Weddings For Today

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Top wedding planner Susanna Richardson explains the wedding planning process. Here Susanna explains about choosing a theme for your wedding.

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Iprwire Staff Writer asked:


Many couples who are planning to get married in the near future are eagerly searching for their very own personal wedding website. And why not? These sites can be fun and exciting, as well as very helpful not only for the couple in question but also for family and friends who want to keep abreast of all the events and latest news.

A well-crafted personal wedding website can offer the happy couple a lifetime of cherished memories they can share with everyone. Unlike a photo album which is somewhat restrictive in who gets to see it and who does not, an online space dedicated to the wonderful event can be viewed by all the family and friends, whenever they choose to visit.

Time and distance are no longer a consideration. Anyone with a computer and an Internet connection can visit the site and enjoy the memories and photos of the wondrous event regardless of where they may be.

But how does one go about getting a personal wedding website? While it is certainly true that you could create your own from scratch, you should first consider the challenges you will be faced with before going that route. At the very minimum you will need to know how to code your pages using HTML and perhaps CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). You will also need to know about graphics and how to best present them on the pages. This will involve sizing, resizing, cropping, etc. and that alone can be a very daunting task for many people. Then there is the issue of the special pages that you may want to have on your site. Things like gift registry, guest books, schedule of events, photo galleries, and such. These types of pages often require special coding and that, too, can prove to be too much for the average couple who simply want a great looking, feature-rich personal wedding website in as little time as possible.

There is another way, a much easier and faster process that will almost certainly fit anyone’s needs, budget, and timeframe. That process is to sign up with an established online company that specializes in this type of hosting and design and let them do the hard work for you. Many of these companies will allow you to select from a wide array of professional, pre-designed templates and then customize the templates to fit your individual personality and style. This is a great way to get a head start on your project, as it requires no advanced coding knowledge on your part. In general, you simply choose the elements you want to use and then add to the template those personal touches that you want to include on the pages. Nothing could be easier. You maintain the control of your website, make changes and updates anytime at your own pace, and can even take advantage of special features like online RSVPS, gift registries, budget managers, and more.



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Stephanie Cox asked:


Planning a wedding on a budget is hard enough without having to pray that you have hired the right photographer. Being on a budget should not mean you need to sacrifice great pictures, the look of your wedding or the feel of the day. Budget wedding photography is possibly, along with budget wedding gowns and even reception halls. All you have to do is, know where to look and how to talk when you are trying to save yourself some money on the vendors you want to use.

Budget wedding photography can be achieved by simply being honest with the photographer. Tell him or her how much you can spend on your photographer and see what you can figure out together. For example, if you are looking one of the packages that are slightly out of your price range but it is the package you really want, you could try to negotiate with the photographer.

For example:

1. You can ask if you could take something off of the larger priced package to drop the price down a little.

2. Ask if you can get the package for a slightly lower price that way you don’t have to sacrifice.

3. See if you can get a discount for making one lump sum payment instead of making a deposit and then incremental payments.

4. Don’t be afraid to ask for a deal. The worst thing the photographer can say is no.

Be confident when you are asking for a discounted rate. Your posture and confidence level says a lot about you and just might be the winning factor for getting your budget wedding photography done at the price you can afford. Don’t be willing to compromise with your style either.

It’s your day, and no one, including the venders should try to change your mind about what you want. You have been envisioning your wedding day since you were knee high to a grasshopper. Don’t let anyone take your vision away from you.

The style you choose for your wedding pictures should not be a weighing factor in the price of them. For example, if you prefer to have an artistic style photography for your wedding, do not allow the photographer to talk you into traditional style photography in order for you to be able to have your budget wedding photography done. Some compromise is going to be necessary when you are trying to get your pictures for a smaller amount of money, but don’t be willing to sacrifice your overall needs and wants.



