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And so it begins..
A veil. Now, a veil is not just a veil. It has to be perfect.
I believe it is harder to pick a veil then it is to choose a
wedding gown. That's why I'm here to help you get
a head start on veil selection. Pardon the pun, I couldn'
t help myself. Now there are so many different styles of bridal
veils to choose from. BUT, before we look at the SIX different
veil styles, lets look at three things you must do before
choosing your bridal veil.
1) Choose your gown (this establishes the formality and style of
your wedding).
2) Pick a hairstyle for your wedding day. You'll want to go
over the image you want to convey with your hair stylist. Take
your time. If you're following the Four Month Wedding
Calendar Countdown that I've outlined in the ebook, then
you have enough time to play around with hairstyle ideas.
3) Don't forget that the veil should not overpower your
dress. A veil is not just a veil. However, it is not the dress
either. You'll want to pick a veil that compliments your
dress.
Now that we've got those three things out of the way,
let's move on to look at the different styles of veils.
You can find veils as low as $15.00 if you make it yourself.
Veils can go up in price from there into the thousands of dollars
for veils with real jewels. Let's assume you're
on the cost-saving side of this picture. Here's a look at
the SIX styles of veils you'll want to try out.
a) COMB
A comb can be simple, but elegant. It is a good way to go
if you are a small sized bride and you want to show off your
dress more. It is also good for a bride with short hair. Be
sure to have your hair stylist practice using different
hairstyles to make sure you have the comb that's best for
you.
b) CROWN
A crown give brides a traditional appeal. They often
have pearl, jewel or flower patterns on the front of them. Most
people will wear a crown if they want a curl up do for their
hairstyle.
c) HALO
The halo can be worn by itself or with a veil. Just like
the crown, it can have a combination of pearl, jewel or flower
patterns. It is a circular bridal headpiece. Halos are good to
be worn if you have a short hair cut or want to wear your hair in
a curly up do.
d) HEADBAND
Headbands have a plastic band across the top of the
head from ear to ear. They vary in width and most are simpler in
style. Headbands are worn if you want to wear your hair straight
back. It gives a simple, yet sophisticated look. Headbands can
be worn with a veil attached directly to the back of the band.
It can also be worn with a veil on a comb.
e) TIARA
Tiaras make you queen for a day! They can go with just
about any dress and any hairstyle. They can be worn with short
hair, a fancy up do, or long and flowing curls. Metal rhinestone
tiaras are the most popular headpieces. They can be worn alone.
You can also find some with a Veil on a comb. I strongly
recommend you see your hairstylist with your tiara in hand before
trying to wear it on your wedding day.
I hope this gives you a head start on finding a veil. You can
find more helpful tips in my ebook, "Wedding Savings Revealed" by
going to this url: Wedding Savings Revealed
Did the tips on finding a veil put you a little ahead of
schedule? I sure hope so. Let's talk a little bit
about food. You like food, right? We all do. The number one
question that couples often ask me is how do we save money on
food. I go over many ways to save money in the ebook, "Wedding
Savings Revealed." However, I'm going to give you a little
appetizer for your plate.
One of the biggest things you can do is determine what time of
day you want to host your reception. You see the time of day is
directly related to the amount of food you have to serve.
Let's take a look at the most frequent wedding reception times.
Morning Wedding Ceremony before 11:00am
Continental breakfast or buffet
Midday Wedding 11:00am to 1:00pm
Luncheon buffet
Afternoon Wedding 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Hor d'oeuvres buffet or cake and punch only
Early Evening Wedding 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Dinner buffet
Evening Wedding after 7:00pm
Hors d'oeuvres buffet or cake and punch only
I have outlined TEN TOP WAYS YOU CAN SAVE MONEY ON RECEPTION
costs in my ebook, "Wedding Savings Revealed".
You can save as
much as 40-60% on your reception costs by following the advice
that I outline in the book. But, for right now, let's look at
the top three ways you save by cutting the cost on booze.
1) BUY LIQUOR WHOLESALE. A wholesaler will offer you a discount
of up to 20% on bulk purchases of alcohol. A wholesaler will
also allow you to return any bottles of liquor that you have not
used. By in large this is a great deal.
2) SERVE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS. You can save a fortune by only
serving non-alcoholic drinks at your wedding reception.
