Wedding Layers

My boyfriend and I just got engaged and have decided to get married early Summer 2009. Even though it’s still a couple of years away, I would like to start estimating the cost of the wedding, and checking out locations. How long should I wait before I start planning the wedding? My parents had a very small simple wedding, and I want a small, but nice wedding w/ our closest relatives and friends, which will end up being around 100-125 people.

Are you planning or considering a destination wedding? Need some help getting started with the planning of your destination wedding? Have you decided on a destination yet or on your ceremony and reception locations? Do you even know if you’re a good candidate for a destination wedding?
 
I know it can seem like a lot at first and it can be totally overwhelming but let’s see if we can get you pointed in the right direction.
 
The first thing you’ll want to decide is should you have a destination wedding or should you have a wedding close to home? Here are some things to consider while deciding:

• Who is paying for your wedding?
• What is your wedding budget?
• Is this a first marriage for you and/or your fiance?
• Do you and/or your fiance have children who will be traveling with you?
• Where are most of your friends and family located?
• How many of your guests do you think will be able to join you?
• Do you have many relatives who are elderly and might not be able to travel?
• Are there any others who you definitely want to have at your wedding who won’t be able to attend a destination wedding?
• How picky are you about the finite details of your wedding?

Once you’ve determined that a destination wedding is going to work well for you and the important people in your life you’ll be ready to move forward with your destination wedding planning. It may seem like a daunting task but you’ll want to take baby steps for each aspect of the wedding planning process and it will go just fine.

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So many people are under the misconception that they have to hire a wedding planner to have the wedding that they have always dreamed of. Well, as a person that has been involved in the industry for the last 17 years, I totally disagree. There are some very basic Steps for Planning a Wedding and once you understand them, you can plan your own fairy tale event and save time and thousands in the process!

Planning a wedding is really as simple as following a to do list. Yes, that’s right! Get your hands on a good Wedding Timeline and truly the rest will fall into place.

If it’s possible, start planning your wedding at least 12 months ahead of time. This leaves plenty of room to get everything done and without the stress of last minute pressures. If you don’t have 12 months, that’s fine, you will just have to do a little more work and catch up, but it is not as difficult as you may think.

The first step for planning a wedding is to choose a theme. Now of course, this can be as elaborate or as simple as you want it to be. But regardless of which way you want to go, a theme will set the tone and standards for the entire wedding. In other words, do you want a destination wedding? Then you will have to do some research into the area you are planning on getting married at. If you want an outdoor wedding, then you will need to check out locations that can accommodate you, etc.

When you set the theme, this should also include picking colors and agreeing on any extras that you may want, i.e by a pool at a beach, etc.

Once this is done make a list of as many things as you can that will enhance the “theme” and set those aside.

Step 2 is to set a budget. This is imperative. But be warned, this is were many couples get swallowed up by well-meaning relatives with the best intentions. If the two of you are paying for the entire Wedding yourself, then you can sit down together and get this done quickly. However, if like most couples, you have parents and maybe other relatives who have indicated that they would like to contribute financially to your big day, then you will have to meet with them and get accurate amounts. You will also have to explain that there will be certain dates that you will need the funds by and when you get those details, you will immediately pass them on to the appropriate contributor.

The next step is to get a rough idea of how many people will be attending. This will help you narrow down the ceremonial and reception sites.

Once these three Steps for Planning a Wedding are done, you will simply need to get your hands on a good wedding planning timeline. Once you have that information, you will know exactly what to do and when to do it. This will save you tons of time and leave nothing to chance.

Follow these 3 steps and get a good wedding planning timeline. Then, you will save yourself countless hours of planning and eliminate the possibility of forgetting a crucial step to having that Fairy Tale Wedding.

If you want to save thousands of dollars on the total cost of your wedding, then all you need is an inexpensive wedding planning guide that emphasizes “insider secrets” on how to find the best “discount” or “wholesale” vendors and services. With the advent of the Internet, this type of planning has never been easier!

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Ideally, wedding invitations should be mailed out 6-8 weeks before the big day to give guests time to make arrangements to attend and RSVP back to you.

