How To Make Your Day Memorable Without Going Into Debt

How To Make Your Day Memorable Without Going Into Debt

Looking back at our wedding 13 years ago I realize all the things we should have, could have, and didn't get to do. All in all what really matters the commitment, the love that is there, and the loved ones that were there to celebrate our special day. 

Here is what happened to us and happens to so many.  In the end I will show you how to cut back the costs and have your cake and eat it too!!

What we wanted to do was have a casual affair with a pig roast, cocktails, and flowers everywhere.  Maybe invite 30 of our closest friends and our family members.  Well that is where the issues all began.  If you have a big family or a lot of friends then you know what I mean.  Inviting aunts and uncles, cousins, grandparents, nieces, and nephews can end up being 80 people if you aren't careful, it is the same with your friends. 
Before you know it your guest list is out of control and you feel obligated to invite everyone. Your parents object to a kegger, or a cash bar so that adds to your overall budget, of course then you have to invite your parents friends because of course they went to all their children's weddings and they feel it is time for them to have some reciprocation.  It can lead to a major PITA factor. 

Here is my advice from experience not only from hearing fellow brides but from my own wedding woes.

Figure out where you want to have your wedding if it is outside always prepare for the weather. 


LOCATION:

If it is at a hall choose an off season month, and an earlier wedding affair.
Having your wedding in March versus May can save you 100's of dollars, of course having a Friday wedding is always cheaper but if weekends are a must than why not host a brunch or luncheon type affair.  Then you do not feel obligated to have an open bar, you can make it as simple as you want or as elaborate as you want and still have fun and not go broke doing so.

GUEST LIST:

Sit down with your Fiance' and decide how many people you truly can afford to come to your wedding if it is 100 than stick to 100!  If your family is large than only invite adults, and cut out neighbors, co-workers, aquaintences, and relatives you are not close with.  Send them an announcement if you wish but do not feel obligated to invite everyone and anyone to your wedding day.  Remember this is YOUR DAY!!

FLOWERS:

For some flowers make the day seem even more special, so don't skip out on the flowers but be selective. Order flowers that are in season and can be found locally if possible. Your local grocer often has a wonderful floral department and they do just as good of a job as a florist for a fraction of the price. Less is more should be your motto.

WEDDING DRESS:

Discount bridal stores are a great place to go but if you are not a traditionalist why wear a white wedding gown when you can easily get a beautiful dress, suit, or gown at a fraction of the price.  Think unique and classy when making this decision.  Some brides feel they have to pay 1,000's of dollars to look good for their wedding day when in fact most brides are uncomfortable, hot, and itchy.  Comfort = Sexy!

INVITATIONS:

This is the first impression for most on what to expect at your wedding a do it yourself kit can be less costly but first, who has the time, and second do you really want to send out self-made invites when you can just as easily order budget friendly professional invites. A little leg work and you can find in-expensive beautiful invitations that represent your day with style.  Don't skimp on  first impressions.

We had a wonderful wedding 13 years ago and really have no true regrets on how we put together our wedding reception or ceremony but working two jobs for two years to pay for it did put a crimp in our day to day plans it did prepare us for our future budgeting needs, but was it really all necessary? No.  What I remember the most is the food, the music, and seeing how handsome my husband looked on our wedding day.  The best part of it all truly was our Honeymoon!!

Wishing you all the luck and remember this is your day!

For Budget Friendly Invitations, Accessories and more contact
Love To Promote 815-603-2324 or visit our website and order online at http://www.lovetopromote.cceasy.com/ look for the Budget Invitations!

Eco-Friendly Wedding

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!  As you start to plan your wedding the first of many things that you need to decide is:  What is your theme?  How much can I afford? What am I willing to cut back on?

Once you answer these three questions you can easily move forward with the representation of your wedding day, your invitations, or Save the Date cards! 

If Going Green is your goal for 2010 or 2011, than take a look at these beautiful invitations.  No longer does eco-friendly = dull and drab there are some exciting picks out there now at affordable prices.