Sparkling cider or grape juice are excellent options. If you
don't like the idea of a completely dry reception, then
just serve wine or champagne.
3) HAVE A COCKTAIL HOUR. Limit the amount of time for alcoholic
drinks to one hour. Once the cocktail hour is over, you can
then limit drinks to nonalcoholic beverages or wine. I suggest
having a host or hostess to pass out the drinks because this
helps to prevent waste.
You can find out about the other ways to save money on reception
costs by reading my ebook, "Wedding Savings Revealed."
I hope the tips on buying a wedding veil and the tips on saving
money on alcohol are valuable to you! I have so many cost saving
measures to pass along, sometimes it's hard for me to
concentrate. However, I'm going to put my thinking cap on
today and focus. I'm focusing on pleasant thoughts,
green pastures and flowers.
I know that was a pretty bad way to back into this
topic. I'm a penny pinching wedding planner, not a
comedian. No matter how much I try to be funny. In any event,
let's talk about flowers. Did you know that I've
explained the meaning to more than 300 flowers in my ebook. Bet,
you didn't know that there were that many out there. I
didn't know until I did the research.
In any event, you can look at the meanings behind the flowers and
your individual relationship to come up with the flower
that's right for you. I've picked out ten of my
most favorite flowers. I'm going to show you can use
flowers to create a special meaning and atmosphere for your
wedding.
FLOWERS/PLANTS & MEANING
1) ACACIA (yellow) Secret love
2) ALTHEA Consumed by love
3) MISTLETOE - Kiss me
4) NASTURTIUM - Conquest, Victory in Battle
5) ORANGE BLOSSOM - Eternal Love
6) ROSES (Single Full Bloom) - I Love You
7) TULIP (GENERAL) - Perfect Lover
8) TULIP (RED) - Believe Me
9) TULIP (VARIEGATED) - Beautiful Eyes
10) TULIP (YELLOW) - There's Sunshine in Your Smile
Okay, these are just a few of my favorite flowers from my list of
more than 300. As you can imagine, narrowing down my favorites
is hard. However, this is what you need to do as well. Looking
at my list, I could have a combination of Tulips, Roses and
Acacia's mixed in with Baby's Breath.
Flowers tell a story. I chose the highlighted flowers because my
husband (former fiancé) has the prettiest set of baby blue
eyes. We met on the job and kept our relationship a secret for
more than six months. He is the perfect lover for me, if you
know what I mean. I had to wrestle him away from an ex who
didn't want to ex-it his life. Get the picture. You can
and should pick your flowers based on your love story.
You can find out the meanings to more than 310 flowers and plants
by reading my ebook, "Wedding Savings Revealed."
Are you ready to talk about one of the most exciting aspects of
planning a wedding? I'm talking about using your
creativity to create a special meaning. I kind of touched on
this with my tips on finding flowers. Sure, you can use the
flowers you choose to express a special meaning during your
wedding. However, you can also include ethnic rituals to convey
meaning as well.
Let's take a look at some of the most common wedding
rituals from around the world and what they may mean to you. See
if you can pick out a ritual based on your culture.
MOST COMMON ETHNIC RITUALS
1) African American couples celebrate what's called a
"jumping of the broom." This happens
immediately after the "I do's.
2) Chinese couples drink wine from goblets that are tied
together with a red ribbon.
3) East Indian grooms get a turmeric paste rubbed all over their
face to keep the bad spirits away.
4) German brides carry salted bread in their pocket and the
groom carries grain to bring wealth into the household
5) Egyptian brides get their right wrist tied to the grooms left
wrist.
6) English brides get a live or imitation spider placed in their
gown by their guests.
7) French couples drink wind from a two cup that has two
handles.
8) Greek brides receive money pinned to their gowns while
dancing with her new husband during the reception.
9) Italian grooms get their ties cut into small pieces. The
pieces are sold to the guests.
10) Korean couples feed their guests noodle soup to symbolize a
happy life together.
You'll also want to look at the 11 TRADITIONAL AND NON
TRADITIONAL WEDDING THEMES that I outline in my ebook,
"Wedding Savings Revealed."