The first step is to get organized. This is where a large tabbed file folder comes in especially handy! Begin by making a list of the people you just can’t stand to get married without them there. This will probably be mostly relatives and close friends. Ask your parents and the groom’s parents to provide you with a list of who they would like to invite. Make sure you have accurate addresses for all your invited guests.

One caution here: don’t think you HAVE to invite everyone you know. If you haven’t talked to your high school tennis partner since graduation, he or she probably doesn’t need to be invited. And don’t get all caught up in possibly offending someone by not inviting them to your wedding.

Often, people get sick of attending weddings for people they barely know or don’t keep in touch with. Unless you talk to them every week at least, chances are pretty good that they won’t give it a second thought when your invitation doesn’t arrive. Remember, you’re trying to save some money on your big day. Extra people means extra expense – cut corners here.

Once you have your guest list, you’ll have an idea of how many invitations you’ll need. Next, you’ll need to pick a design.

Wedding invitations shouldn’t be a big expense for you. Yes, when it’s delivered all pretty in its customized envelope and small tissue square inside, it can make an impression – for about a minute! Most people read it once, note the date, take out the RSVP card and throw the invite away. So why spend a lot on them? Remember, we’re trying to save money here!

The obvious thing to do with your invites is to create them yourself on your personal computer using FREE or inexpensive digital stationery. You can use Microsoft Word, OpenOffice or just about any desk top publisher (DTP) to create beautiful custom invitations that are ALL about you!

There are also inexpensive programs and websites out there specifically made for creating stationery, invitations and greeting cards. The best part about buying programs like this is being able to use it again after the wedding is over! These types of programs and websites have saved me time and again when I need to print out a special occasion letter or card (Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation) at the last minute when I’ve lost track of the month or date!

Just do a search on the web for “free-stationery.com” or “free-photo-greeting-cards” and you’ll find an assortment of sites and software.

When creating your own invitations and stationery, you can easily buy heavy card stock at most any office supply or discount store. I would also propose that you consider some pre-designed FREE stationery which is also available all over the Internet.

I don’t recommend pre-printed stationery if you are really trying to save money. You know, the kind you see in the stores in packs of 50 or 100 pages. There just aren’t as many stationery designs to choose from and most of the really nice ones are almost as expensive as those you would have custom printed for your wedding. The digital stationery has taken over and have 1000s more designs to choose from for a real-you kind of feeling.

Most inkjet printers today, especially the best ones with individual color ink tanks, can print on heavy card stock or card template paper at less than 5 cents a page.

Don’t have a good printer or just not really hyped up on using up all your printer’s ink on your wedding invitations? Not a problem… Take your invitations or stationery to a specialized copy shop or office supply store. They can usually copy onto whatever paper you want (heavy card stock, pre-printed, etc.) and in color if you choose and your budget allows.

It’s still a lot less expensive than having custom wedding invitations made.

If you are really on a budget and one of the crafty and artistic types, you could also print out simple text of your invitation then use rubber stamps or embossing powder to decorate them. Keep in mind, though, the number of invitations you’ll need to embellish. If you’re looking at a few hundred, you could be up late nights just decorating all of them!

The traditional practice for wedding invitations is to put the invitation inside an envelope and then place that envelope inside another envelope. The budget conscious say: Why bother? One envelope is plenty and you’ll only need one stamp to mail if you use just the one.

If you’re doing your own invitations, check with some small local print or card shops for leftover envelopes they might have. You can buy these at hugely discounted prices. You may even get them free just to get them out of their store room. Don’t get freaked out if you have several different sizes or styles. How many people are going to compare wedding invitation envelope sizes before, during or even after the wedding? It will be our little secret

If you need to have RSVP’s, consider putting it on a small postal size card. That way you eliminate an envelope and it adds to the convenience for your guests. All they have to do is fill it out and drop it in the mailbox. Of course, you’ll have to provide the stamp for this card.

Consider also printing reception information directly on the invitation itself. For an RSVP, provide a phone number and/or e-mail address for guests to respond to. Not only will this save you on postage, you’ll have all the information right there for your guests to refer to before the big day instead of them having to save a separate reception card.

