Weddings
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7 Wedding Gift Ideas That Will Last a Lifetime
A wedding is a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime moment that is surrounded by love and joy. It is, therefore, the perfect time to give special gifts to those you love. This post is about seven gifts that are worth the money to be purchased, even if it is only once. These are practical gifts that can be used anywhere and anytime. They have a lasting life span and should not be easily broken or spoiled. These gifts will remind the couple of your love for them on their wedding day, as well as every day after the wedding day. Picnic Hamper What a great way to celebrate the joining of two people…
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6 Ways To Give Back To Your Wedding Guests
The whole point of inviting people to your wedding is to be able to share your love with the people that you love most. Weddings may be an expensive invitation from the perspective of the guests, as they may need new attire, transportation, lodging, and even the wedding present. It’s understandable that as the bride and groom, you want to show your guests how much you appreciate their presence, so here are some brilliant ideas about how to do just that on your wedding day. Keep the kids entertained Taking their children to a wedding is something that almost all parents dread. Children are easily bored, making it difficult to…
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Ultimate Wedding Budget Checklist
Wedding planning can be stressful. There’s so much to decide before the big day, and you’ve always got to keep one eye on your budget. This guide will help you keep track of exactly what should be on your wedding budget. All you need to decide is how much of your budget you should allocate to each item. The guide also includes some useful money-saving tips. Attire What you wear is important on your wedding day. From the perfect dresses to well-fitted suits, you want everything to be just right. Wedding dress shopping is definitely one of the more fun aspects of preparing to get married. Maybe you are looking…
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Five Ways to Save Money When Planning a Wedding
We all know that weddings don’t come cheap – experts estimate that the average wedding in the UK now costs between £18,000 and £32,000. Shocking, right? The great news is that there are so many ways to slash that cost, here are my top five tips: Buy as much as possible second hand I have always been a huge advocate of second hand shopping, and when it comes to weddings, I make exception. Rings are a great thing to buy second hand as new rings lose so much value immediately after purchase. In fact they probably depreciate even quicker than new cars, so you can get so much more for…
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Saving Money On Your Wedding Day – Why Is It Considered Taboo?
Weddings are beautiful. They are often a spectacle. They are an event, a community happening, a bonding experience for your family. They are also indulgent, and sometimes, quite expensive. Discussing and dividing the responsibility for such expenses can be a worrying and sometimes quite difficult task, as many of us know. In fact, achieving this can often take much debate, especially when it comes to two different families with different financial means and philosophies of how a wedding should be run. But one thing is often pressing under the surface of all this – why should you feel opposed to saving money on your wedding day? Is this such a…
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If I Was Getting Married Again, Here’s What I’d Do Differently
I am so fortunate to have been happily married to my lovely husband for almost 9 years. We had a lovely church wedding in my home county of Northumberland, followed by a reception in a beautiful venue in Newcastle city centre. I have great memories of the day, but even so, there a few things I might have done differently with the benefit of hindsight. Get the venue sorted first My experience was that almost every thing was reasonably easy to source – a lovely dress, flowers, a band…. but one thing that is in short supply during peak wedding season is wedding venues. I wouldn’t even begin to think…
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Planning A Budget Wedding That Still Feels Lavish
Whilst everybody wants the dream wedding, not everybody has the necessary financial backing to rent out an expensive venue and create a luxurious affair. But you don’t have to settle for second best if you’re working within the constraints of a restrictive budget. There are ways to plan a budget wedding that still feels lavish if you plan effectively and take the resourceful route to putting together your big day. Here are some helpful suggestions that might give you some inspiration in this regard. Consider your financial options Before you start cutting back on the most important elements of your big day, you might want to consider potential ways to…