budget wedding venues

Tjampuhan Ubud Wedding Package

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:29:00 +0000

Venue: Tjampuhan Ubud
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Package Price: baliweddingpackages.com

Picture yourself on a long balcony, perched high over a tropical ravine. Imagine pathways clinging to a hillside where the hibiscus and frangipani reach out over statues and wood carvings to touch a gentle greeting as you pass.

Butterflies, birdsong, fragrant blossoms, colorful plumage, nightsongs of frogs and blinking fireflies interwoven with secluded villas and bungalows extend into a world of exuberant Balinese culture and nature.

Picture yourself thus, and you might just feel the first light brush stroke of tthe spirit that is Hotel Tjampuhan. In this one hotel are captured all the images of Ubud, the cultural centre and beautiful wedding moment in Bali.

Package Name:
Tjampuhan Wedding Package

The wedding package inclusive of:

3 Nights accommodation at Raja Room include breakfast
Rental venue with Balinese set-up decoration
Live rindik music for ceremony ONLY
Hand bouquet for Bride and flower corsage for Groom
Small wedding cake for two
English speaking priest
Religious certificate of marriage
Document processing
Civil registrar
Civil certificate of marriage
2 (two) flower girls in Balinese costume including the petal flower
Tropical alcoholic cocktail for wedding toast
3 course romantic dinner on the beach with special table and set-up decoration
Souvenir from Bali Exotic Wedding
Honeymoon gift

Other inclusion:

Pre-wedding meeting service with wedding coordinator
Pick up service to the consulate located in Bali
Welcome drink and refreshment on arrival

Term and Condition:

The above price is net including government tax and service and valid for LOW season ONLY until June 2007
Extension night at USD 90.00 net per room including breakfast
Surcharge fee for high season and peak season (July – August) will inform in advan

The Laguna, Nusa Dua Wedding Package

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:22:00 +0000

Venue: The Laguna, Nusa Dua
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Package Price: baliweddingpackages.com

Located in the exclusive Nusa Dua resort area, on Bali’s most beautiful beach, a tranquil haven of tropical gardens, sparkling lagoons and luxurious accommodation awaits you at The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali.

Inclusions and Benefits

Venue rental at Laguna Gazebo, Marquee Royal or Temple garden
Balinese style decoration
One (1) Hand bouquet for bride and corsage for groom made from white roses
A bottle of Sparkling wine for wedding toast
Decorated wedding cake for two
Civil registrar
Certificate of marriage from Civil Minister
English speaking Priest (Christian Protestant or Catholic)
Religious certificate of marriage
Document processing
Pick up service to consulate in Bali (if needed)
Pre-wedding meeting service by Bali Exotic Wedding Coordinator
Assistance from Bali Exotic Wedding team during ceremony
Flower confetti & Balinese ring pillow made from fresh flower
Welcome board to greet the guests if any
Duo violist or accapella to perform during ceremony
Local professional photographer by digital camera, 150 shoots with 72 exposures printed in album and CD Rom
Hair do & make up by local make up artist
Two hours SPA treatment for bride & groom at appointed SPA

Terms and Conditions

The above package is flexible
Valid for all market
ALSO AVAILABLE for Moslem and Hindus Wedding Packages
Valid for low season ONLY

Reservation Procedure

Prior reservation is required as space is limited.
Wedding Couple should fill up the Booking Request Form and e-mail to Bali Exotic Wedding
No booking is confirmed until Bali Exotic Wedding send written confirmation to Wedding Couple

The Istana Wedding Package

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:14:00 +0000

Venue: The Istana Villa, Uluwatu
Package Price: baliweddingpackages.com

The Istana is located on a southwestern tip of Bali, in an area named The Bukit. This five suite estate overlooks white sand beaches and a lagoon abundant with sea life and coral, and in the evenings, magical sunsets. When the trade winds blow, a massive swell crashes onto the surrounding reef, crafting waves that attract worldwide surfing attention; the breaks are rated the fifth best in the world. Uluwatu beach is only a ten minute walk from the villa.

Inclusions and Benefits

Five (5) bedroom villa for 8-10 persons for Two (2) nights
Return airport for 10 guests (2 cars)
Welcome amenities (fruit basket, chilled towel & mineral water)
Civil registrar
Certificate of marriage from Civil Minister
English speaking Priest (Christian Protestant or Catholic)
Religious certificate of marriage
Document processing
Pick up service to consulate in Bali (if needed)
Pre-wedding meeting service by Bali Exotic Wedding Coordinator
Assistance from Bali Exotic Wedding team during ceremony
Decorated wedding ceremony area with simple standard decoration ( Flower Gate, White Balinese Umbrella & Flags, table as altar & fresh Balinese flower arrangement on the table)
Maximum ten (10) chairs for guests attending the ceremony (if any)
One hand bouquet for bride & corsage for groom
Flower confetti
2 witnesses
Balinese ring pillow made from fresh flower
Welcome board to greet the guests if any
Live string quartet music during ceremony OR Accapella Choir
Local professional photographer by digital camera, 150 shoots with 72 exposures printed in album and CD Rom
Hair do & make up by local make up artist
Two hours SPA treatment for bride & groom at appointed SPA

Terms and Conditions

Low season : (09 January – 30 June & 16 September – 19 December) excluding Easter & Chinese New year – Rate USD 1,650.00 + 15% /night minimum 5 nights.
High season (01 – 31 July & Sep.01-15), Chinese New Year (23 - 28 January 2009), Ester Week (Apr.10 - 16, 2009) – Rate USD 2,450.00 + 15% /night - Minimum 5 nights.
Peak season (01 – 31 August & 20 December – 08 January) – Rate USD 2,900.00 + 15% /night – Minimum 10 nights.
Valid for all market.
Banjar fee & Function fee will be applied for wedding with attendance more than 15 persons OR having loud entertainment.
Security deposit at USD 500.00 payable upon check in and refundable if no damages incurred.