You can use labels to print out addresses on your computer. We would suggest getting the clear labels as it just looks better. The most prominent label maker is Avery. Their website offers free templates to print out your labels, so you may want to check that out before struggling with a software program.

OpenOffice Suite (free from OpenOffice.org) and MS Word both come with most standard Avery templates built in. Just use the envelope page menus and you are all set.

If you don’t like the impersonal nature of address labels, by all means, address the envelopes personally by hand. You can get information about calligraphy online or just use your best handwriting!

Just remember, computers don’t have to be impersonal either. There are hundreds of calligraphy and hand writing fonts out there. A little searching on the web and you can even have your own handwriting made into a custom font.

Some brides don’t want the hassle of do-it-yourself invitations. We happened to have a friend who sold wedding invitations as a side business at an incredible cheap rate and she offered up a discounted rate as a wedding gift. We ended up with 300 invitations for just $60. Not everyone can be that lucky, however. Search for “home business online greeting cards” for the most savings and best service.

Finally, when it comes to wedding invitations, one of your largest expenses is going to be the postage. You really have no control over that unless you’re the Postmaster General and even then, I doubt it helps! You may want to hand deliver some invitations to save on postage. Especially to those that you see every day at work and in your neighborhood. I know I would prefer to have the bride or groom personally hand me their invitation. It tells me I’m special to them and I know it’s saving them the cost of a stamp!

Wes Waddell owns and operates multiple digital scrapbook membership sites, including: Free-Stationery.com – Free Stationery digital downloads, training and information! and FREEScrapbookTraining.com – Free Photo Greeting Card and FREE Photo Calendar Templates. Wonderful Free stationery and scrapbook resources to get you started and save you money.

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When children are allowed to participate in a wedding, there are a couple of traditional responsibilities or roles that they are better suited for. While children are generally seen tossing flowers down the aisle, the duties of a ring bearer are often given to a younger individual as well.

Who Should Be the Ring Bearer?

There is no concrete tradition to follow when it comes to selecting a ring bearer. If the engaged couple already has a little one of their own, they usually become the first choice to act as ring bearer. Relatives and close family friends also make great ring bearers. When it comes to the ring bearer, some people hold the misconception that the responsibility is only entitled to that of a young boy, but girls may also hold the position.

Usually, the child selected is between the ages of four and eight, which will play an important factor the day of the wedding. You should weigh the pros and cons of choosing a younger child, who might look adorable strolling down the aisle, but may also prove more uncooperative in the long run. Younger ring bearers are notorious for becoming easily distracted and wandering off course.

To make the final decision, the engaged couple should talk it over with the parents of the child, who can shed light on their personality, maturity level, and temperament in regards to this type of responsibility. You never know when your first choice might even be too shy to carry out the role.

Also, just because you have selected a child and their parents give consent, it doesn’t mean that the child feels comfortable in becoming a ring bearer. It is important to ask for their permission as well. Young boys often do not want to become an active part of a wedding, which is better to know ahead of time before making any definite plans. It’s an issue that is better left alone than forced.

The Responsibilities of a Ring Bearer

As you plan this part of the wedding, it is important to coordinate with the parents of the ring bearer and create a familiarity with the responsibilities and procedures that involve the child. Some of the factors to consider include:

* Attire: The matter of clothing and the cost is a matter that should be agreed upon ahead of time. Usually, the cost of the rental or purchase of the ring bearer’s clothing is traditionally the parents’ responsibility, but sometimes the engaged couple will offer to foot the bill. In matters of compromise, some parties split the costs. There are also decisions that come with the type of clothing the child will wear. Some couples prefer the ring bearer to dress in a mini-tuxedo that matches the ushers, while others would like their bow tie to match the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses.

* Rehearsal: When it’s time to have a rehearsal for the wedding, the ring bearer should be present, which will allow the child to get a sense of what to expect on the big day.

* Wedding Procession: Under tradition, the ring bearer precedes the bride, sometimes accompanied by a flower girl as a partner. During the procession, the child should know where their parents are so he or she will feel less anxious about the process.