This invitation features a botanical design printed in Soy-based inks and produced on cream colored recycled paper.

Mention Item #S 528 From our BirchCraft Line

To view more go to Invitation Website Link

Our vendor Carlson Craft has a wonderful line also called Naturally Ever After here is one of their stunning eco-friendly invitations:

Simply Mocha

An ecru pocket is created for your mocha invitation card when you tie ribbon around this ensemble. Format and design are available only as shown.

5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

These invitations are crafted on quality, recycled papers containing at least 30% post-consumer fibers.

Mention Item # WAN12387-718

From our Carlson Craft line to view more invitations from this vendor

please go to: Our Carlson Craft Website

For more information on any of Love To Promote's Products visit us at: Love To Promote Main Website
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We look forward to servicing all of your wedding needs.

Budget Invites

You can still have beautiful invitations Professionaly Done
without breaking the bank.
When planning your wedding the last thing you have time for is learning how to print out and design your own invitations, ink can be costly and can wear out your home personal computer. It is always best to trust a professional company when doing your invitations though it might cost a few dollars more than getting them from a retail store you will be guaranteed satisfaction, and guaranteed that they will be done on time.

Above is one of our many budget invitations available.

Classic Rose on Soft White
A classic rose design is embossed on a soft white folder.
WAB241-40
$41.90 for 100

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Our boutique offers photography, videography and disc jockey services for all occasions.

We also provide unique personalized accessories and gifts as well as invitations and announcements for your wedding or special occassion.

SAVE THE DATE CARD ETIQUETTE

SAVE THE DATE CARDS

About Save The Date Cards - This pre-invitation mailing officially announces your wedding date and lets guests know that they will, in fact, be invited to the celebration. If your wedding will be on a holiday, save-the-date cards would be typically send a year to six months in advance. If it is a destination wedding make sure to make that known to your guests and send those out 8-12 months in advance.

Are Save The Date Cards Necessary? Only if you are having your wedding on a holiday weekend, during the busy summer months, or if out of town guests will need to make travel arrangements. Consider it a heads up for those you really want at your wedding.

Who Do I Send Save The Date Cards To? Anyone you really want to come to your wedding. A must is Bridal party, Immediate Family members, and close friends. Once you send them out there is no turning back so be sure you really plan to invite them to your wedding.

Do I Need To Include "& Guest" On The Cards? Be as specific as you can. Being upfront about who is invited also gives families with uninvited kids enough time to plan for child care, and out-of-town guests enough time to figure out their travel needs. Be sure to use their formal names not nicknames on these cards. Address them exactly as you would your formal invitations.


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Self Mailer Invitations Unique & Save Money!!

Cherry Self-Mailer with a White Card
Wrap it up. All those invitation ensemble pieces, gathered together. Uniquely. Attractively. Conveniently (which may be the most important of all).
WAN9687
$285.90 for 100

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Wedding Invitations

Decide what kind of wedding you are planning to have - Casual - Elegant - Country Western Theme- Fun - Unique. Once you have decided your theme, then decide what you can afford.

For relatives that live out of the country or are home bound announcements are very common.

If you do not have time to address and mail your invitations we offer that service for a nominal fee. We sell invitations - accessories - favors - gifts & more...

View our large selection online http://www.lovetopromote.cceasy.com/ we are up and running and would love to help you choose from our Carlson Craft products.

Or call us at 815-603-2324

How Do I Keep Track of Those Reply Cards??

Number those reply cards! Many brides have a huge headache on their hands when, as sometimes happens, the occasional reply card is sent back with no names filled in. Clearly an oversight on the part of the guest who sent it, but how do you figure out who on earth it came from?

Here's a little trick which will ensure that you avoid this problem all together - place a small, inconspicuous number on the back of each reply card before enclosing it with the invitation. Use a list to record each guest's name along with the number on the reply card you are enclosing for them. That way, if someone should forget to fill in their name, a quick glance at your list will tell you precisely who the reply belongs to.