tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18614328701985075962024-03-14T15:31:33.038+11:00Wedding Planning On A Small BudgetHow To Plan An Amazing Wedding On A Small BudgetWeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-91675648801497659622011-06-02T17:19:00.001+10:002011-06-02T17:21:23.578+10:00Planning My Own Budget Wedding - Twice Over! Part 11My second wedding was almost exactly ten years after my first wedding.
Second Wedding
For my second wedding, my fiance and I paid for most of it ourselves and I organised the whole thing myself, which was a bit of a task because I had to do it long distance, as we lived about a 5 hour flight from where the wedding was held.
We timed our wedding to coincide with my younger brother’s wedding, WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-69617234643728430552011-06-02T14:47:00.002+10:002011-06-02T14:52:26.359+10:00Planning My Own Budget Wedding - Twice Over! Part 1Weddings have always captured our imagination as being romantic and so it’s hard to imagine that getting married may become a thing of the past, if you can believe what the latest news predictions are claiming.
Imagine, no more wedding gossip about the perfect wedding dress, elaborate celebrity weddings, outlandish wedding themes, or complaining about how bad was the wedding feast. What would weWeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-61017180835516130932010-10-14T11:03:00.000+11:002010-10-14T11:03:46.619+11:00Where Can I Buy A Wedding Planning BookMany couples today prefer to plan their own wedding rather than paying the high price of hiring a wedding planner.
If you are planning your own wedding you will need to have a few resources at your disposal, in order to be successful. At the top of your list, should be how to stay organised, what and when to prioritise and where to get a wedding planning book, that will show you how to do WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-17712723378820940972010-10-14T11:02:00.000+11:002010-10-14T11:02:41.645+11:00Choosing A Theme For Your WeddingImage by Passion for Flowers via FlickrChoosing a theme for your wedding is a great starting point for when you decide on what type of wedding you want to create. It could be as simple as picking out a colour scheme or something more elaborate, the choices are only limited by your imagination.
Some suggestions for wedding themes:
Location: somewhere you both enjoy time together, like the WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-80608874492456618512010-09-02T19:14:00.022+10:002010-09-02T19:14:00.287+10:00Wedding Flowers - Would That Be Silk or Real?Flowers are the perfect accessory for many aspects of the wedding.
Choosing the right flowers for your wedding can be a challenging task particularly if you don't know much about flowers, the varieties or their growing season.
Fresh wedding flowers can be very expensive depending on what type of flowers you choose and in what season.
A popular alternative is to use silk flowers instead. They WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-20619036724765244712010-08-31T18:45:00.026+10:002010-09-01T19:13:31.673+10:00Wedding Stationery - DIY And Save $$$Image via WikipediaYour wedding invitation is the official announcement that says your getting married so you want it to be something that sets the tone for your wedding and all the other pieces of stationery as well.
Wedding stationery is one area where you can spend a lot of money if you choose to have your invitations printed by a professional stationer.
On the other hand you can save loads WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-83872611295421192822010-08-28T14:24:00.001+10:002010-08-28T14:24:00.375+10:00Something For The Groom To WearImage via WikipediaUsually dressing the groom is a much easier task than for the bride as there are fewer options to
choose from.
The formality of the wedding and the time of day the wedding is being held, are two factors that can determine what type of outfit the groom should wear. These days the dress code for weddings is much more relaxed and so as long as the groom chooses an outfit that is WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-18248374067436187582010-08-26T14:22:00.000+10:002010-08-24T14:24:03.127+10:00A Picture Worth The Memories - PhotographyImage via WikipediaIn this age of digital photography, you have a lot of different options when it comes to photographing your wedding memories.
Once upon a time, you had to wait days or even weeks before your photos were developed and you could see how they turned out.
With digital photos you can have them almost instantaneously. You don't even have to wait for them to be printed you canWeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-27330263216826655012010-08-24T13:47:00.003+10:002010-10-11T20:12:25.367+11:00To Have And To Hold - Wedding Ceremony BasicsImage via WikipediaThe wedding ceremony is the main event of every wedding.
These days the majority of wedding ceremonies happen outside a church venue allowing couples to plan a ceremony that's more versatile and in a setting that's more personal and intimate.
For our wedding we held the ceremony in the beautiful gardens of the place where we had the reception. They even supplied all the WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-1564305734762142042010-08-19T18:34:00.002+10:002010-11-09T08:18:11.732+11:00Wedding Planning On A Small BudgetImage via WikipediaWedding Planning On A Small Budget
Wedding planning on a small budget (eg: $5000 wedding budget) but not sure how such a small budget can get you the wedding of your dreams?
A diy wedding planner guide is a good place to start. It will take you through all the steps for planning a wedding.
