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006 Five Tips To Plan Your Wedding Like A Pro 008 Put More YOU Into Your Wedding Day 012 Borrow These Wedding Planner Tricks For A Ploished Evdent On A Budget 018 Five Ways To Showcase Your Rock ‘N” Roll Wedding 022 Food Meets Decor With Hot Wedding Trends 024 Top 10 Wedding Mistakes To Avoid 026 Ten Simple Ways To Make Your Reception Incredible And Your Budget Managable

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A 12 Month Wedding Planning Timeline 014 Wedding Budget Planner 020 Wedding Attire 101 030 Advertisers Index

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Making It Look Easy Five Tips To Plan Your Wedding Like A Pro (Family Features) It may be that your budget doesn’t allow a wedding planner, or maybe you’ve just dreamed of this day for so long that all of the hands-on planning makes you giggle with glee.

Either way, there are steps you can take to make your big day go off without a hitch, so flawlessly it seems as though it was planned by a professional.

1. Set a budget and stick to it. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and get carried away with your spending. A planner’s less emotional approach leaves less room for letting extras chip away at your wedding fund, but planning your own wedding is a whirlwind of emotion. Your best weapon: set a realistic budget and hold yourself to it. Remember there are hundreds of ways (and at least as many websites and idea boards online) to achieve everything you envision if you’re willing to get creative and be a little flexible.

2. Define your priorities. The truth is you’re going to encounter some curveballs while planning your big day. A venue will get booked out from under you or a photographer’s bid will come in significantly higher than you anticipated. Working with your fiance to define what matters most can help you make adjustments to overcome whatever obstacles you encounter. If the venue is your biggest priority, maybe another date will work. If the photography is the piece of your wedding day that you’ll treasure most, know that you’ll need to trim in other places.

3. Make yourself accountable to deadlines. Timeline may just sound like a fancy way to say “to-do list,” and in some ways that’s true. But a timeline carries an important distinction: the recognition of when, not just what, must be done. Create your timeline with every major planning category (transportation, cake, etc.) and every step and corresponding deadline (research limo companies, secure bids from limo companies, book limo, confirm limo reservation, etc.)

4. Expect exceptional service. Wedding planners have experience vetting and weeding out subpar vendors, and while you may not have the luxury of practice on your side, you can still set the bar high. A friendly but professional approach will take

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Avoid growing too chummy, but conversely avoid bringing out bridezilla-like demands. Lay out your expectations, determine whether the vendor can adequately meet or exceed them, listen to your instincts and solicit references to verify your impressions.

5. Set your inner OCD free. Planning a wedding is the perfect time to indulge any obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Create a binder to keep track of all your wedding planning. It’s a great place to store photos and magazine pages of looks you like so you can share them with vendors, but it’s also the spot where you can accumulate all of your contracts, receipts, contact information and other documentation. When a guest or vendor calls with a question, you can put your hands on the information you need in mere minutes, keeping stress at a minimum all around.

Planning a wedding requires discipline and patience, but the payoff is big - among the biggest in your life, in fact. Take a business-like approach to planning the details, then plan to enjoy your day to the fullest. Find more tips for all of life’s special moments at elivingtoday.com.

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Make It Personal Put More YOU Into Your Wedding Day (Family Features) A wedding day is filled with symbolic tradition, from varied religious customs to the never-ending circle reflected in the rings and the types of flowers accentuating the celebration. Even with all the traditional rituals to consider, nearly every bride and groom can find ways to give their special day some unique touches that reflect their personality and love.

Music sets the mood for every wedding, and it’s an easy place to put your own spin on the celebration.

Whether you forgo the traditional bridal march entirely or simply look for an arrangement that gives an updated twist to the classic version, let guests know this isn’t your average wedding by setting the festivities against a soundtrack that lets your true character shine.

The wedding party is intended to be a collection of those nearest and dearest to the bride and groom, who help ensure the day goes off without a hitch and who lead fellow revelers in celebrating the start of the new couple’s life together. That being said, there’s no reason this group must be limited to women on her side and guys on his, or even that it’s limited to humans - a beloved pooch can make for an adorable ring-bearer, after all.

