make sure you have allowed proper time to sort through your budget and what the company can realisitically offer. If you are certain of your decision, always get a receipt and the name of the person you worked with at the event.


Bring a notebook and pen

Bring a notebook and pen so you can take notes. Write down contact info of vendors you talked to or thoughts you have while attending the bridal show.

Bring a digital camera

Bringing a simple digital camera will allow you to quickly remember some of the great things you saw at the show. Did you see a great dress during a bridal fashion show? Maybe there is a great cake from a wedding cake designer.

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7 Highly Effective Habits For The Wedding Planning Process




7 Highly Effective Habits For The Wedding Planning Process

Posh Girls Tying The Knot~ Inside secrets to sane wedding planning!

yes, these habits are also about how to help you keep close tabs on your wedding dollars! Without proper planning and communication, you could easily find yourself stuck spending more than you wanted to. Make these 7 Effective Habits part of your Wedding Planning Process and the outcome is sure to be exactly what you wanted your wedding day to be!

1. Don't Procrastinate

We certainly can't stress this morsel of wisdom enough. You'll enjoy your wedding far more if you're not cramming everything into the last two months. It's a tad bit difficult to write romantic wedding vows when you've waited until the night before the wedding to put pen to paper.

2. Find the right Wedding Planning Guide Book

Being organized is key, not only to getting things done but to saving money, and there is just too many parts to the planning of a wedding that it wouldn't be smart or cost effective to try to think of all the the various details you need to handle by yourself. I highly recommend finding a Wedding Planning Guide Book to walk you through this! There are many good guides out there, but two specifically have passed our test of being a true value. Please see the review of our Top 2 Wedding Planning Guides at our online magazine YourWeddingDollars.com that we recommend to help you with this endeavor. Both these guides cover everything that needs to be planned and organized including timelines and budgets and they help you with ways to find the best deals.

3. Schedule Planning Time

Be sure to schedule meeting times with each other to discuss the details of the wedding: the schedule, the budget, the vendors, etc. Be diligent about keeping these appointments with each other. This is the beginning of another important marriage building skill-shared decision-making.

4. Communicate & Compromise

You'll definitely have the opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the delicate arts of communication and compromise. You're designing a wedding that suits the two of you, while taking into account the needs of your families and guests. Through this process of planning and compromise you will learn new ways of communicating with each other, as well as discover areas where it is difficult for you to express yourselves.

Establish a daily ritual to discuss your feelings and share your thoughts. Even if you only have time for a five-minute chat. It is the consistency, not the quantity of conversation that counts.

5. Share the Tasks & Delegate

Long gone are the days when the groom took a back seat and let his rosy-cheeked bride make all the decisions. Welcome to the 21st century. Couples are now splitting the list in half. Brides rejoice! Two people dividing the lengthy task list will not only reduce stress for you, it allows the groom, traditionally the most ignored person in the entire affair, to participate in his own wedding. A novel concept, we know.

Above and beyond the professional help you hire, create a wedding support network for yourself. Make a list with your fiancé of the various friends and family who might want to be involved with your wedding. Give each of them a task, stated as clearly and specifically as possible. Call them regularly to give them your appreciation and to check on how their project is coming along.

6. Be Assertive

Communicate your wishes clearly and tactfully to wedding professionals, friends and family members. Practice saying "no" and using phrases like, "we have discussed this and we feel that" It's your wedding and don't you forget it.

7. Take Care of Yourself

Pay attention to the essentials of good health. Avoid caffeine, sugar, alcohol and nicotine, which put unnecessary strain on both body and mind. Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish. Get a full night's sleep to revitalize. Dreaming releases the accumulated stress of the day and stabilizes the brain waves. Exercise is the best source of stress reduction known to man. The endorphins released in even a moderate amount of aerobic exercise can fight depression and elevate the mood.


Maggie Haines

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