* Carry Rings on a Pillow: Depending on your plans, the ring bearer will carry a satin pillow with two wedding rings attached. It is symbolic for the rings to be tied to the pillow, which are often fakes since the best man typically holds the real rings.

* Photos: Often, the ring bearer is part of the formal wedding pictures and should be available to take his place in the photographs when the time arises.

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Good creative destination wedding planning can make the difference between an ordinary wedding and one that will remain in the memory of you and your new husband for ever.

If you have decided on a destination wedding, rather than being conventional and getting married in your home town or city, there is a lot that can go wrong and spoil the day. Not only that, but unless you are blessed with unlimited funds, it will be a wedding that is attended by relatively few guests and so a little creativity can go a long way towards making it a memorable occasion for them also.

Not everybody you would like to be there will be there, and creative planning is also necessary to handle that situation. Who do you invite, and not invite. If you invite everybody to that Paris wedding you have always promised yourself, you could be thought of as making invitations in order to receive gifts from as many as possible. If you fail to do so, then those not invited might feel slighted. This situation can be overcome diplomatically, but it takes creativity and good planning.

There are several steps involved in planning a destination wedding starting with that invitation list that is your first hurdle. You should inform everybody that you are planning a wedding outside your home town, whether it is in another county or state, depending on where you live, or even in another country. Popular destinations are the Paris previously mentioned, the Caribbean, several destinations in the USA, UK and Europe and cruise liners are becoming increasingly popular.

Some couples take the approach of asking friends and relatives if they would be able to attend such a wedding were it to be held, as a preliminary to drawing up a guest list. Others simply ask their parents, plus best friends as matron of honor or chief bridesmaid, and best man, and offer to pay their expenses if they are able to. You should never invite your friends to your wedding in an official capacity unless you know that money is not a problem to them, or you are able to offer to pay their costs. Many couples can pick up part of the tab, and provide their guests with a great few days, but for many more that is not possible.

Many couples have their dream wedding in the exotic location of their choice by themselves, and then have a blessing in their home church or chapel, followed by a full reception for their family and friends. That is creative destination wedding planning at its best for the ordinary couple that can afford their dream wedding and honeymoon, but are unable to pay the traveling and accommodation expenses of their guests. You should not deny yourself your dream just to keep others happy. A little imagination can formulate a way for you to have what you want and also provide your family and friends with what they want.

That is how your creativity can resolve one of the most difficult aspects of any destination wedding: how to keep everybody happy, including yourselves. The next planning stage is to get the actual venues booked. It is one thing deciding that you want married in a specific location, but another in organizing that. Creative planning will likely conclude that you need to hire somebody in the actual destination to handle the organizing at that end, although it is possible for you to handle it yourself.

For that you will need good communication with the local authorities of the town or city in which you intend to be married, so that you are aware of any legal restrictions such as whether or not you need a local marriage license, any local readings of Marriage Banns that vary throughout the Western world, any residential qualifications, blood tests and doctor’s certificates that might be required.

You will also need effective communication with the venues of your ceremony and reception, and also the accommodation of any guests. If you are planning to me married by yourselves, without guests until your reception back home, you will have to arrange a minister or judge for the ceremony, and probably the requisite number of witnesses. Many resorts or other destinations offer a complete package, including witnesses, a cake, photographer and champagne for the couple, including accommodation and even honeymoon facilities if needed.

That is why many opt to hire a wedding planner to look after all of this for them, so that you need only tend to your end of things. After all, there is little to plan once the invitations or home reception, destination venues and ceremony legalities, travel details and the honeymoon have been looked after.

Creative destination wedding planning can be used to give you the fabulous unforgettable wedding that you want, and also to keep all of your family and friends happy whether they can be with you or not. Forward planning is the crux, and whether or not you use the services of professionals to help with it is immaterial. It is the end result of your planning that counts. It is your wedding, and if you and your new husband are happy with your planning, then that is all that matters.