Photography is an essential element of your big day, but think beyond the images you’ll capture throughout the wedding and reception. Photos lend a personal touch, no matter what your color scheme or theme. Integrate photos of the two of you at various stages of life, together as a couple and with loved ones (perhaps even some you’re honoring in memoriam). You can display these at a table with the guest book, as part of the table centerpieces, or even on the gift table. Or take things digital and load all your images into a slide show set to music.

Make favors meaningful. Forgo more common items like bubbles and chocolate, and instead send a little of yourself home with your guests. Maybe it’s a memento from a place with special meaning to you both, or a bottle opener shaped like a bicycle to represent the way you met. Just think about the moments and things that define you as a couple and do some searching online. You’ll probably be surprised by how quickly the options pile up.

Serve up a menu that shows guests more about your life together. Your loved ones can order basic beef or chicken anywhere. Instead, give them a glimpse into you. Make your main course the same food you enjoyed on your first date or during another monumental moment in your courtship. Or plan the entire menu around a region that you hold close to your heart.

Weddings are filled with traditions, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put your own touches on the day for a special event filled with memories that are uniquely your own. Find more advice for life’s special moments at elivingtoday.com.

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Let The Planning Begin!

Here’s what to do, when, on your way to the alter

A 12 Month Wedding Planning Timeline

• Save the date!

• Announce your engagement and throw a party • Prepare guest list • Create a wedding website • Agree on budget • Book the venue • Start your gift registry • Begin selecting vendors • Select your bridal party • Finalize and secure an officiant • Take engagement photos

• Say “Yes” to the dress!

Schedule fittiings for six weeks and one to two weeks before the wedding • Hire and secure all of your vendors • Begin booking accommodations for your guests • Order your cake • Book your photographer, musicians, cake baker and florist.

Choose floral arrangements • Select wedding stationery and invitations • Mail save-the-date cards • Plan your honeymoon • Finalize the guest list

• Buy wedding bands • Shop for and order bridesmaids dresses • Mail invitations • Select wedding favors • Reserve any rental equipment like tables, chairs and tent if you are marrying at home or in an unfurnished space • Finalize catering menu • Dress the groomsmen • Confirm all vendors • Plan the ceremony rehearsal and dinner

• Purchase any accessories to go with your dress • Write your vows • Book and confirm day of transportation • Apply for marriage license • Attend your bridal shower • Schedule all fittings and alteration appointments • Decide on hair and makeup styles

• Finalize floor and seating plans • Get final headcount of all attendees • Meet with DJ or band to discuss song list • Have final dress fitting • Start any self-grooming that needs to be done • Confirm photographer • Confirm and pack for honeymoon • Pick up and organize all wedding-day attire • Attend your bachelor/bachelorette party

• Get pampered • Rehearse ceremony • Give your attendants their gifts • Give gifts to your parents and each other • Have rehearsal dinner • Relax and get a good night’s sleep!

• Eat breakfast (you may forget to eat later) • Get your hair and makeup done • Get dressed • Hand off your wedding rings to the best man.

Have him hold the officiant’s fee to deliver after the ceremony • Pop in a breath mint, smile, relax and get ready to say “I do!”

• Freeze the top layer of your wedding cake to save for your one year anniversary • Have your dress and formalwear cleaned and/or preserved and return all rentals • Send your pros thank-you notes and submit online reviews.

• Thank your attendants for standing by you on the day and during the planning • Finish up thank you notes for gifts • File a change of name (if you are planning to do so)

Planning Your Big Day Borrow These Wedding Planner Tricks For A Polished Event On A Budget (BPT) - Planning your wedding is one of the most important management jobs you’ll ever take on. A professional wedding planner could help make the day go smoothly, but you can also achieve the same effect yourself for less money.

According to TheKnot.com, the average cost for a professional wedding planner is just under $2,000, but many couples don’t have that kind of wiggle room in their budgets. In fact, 74 percent of couples didn’t hire a wedding planner in 2015, the website says. You can still pull off a polished wedding if you borrow a few tactics from a wedding planner’s bag of tricks.

Make the rental store your playground Professional wedding planners don’t stockpile wedding items, they rent what they need to make a wedding run smoothly and look great. From tents and outdoor heaters, tables and chairs, to glassware, dishes, dance floors and decor, rental stores supply the wedding industry with the basics, luxuries and everything in between.