Reservation Procedure

Prior reservation is required as space is limited.
Wedding Couple should fill up the Booking Request Form and e-mail to Bali Exotic Wedding
No booking is confirmed until Bali Exotic Wedding send written confirmation to Wedding Couple

HOW TO GET MARRIED IN BALI

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:42:00 +0000

HOW TO GET MARRIED IN BALI - According to the law No.1 of 1974 concerning marriage in Indonesia Canticle 2(1): “marriage is legitimate if it has been performed according to the laws of the respective religious beliefs of the parties concerned”.

Generally, person of any nationality who would like to marry in Indonesia providing they hold one of the five religions recognized by Indonesia (Moslem, Catholic, Buddhist, Hinduism and Protestant) Marriages under Indonesian law are performed by religious minister and the catatan sipil (Civil Registrar) or by the Kantor Urusan Agama (Directorate of Islamic Religion Affairs).

Bali Exotic wedding can help you to have a terrific time of spectacular wedding. We will design every part of your wedding according to your personal style, theme and size. Our team will handle the stressful part and manage the entire production and so all you have to worry about is saying “I do“.

Person of non Islamic faith are required to file with the civil registry office in the regency where they want to hold ceremony a “ notice of intention to marry “as well as a “ Letter of No Impediment “ obtained from their consular representatives.

General requirements on marriage formalities in Indonesia
Widower must present a copy of death certificate of the former spouse. If there has been a divorce ,the decree must present a copy of divorced certificate.
Letter of No Impediment from Consulate General within Indonesia certifying that the couple has no objection to getting marriage in Indonesia.
Copy of Birth certificate
Copy of passport
8 Pieces of photo size 4 x 6 (groom in the right side)
Other requirements according to Indonesia marriage laws
For the issue of the Letter of No Impediment to marriage by your consular representative you may need to present for your self and your fiancé(e), passport(s) that is valid for more than 6 month. The following countries have consulates or consular representative in Bali:

• Australia
• Italy
• United Kingdom
• England
• France
• Japan
• Netherlands • Mexico
• Germany
• Spain
• Switzerland and Austria
• Norway and Denmark
• United States and America
• Sweden and Finland

Planning An Inexpensive Open House

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:52:00 +0000

Planning An Inexpensive Open House - Some of the most expensive items that you’ll buy for the celebration of your wedding are the invitations and party favors.

Typically you’ll be having an open house on the day before you wedding for the wedding party or on the day after your wedding to open your gifts in the company of your friends and family.

If you are hosting an open house for whatever reason that involves the celebration of your wedding you’ll need to send out detailed invitations letting guests know the time, place, and of course who you are. Since there are many different reasons that you could be hosting an open house, you may find it very difficult to find invitations in a party supply store. Not only that, but you’ll need to fill out every invitation card with all the open house information which could take hours if not days.

The answer is to make your own open house invitations. While this may sound like more work than buying them, read on to discover it’s actually quite simple.

Before we discuss how to make your invitations, we would like to cover the most important aspect of planning an open house: the food. Everyone expects to see a variety of good food at an open house, but if people are coming and going all day, what should you serve? For some great party food ideas check out the appetizer section of any cookbook. Avoid serving casseroles or too many hot recipes or you’ll spend all your time running in and out of the kitchen. Stick to cold appetizers that can sit out for hours such as dips, crackers and cheese,and fruit plates.
The easiest way to make your invitations is to use templates that you can download from the Internet.

You can add all the open house information, as well as add some cute graphics to liven the invitations up. Then simply print them out on some elegant stationary or invitations cards, and you’re done. These invitations will look very professional if you use high quality printer paper and take care not to make the invitation look too cluttered.

Making your own invitations saves you time and money. Soon you’ll be making your own for every occasion!

If you are having an open house to open your wedding gifts you’ve probably already spent loads of money on your wedding celebration. If so, why not save yourself a little money and make your own invitations? Your open house invitations don’t need to be fancy, but with a little know-how and creativity, you can make some great invitations that your guests will love.

Rather than simply buying blank invitations from your local party store, making your own invitations adds a personal touch. How you go about making your invitations should depend largely on how many people you intend to invite. For instance, if you are inviting approximately ten people, you can make your invitations from scratch using beautiful invitation paper and various decorative appliqués. However, if you intend to invite upwards of twenty or more guests, you may want to use your computer to design some great invitations that you can print
off yourself.

If you are making invitations from scratch, be sure to have the following supplies on hand:

• Heavy construction paper in several colors
• Colorful markers and pens
• Scissors
• Stickers
• Other appliqués (such as foam letters, glitter, or pom poms)
• Glue

Using these supplies, you can make any type of invitation you so desire. Choose a simple color theme and simply add all pertinent information.

If you plan to design your invitations on your computer, there are many invitation templates online that you can download and use for free. These templates will help you add all your information and customize your invitations any way you like. You can then print the final invitation on some colorful printer paper. Adding some additional appliqués after is always a fun idea.

As you can see, making your own invitations isn’t as hard as it sounds. Just be sure to take your time and have a design in mind when you start.

