Your Fairy Tale Wedding Planner & Wedding Checklist
You've got the ring and the man of your dreams and now it's time to start planning the wedding - although if you're like most women, you've been planning your wedding since you were a little girl.
Welcome to KeepandShare's 'Fairy Tale' wedding planner, presented here in its entirety to help you plan a cost efficient and elegant wedding. In the 28 chapters below you'll find hundreds of tips that will help you save money on your special day.
If you like these chapters, download the 60-page printable PDF version for only $11.95. Let the wedding planning begin!
Your Complete Wedding Planner - Table of Contents
2. High-Style Wedding Dresses On A Low Budget
3. Wedding And Reception Decorations- Easy Elegance On A Budget
4. Low-Budget Wedding Reception Ideas
5. Wedding Invitations 101-Ideas For The Budget Minded Bride
6. Unique Wedding Programs Made Uniquely Affordable
7. Wedding Photography Money Saving Tips
8. Beautiful Wedding Flowers For Less
9. Wedding Rings That Ring Up Savings
10. Wedding Ceremony And Reception Music - Making Sweet Music For Less
11. I Do - Your Guide To Free Wedding Vows
12. Wedding Poetry - Romantic Words For Your Wedding Day
13. Pre-Wedding Events-Get The Parties Started For Less
14. Wedding Speeches And Wedding Toasts
15. Wedding Gifts-Giving And Receiving
16. Tips On Planning The Wedding Guest Lists
17. Wedding Etiquette - Who Pays For What
18. Wedding Planning Made Easy With KeepandShare
19. Our Gift To You - A Free Wedding Website From KeepandShare
20. Appendix 1: Wedding Planning Checklist-Timeline
21. Appendix 2: Bride's Wedding Checklist
22. Appendix 3: Groom's Wedding Checklist
23. Appendix 4: Wedding Day Checklist
24. Appendix 5: Popular Wedding Traditions
25. Appendix 6: Wedding Favors Guide
26. Appendix 7: Wedding Music Ideas
27. Appendix 8: Our 20 Favorite Wedding Planning Websites
28. Appendix 9: Getting Your Wedding Website Up And Running
Frequently Asked Wedding Planning Questions
Q: I really want a formal wedding dress, but how can I find one for less?
A: Sometimes you can find an inexpensive wedding gown by asking the right questions at wedding dress shops. They may have off-season, sale or clearance dresses, but these inexpensive wedding dresses are seldom advertised, so it's always a good idea to ask. Also be sure to keep your eyes open for sample sales in your area.
Q: Is it acceptable to make my own wedding invitations?
A: Thanks to the popularity of scrapbooking and paper stores, it's never been easier to create unique and memorable wedding invitations.
Q: How can I find affordable decorations for my wedding and reception?
A: Dollar stores, thrift stores and garage sales can provide a wealth of low-cost wedding and reception decorations. Strands of lights, faux florals, linens, balloons and more can be found for extraordinarily low prices at these stores. Be sure to look after holidays, as this is when items such as these go on clearance or are donated to thrift stores.
Q: Is it less expensive to get married at certain times of the year?
A: Spring and summer are the most popular wedding seasons, and prices for venues rise accordingly. Choosing a fall or winter wedding not only gives you beautiful decorating themes to work with, but also offers more affordable venue options.
Q: How can I have low-cost music at my wedding reception?
A: Save yourself $1000 or more by foregoing a live band. If you ask around, you probably have a family member, friend, or friend of a friend who does wedding DJ duties (or at least has a killer sound system) and would be willing to take charge of the music - usually for little or no cost. Your guests just want to dance and have fun, and it's not that important to them exactly where the music is coming from.
Q: Bridal bouquets are expensive. Is there any way I can make mine more affordable?
A: To create a beautiful bridal bouquet for less, choose more affordable flowers (carnations, daisies, etc.) and then use a few exotic flowers as accents. You can create a stunning and original bouquet using flowers that are not necessarily "traditional" wedding flowers.