When a professional planner rents items, he or she typically passes on the rental cost to the clients, on top of fees for professional services. You can rent the same items yourself through a rental store - visit RentalHQ.com to find one in your area.

“Working with rental companies is like being in a fantasyland,” Minneapolis-based wedding professionals Matthew Trettel and Bruce Vassar, The Wedding Guys, recently said in an interview with Rental Management magazine. “There are so many endless possibilities, and the only thing holding you back is the event budget. Even on the smallest budget, you can always enhance or elevate an event working with a rental company.”

Emphasize organization Professional wedding planners use their organizational skills to ensure weddings go smoothly despite any surprises that arise. You can employ many of the same organizational tricks they use to help yourself manage the numerous details that go into a wedding, including: • Create an inspiration board. Gathering your color choices, theme elements and inspirations in one spot can help your decision-making process. For example,

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not sure which floral arrangement will look right for your wedding? Refer back to your inspiration board and see which of your choices best matches your inspiration.

• The budget can be the most challenging aspect to manage, so be sure to talk with your partner about your budget before you sign any contracts. Set a budget and use a budgeting worksheet (readily available for free online) to help control costs.

• Numerous types of planning helpers are available, from online worksheets to apps, books and old-fashioned paper planners. Find one that’s easy for you to use and stick with it. Your planner should include a checklist with a timeline, and allow you to store all pertinent information, including estimates and contracts, in one place.

Work your connections Professional wedding planners have networks of vendors to choose from. You can also network to find vendors for your wedding. Ask family, friends and co-workers for recommendations. Talk to any couples whose wedding you recently attended to see who they recommend.

Another trick is to find one professional with whom you really connect - a photographer, florist or entertainer - and ask for referrals to other quality professionals he or she likes working with. Check out their websites and feedback on social media to get an idea of their work.

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Show Your Unique Style Five Ways To Showcase Your Rock ‘N’ Roll Wedding (NAPS)—So, you’re gearing up for that special day.

Your wedding day. Unlike many brides, though, you’ve been imagining something a little different from the norm. You’re more of a Billy Idol “White Wedding” and apple-bobbing bride than an “Ave Maria” and bouquet-tossing bride. Which is great.

And which is why there’s a member of Professional Photographers of America out there itching to get creative with your nontraditional wedding photos.

Your wedding photos are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture that crazy, special moment in time. They say the day flies by too fast and the best way to recall those memories is with your photos. So put some thought into getting a photographer and you’ll be able to relive those special memories with delight. After all, long after the cake is gone, your photos will be there.

Your wedding might be the first time you’ve ever thought of hiring a photographer. Fortunately, PPA photographers are ready to get all those splendid shots so you don’t even have to think about it.

However, you may be curious about some classicyet-alternative photo ops. To ease your mind, here are five ways you can showcase your wedding.

First Look You may be doing things a little differently but chances are you’re getting ready in a separate room from your partner. Whether you went all out with a Gothic-style, flowing, tulle skirt or kept it minimal with a hippie-floral sundress, the first time you see your husband-to-be on your wedding day is special. A photo of that moment can bring back smiles for many years, maybe even laughs.

Wedding Party Do you have 10 bridesmaids? Or do you want a photo with just your sister? Either way, the wedding party and family photos are an excellent opportunity to make the most special people in your lives feel, well…special. Having them be a part of your big day by capturing a few grins and hugs can help the togetherness last a lifetime.

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Ceremony

Maybe you’re doing it short and sweet in an event hall down on Hill St. or maybe you’re saying your vows in the deeper parts of the woods. Wherever you end up, this is an important moment you’ll want to look back on.

Cake

From five-tiered, Harry Potter–themed white fluff to the most creative doughnut bar, the “cake” usually has its place in your wedding album. You’ll want to remember not only how sweet the day was but how sweet it tasted as well.

Reception

Let’s call it what it is, the after-party! Are you dancing in the barn? Are you LARPing in the fields?

Maybe you’re having a murder mystery dinner.

These moments are just dying to be photographed. It’s the time when you finally get to shake off all that stress, celebrate your commitment and be with the ones you love. These are the moments you will definitely want to remember. Be at ease about catching these moments with a professional.

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The Gown A-LINE GOWN This universally flattering style hugs the torso and has a flared skirt in an A-shape.