Save Money On Wedding Photos

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:59:00 +0000

Save Money On Wedding Photos - Wedding pictures are one of the biggest costs that you’ll have to pay for your wedding. There are, however, some ways that you can get around having to pay an expensive photographer to remember your special day.

Think about the guests that you’re inviting to your wedding and find out if any of them is good with a camera. If you know that someone is able to take pictures without chopping off heads you might to think about asking them to take some candid photos at the reception. This saves you money since the photographer that you’ve hired to take your ceremony photos won’t have to stay around to be paid to take reception photos.

Digital cameras are a great addition to your wedding reception since so many people will arrive with one! Ask your guests to be sure to email you with the pictures that they’ve taken at your wedding celebration. You’ll be able to get a large assortment of pictures to choose from at virtually no cost to you. You can choose your favorites and have them printed out for your own personal use in photo albums and in picture frames.

The Day Of Your Wedding Can Save You Money

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:40:00 +0000

The Day Of Your Wedding Can Save You Money - The most expensive day of the week to have your wedding is on a Saturday. This is because most weddings take place on this day of the week. This automatically raises the cost of anything that you have to rent or anyone who you have to hire to help you on your special day.

The month that you choose to get married also plays a big role in cost. November to April weddings are much cheaper than weddings that take place in the summer.
Fridays are the second most popular day so this isn’t a good day as your second choice.

Once again you’ll pay a higher cost than if you were married on any other day of the week. If you want to save money you might want to consider having your wedding take place on a day of the week that is less popular. A weekday evening wedding can save you a great deal of money.

If you do decide to have a weekday evening wedding keep in mind that you need to allow your guests plenty of time to get to your wedding at the end of their work day. As well, many people may be unable to your attend your wedding if they live out of town and can’t get time off from work during the week.

Reception Tricks, Tips And Cutbacks

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:35:00 +0000

Reception Tricks, Tips And Cutbacks - One of the ways that you can save money on the total cost of your wedding is to learn a few tricks that will keep down the cost of your reception. One of the most important things that you can do is stick to the schedule that you’ve set up for your reception.

If you have hired a DJ or musicians they will charge you more if they have to play for longer than the time than you have hired them. This includes limo charges if you’ve decided to rent a limo to take you from the church to the reception. The longer you drive in the limo the more money you’ll end up paying.

Another way that you can cut back on costs is to have your wedding ceremony and wedding reception in the same place. This can not only make things much simpler for you, it can also save you some money. You won’t need to rent transportation to take you from the wedding to the reception.

You’ll find that many churches and other places where weddings take place usually have a hall that they rent out for wedding celebrations. You’ll often be able to get a reasonable fee for the use of the hall if you’re also having your wedding ceremony in the same location.

How To Have Great Hair At A Budget Price

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:32:00 +0000

How To Have Great Hair At A Budget Price - You’ll probably spend many hours looking for the right gown, the perfect accessories, and the ideal veil. The one thing that you need to finish off the look is the right hairstyle. Of course, if you have a budget that you need to stick to you’ll want to find the right look at the right price.

Get the advice of a professional and ask to see a few different styles that you know won’t cost you a fortune. You’ll want to find just the right look for the type of wedding dress that you’re wearing. You want a design that is going to complement your wedding gown without taking away from the whole overall look or appearing too overbearing.

One thing to keep in mind is that you keep is feminine and cute. If you have short hair you’ll want to add a volumizer to give you the lift that you need to hold your veil. Short hair looks great adorned with small accessories but once again remember not to make your hair the focus of your wedding look.

If you have longer hair there are more things that you can do such as keeping it loose and flowing or pinning it up with a few flowers that match the flowers that you’re going to be carrying.

No matter what style of hair that you choose make sure that you ask for a price ahead of time so that you know how much of your budget you need to set aside to have the perfect hairstyle.

Planning A Honeymoon You Can Afford

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:13:00 +0000

Planning A Honeymoon You Can Afford - Every bride and groom wants to have the perfect honeymoon to follow the perfect wedding reception. But for many couples, once they’ve paid for the wedding ceremony and wedding reception, there is little money left over to plan an expensive honeymoon.

However, there are some things that can be done so that the bride and groom have the wedding they want and the honeymoon that they want as well.

Talk to your travel agent well ahead of time so that you can find out about any specials that are going to be available at the time of your wedding. If you don’t have a specific destination in mind you may find that there are some great locations that offer some exceptional deals at certain times of the year.

Plan your wedding around your honeymoon. If you have your heart set on a particular
honeymoon destination find out when the cheapest flights and accommodations are
available. Once you have some dates in mind you can plan the rest of your wedding
around this time. This strategy will only work if you’re flexible about when you can have your wedding ceremony and reception. Keep in mind that there are some guests that just won’t be able to make it to your wedding at certain times of the year, such as at Christmas time.

Have the wedding that you want and postpone your honeymoon for a few months until
you can afford the honeymoon that you dream of. This is a little like having the best of both worlds. If you have a limited budget you might want to plan your wedding without thinking about your honeymoon. This means that you can spend a bit more on your wedding ceremony and reception. Plan a couple of days away somewhere close just to celebrate your marriage in private. Then start saving for a honeymoon to someplace exotic. This can even turn into a first year anniversary celebration.
Have your wedding exactly where you want to have your honeymoon. For example,
plan your wedding in Hawaii. After your family and friends have celebrated your special day you can stay for your honeymoon in one of the most incredible states in the country.

This is the ideal way to have your cake….and eat it too.

