Simple Ways To Cut Wedding Costs!

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It’s easy for wedding expenses to spiral out of control. It can also be rather difficult to determine what expenses to cut and how to go about it. If you need to cut down on extra wedding expenses but aren’t … Continue reading

#FeatureFriday: Andres Valenzuela Photography

Andres Valenzuela Photography has been serving the greater New Jersey, New York and Connecticut area, for the past 8 years, with personal and quality photos that are tailored to each couple’s personality. Andres and his wife Kim base their company … Continue reading

How To Cut Down Your Wedding Budget

Avoid Peak seasons:

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Getting married in winter opposed to summer will give you more date availability as well as lower prices compared to peak wedding seasons

Shop locally for flowers:

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Locally grown and sold flowers that are in season will be considerably less expensive than flowers that are out of season and being shipped from out of town places

Explore your cake options:

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A cake with buttercream frosting and a basic flavor like vanilla or chocolate will be much less expensive than a premium flavor cake that’s covered with fondant. A naked cake with little icing is an even thriftier and trendier option!

No hard alcohol:

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By limiting the open bar to just wine and beer and maybe a signature drink, it will much a much smaller bill for the bride and groom.

Have a smaller wedding party:

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A small wedding party with 2 or 3 people will allow you to have a much smaller budget for things like bouquet for each bridesmaid

Trim your guest list

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Cutting down your guest list by 8 or 10 people at a time will require less tables needed

Cut down on photography time:

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Having your photographer leave as the night is winding down is a smart option to save a bit of money and avoid any unwanted pictures of the end of the night

Book a DJ:

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A great quality DJ will be much nicer on your budget than a live band of any sort

Explore other menu options:

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Considering a reception in the morning or early afternoon allows you to save money by serving breakfast or brunch instead of a costly dinner menu

 

 

Fool Proof Your Wedding

Bridal Tips for not letting someone else’s foolishness ruin your wedding day. You have planned for this day and no one knows more than you how much time and effort you have put into this day. After attending, planning and … Continue reading

Mehendi Night

Finally the time has come for you Mehendi Night. How exciting!   Most of you have been looking forward to being covered in this beautiful artwork since your childhood. Mehendi Night: The mehendi, or the henna night is a day of dancing, music, and partying. Many brides … Continue reading

Instagram your wedding!

It’s not new or surprising that social media has swept this generation. With certain social media networks comes ways to engage and involve your guests in your wedding! In this post we are going to offer some tips on how … Continue reading

Your Engagement Only Happens Once, Enjoy It

Recently one of my brides phoned me whispering “Hi, Kathy can you hear me?” Curious to why she was whispering I replied, “Yes, why?,” and of course now I’m whispering. She said, “I’m at work and I have to whisper, … Continue reading

Wedding Origins –

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Why a Bouquet? Many elements of a traditional American wedding can be traced throughout history to many different cultures and areas of the world. If you’ve ever been curious about some of the strange traditions of weddings, look no further … Continue reading

Featured Venue: Inn Credible Caterers

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  About: Inn Credible Caterers offers a unique approach to catering weddings by servicing their customers in the New York and Northern New Jersey areas with exceptional quality, off-premise catering for events of all sizes. Inn Credible preforms their unique … Continue reading

Secrets to Planning a Sangeet

Every Hindu wedding consists of multiple traditions and rituals that take place over the course of a few days. One of the most festive days is known as the Sangeet. What exactly is a sangeet you ask? Well, the sangeet … Continue reading