MERMAID GOWN This gown is a bit more fitted and flares out at the knee (or lower) It’s a great silhouette for showing of curves.

BALL GOWN The ball gown has a fitted bodice and a dramatic full skirt. Busty brided will love this shape because it creates balanced proportions.

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EMPIRE-WAIST GOWN The skirt in this gown style extends from the bustline. It’s a great choice for pear-shaped brides because it disguises the hips.

SHEATH This slim, form-fitting silhouette hugs the body from head-to-toe.

It’s the perfect look for casual, intimate wedding.

Dressing your Body Type: HOURGLASS: Full bust and full hips with waist defenition.

ROUND (Apple shape): Full bust and full hips without waist defenition.

INVERTED TRIANGLE: Broad shoulders and small hips.

RECTANGLE: Straight up and down proportions with very little waist definition.

Triangle (Pear shape): Broader hips than shoulders.

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• Brush up on tuxedo terms and take a peek in your own closet before you begin suit shopping.

This will give you an idea of what style you like best—notched or shawl lapel, standard or spread collar.

• The groomsmen should dress around the groom. A consistant look is great, but the groom should sport some detail (a tie, boutanniere or pocket square) that differentiates him from the pack.

• The tuxedo is classic, but consider all your options. Marrying by the beach? Try a more casual jacket and trousers. Having an ultra-formal wedding? Pick a cutaway coat, gray-striped trousers, gray vest and ascot.

• Should you rent or buy? If you don’t attend many formal events, renting may be the way to go. If you’ll have three or four more good uses for a tux, the suit will pay for itself.

• Ask for your maids advice but make the final decision yourself. You’re the one who knows the overall look, formality and people’s budgets best.

• The bridesmaids should try to place their dress orders at the same time to ensure that the dresses will be made from the same dye lot.

Flower Girls & Ring Bearers • Flower girls and ring bearers don’t have to match the adults perfectly but they should certainly fit in with the formality of the event. The only exception: Tuxedos aren’t necessary (and may not be available) for tykes under six. Our trick, substitute a black suit and bow tie.

• Be sure to dress your flower girl or ring bearer appropriately for their age.

DIY Wedding Ideas Food Meets Decor With Hot Wedding Trends (Family Features) When it comes to weddings (or pretty much any party), unique is the new traditional, and no event should be created alike. One of the most buzzed-about trends for the big day is to have fun with food by creating edible displays that are anything but expected. Guests will fall in love with a deliciously entertaining menu that doubles as memorable wedding decor.

Spanning every course, from appetizers to wedding cake, these arrangements take dishes from dull to distinctive and will keep guests talking about the wedding to remember.

Traditional dairy products - cheese, ice cream, butter and milk - can serve as simple staples to any impressive consumable creation.

Raise a Toast to Cookies and Milk

The expert party and event styling pros at The TomKat Studio offer the following how-to guide for creating a standout wedding reception and dining experience. These unique ideas all feature dairy foods, with a special focus on another timely wedding trend: the rustic theme.

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Replace Traditional Wedding Cake with Tiered Cheese Wheels

Add savory to traditional sweets by layering wheels of various Real California cheeses. Style Tip: Display layered cheese cake with paper flags describing the type of cheese for each layer. Follow these steps to make the cake picture perfect: • Keep textures and colors in mind. Neutral-colored rinds offer a rustic look while waxy exteriors boasting yellow or other hues are best for colorful celebrations.

• Cater to different tastes by choosing an array of cheese profiles. For example, pairing salty manchego, buttery Camembert and nutty Swiss-Italian cheeses offer an interesting contrast of flavors.

• For lower tiers, select a hard or semi-hard cheese for a solid foundation. Soft and semi-soft cheese can be used for upper tiers.

• Stacking the wheels works perfectly. Or add complementary preserve spreads or honey as “icing” to adhere the layers. When using crumbly cheeses, add parchment between layers.

• To add edible and non-edible decorations between tiers, place a shallow bowl between the tiers to prop up wheels. Then, decorations can be placed around bowl, camouflaging this structural element between cake layers. Edible items can include nuts, chocolate, fresh fruit and produce, while flowers and foliage work best for non-edibles.

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“Cheers” takes a unique form when warm chocolate chip cookies are wrapped around cold Real California Milk. Style Tip: Utilize servers to pass out shots for a toast - a real crowd-pleaser for guests of all ages.