Planning your honeymoon doesn’t have to be a daunting and difficult task. No matter how much money that you have to spend there are options for you. Even if it means that you have to settle for a location that is less than perfect the main thing is the you and your loved on are together to celebrate your union.

wedding theme - funny wedding topping cake

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:22:00 +0000

wedding theme - funny wedding topping cake , topping cake, creative topping cake.

wedding theme - jungle

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:49:00 +0000

Decoration

Wedding Cake

wedding theme - beach

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:27:00 +0000

wedding theme about beach - Since the wedding is being held at the beach a Hawaiian or Tropical Caribbean theme would be appropriate. Use the bold colors of the tropics for flowers and dress styles (including the bride and groom) with a tropical flair, and you are sure to have a wedding that will be remembered for years to come. If the wedding is in the evening, then the aisle can be lit by Hawaiian Tiki torches, or even by candles floating in water.

You could also go with a Surfer themed wedding for daytime with surfboards arranged to form the promenade archway and the wedding arch. They certainly will not fly away in a wind gust.

Invitation

Decoration
Beach Seating and Flooring Ideas
If it is at all in your budget, you should consider temporary flooring for solid footing beneath the chairs. If the wedding is an informal one, then use beach chairs for the guests to sit in. This eliminates the necessity to put flooring down underneath the chairs. Make sure the area where the ceremony is to take place is on a solid platform. If the ring drops into sand it might be lost for a while.

Wedding Photographer Preparations
It is imperative that you have a photographer that is prepared for outdoor photos no matter what the lighting. Be sure to give your photographer clear details, so he is ready for a cloudy day or a sunny day. Some photographers will suggest having your ceremony when the sun is setting because people are less likely to squint at these times, so you will have some decisions make on this matter.

Wedding Cake

Cheap Wedding And Reception Tips

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:53:00 +0000

Cheap Wedding And Reception Tips - If you are getting married and need to do so on a tight budget, there are many tips that you can follow to make sure that your wedding and reception doesn’t break the banks. Here are some tips that will save you money when you are planning your wedding ceremony and reception.

Trim the guest list to include only friends and family that are close to you. This is difficult to do but sometimes it is necessary if the cost per guest is going to break your budget.

Think about it like this; you can simply cross off the names on the list of guests who might feel obligated to come to the wedding if they are invited, but would not be upset in the least if they are not asked to attend. Invite only the people who are important to you and your parents, rather than everyone you know.

Have your wedding ceremony and/or reception held at a hotel area, and ask for discounts when your family and friends are staying at same hotel which they will likely give. Reserve a block of rooms for your guests several months beforehand just to be sure that all goes smoothly on the day. Speak with the appropriate manager when asking for discounts and reserving rooms.

Stick to the schedule that you set beforehand for your ceremony and reception.

Musicians will charge you a lot more if they are asked to perform beyond the time stated in their contract.

Have your ceremony and reception in the same location which will make things a great deal simpler.

Ask friends to lend their talents instead of buying a gift such as DJ’s, flowers, centerpieces etc.

Have your wedding on a non-weekend day. Choose a weekday evening for your wedding. Schedule the wedding to allow guests time to arrive at the ceremony after the work day has ended. Many guests enjoy weekday weddings more because this frees up their weekends other things. Choose a date between November and April to avoid higher seasonal rates.

Supply disposable cameras all over the place for people to take pictures at your wedding. It will save a lot on fancy photographers. You can also ask a friend who you know is good at taking pictures to help. You can also get your friends with digital cameras to email you all the photos they take.

Get someone from college to help out with making a video of the ceremony. It will save you piles of money and still giving you the professional look that you may be hoping for.

Offer a buffet instead of fancy dinners. Get your family members to each cook and bring something to add to the festivities.

Serve beer and wine instead of expensive champagnes. Let people know that they can bring their own liquor if they prefer something else.

Using Themes To Cut Wedding Costs

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:12:00 +0000

Using Themes To Cut Wedding Costs - There’s nothing like a well thought out theme to make your wedding celebration unique and memorable for a fraction of the cost. A wedding theme should tell your guests something about the two of you as a couple and as individuals because that’s what makes it unique. If you share a love for sports, maybe a sports themed wedding would be right for you.

Or maybe you met on the beach, where you would likely want to choose a beach themed wedding. Once you’ve decided on your wedding theme, you are going to want to make sure all elements of your wedding celebration reflect that singular theme, and that is including the wedding favors and gifts.

If you can’t think of a theme wedding favor idea, one good way for you to start is to think about things that are included in or that reflect the theme. For instance, if you are having an Asian theme wedding, there are great Asian wedding favors available all over the place including the internet that all have Asian designs. Some of these samples include fortune cookies, chopsticks and take-out boxes and there are a lot of beautifully designed favors with these designs at even dollar stores these days. Some of my favorites are a fortune cookie place-card holder, a silver take-out box that has the names of the couple engraved on it.

The good news is that no matter what your theme is, you can find wedding favors to match it as long as you think of things that make you think of that theme. If you are having a beach theme wedding, you may want to consider favors with items like shells, fish, sand, and water. Look out for designs with motifs like beach umbrellas, flip-flops etc. For a really elegant and yet useful beach theme favor, nothing really beats a beautiful silver dolphin-shaped bottle-opener or a shell shaped candle accent. But if that’s beyond your budget, there are some cool and cheap wedding favors like a shell card holder, a mini beach pail filled with candies etc.

Here are some more great theme wedding favor ideas: if you’re having a particular flower as your wedding theme, be on the watch for candy-holders, place-card holders, candles, tea-lights and candy that is shaped in that particular flower. If you’re having a wedding during the winter holidays, you may want to check out favors that have bells and holly wreaths or maybe even some birds.