If you want to learn more about Destination Weddings, check out Dola’s website here: destination wedding planning where he offers a free special Report on Unplanned Wedding Expenses that could lead to debt, and also offers advice on how to plan an unforgettable romantic wedding abroad. http://www.romanticweddingtips.com/2007/10/creative-destination-wedding-planning.html

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It is true that planning a wedding can be very stressful. However, with careful planning you can have a perfect wedding, no matter how big or how small. The magic word is ‘planning’. There are number of factors to consider when planning for the perfect wedding.

Setting the Date

Planning starts from the very beginning. There is no wedding without a wedding date. There are many factors consider when selecting a date. Of course the date you choose needs to be convenient for you and your fiancé. Unless you are planning to elope, the date also needs to be convenient for your friends and family as well. It is recommended to select a date that is at least three months away, in order to allow your relatives and friends to make themselves available for the special event.

Additionally, make sure that the date selected does not clash with any holidays or important working days that might affect attendance at the ceremony. As soon as you have a date, you can determine the time table for announcing your engagement and sending out invitations so that guests have sufficient advance notice to prepare.

Choosing a Type of Ceremony

The type of ceremony you select plays an important role in how enjoyable your wedding will be to you. Will you have a large and formal wedding, or will it be a small informal ceremony and only family and close friends wedding? Maybe you want a large wedding, but you would prefer a semi-formal event.

You need to know what type of ceremony you want as soon as you start planning. All of your plans are going to center around the type of ceremony, since the arrangements are going to differ greatly for each style.

Budget

Weddings can be very costly. Make sure that you know how much money you can afford to spend on your wedding and stick to your budget. Each expense must be considered systematically. There are many expenses associated with planning a wedding. Just a few of the expenses to consider include: wedding attire, food, decorations, wedding favors, honeymoon expenses, music, accommodations, location, and many more things.

Shopping Around

There are a number of vendors who specialize in providing wedding-related products and services. When you plan ahead of time, do some window shopping before you start singing contracts. It is in your best interest to do some research regarding what is available and to compare prices.

Booking Facilities

Advance book any facilities you will need to have your perfect wedding. It is a bad idea to wait until the last minute to make facility reservations. If you put off this task, you will likely find that banquet hall, park, chapel that you want to reserve is unavailable when you need it. The same is true for photographers, florists, DJs, caterers, wedding cake artist, seamstress, and anyone else you may need to make your wedding perfect.

In addition, you might actually save some money for booking early. Many wedding industry vendors offer discounts to brides and grooms who make their reservations far ahead of time.

Delegating Chores and Errands

As soon as you start telling your friends and family members that you are getting married, they will likely ask what they can do to help. Take them up on their offers! Planning a wedding is a huge project. Don’t do it all by yourself if you have people who want to help you. By delegating some of the wedding planning tasks, you can reduce some of the preplanning stress.

As you can see, with the right planning you can have the perfect wedding you always dreamed about. Your wedding day is special day that you will cherish for life. Careful planning helps make sure that the day you end up remembering is just the way you always dreamed it would be.

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There is one thing that every couple must do when planning a wedding, and that is finding the right photographer. This may not be as easy as you think, as a lot of things depend on the photographer. You want to make sure you make the best decision since you will only get one chance at this. Having someone who captures this priceless day is important. So make sure you do not make the mistakes listed below when you are searching for your wedding photographer.

1. Having the Thoughts that All Photographers are Equal

As you know, no one is the same as anyone else. This is especially true when it comes to photographers. To get this point through, think of your favorite sport, and now think of the top two players. Notice how these players are both great, but have their own style.

2. Choosing a Photographers Based On Their Price

Choosing the cheapest or most expensive photographer, does not guarantee you they quality. You may choose the cheapest photographer and get the best quality, or choose the most expensive and get the worse quality.

3. Thinking the Right Gear With Get Great Results

Just because the photographer you choose carries around the best equipment, does not mean they are an expert using it. These expensive cameras come with a lot of great features, but unless your photographer is skilled on the equipment, these features mean nothing,

4. Letting Friends and Relatives Take the Pictures For You, and Expecting Professional Results

It is always nice to have your friends and family take pictures at your wedding, but remember that taking professional pictures needs experience. Even if your favorite Uncle does have the best camera, if he is not experienced, these pictures will not be professional.