Here's the link to my best selling ebook:
Wedding Savings Revealed
I'm also getting rave reviews for my EASY TO TABULATE HONEYMOON
WEDDING BUDGET, and 40 POINT PROFESSIONAL SHOT SHEET.
Below I'll show you honeymoon saving tips.
I've enjoyed sharing creative and cost effective wedding tips
with you. The honeymoon is one of the most expensive aspects
to planning a wedding as I mentioned in my ebook, "
What Every Bride Needs To Know About Wedding Planning".
I thought we'd end the session looking at ways to SAVE
money while not sacrificing a good time.
If you follow the wedding planning calendar that I've
outlined in Chapter 6, then you know that you should start
planning the honeymoon early. I suggest working with a travel
agent who can help you figure out the best trip for you. In the
meantime, let's take a look at seven steps out of the
fourteen that I've outlined in my 14-STEP GUIDE TO FINDING
RED LIGHT HONEYMOON SPECIALS.
1) BOOK THE TRIP ONLINE
It doesn't matter if you're booking a trip several
months ahead of time or last minute in a lot of cases if you
book your trip online. You can find some really great deals
this way. There are several websites that you can find that
offer these deals. Check out our resource guide at the end of
the ebook for more information.
2) SHOP FOR THE HONEYMOON, BEFORE IT
You may hear people talking about waiting to buy once you get to
your honeymoon destination. I can tell you that prices are
always inflated for tourists. You don't want to wait to
shop. Start looking around for bargains before the big day.
You'll be glad you did. You can usually find good deals
on film, batteries, toiletries, etc. ahead of time.
3) SHOP FOR THE HONEYMOON, DURING IT
I just told you how to save money before the honeymoon. Now,
let's talk a little bit about how you can save money
during the honeymoon. I suggest that you visit many stores
during your day out on the town. Simply shop around before
settling on any one item.
You'll find prices vary from store to store. In a lot of
cases, the stores carry the same merchandise because there are
certain items that are unique to that part of the world. Shop
around during your honeymoon for the best prices and don'
t be afraid to try to barter the sales people down.
4) PLAN AN OFF SEASON HONEYMOON
Who wants to go to Jamaica in the height of summer? Who wants to
go to Europe in the fall? Who in the world would ever dream of
going to Australia in the winter? You do, that's who
especially if it means saving hundreds of dollars! Here'
s something important to note. Off-season doesn't
necessarily mean bad weather. A lot of people assume it does.
Off-season simply means that fewer people are traveling to these
destinations for a variety of reasons. It could have something
to do with the end of summer break and the beginning of the
school season. It's really hard to tell in some cases.
However, the important thing to note for you is that there are
advantages to planning an off-season honeymoon.
One of the biggest advantages is you'll get cheaper prices
on hotel and airfare. That's because there are fewer
people traveling during off-season. You'll also get
better service from cab drivers, tour guides, hotel and
restaurant employees, etc. They'll just be glad to see
you around because the crowds won't be around.
5) CHEAPER DESTINATIONS
Going to a cheaper destination does not mean that you won'
t have a good time. Places like Mexico and Canada are more
affordable based on their low currency rates. Other places like
the Bahamas and Jamaica are so frequently traveled that it has
helped to bring down the rates. Choosing a cheaper destination
could be an economically healthy alternative for you.
6) CLOSE TO HOME
There are several advantages to staying close to home for your
honeymoon. You save time, money and a lot of hassle that comes
from traveling if you drive. I know a lot of couples that were
able to upgrade to better accommodations because they decided
to drive to a local resort.
7) EAT SMART
Here's a tip that very few penny pinchers ever think
about. At least, they're always in shock when I bring it
up! There's always that "must eat
at" restaurant in every travel destination. It'
s usually a five star restaurant with great food, service and
high prices. Well, try eating at this place for lunch instead
of dinner.
Lunch prices are usually more affordable. Plus, if you
don't like the food, then you won't be stuck with
a high tab. If you like the food, then say what the heck!
Splurge! Go back for dinner, but let it be your choice to spend
the big bucks, not theirs. Also, don't forget to ask
about Happy Hours. It's another great way to have fun and
save money.
You can find out more information by looking at my EASY TO
TABULATE HONEYMOON BUDGET TABLE in the ebook.
Wedding Savings Revealed
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