When it comes to themed wedding party favors, the trick to making sure that your guests love
their favors is to pick ones that are elegant and in keeping with your overall theme and yet
useful. Themed weddings can always be bought without spending an arm and a leg. All you
really need is a big imagination and a few good ideas and you are off and running. Just have a
brainstorming session and see what pops out.

Hints And Tips For The Perfect Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:56:00 +0000

Hints And Tips For The Perfect Wedding - There are many things that you can do to have a perfect wedding without spending a fortune doing it. One of the first things that you need to do is develop a wedding plan, decide who is helping you plan your special day, and stick with it! Work a budget into the mix that is written in stone and stick within your means no matter what. Consider working with a professional wedding planner or consultant who has the know how to help you find ways to save money.

There are lots of traditional wedding expense breakdowns and financial responsibility assignments, following general outlines or etiquette rules and suggested practices. Traditionally, the bride’s parents would foot most of the bill, parents of the groom might want to contribute in some meaningful financial way, shape or form or just pay for specific things, or even share costs equally.

Some couples choose to save, pay for their own weddings, others use the kindness of benefactors, and other family members who want to contribute and lessen the burden on everyone. Couples and parents find innovative ways to deal with the expenses they face.

They set up a wedding account, where everyone’s contributions are deposited. All bills are paid from that account, or they split costs in three equal parts. Parents on both sides and the couple each take a third of the expenses and cover their portion of the cost.

Setting up a master ‘wedding account’ is always a great idea to control spending, manage budgets, avoid conflicts. You can ease the financial burden this major life event is placing on everyone by offering a unique service and channel for one-and-all who feel they want to contribute. It also provides the family with the unique opportunity to have others provide cash.

It is accepted practice that attendants pay for their own clothing, but in some cases, especially where the option to share expenses has been mobilized, the wardrobe will be “funded” so to speak. Rentals that will have to be returned and/or purchased, traditional, themed or even home-made outfits are always other options as well, depending on your wedding’s unique style, set-up and context. Traditionally the bride and/or her family would pay for the bride’s dress, veil and accessories; her mother’s dress and father’s formal wear as well as the bride’s trousseau, honeymoon clothes and lingerie.

Reception – the bulk of the cost for any wedding would be the food and drink, party rentals, music and entertainment of your guests on the big day. Cost cutting suggestions and innovative cost sharing, will all go a long way to assist you plan the reception. Making it fit your budget is both a challenge and a joyful endeavor! Getting professional help from a seasoned, well-versed wedding expert will be dollars saved in the end and a smart investment strategy to help you curb costs AND create the perfect ambience and backdrop for your wedding celebrations. Do not go the journey alone – consult often and frequently shop around and be creative, making your reception the one to remember without having to break the bank!

Planning A Wedding On A Budget

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:43:00 +0000

Planning A Wedding On A Budget, cheap weddings: It sounds like an oxy-moron in so many ways doesn’t it? Well, get over it because that is the future of wedding planning. Spending your life savings on your big day is not just crazy it is insanely idiotic. You can have elegant, beautiful weddings and receptions without having to go broke in the process. Today’s couple knows that weddings on a budget just make more sense than spending like crazy. That and the days when the bride’s parents pay for everything is just about over. Nowadays couples are often spending their own money on the wedding as many of them live together long before the wedding day.

Cheap weddings don’t have to mean that you have to give up on style or sentimentality. It means using your imagination, and using your own hands or the help of friends and family rather than paying through the roof for professionals. You can save some money without skimping on any of the good stuff. Planning a cheap wedding is planning dream weddings but with much more cash left over. Wouldn’t you rather have money to put down on a house or to pay for your honeymoon?
You don’t have to do what everyone else is doing to make your special. There are so many ideas that can make your wedding a great deal cheaper in the long run. Some of these ideas
include:
• Buying your dress secondhand
• Having friends and family make your food and cake for you in lieu of a wedding gift
• Using an MP3 player instead of hiring a DJ
• Having your reception at home with only close friends and family
• Not inviting the entire universe to your wedding

There are just so many things that you can do to make your wedding days a bit cheaper that this article alone cannot cover them all. Brainstorm and use your imagination to find more ways to stay within your budget. When you need to throw a wedding on a budget, you can always make sure that you and your fiancé opt for a wedding that does not cost as much as the average wedding. You can have your wedding outdoors, in your yard or that of a family member, have theme based wedding that can be easy to create etc. Theme weddings always take a lot of the cost out of throwing a big and expensive wedding and they are always a lot of fun for everyone that is involved

budget wedding venues

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:13:00 +0000

Dream wedding with short budget - MUSIC AT YOUR CEREMONY

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:22:00 +0000

Dream wedding with short budget - MUSIC AT YOUR CEREMONY, Music for your wedding ceremony could consist of live or recorded performances. For pre-wedding music, make a CD of songs that are meaningful to you as a couple. You can also use this CD for the processional and ecessional marches.

Do you know someone who plays the piano or guitar? Ask them to play for you at your ceremony. Nothing sounds as poignant as an acoustic guitar playing a beautiful ballad!

Call your local high school or college for musicians. Recruit someone you know to sing during the ceremony. If you don’t know anyone who sings, find a place where they’re having karaoke and pick the singer you like best. Offer them a small fee to sing at your wedding and – VOILA! – You have a vocalist to make your day special!