Switch out the traditional cheesecake. Instead, pair delicate squares of cheese with complementary flavors, such as delicious slices of fruits, veggies, spreads and finely sliced meat cuts. Place each bite-sized morsel on upright forks that are lined up within shallow, wooden boxes that are adorned with labels marking each dessert option. Style Tip: Place a Styrofoam layer in boxes and top with salt to hide the foam and to give a clean, white appearance while anchoring forks within each box.

Create a Cool Ice Cream Destination

Put a creamy twist on the traditional lemonade stand.

Scoop Real California ice cream at a wooden ice cream stand, serving the bride’s and groom’s favorite ice cream flavors and toppings. Style Tip: Create custom signage for the mini structure using the newlywed’s names and drill wood planks to serve as cone holders that are displayed on stand while guests wait for their orders.

Send Guests Off with a Midnight Snack Box

Keep guests talking about the fun, memorable evening with a takeaway box filled with a selection of cheese, chocolate and individual milk bottles or champagne splits for guests to enjoy post-wedding.

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By Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Along with a perfect wedding, many couples also want a perfect smile! When making appointments for dress alterations, tuxedo selections, floral arrangements, reception details, schedule a dental visit too! In the midst of all these preparations and the stress involved, you’ll want to consider planning as far ahead of time as possible.

One tradition that has become universal is photographing the event for the express purpose of recording forever the magic of your wedding day. With this in mind it is crucial to begin perfecting your smile at least one year before your wedding.

Start by getting your teeth professionally cleaned for removal of unwanted stains and to freshen your breath so that all is spic and span for your engagement pictures as well as your wedding day spotlight pictures.

Plan to have procedures completed well in advance in case problems need to be corrected and so the mouth has time to adjust to cosmetic changes.

Several options exist to correct the shape, color, alignment and look of teeth. New and improved smiles don’t happen overnight; timing and finances need to be considered.

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Secrets To Wedding Day Bliss Top 10 Wedding Mistakes To Avoid #10 Don’t Rock the Cash Bar

When it comes to alcohol at your reception, what you serve is entirely up to you. Whether you choose to serve a full bar, limited cocktails, Beer and Wine, or no alcohol at all will be based on various factors including budget. The one option that is not recommended is a Cash Bar. Your guests should be gracious enough to accept what is being offered to them. If however a guest feels the need for a drink selection that is not offered, chances are that he or she will be resourceful enough to find it. Also, request that bartenders not put out tip jars. If you are hosting the bar, tell your catering contact that you are happy to pay gratuity to the bartender(s) but that you do not want your guests to feel obligated to tip.

#9 Go flat!

A huge number of brides give feedback that they wish they had worn flats, having kicked off their heels during the reception. As a bride you can expect to be standing for 8-12 hours on your wedding day. Be sure to break in your shoes well in advance. Even when wearing flats, unexpected blisters can form after a few hours on your feet.

#8 Have a little faith

D.J.’s are perhaps the wedding vendor most micromanaged by couples. Too many song requests may actually impede the flow of your party. You hire your D.J. to judge when to play what music.

You wouldn’t instruct your Caterer step by step on how to prepare food, or your Photographer on what angles and lenses to use. Limit your D.J. request list to a few favorites and a do-not-play list of only the songs you cannot stand. Do not get carried away and have some trust.

#7 Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize

What really matters most to you, the photographer, the music and dancing, the food and wine, the decorations, or being able to accommodate a large guest list? Put your money towards what you care about. You will have regrets if you skimp on what really counts. When you, the Bride and Groom are not footing the bill yourselves however, you may have to forfeit some financial decisionmaking. If this is the case you will need to compromise on certain priorities or if you really want that

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pricey photographer offer to pay for one yourself.

#6 Bibbity Bobbity Boo

Wedding Dress shops are notorious for having your dress shipped in at the last minute. Think about it, if you owned a Wedding Dress Boutique you wouldn’t want every brides dress held at your shop for nine+ months before their weddings.

Schedule your first fitting well before your wedding. Your final dress fitting should be no less than 1 week prior to your wedding so that alterations can still be made. Tuxedo rentals for all attendants must be tried on, that includes Dad. Whether the Tailor seemed to take precise measurements or not, too many men still show up at weddings with high waters or baggy tuxes.