A planning guide will show you how to organize and plan for your wedding like a WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-67475643870674014852010-08-19T14:44:00.001+10:002010-08-19T14:49:09.099+10:007 Time Saving Tips To Plan Your Own WeddingImage via Wikipedia When wedding planning on a small budget, you need to keep your wedding plans organised and on schedule. One of the biggest concerns is running out of funds before the wedding day.
Of course the other concern many people struggle with is putting enough time into planning a wedding so that everything gets done and on time.
I thought it would be helpful to list some WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-48844573827604608682010-08-12T18:26:00.018+10:002010-08-19T03:51:36.497+10:00Top 10 Tips For Saving MoneyImage by rivieramaya26 via Flickr
1. Planning Is The KEY!
The more you organize the more you can save on your wedding. The more informed you are on exactly what you want for your wedding, the more you can save.
It's important that you set up a clear and concise wedding plan before you begin booking suppliers or shopping for any wedding supplies. It will save you a lot of money down the track, WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-62953461817037766892010-08-10T17:57:00.007+10:002010-10-11T20:24:02.813+11:00Budget Saving Ideas - The Big FourWhen planning your wedding, a major factor that can have a huge impact on your budget comes down to four different numbers:
1. The number of guests
2. The number in your bridal party
3. The number of wedding elements for your reception
4. The number of hours your wedding reception lasts
Here is a look at how these four things can affect your budget.
Traditionally, the parents of the bride paidWeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-27092308971218242902010-08-05T08:21:00.002+10:002010-08-19T03:57:24.005+10:00Choosing The Wedding Dress & VeilImage via WikipediaWedding Gown
Every woman wants to look her very best on her wedding day, after all it's something that most of us have dreamed about since we played dress-ups as a little girl.
When looking at all the beautiful wedding gowns in the glossy wedding magazines, it easy to let yourself get caught up in all the fairytale fantasy about choosing that one perfect dress.
Unfortunately,WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-68603153529180699612010-07-29T08:13:00.002+10:002010-08-19T03:59:38.480+10:00Questions To Ask Your CatererWhen planning the menu for your wedding, try to take into consideration your guests' tastes, when choosing the type of food.
The key to a good reception is not just the type of food you're serving but the quality. In most cases, the quality is more important than the choice of food.
If you book your wedding through a wedding reception venue, you will need to decide on what type of menu you wantWeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-32934613890267514672010-07-27T08:18:00.003+10:002010-08-19T03:31:13.272+10:00Tips To Save Money on Food & DrinksImage via Wikipedia Food
1. Compare prices between the different menu options and then work out to see which option will be the most economical according to the size of your wedding.
Don't just assume that a buffet-style menu or a cocktail reception will work out the cheapest.
2. If you are holding your reception at a wedding reception venue, see if they have an individual cost for each WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-35355388885839551202010-07-22T08:05:00.003+10:002010-08-19T03:36:05.941+10:00Choosing The Reception VenueImage via WikipediaThe reception can be the single biggest expense in your wedding. If you want to save a lot of money on your wedding, then this is the area where you can achieve that.
You need to take the time to focus on researching and planning the reception carefully to avoid unnecessary spending.
The three main elements that can have a huge impact on the cost of the reception is the WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-8930254388017901602010-07-20T06:18:00.002+10:002010-08-19T03:39:38.047+10:00Best Time To Hold A WeddingImage via WikipediaOne of the factors that can have a major influence on the cost of your wedding is timing. Timing in relation to:
The Season
The most popular seasons for weddings is spring and summer in cooler climates or spring and autumn in warmer climates.
Winter is the least popular season in northern hemisphere countries because it clashes with the holiday seasons.
Costs can rise WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-37011833544302988142010-07-15T06:42:00.006+10:002010-08-19T03:48:22.015+10:00Tips To Stay On BudgetImage by sunshinecity via FlickrIt's one thing to set a budget when planning a wedding on a small budget, the real challenge is staying within your budget, once you get down to the actual planning. The secret to staying on budget is being well organized. The more work you put into organizing the less chance you have of falling off the rails.
Here are some useful steps to help you get organized:
WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-89589019357569354092010-07-13T06:50:00.002+10:002010-08-19T03:19:30.950+10:00Setting A BudgetImage by Mike Rohde via FlickrNow that you have set a wedding date, the next step is setting up your wedding budget. The best way to do this is with a wedding planning guide that will help you set up your budget so that you don't forget any important detail.
With so many options to choose from and so many decisions to make it so easy to overlook some important element and come the wedding day WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861432870198507596.post-33028686736347766842010-07-08T07:36:00.003+10:002010-10-11T20:18:35.171+11:00Wedding Planning - First StepsImage via WikipediaI couldn't believe it when I heard that the average wedding can cost anywhere between $20,000 and $30,000 according to different reports. I know my wedding didn't cost anywhere near that amount even though it was 17 years ago now.
Since that time a lot of my family and friends have had weddings where I've been asked to help out. I know that for most of the weddings I've been WeddingFairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799360334071548915noreply@blogger.com1