Dream wedding with short budget - MAKING YOUR OWN PEW BOWS

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:17:00 +0000

Dream wedding with short budget - MAKING YOUR OWN PEW BOWS

Speaking from experience, initial bow making can be extremely frustrating. Give yourself plenty of time and practice when you start this craft. While it may take a few tries to finally master it, once you do, you’ll start cranking out the bows fairly quickly.

Below are instructions for two different types of bows that can be layered for a more elaborate effect:

You will need approximately 4.5 feet of 1” wired ribbon; approximately 4.5 feet of 6” tulle (more or less depending on how long you want the tails); craft wire, wire cutter, scissors.

The Tulle Base:

1. Lay the ribbon horizontally. Find the middle of your strip of tulle and pinch together with your left hand.

2. With your right hand, pinch the tulle on the right side about 8” away from the middle.

3. Bring the second pinched spot to the center, moving underneath. This should form half of a bow. Pinch together the middle with your right hand.

4. Repeat the same thing with the left side, only this time instead of bringing the tulle underneath to form the bow, bring it over the top.

5. You should now have a simple bow. Secure the middle by twisting craft wire around it. If you’d like to stop here, hot glue a silk flower in the middle to finish this simple project. However, if you want your bow more ornate, follow the next set of instructions to add a second layer.

The Second Ribbon Layer:

1. Lay the wired ribbon vertically on a table or flat surface, moving away from you. Take the end closest to you, bring it up and then tuck it in to form a small loop. Pinch the loop in place. This will be the middle of the ribbon.

2. Just after where you are now pinching, twist the longer end of the ribbon 180 degrees. Keep the twist tight and “hide” it underneath the middle loop. Grab the long piece of ribbon about 6” away from the middle. Then form a loop by bringing the ribbon underneath and back to the center. Pinch together.

3. Twist the long piece of ribbon again just after the center pinch. Make an equal sized loop on the other side using the same technique.

4. Continue making equal-sized loops that rest directly underneath each other by using the same technique. Stop when you have three on each side.

5. Secure the middle with craft wire and leave some extra wire in order to attach it to the tulle base.

6. Cut off any tail you might have left over from the ribbon.

7. Spread out the loops to create the look you desire.

Attaching:

With the extra wire from the second layer, attach the ribbon bow to the middle of the tulle base. Consider adding long wire hooks or extra ribbon to the back for easy attachment to the pews.

You may want to consider using simple floral swags at the end of each pew as well. These can be found inexpensively and made even more inexpensively!

Many churches have single candle holders that you can use or rent for a nominal fee. If you are a member of the church, ask! The clergy has had exposure to many weddings. He or she might have some terrific, low-cost ideas you may not have thought about!

What we did for my second wedding was an idea I had never seen before. My mother went to a discount store and found battery operated candles – the kind people put in their windows around Christmas time – on clearance. They can also be found at craft stores or craft warehouses pretty cheaply.

Mom attached a Velcro strip to the bottom of each candle and got permission from the church to attach a strip to the end of each pew. We bought a huge pack of batteries and attached one to the end of each pew. My 8 year old cousin was responsible for twisting the base of each candle to turn them on right before the ceremony – a job she was quite proud of – and we had a gorgeously lit sanctuary!

If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, the scenery will be your most dramatic decoration. Most couples opt for the traditional gazebo or arch when getting married outdoors.

I’ve seen these on sale at a local wholesaler before at a mere $19.99! You can also rent the archway from a party rental place. Decorate it with flowers, Christmas lights, or greenery to make it beautiful.

Seating at an outdoor wedding usually consists of folding chairs. These can usually be found at a benevolent association like The American Legion – excellent place to find seating especially if you’re having your reception there – churches, or community centers. Even if you have to pay a few dollars to rent them, it will be worth it!

Decorate the ends of the chairs with greenery and flowers to match your wedding bouquets along with strategically placed ribbon. To set off the “important guest” area (parents, grandparents, etc.) cover the backs of the chairs with simple white pillowcases.

All weddings are made much more special with an added touch contributed by music before, during, and after the ceremony.

Dream wedding with short budget - DECORATING THE CEREMONY

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:13:00 +0000

Dream wedding with short budget - DECORATING THE CEREMONY

We’ve covered the floral decorations for a church wedding, but what else do you need to decorate the sanctuary. Because you’re on a budget, remember that less is more. Most wedding ceremonies are short and sweet, so why spend a majority of your money decorating a place where people are most likely only going to be for a half hour or so?

If you want pew bows, they can be made quite inexpensively, but don’t decorate each pew. Decorate every other one for the first 10 rows or so. Ribbon for bows can get quite expensive, so doing every other pew is the frugal thing to do.

Dream wedding with short budget - DECORATIVE FLOWERS FOR THE CEREMONY

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:10:00 +0000

Dream wedding with short budget - DECORATIVE FLOWERS FOR THE CEREMONY (by Ashley), As far as flowers and plants as decorations are concerned, this can be a great enhancement to your ceremony. Many churches already have floral adornments on their altars. If you get married around the time of a church celebration, you may be able to buy a few flowers and take advantage of those that are already there.

For example, around Easter, lilies are the flower of choice in most churches. Many people will buy Easter lilies in remembrance of their loved ones. Offer to buy a couple of Easter lilies to add to the existing ones, and you have a beautiful decoration on the altar.

The same applies around Christmas. Poinsettias are the flower of choice at this time of year. Offer up a few poinsettia plants to add to those already there and you’ll have some beautiful altar decorations.

Large arrangements on an altar will only be seen from far away. Use inexpensive flowers such as carnations, or large filling flowers such as snowball mums.

