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

Why is Red So Important to Indian Weddings?

Dating back to the 4th century, Indian wedding ceremonies have been performed and carried out as spiritual, sacred and family oriented celebrations. The traditions make up most of the wedding but what do they all mean. Take for example the … Continue reading

Tips to Writing Your Wedding Vows

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It can be a daunting task but many brides and grooms are electing to write their own vows these days. Often times, people have a harder time putting their love in words. While there is no clear cut rule to … Continue reading

Congrats, you’re enaged! Now what?

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The moment has finally arrived. He asked and you said yes. You’re engaged! In a whirlwind of emotions and  happiness you may be wondering what to do next. Here are our top five suggestions on what to do immediantly after … 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

 

 

Do’s and Don’ts of taking care of your engagement ring

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Your engagement ring is one of the many symbols of the love you and your fiance have together. Be sure to take the proper precautions to ensure that it stays in good condition for many years to come! Here are … Continue reading

Feature Friday: Castle Hotel & Spa

47234-13Castle Hotel & Spa is located on the highest point in Westchester County, New York, just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. The stunning castle offers 31 rooms, as well as 6 luxury suites, fine dining, and brand new spa amenities. The St. Germain Suite Bedroom

mb_5409It is the perfect location for guests that have always dreamed of a breathtaking, fairytale wedding. The outdoor terrace and gardens offer the perfect backdrop for a truly memorable ceremony and a tranquil and relaxing cocktail hour. castle2013-070

 The enormous castle gives guests several options for creating an event completely tailored to taste. For larger weddings or destination weddings, the castle can be completely bought out for a day, weekend, or even a week at a time. This gives guests the freedom to explore the entire property and transform it into their perfect wedding vision.

_MG_9466For weddings that are more intimate, the option of booking a private wing is a popular choice. This includes private ballrooms and private bathrooms that give guests seclusion while still being able to explore an entire wing of the property! The Great Hall- Wedding

The Private Events team assured that The Castle has everything to provide the wedding of your dreams. This encompasses everything from stunning suites, to on site catering and beautiful décor that is all taken care of by the natural beauty of the historic castle.

THANN Sanctuary- Reception LoungeCastle Hotel & Spa goes beyond their reaches to accommodate any bride that has fallen in love with the property, to assure that they can make her dream vision come to life. _MG_9354

 

Feature Friday: Luis Rodriguez Makeup Artist

Makeup artist, Luis Rodriguez, styles the faces of brides with wedding day makeup looks that enhance their natural beauty in a distinguishable and eye-catching manner. Luis’ knack for all things beauty took root in his homeland of the Dominican Republic. … Continue reading

Wedding Wednesday: Jessica and Greg

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It’s #WeddingWednesday and we want to welcome Jessica and Greg to the Wedding Carnivals blog! We were thrilled to be able to sit down and learn about their engagement and wedding plans. Hearing about your upcoming wedding plans makes us … Continue reading

Feature Friday: Azure Water

Azure Water is, quite literally, a refreshing company that fills an essential need in the wedding industry by offering customizable water bottles for customers that are concerned with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, even on their wedding day. The eight year … Continue reading