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Rebecca Sherman asked:


As with most aspects of a wedding there is an “etiquette” to receiving gifts, and these rules are as basic as the manners we all learn as small children. It is not polite to ask for a gift and one must be sure to say “thank you” when someone gives them something. Unfortunately, it seems that these basic principles have been long forgotten when it comes to planning a wedding. Today many couples are asking, “how can we get money as wedding gifts?” First and foremost it is NEVER, under any circumstance, appropriate for a couple to ask for money as a gift. Couples should not “plan” on getting money or certain gifts, but one helpful way that couples can assist their guests with the process of giving and themselves receiving is by using a bridal registry. A bridal registry is a way of communicating what the couple would like to receive.

News of where a couple is registered should be passed along by word of mouth from close friends and family members and never included with the wedding invitation.

The Bridal Registry

The bridal registry is a free service offered by most department and specialty stores used as a vehicle through which a bride and groom can tell guests exactly what they need and want. The couple chooses the items they would most like to receive and when gifts are purchased from the registry it is recorded so people can tell what has or has not been purchased. The advantages are obvious, those buying the gifts do not have to struggle with what to get, and the couple does not have to spend a lot of time after the honeymoon returning duplicates or items not compatible with their home decor or lifestyle. Registering should begin as soon as the engagement is announced. Most couples register at two or more places. The bride and groom should check around to find the department or specialty stores that have the patterns and styles of goods they want. Couples should also consider where most of their guests will be able to shop when they buy their gifts. Some stores now provide nationwide registry information through a chain of store locations or via the Internet.

Both the bride and groom should register; after all, they are both going to live with the gifts they are given. The couple should register for as much as possible. Many couples feel uncomfortable doing this, but they should not. The more items they register, the easier it will be for guests to shop for gifts without duplications.

Registering

Registries exist in a variety of places. Most commonly, people will register at department or specialty stores for housewares and other home accessories. Hardware, camping gear and sporting goods have joined the list as non-traditional registry items. Other unique options include a honeymoon registry through the couple’s travel agent, where guests can give money toward the actual honeymoon. Some furniture stores also offer similar registries.

After shopping around and the decision of where to register is made, the store’s registry department should be called to find out the best time to go in. Weekend afternoons and sale days should be avoided, and a minimum of an hour should be set aside for the excursion. Keep in mind that all decisions don’t have to be made on the first trip. It is very common for couples to make two to three visits to the store before their final choices are selected.

Depending on the store, a sales associate may assist the couple in registering, even setting up place settings to see how the crystal, china, flatware and linens complement one another. Other sales associates may simply provide a special scanner, explain how to operate it and leave the shoppers to browse and make their selections. Whatever process is used, in the end a record of items desired will be available to anyone requesting the couple’s registry information. From that point on, whenever someone buys a gift and indicates that it is for that couple, the store will mark that item off as purchased. It is wise to check in with the registry periodically to keep the people there informed about any gifts that are received early.

In the end, couples must remember that use of a bridal registry will not prevent some duplication or eliminate all hassles. Not everyone will shop through a registry, so be prepared to be tolerant.

Better to Give Than to Receive

As more couples are getting married at a later age in life, many are finding they already have everything they need and prefer not to receive gifts. Couples who find themselves in such a situation may declare “no gifts” or may ask that their guests donate money to a certain charity in lieu of a gift. This generous gesture not only keeps the couple from receiving many items they may never use, but it can also go a long way in helping others!

Thank You

No matter what type of gift is given, a “thank you” is always necessary. Be sure that as gifts are opened it is immediately recorded what was received and from whom. Thank you’s should be sent as soon as possible after the gift is received, generally within two to three weeks. Even if the person has already been thanked in person, a written note is still a must. A thank you note should include mention of what the gift is and if it’s appropriate, its usefulness, along with the appreciation of it. In the case of money the amount should not be mentioned, but how it is planned to be used may be included.



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Top wedding planner Susanna Richardson explains the wedding planning process. Here Susanna gives advice on booking a band, dj or other entertainment.

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