Source: Magnet Street Weddings
Inspired by: Breast Cancer Awareness
1. What should I register for?
Obviously your needs and wants as a couple will influence your decision. . Before you begin the registry process have a heart to heart with your fiancé. Discuss you tastes, style, priorities, and your vision of your future home. Also be sure to take into account what items you already have as a couple. Your selections will be easier and more focused when you have a game plan and you are working towards common goals!
If you are an established couple that has most of the household basics, you may want to consider registering at specialty stores such as art galleries, hardware stores, sporting good stores, or even travel agencies. No matter where or what you choose, make sure you register for gifts in all different price points so that your guests can choose gifts within their budget.
2. Where should I register?
Choose your stores wisely! Make sure that your registry offers you and your guests what you need. Consider the stores selection, locations, online abilities, shipping abilities etc. Are they hassle-free? Figure out what is important to you and your guests and make sure that the stores you choose meet these needs.
Couples today usually choose 2 to 4 different registries. This gives your guests more options and locations. Consider department stores, online stores and, or specialty stores.
3. How do I let guests know where I am registered?
Although it is usually considered impolite to ask guests to buy gifts at certain locations, putting your registry information on your wedding website is perfectly acceptable and in this day and age, probably one of the most effective and polite ways to aim people in the right direction. Word of mouth is also a great tool! No matter what, people are going to ask your closest friends and family what would be best to get you, so just make sure they are well informed.
4. When should I register?
Make sure to register BEFORE the first bridal celebration but not nearly enough that many of your items may become discontinued. It is typically recommended that you register 4 to 6 months prior to the wedding. The majority of the gift purchases are made two weeks prior to the wedding and two weeks after the wedding. Due to this, make sure to do a thorough check two weeks before the wedding for any discontinued items. This would also be the time to add items if necessary. You may also want to consider adding seasonal items at this time as well.
5. How many items should I register for?
Request more items then the number of people on your guest lists to account for showers and engagement parties. In this case more is better. Make sure you “over-register.” This will insure that your guest have many options. They will appreciate this!
Source: Premier Bride
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1. Avoid procrastination
Consider dedicating a small location in your home or apartment as a pre-stocked area that you can easily and quickly write your thank you cards. This could even be a portable plastic storage container as long as it is easily accessible and stocked with all the necessities such as the cards themselves, pens, stamps, address list, and your gift list.
2. Be organized
Your original guest list can be a great tool when it comes to thanks you cards. Consider adding a column next to the guests name and address that you can check off once the thank you is complete. Obviously, this will also be a great source for the addresses as well.
3. Be timely
For gifts that are received prior to the wedding, be sure to get a thank you card in the mail within a weeks time period. Guests will be glad to know that you received the gift. As for the gifts that are received the day of the wedding, be sure that your thank you cards are out within 4 weeks of the honeymoon! The sooner the better!
4. Work as a team
Make this your first project as man and wife. A common way to split up the work load is to have each person responsible for writing the thank you cards for their own friends or family. A more unique approach would be the opposite. The bride would write the thank you cards to all the grooms friends and family while the groom writes the cards for the bride’s friends and family. This would allow each of you an opportunity to make a good impression on the others friends and family.
5. Make it personal
Handwrite each thank you card and be sure to reference the person and the gift itself. It is best to tell how you will use the item or how the money will be spent.
Source: Premier Bride Magazine
What do I expect at a bridal trunk show and why should I go? This is the quick answer to this question is… Most bridal salons don’t carry every single dress in every designer’s collection, hence the reason why you attend a bridal trunk show. A representative for the designer will bring every single gown in the designer’s collection to the trunk show. You will be able to try all the gowns, and two little unknown facts… you can make small alterations to the gown (with approval from the designer) and also get a discount on the gown. And these two only apply during a trunk show.
To find trunk shows check out the designer that you like, this information is usually listed on their website. Some of my favorites are Amsale, Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier. And of course a great brand is Watters Brides who do beautiful designs for the ”Recessionista” bride.
Fusing With Chocolate Splendor
Uniquely balancing the monochromatic purples are the earthy tones of beautiful brown. The passion of purple is undeniable and paints a magical picture that’s perfect for a fairy tale wedding. Accent this lovely color palette with neutral tones for a look that is contemporary chic.
Inspired by: Domestic Awareness Month
Source: Wedding Magnets
If you are trying to cut cost on your wedding; having it off-season maybe the way to go. June is the most popular month for weddings, then August, followed by September and October here’s a monthly breakdown:
January 4.7%
February 7.0%
March 6.1%
April 7.4%
May 9.8%
June 10.8%
July 9.7%
August 10.2%
September 9.6%
October 9.4%
November 7.4%
December 7.8%
Consider having a winter wedding in January or February.
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