#5 Don’t hit the road, Jack

Your wedding day is one of the biggest, most important days of your life. You will be exhausted and a bit disorderly the following day. Going away is the last thing you will want to worry about. Wait at least a couple of days before venturing on your honeymoon. Your wits will thank you.

#4 Last night of single life

DO NOT hold your Bachelor or Bachelorette party the night before your wedding! This may seem like a no-brainer but many brides and grooms still practice the archaic ritual of drinking all night on that fatal evening. It is simply not worth it, as the Bride/Groom and your attendants will no doubt feel tired, look tired, have a hangover, or worse be sick walking down the aisle. If necessary, request that any out of town attendants arrive a day earlier to help you to prepare and celebrate a different night.

#3 No Guidance

amount of rest for the day ahead. You are going to need it!

With no Director there are too many details left to too many people at your ceremony. Having a Wedding Coordinator allows for one person to coordinate your wedding party processional, music, minister, seating guests and to resolve any unexpected last minute complications. A Coordinator will ease the stress level of everyone, including you, tremendously on your wedding day. So if your location does not include a Wedding Day Coordinator who also directs your rehearsal, hire your own. A Wedding Coordinator may be much more affordable than you think.

#1 High demands

Try to keep in mind that although your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen may offer you extra help, these friends can become taken advantage of. The only “official obligations” of wedding party members are emotional support, the financial expense of wedding attire and travel, participation in the rehearsal and the obvious role on your wedding day. In the case of the MOH or BM, reception toasts are traditional as well. Other help that these individuals may offer should not be viewed as duties, but rather as acts of kindness including: setting up/tearing down, transporting ceremony goods, throwing a bridal shower or other party, distributing gratuities, and any other help that is offered. Remember to be thoughtful towards your attendants. Bridesmaids may not be comfortable in 4 inch heels, purchasing new jewelry or paying to have their hair or makeup professionally styled.

Do not forget to personally thank any bridal party members for taking part in your wedding, as well as family members who gave you assistance. A small thank you gift is always appreciated.

#2 Stretching yourself too thin

As the bride you will make everyone around you crazy by waiting until the last minute in planning and finalizing details. If you have a hard time planning and prioritizing on your own then get help. You don’t want to be remembered as “one of those brides” that put everything off and then expected her friends and family to pick up the pieces, do you? Do not commit yourself to social events the day before your wedding. This day is meant for you to wrap up loose ends, beautify yourself, attend your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner in many cases, and most importantly get some

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Ways To Save On Your Venue & Menu Ten Simple Ways To Make Your Reception Incredible And Your Budget Managable You don’t have to test your credit limit (and then some) just to have a reception in a beautiful location with delicious food. Here’s how to rent a sensational space and put together the menu of your dreams, whether your budget is little or limitless.

Get married on a Friday or Sunday

Whether you’re married on an off-peak day—aka not Saturday—or a less popular time of year (generally late fall through the winter), you’ll probably score a sweet venue for a steal.

Slash your guest list

This isn’t an easy thing to do — until you see the savings start to accrue exponentially. You’ll seriously save on catering by feeding less people and on your invitations (not to mention postage). And having a smaller space also means less décor and rentals.

Go with a venue that’s ready-to-roll

If you’re a big Father of the Bride fan, you might have your heart set on a wedding at home. Well, George Banks flipped out throughout the film for a reason — a bloated budget. Between rentals on everything from tents to toilets, creating an event where they usually aren’t hosted (whether it’s a home or a bare-bones venue) costs a lot more than a traditional venue.

Exchange vows and celebrate in the same place

If you’re getting hitched in a house of worship, your hands are kind of tied, unless there’s a reception space across the street. But if you can say your “I dos” anywhere, choose a venue that can do double-duty for your ceremony and for your reception. Not only will you save on venue fees, you’ll also cut costs on transportation and possibly flowers. (For instance, you can have your coordinator transfer your ceremony arrangements to your gift and cake tables while your guests are enjoying the cocktail hour.)