Q: I want to write my own vows. Is it ok to add a little humor?
A: Many couples choose to add some entertainment to their ceremony with funny wedding vows. All you need to do is add an extra promise or two that's unique to your relationship, such as, "I promise to make your favorite fruit smoothies on Sundays."
Q: How can I incorporate poetry into my wedding?
A: Wedding poetry may be used during the ceremony itself, on the wedding invitations, in your wedding program or as part of a wedding speech or toast. Even if poetry isn't your favorite thing (or your fiance's favorite thing), there's no denying that it creates a very special mood for your wedding.
Q: My fiance and I want to have pre-wedding party with all of our friends instead of the traditional bachelor and bachelorette parties. Is this acceptable?
A: A popular trend in recent years is the combined bachelor-bachelorette party. Many couples are still interested in one last bash before they get married, but they're choosing to do it by bringing all of their friends together for a party.
Q: How much should I spend on gifts for the wedding party?
A: There is no need to be extravagant or lavish while choosing unique wedding party gifts, especially if you're working with a tight budget. These keepsake gifts are not judged by their size or price, but rather by the thought behind them.
Do you like these articles and FAQ? Are you finding the information on this website useful? Then what are you waiting for? You should see our "Fairy Tale Wedding" eBook, which contains many more checklists and exclusive extras, including:
- Bride's Wedding Checklist
- Groom's Wedding Checklist
- Wedding Day Checklist
- Popular Wedding Traditions: How Did They Begin?
- Wedding Favors Guide
- Our 20 Favorite Wedding Planning Sites
- Wedding Music Ideas
- Our Favorite Wedding 'How-to' Video Sites
- Free Save-the-date Card Templates
- Convenience of a printable PDF
- Make notes on the chapters & checklists
- Click on the live links to go straight to best web wedding resources
All of these special bonus topics are only available in the KeepandShare premium eBook. The eBook is a beautifully illustrated full-color PDF with scores of live links to the web's best online wedding planning resources. Learn more now about how you can save thousands on planning your Fairy Tale Wedding.
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Recent News:
02/08/2012 What to Get The Gentlemen In The Wedding
One of the hardest things when planning a wedding is to find gifts for the gentlemen in the wedding party. Some of the options to choose from are personalized wallets and money clips, cigar accessories, cufflinks, games, or any personalized gifts. The thing that might make this more difficult is not knowing what to buy each individual.
02/08/2012 Engraved Pens As A Popular Wedding Favor
Favor pens can be a great idea for the gifting of guests during this special event. There is a wide variety of styles that are suitable for any budget as well as taste. The engraved pen is one very popular idea for a wedding appreciation gift that can provide you and your guests with a monumental and tasteful reminder of your special day.
02/08/2012 Cheap Wedding Dresses - How to Find a High Quality Inexpensive Dress for Your Wedding
If you have already started shopping for your wedding dress, you have most likely seen the price and thought there is no way you can find a cheap wedding dress that is not damaged or ugly. There are a lot of overpriced dresses out there, and you may feel the situation is hopeless. I assure you it is not, because there are several methods you can use to make certain that you spend less and still get what you hope for.
02/08/2012 10 Alternative Wedding Dresses Ideas for a Unique Wedding
Apart from the conventional white gowns and color pattern of the bride's maid dresses, you can decide to wear alternative wedding dresses of any color and design you like. After all, they say that the wedding day is the bride's day as she is the center of attraction: to see her walk down the aisle in her beautiful gown, covered with her veil and holding her bouquet.
02/08/2012 4 Types of Bridal Jewellery That Every Indian Bride Loves
Want to learn more about common Indian bridal jewellery? Read this article containing information about mangalsutra, nath (nose rings), gold bangles, and toe rings to learn more about the most common types of bridal jewellery worn by brides.
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