- Do create a wedding website to provide information to your guests
- Don't Be surprised when most people don't read it
- Do create a gift registry
- Don't expect to get much off of it...you will get more money instead
- Do provide your guests a self-addressed and stamped envelope for their RSVPs
- Don't be surprised when you still have to hunt these people down for their response
- Do invite extra people to your wedding event
- Don't be surprised when people cancel on you that last week
- Do delegate other people to do things on your wedding day
- Don't give yourself anything to do on your wedding day except get ready (and have some coctails)
- Do over-budget
- Don't expect to get any money back from your over-budgeting
- Do find a deal on your wedding cake
- DO NOT try to make it yourself; you have too many other things to deal with!
- Do have a dress code
- Don't be surprised when someone still shows up in jeans
- Do arrange a hotel block for your guests
- Don't be surprised when most guests can't get the discounted rate because they didn't book early; DON'T MAKE THAT BE YOUR PROBLEM
- Do enjoy your big day
- Don't let other's make it about them!
Showing posts with label save money on wedding cake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label save money on wedding cake. Show all posts
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Do's and Don'ts of Your Wedding
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Save Money on Your Wedding Cake
#1 Recognize this: the more time, labor and materials used on a cake, the more expensive.
#2 Use a fake bottom tier. Why not use cardboard for the bottom tiers with the real cake at the top tiers? Nobody will notice.
#3 Buy a small wedding cake and make it up with cupcakes or sheet cakes. Visit the supermarket for options, instead of the bakery.
#3 Buy a small wedding cake and make it up with cupcakes or sheet cakes. Visit the supermarket for options, instead of the bakery.
#4 Pass on the fancy fondant icing. The least tasty frosting is also the most expensive.
#5 If you cut down on your guests, you’ll cut down on the slices and overall cake price.
#6 Dare to do it yourself? With a little help from your friends of course.
#7 Stick to traditional shaped cakes (that would be round): even squares cost more.
#7 Stick to traditional shaped cakes (that would be round): even squares cost more.
#8 Know where your prices stand: cake slices typically cost from $1.00 to $6.00 a slice, and can go as high as $15.00 per serving!
#9 Price depends more on the style of the cake, rather than the flavors, so think about borrowing your cake materials or decorations, or requesting them as gifts (if it makes sense). For instance, opt for disposable cake pillars instead of crystal or get a cake topper as a wedding present!
#9 Price depends more on the style of the cake, rather than the flavors, so think about borrowing your cake materials or decorations, or requesting them as gifts (if it makes sense). For instance, opt for disposable cake pillars instead of crystal or get a cake topper as a wedding present!
#10 Dress up a plain cake in a unique and memorable way.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Cost Cutting Ideas
Weddings are expensive!! There are some things you can do to help cut the final costs of your event if you don't mind doing a little leg work.
Table Arrangements
Flower arrangements cost a lot but also add beautiful detail to your wedding day. One thing you can do to cut down on the cost of table arrangements is buy the vases in advance. Many florists charge large fees for using their vases. Visit a local pottery store, yard sales and antique stores and buy a few at a time throughout the year. You can find beautiful clear and colored glass vases. Ask the florist to create the arrangements in your vases. Plus, you get to take them home at the end of the day. Feeling very adventurous, try your hand at the arranging. There are some step-by-step videos that can help you quickly learn the art flower arranging. Buying large bundles of fresh cut flowers and arranging them on your own will definitely save you a lot.
Cakes
You would be shocked at what some grocery store bakeries can do with cakes these days. Visit your local supermarket and view the sweet confections they offer. One word of caution- if wedding cakes are not something they have attempted before but are willing to try, ask if the baker will make an attempt before the big day. I'm not sure you want to be their first experiment.
Open Bar?
Providing an open bar can be one of the priciest elements of your reception. If you are determined to have an open bar, try to select a venue that allows you to bring in your own alcohol. Create a list of all of the beverages you'll offer. Split the list up and let your family members each pick up a bottle or 2 a week/month, until the wedding date. By the time the wedding date is here, you will have all of the ingredients for your full bar at a much lower cost.
Service Fees
Some caterers are more laid back and will allow you to bring in your own servers. Post an ad in the local paper for one day only event servers and bartenders. If you happen to be located near a culinary institute, contact the school to see if they have a catering services course. Many of these culinary institutes offer class credit for hours spent working in the field. You can cut your service fees in half using your own servers and bartenders.
Borrow a Dress
If this is something you are open to and you have a friend and or family member with an available dress. This is a great way to save money.
Information found from: http://www.belk.com/AST/Misc/Belk_Stores/BridalRegistry/RegistryTools/TipsandAdvice/planning/cost_cutting_ideas.jsp
Table Arrangements
Flower arrangements cost a lot but also add beautiful detail to your wedding day. One thing you can do to cut down on the cost of table arrangements is buy the vases in advance. Many florists charge large fees for using their vases. Visit a local pottery store, yard sales and antique stores and buy a few at a time throughout the year. You can find beautiful clear and colored glass vases. Ask the florist to create the arrangements in your vases. Plus, you get to take them home at the end of the day. Feeling very adventurous, try your hand at the arranging. There are some step-by-step videos that can help you quickly learn the art flower arranging. Buying large bundles of fresh cut flowers and arranging them on your own will definitely save you a lot.
Cakes
You would be shocked at what some grocery store bakeries can do with cakes these days. Visit your local supermarket and view the sweet confections they offer. One word of caution- if wedding cakes are not something they have attempted before but are willing to try, ask if the baker will make an attempt before the big day. I'm not sure you want to be their first experiment.
Open Bar?
Providing an open bar can be one of the priciest elements of your reception. If you are determined to have an open bar, try to select a venue that allows you to bring in your own alcohol. Create a list of all of the beverages you'll offer. Split the list up and let your family members each pick up a bottle or 2 a week/month, until the wedding date. By the time the wedding date is here, you will have all of the ingredients for your full bar at a much lower cost.
Service Fees
Some caterers are more laid back and will allow you to bring in your own servers. Post an ad in the local paper for one day only event servers and bartenders. If you happen to be located near a culinary institute, contact the school to see if they have a catering services course. Many of these culinary institutes offer class credit for hours spent working in the field. You can cut your service fees in half using your own servers and bartenders.
Borrow a Dress
If this is something you are open to and you have a friend and or family member with an available dress. This is a great way to save money.
Information found from: http://www.belk.com/AST/Misc/Belk_Stores/BridalRegistry/RegistryTools/TipsandAdvice/planning/cost_cutting_ideas.jsp
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