If you are getting married in a church, almost all have some type of floral/tree decorations that they have all the time. All you need to do in this situation is to add a few personal touches and you’ll have a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony. This is what we did for my second marriage. We took the artificial fichus trees and arranged them around our other flowers to make for a beautiful altar.

If you are getting married outside, take advantage of nature. Cultivate what Mother Nature has to offer. When my cousin got married, he did so at a local park overlooking a lake. The flowers were in full bloom and it was beautiful.

His wife later told me that she had been out at that park every day for two weeks just to make sure that the flowers would be gorgeous -- and they were!

Talk to your venues and see if any other brides have booked for the same day. If the two of you can coordinate flowers and split the cost, you’ll save a lot of money. I would imagine both of you wouldn’t turn your nose up at saving a ton of money on church decorations and flowers!

Some party rental places will rent large potted plants such as tropical palms or fichus. They visually fill a lot of space, and will help frame your ceremony site or warm up your reception. Best of all, renting a potted plant is far cheaper than buying large flower arrangements. Also, you may consider purchasing these large plants and using them in your home afterwards to get more use out of them.

Almost everyone I knew owned an artificial fichus tree, so I made several phone calls and asked if we could borrow them for our big day. Everyone was more than happy to offer up their trees and we used them to decorate the reception hall. More on that later!

Don’t try to move your ceremony flowers to the reception hall. Many churches require you leave them anyway, but moving large arrangements can be tedious and simply not worth the time or effort. The last thing you want is to have your reception held up waiting for flowers!

Decorating the place where you will take your vows is just as important as how you decorate your reception.

Dream wedding with short budget - MAKING YOUR OWN CEREMONY FLOWERS

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:06:00 +0000

Dream wedding with short budget - MAKING YOUR OWN CEREMONY FLOWERS (by Ashley), There are plenty of wholesale stores who will sell silk flowers at a greatly discounted price. Working with silk flowers is easy and can be done by almost anyone. My mother put together all the bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages for both my weddings. She had no professional training. She simply had a bunch of flowers and some florist tape. They were utterly beautiful!

Some basic equipment you’ll need are floral wire, floral tape, wire cutters, flowers, greenery, and decorative accents like baby’s breath or smaller flowers. These instructions are mainly for silk flowers, but can be used with real flowers as well. Silk flowers can be manipulated much easier than real ones, so keep that in mind!

Tips for creating your own flowers are abundant. A beautifully simple idea for a gorgeous bridal bouquet is to take several white roses, bunch them together into a bouquet, wrap the bottom with floral tape tightly, and wrap satin ribbon around the stems. Attach long pieces of satin ribbon to flow down as you hold the bouquet and it’ll be stunning!

You can use this technique with either silk or fresh flowers, and it doesn’t have to be all roses. For a unique look, try out different flowers in your wedding colors. You can also buy plastic nosegay holders at many discount stores that make preparing bouquets super easy!

Don’t worry if you can see the tape or wire. You can always disguise it with ribbon or filler.

For your bridesmaids, you can have them carry the traditional nosegay. Assemble it in the same way outlined above for the bridal bouquet. A very elegant look is to have each attendant carry a single flower or a few flowers put together with greenery and ribbon that they carry cradled in their arms. These are super easy to put together. Just take a few flowers, greenery, and accents, gather the stems together, wrap with floral tape and add ribbon.

For the boutonnières, simple is best, especially since they will be worn by the men in your wedding party. Most guys don’t want garish flowers adorning their bodies – it’s just a guy thing!

To put together a boutonniere, take a single flower, add a few green leaves, and maybe a sprig of baby’s breath. Wrap the stem in floral tape tightly and voila! Your bout! You can, if you wish, add a little bit of ribbon, but don’t go too overboard – remember the “guy thing”!

To make corsages, use an odd number of flowers – 3 or 5 is recommended. Make it just like you would the bout, gather the stems, and add greenery and filler. You’ll want the corsage to be in a round shape, or a long row. Once you have gathered all the flowers together, wrap tightly with floral tape and adjust the stems for comfort. Be sure to add some pretty ribbon for accents.

Many people just aren’t sure how to pin on a corsage, so here’s a most helpful tip for anyone! The corsage should bend slightly over the collar bone, so don’t pin too far down. The wearer should be able to tip her head slightly to smell the flowers.

Stick the pin into the fabric at the bottom left corner of the stem. Weave the pin back out from under the fabric. Push it through about 1 inch, laying it at an angle over the top of the stem. Stick the tip of the pin back into the fabric on the other side of the stem. Insure that the stem is tightly in place with the length of the pin pushing it down. Weave the pin back out of the fabric once more. Be sure that the very tip of the pin does not stick out, nor does it poke under the fabric and touch the skin.

Don’t forget the pins! Go for the straight pin with a pretty pearl head on it. They can be found at most craft store quite inexpensively. Have plenty on hand – just in case!

The flower girl basket is probably the easiest of all wedding ceremony flowers. Just take a small basket – preferably white – and decorate it with ribbon and some small flowers. Many local florists will sell you rose petals for the flower girl to strew down the aisle quite cheaply. If they have some roses they aren’t able to sell that are going bad, they will usually part with the petals at a low price.

Just as important could be the ring bearer pillow. The ring pillow from a wedding can become a treasured keepsake of a very special day and a family heirloom as well. Use high-quality materials for the pillow and be creative. Experiment with different patterns, materials and textures before you decide on a final design.