5. Cutting Your Photographers Time

A lot of times we want a lot in a little bit of time. If you want family pictures or pictures of the wedding party, make sure you schedule time for it. If you try to get everyone together and rush the photographer to take the pictures fast, you are more than likely going to get bad results. Know who you want pictures taken of, and make time for it. Make sure you tell your photographer the must have pictures well in advance. Having a time schedule will give your photographer and chance to organize and take great pictures.

6. You Entertain Too Many Photographers

Though price shopping with a number of different service providers is often a good idea, with photography this is not necessarily so.

A good photographer often has an already established client base and relies more on word of mouth than on advertising or on overly competitive prices. Many quality photographers will not even consider lowering rates for a price shopper. While it is important to get a good price and to stay within budget for photography services, it is even more important to have a professional experience and a high quality product.

7. You Sign the Paperwork Without Looking it Over First

It is not only one of the biggest mistakes but also one of the most commonly occurring – many people do not read the paperwork provided by their photographers. If a couple is serious about getting the best photographer, they need to take the time to read the contracts. Also, any items that are discussed between the photographer and client must appear in writing.

8. You Do Not Trust Your Own Instincts

A couple may get the feeling that an offer from a photographer is too good to be true, then will ignore that feeling in order to get a good deal. It is more important to trust those instincts; if something seems fishy, it probably is.

9. Lack of Professionalism is Ignored

A person who is planning a wedding has a long list of items to attend to, so it can be easy to ignore small things, such as a photographer who is dressed unprofessionally or behaves in any way other than a business-like fashion. It may seem unimportant how a person is dressed at the time of procuring their services, but if you attempt to picture this person in the midst of a wedding ceremony and formal reception, you may understand why professionalism is vital.

10. You Do Not Make Inquiries Into the Sample Album

Amateur photographers may attempt to piece together a sample album from multiple weddings, showing only one or two of the best shots taken at each wedding. A professional photographer will show a sample album with shots obtained at one wedding, showcasing the ability to capture multiple excellent photographs during the event.

It is also important to ask the photographer about the wedding; ask specific questions about techniques used or about the wedding itself so that you know for certain that the photographer is showing a legitimate sample album rather than one obtained from another photographer.

Gareth Osgood is a freelance writer who represents a number of UK businesses. For Hampshire Wedding Photography, he recommends Cooper Photography.

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Save the date card becomes more popular in these few years and some couples consider it as an essential item of their wedding stationery. In fact, people nowadays are getting busier and it is always a good idea to send them save the date cards otherwise they may not be able to attend your wedding. However, a question that you may ask is that when and to whom you should send your save the date card. It is also common for couples to ask how they should write the card.

When you should send the card

As discussed above, you send the save the date card mainly because your guests are very busy. As a result you should send the card to inform them about the wedding a bit earlier. Some couples will send half year before their wedding. In fact, there is no definite answer for this question. Normally you can send the card three to six months prior to your wedding.

If you are going to have a destination wedding, you may need to send the card even earlier. Your guests will need to apply for vacation from their companies. They will also need to buy the air tickets. They may even need to think about who will be taking care of their children if they are not going to bring their children to the wedding. To this end you will probably need to send your save the date card twelve months prior to the wedding.

To whom you should send the card

Many couples will have the perception that they should send the save the date card to all the guests they are planning to invite. You actually do not need to send so many cards. You send the card to a guest because you really want him / her to come to your wedding. You do not want her / her to miss your sweetest moment in your life. As a result, you can only send the card to the guest who you really want to make sure will come.

For a destination wedding, you will probably keep your guest list minimal and you may only invite your closest friends and relatives to your wedding. In this case you can just send the save the date card to them to make sure you can share your happiest moment in life with them.

How you should write the card

A save the date card can be quite informal. You can just write down, the date of your wedding and ask your guest to save the date. If you have already known where you are going to have your wedding, you can include the address of the wedding venue on the card as well.

If you have a wedding website you can also include your website address on the card. Most couples know that they are going to include the website address on the wedding invitation but they will just forget to put them on the save the date card. Because the details of your wedding will be on the website, your guest can refer to your website from time to time if you put your website address on the card.

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