This week's Times shares that brides are increasingly asking for cash gifts. This trend pulls back the curtain on the underbelly of wedding gifts. Over the last 20 years, a trend emerged where a bride would ask for a traditional gift (i.e. a crystal champagne flute set, a fine china plate, etc.) but then redeem the credit for a television or vacuum. The stores that were especially adept at this were the big-box stores with a wide variety of offerings like Macy's and Target. They would use ...
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Timeline Tips for Your Wedding Registry By Emily Lasnier
Discover when it's time to create your wish list.
There are a lot of different things that go into wedding planning, and it can be stressful to figure out when to take care of each task. There are certain vendors that you’ll want to book right away, as their calendars often fill up in advance. However, something like creating your gift registry can be harder to pin down on a calendar because there’s no risk of it being unavailable. There ...
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July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017
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From The Knot: How to Write Wedding Vendor Reviews
It's easy to decide to write wedding vendor reviews (and we hope you do!), but when it comes to actually doing it, you might need a little motivation and guidance. But we promise, it's not as hard as you think. A good strategy is to set a reasonable goal for yourself. Maybe try to accomplish two or three a night, or take a few days to crank them all out. Whatever your game plan, follow these five ...
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Photo credit: Studio EMP Tip of the Day: Christine Paul of Christine Paul Events suggests allotting 25% of the guest list to the bride's parents, 25% to the groom's parents and 50% to the couple themselves. This keeps parents from taking over — after all, it's your wedding. But if the 'rents are paying for it or contributing towards the cost, try to be as tolerant as possible.
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Photo Credit: Skyla Walton via Green Wedding Shoes
Tip of the Day: "The wedding color palettes I'm seeing for spring and summer are beautiful muted pastels — think Caribbean sea or pale, pale pistachio green. For a fall/winter wedding, think about deep, dark green or my favorite combo: dahlia red paired with slate grey," says celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss from Mindy Weiss Events.
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Tip of the Day: When it comes to capturing the details you've worked so hard to plan, it's key to have a list of the still-life shots you want: the cake, the centerpiece, your wedding gown on the hanger, place cards, bouquets and more. "Some things, like escort cards, are time sensitive, so it's good to know when they'll be placed, so the photographer can get to them before ...
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Tip of the Day: Dot your centerpieces with a few dramatic flowers. Two or three elaborate blooms, even pricey ones like gardenias or orchids, create a more expensive look, saving you about 75 percent over a piece completely filled with the same exotic flowers.
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Tip of the Day: Are Mom and Dad willing to contribute financially to your wedding? Before broaching the topic with them, sit down with your fiancé and discuss your expectations.
"Make sure you get to a point where you both agree on your vision and how much it will cost," says financial pro Pam Krueger, author of The Moneytrack Method. "This conversation will be the springboard for how you deal with money as a ...
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