Budgeting Tips Continued
The Honeymoon
Travel is expensive especially these days, there are several tips to getting a better rate.
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lowest price. They also offer a page to check out hidden airline fees.
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| Least exspensive flights are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. | |
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Check out a Kayak.com a new comer to the online travel agents. Kayak.com searches thousands of online agencies to find the
lowest price. They also offer a page to check out hidden airline fees.
Travel Links
Gifts & Favors
Make sure you include your attendant gifts in your wedding budget. For your bridesmaids you can do something classic and elegant
like a pearl jewelry set (this site offers beautiful high quality real pearl jewelry sets with multiple item discounts and you
can have them done in your wedding colors!) or something more functional like a manicure set. I
found this monogrammed manicure gift set at
Personal Creations only $19.95. A perfect gift for your made of honor. (key ring $12.95)
For the groomsmen checkout these tiny pocket knives with their initials for just $12.95.
Favor
I had a lot of fun looking for the best deals on wedding favors from the simple to the sublime I have included some of my favorites
and links to the pages they can be found on.
54 of these adorable note pads is $46.22 at Favor Affair
Wedding Couple Bubbles- 24 for $8 at Ann's Bridal Bargains
Sea Shell key ring Practical and affordable at ..89 each.
Find these and more at Wrapwithus.com.
like a pearl jewelry set (this site offers beautiful high quality real pearl jewelry sets with multiple item discounts and you
can have them done in your wedding colors!) or something more functional like a manicure set. I
found this monogrammed manicure gift set at
Personal Creations only $19.95. A perfect gift for your made of honor. (key ring $12.95)
For the groomsmen checkout these tiny pocket knives with their initials for just $12.95.
Favor
I had a lot of fun looking for the best deals on wedding favors from the simple to the sublime I have included some of my favorites
and links to the pages they can be found on.
54 of these adorable note pads is $46.22 at Favor Affair
Wedding Couple Bubbles- 24 for $8 at Ann's Bridal Bargains
Sea Shell key ring Practical and affordable at ..89 each.
Find these and more at Wrapwithus.com.
Reception Candy sticks $17.49 for 96 each printed with (Thank You for
sharing our special day) Oriental Trading Company
sharing our special day) Oriental Trading Company
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such as Another idea for wedding favors if you have the time is filling organza bags with candy, tea, soap or candle favors.
Another bright idea is to make centerpieces that double as favors thereby cutting costs. My fiancé is a diabetic but he loves ice
cream so for my centerpieces I am picking up ice cream cups at the Dollar Tree and filling them with stones I found on the
beach here. Each guest will be told to pick one out for their own personal gratitude rock.
Here's a bright idea use personal gift baskets as wedding centerpices, place a tag on them stating "Love is a gift to be shared".
and invite your guest to choose some items out of the baskets.
Another bright idea is to make centerpieces that double as favors thereby cutting costs. My fiancé is a diabetic but he loves ice
cream so for my centerpieces I am picking up ice cream cups at the Dollar Tree and filling them with stones I found on the
beach here. Each guest will be told to pick one out for their own personal gratitude rock.
Here's a bright idea use personal gift baskets as wedding centerpices, place a tag on them stating "Love is a gift to be shared".
and invite your guest to choose some items out of the baskets.
| CEREMONY IDEAS |
wedding will provide all the back drop you need. However if your using a location such as a grange hall you will need to provide your own
coming in the day before to decorate!
Instead of large floral arrangements which can be very costly consider renting potted plants from a local nursery. (In Humboldt county check out
Orchids for The People) Also some party stores rent decorations which is a good idea to check into.
I positively love this canopy and will be purchasing it for my own ceremony.
Offered at Oriental Trading company for $49.99 it is just fabulous.
(click on pic's for the direct link)
I also am impressed with their aisle runners at a very affordable $24.99.
coming in the day before to decorate!
Instead of large floral arrangements which can be very costly consider renting potted plants from a local nursery. (In Humboldt county check out
Orchids for The People) Also some party stores rent decorations which is a good idea to check into.
I positively love this canopy and will be purchasing it for my own ceremony.
Offered at Oriental Trading company for $49.99 it is just fabulous.
(click on pic's for the direct link)
I also am impressed with their aisle runners at a very affordable $24.99.
Now a note on floating candle bowls save yourself a ton of money and stop by your local thrift store. Not only will you be saving
yourself at least $5 you will also be doing a random act of kindness for a good karma boost not only by saving an item from
eventually ending up in a landfill but by giving money to a charitable organization. (Most thrift stores are set up for non-profits such
as the SPCA and the American cancer society, please note American Cancer society thrift stores charge a lot more then other thrift
stores!)