Consider a plated dinner

It seems weird, since a sit-down dinner can seem more formal and expensive, but stations mean

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people can take as much as they want, so your caterer will need to cook more food just in case Uncle Bob decides to see how many beef satay skewers one man can eat (the answer: too many for a tight budget). That said, a buffet will save you on labor costs. Family-style is a third option that’s currently having a major moment. Plus, it cuts down on food waste (since people only take what they want to eat and don’t have the option to eat more than what’s on the communal plate). Talk to your caterer or venue coordinator about which is the cheapest option for your particular party.

Opt out of the open bar

Offer your guests beer, wine and a fun signature cocktail. Since your venue or caterer won’t have to uncork tons of different bottles (usually with an “if it’s opened, you bought it” mentality), you’ll save money without having thirsty guests.

Serve comfort foods

Pretty displays (or plates) of mac and cheese and BBQ chicken are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Seriously, ask any potential guest -- whether they’re eight years old or 80 — if they’d prefer crispy fried chicken or a baked breast with a fancy sauce — we think we know the answer. Fun food makes for a fun party — and is totally on trend right now.

Skip the champagne toast

Nothing is sadder to a bride or groom on a budget than seeing a ton of half-finished champagne glasses littering the reception tables after a toast.

People can toast with anything they’re drinking.

If you want bubbly, go with champagne’s lowerpriced, but still perfectly chic and tasty, cousin — prosecco.

Think seasonally

Strawberries and other fruits and veggies out of season cost more and are not as tasty—a lose-lose situation for your menu and your budget. So if you’re getting married in July, by all means, give strawberry shortcake a place of honor on your dessert table—but if your nuptials are in the fall, serve mini pecan pies as a nod to the season’s biggest holiday.

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Having a midday brunch reception is not only guaranteed to be a surefire hit with your guests (who doesn’t love breakfast food?), but it’ll also help you make the most of your budget by cutting your alcohol costs way down. Your guests will love upscale versions of brunch favorites, like lobster eggs Benedict, roasted breakfast potatoes sprinkled with truffle salt and a Belgian waffle bar (with seasonal fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream). For your signature cocktails, put a twist on the classics with a garnish-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar and different types of mimosas.

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Weddings & Financing: How The Two Come Together The two of you have set your date, chosen your venue, photographer and entertainment, but so often, soon-to-be newlywed couples neglect to consider how to finance the big day or neglect to discuss other marriage expenses that they’ll incur after the wedding.

Weddings are the joining of two lives, but it is also the joining of two pocketbooks. While you are planning the special day, it is also a good idea to begin discussions on how you and your spouse will handle your finances together. While the extensive planning for a wedding culminates in that one momentous night, planning how you will handle your finances after you become Mr. & Mrs will prepare you for a lifetime of consensus financial decision-making.

Each couple must start by simply discussing their financial goals. Some basic, but often overlooked items to consider include: paying for your wedding, purchasing a home, and merging your bank accounts. When paying for your wedding, it is a best practice to have all your expenses be withdrawn from one account. This will help to ensure that your various vendors are paid by being able to easily track all the transactions in one place.

Purchasing a home is another big step for the newlywed couple. Whether one partner already owns a home or, as a couple, you are interested in purchasing your first home together, the first step is the same - contacting the mortgage lender of a financial institution to start that process. For a couple who is looking to purchase their first home together, a key step is to start the mortgage pre-approval process. This will make your housing search significantly easier, by allowing you to search within the price range you are already approved. The last item to consider is merging your bank accounts. By combining your accounts, you are centralizing your funds, which will make it easier to pay for your combined daily and monthly

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expenses. This is important because it can help to avoid paying non-sufficient funds fees and returned check fees, or overdraft fees. To merge your accounts, contact your employer on how to transfer your direct deposit to your new account.

Some employers require different documentation to change direct deposit, so be sure to contact them first. Next, be sure to follow-up with your financial institution who can easily provide any documentation you may need. To close your old bank accounts, simply contact your financial institution and request to close your account. They will provide you a check, or you can transfer your funds into your new account. If you have automatic bill payments coming out of your account, such as utility bills through ACH withdrawals, inform the company that is deducting those funds of your new account information. They will need your checking account number and the financial institution’s routing number. Also, be sure to leave enough money in your old accounts to cover at least two months of bill payments, as some billing companies are slow to update account information. Once your new account starts receiving withdrawals for your bill payments, you can close your old account and withdraw any remaining money.

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