• Choose two pieces of fabric that each measure between 8 and 10 inches square. Use white or off-white satin, silk or brocade. If possible, use the same fabric and lace that is used for the wedding dress.

• Choose lace and ribbon to decorate the pillow if desired. The amounts required will depend on how the materials are used. About 2 to 3 yards each of ribbon and lace will be adequate

• Use two or three pieces of polyester batting as stuffing for the pillow. Each piece should be equal to the dimensions of the fabric squares in step 1.

• Use a fabric cutting board, ruler and fabric marking pen to mark and measure out two equal squares of fabric. Make all markings on the wrong side of the fabric. Test the pen on a scrap of the pillow fabric to make sure that the marks will fade.

• Do any embroidery or needlework before continuing to the next step. Add any other decoration to the face of the fabric as well. Embellishments such as small ribbons, charms and delicate lace can be tacked or sewn on to the fabric by hand.

• Add a lace ruffle to the pillow by pinning the straight edge of the ruffle to the right side of the fabric square that will form the pillow top. Pin so that the edges line up evenly and the right sides (if there is a right side to the ruffle) are together.

• Pin the ruffle very loosely onto the fabric or gather the ruffle slightly as you pin in order to create a fuller ruffle.

• Pin the fabric pieces with the right sides together. Edges should match up evenly. Pins should be placed about 1/2 inch apart and should be at right angles to the fabric edges. Make sure that the pinned edge of the ruffle is caught securely between the two fabric layers.

• Use a sewing machine to stitch three sides of the pillow, 1/2 inch from the fabric edges. Turn the pillow right side out and stuff the batting layers inside. If you would like a fuller pillow, insert additional batting.

• Fold the edges of the unsewn seam into the pillow 1/2 inch, and stitch closed by hand. Use a slipstitch done by hand or carefully topstitch the edges with your machine.

• Add a 10- or 12-inch length of 1/4-inch satin or silk ribbon to the top of the pillow. Stitch the ribbon by hand to the pillow at the ribbon's center point. Add a silk or satin bow made from the same ribbon to cover the stitching. Use the two ribbon strands to loosely tie the wedding rings to the pillows.

Dream wedding with short budget - A ROSE IS A ROSE

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:54:00 +0000

Dream wedding with short budget - A ROSE IS A ROSE (by Ashley), Cheap doesn't mean that your wedding flowers can't be beautiful. All flowers are lovely no matter what they cost. They can cost you a bundle, but there are many ways to save yourself a bundle as well.

The first decision to make is whether or not you want silk or real flowers. We recommend silk flowers because of the ease. However, real flowers can be a beautiful addition to your wedding. Keep in mind that real flowers need to be nurtured even up to the moment you say “I Do”. If you have someone who can monitor the freshness of your real flowers, by all means, have them! If you want to save yourself and your loved ones a little stress, choose silk!

If you do choose fresh flowers, we recommend commissioning the services of a professional florist. Working with real flowers is an art that probably shouldn’t be taken on by a novice. If you do commission a florist, avoid using the “W” word (wedding) as they will most often charge you much more for wedding flowers as opposed to a few bouquets for a random event. Keep in mind that a professional florist will not save you any money. They come at a premium price, so be prepared. Consider ordering fresh flowers from an online wholesaler. You can get some of the best prices around.

However, as we mentioned, unlike at a florist, you will be responsible for all of the prep work of cleaning and trimming them, and keeping them alive until the wedding.

If you’re going for a simple look, you might want to contact a local farmer. Where I live, there is an iris farm who will sell you bulk irises at a discounted rate. Find your local farmer’s market and pick up some freshly cut flowers for a simple bouquet. Consider also picking flowers from your own garden.

Remember that flowers are simply garnishes. There’s no need to go overboard with nosegays or hand-held masterpieces for the ceremony. The real stars of the show are you, your intended, and your wedding party. The flowers simply add to the overall package.

Consider calling a local community college for your flowers. Many local colleges offer courses in flower arranging. For a small fee, they may be quite accommodating in allowing their students to “practice” for your wedding at a huge discounted price – often for the cost of the flowers alone. Just be prepared for what you get. It might be beautiful, it might be mediocre. As stated before, don’t place too much emphasis on the flowers – they are simply garnishes.

Dream wedding with short budget - what to wear for him

noreply@blogger.com (puxpux) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:47:00 +0000

Dream wedding with short budget - what to wear for him , The traditional choice for the groom is a tuxedo. Where I come from, buying a tuxedo is virtually unheard of. Renting is probably the way to go to realize the ultimate savings on the groom’s attire. If you were to buy a tuxedo, the average cost would be somewhere between $300 and $500. This is not exactly the way to go when trying to save money on a wedding!

If you do want to buy your tux, check in thrift stores, consignment shops, and online to find discounted tuxes. Buying off the rack will run you a lot more money.

Renting a tux will run anywhere from $50 to $100 typically. That rental will include everything your groom will need to look like Prince Charming. This means cuff links, shoes, vest, and tie.

Many places offer the grooms tux rental free when the wedding party rents from the same store. Be sure to ask about a perk like this.

If your groom wants to own his own tuxedo, we suggest a local thrift store or consignment shop. You may also want to consider a discount wedding store or even

online at e-bay again. Yet another great consideration when outfitting the guys in your wedding party is to have them wear nice suits or even casual slacks and a nice shirt. Not every wedding party has to be ultra formal; it’s all up to you!

Now that you and your groom are outfitted, let’s talk about those loved ones who will be standing up with you. What they wear can be just as important as what you wear!