If your ceremony is far enough off you can also try shopping holiday discount sales for things such as white light strands after
Christmas sales are great for these and after valentines sales for romantic decorations. Another bright idea is checking ebay for
discount supplies leftover from other weddings usually you can get a good deal but make sure you check their feedback first!
yourself at least $5 you will also be doing a random act of kindness for a good karma boost not only by saving an item from
eventually ending up in a landfill but by giving money to a charitable organization. (Most thrift stores are set up for non-profits such
as the SPCA and the American cancer society, please note American Cancer society thrift stores charge a lot more then other thrift
stores!)
If your ceremony is far enough off you can also try shopping holiday discount sales for things such as white light strands after
Christmas sales are great for these and after valentines sales for romantic decorations. Another bright idea is checking ebay for
discount supplies leftover from other weddings usually you can get a good deal but make sure you check their feedback first!
THE FOOD
A very important part of your reception and a very expensive one. If your hiring a caterer check their references I have heard horror
paid for a caterer they could have bought the food at costco themselves and saved a couple of hundred dollars. There are a few options
to cut down costs with your food and drink budget.
The largest money saver is do not have an open bar. Not only does this save you money for the bartender, license fee's(in ca you have
to have a license to serve alcohol at your reception if it is not in a restaurant that already has one.) and in damages to the property by
bottled water, ice tea, and juice. If your family loves coffee (as mine does) rent a large coffee service and provide flavored creams,
Choices for cutting back food costs. A sit down affair will cost you more than a buffet style. Having your reception at brunch or mid
day so you can serve hors devours will also save you money. There are also the pot luck reception idea (Unfortunately that ones out for
me all my relatives will be traveling in to my wedding) you can also do items you can cook in advance such as lasagna, spaghetti,
enchilada's, soups and more. Also include fruit trays and veggie trays. Another great idea buy precooked meals from places like
Safeway not only do they do turkeys but I think they also do prime rib and others. While more expensive then cooking yourself or a
potluck it will still end up cheaper then hiring a caterer. Also if you have a friend or relative that loves to cook ask them to caterer your
reception as a wedding gift!
As of August 15 The Wild Tangent will be offering catering service 3 women who love to cook will come together and
create your receptions masterpieces. Book your date now!
A very important part of your reception and a very expensive one. If your hiring a caterer check their references I have heard horror
paid for a caterer they could have bought the food at costco themselves and saved a couple of hundred dollars. There are a few options
to cut down costs with your food and drink budget.
The largest money saver is do not have an open bar. Not only does this save you money for the bartender, license fee's(in ca you have
to have a license to serve alcohol at your reception if it is not in a restaurant that already has one.) and in damages to the property by
bottled water, ice tea, and juice. If your family loves coffee (as mine does) rent a large coffee service and provide flavored creams,
Choices for cutting back food costs. A sit down affair will cost you more than a buffet style. Having your reception at brunch or mid
day so you can serve hors devours will also save you money. There are also the pot luck reception idea (Unfortunately that ones out for
me all my relatives will be traveling in to my wedding) you can also do items you can cook in advance such as lasagna, spaghetti,
enchilada's, soups and more. Also include fruit trays and veggie trays. Another great idea buy precooked meals from places like
Safeway not only do they do turkeys but I think they also do prime rib and others. While more expensive then cooking yourself or a
potluck it will still end up cheaper then hiring a caterer. Also if you have a friend or relative that loves to cook ask them to caterer your
reception as a wedding gift!
As of August 15 The Wild Tangent will be offering catering service 3 women who love to cook will come together and
create your receptions masterpieces. Book your date now!
2 Bottles of Ginger Ail 1 64 0z. Bottle Fruit Juice Mix then add scoops of ice cream or sherbet to float in makes it scrumptious! |
Wholesale Gift Basket Products Distributors
Suppliers of some of the best in themed gifts and containers. Shopping for a gifts, flowers, crafts, cards or jewelery for your house.
Suppliers of some of the best in themed gifts and containers. Shopping for a gifts, flowers, crafts, cards or jewelery for your house.
your overall wedding budget and divide it by 12 this will give you a solid number to start with. If you are a shop-aholic like I am then use post it's to
remind you of what your working towards in order to help curb overspending.
remind you of what your working towards in order to help curb overspending.