Win a Bridal Gown or Bridal Party Dresses From David’s Bridal

Are you in the process of planning your wedding? Many people spend a year or more planning out even the smallest details of their wedding and wedding reception, in order to make certain that their “Big Day” will be a special one. Obviously, this can become rather expensive. Enter the “Win a Gown” sweepstakes from David’s Bridal, and you could win a free bridal gown, or five free bridal party dresses. There are plenty of ways to save on money as you plan your wedding. My husband and I chose to skip over all of the decision making about the … Continue reading

More Ways to Save on Bridal Gowns

In the search for the perfect bridal gown, you may get discouraged after looking at some of the incredibly steep price tags. Don’t let high prices get you down, because there are some terrific ways to save money without sacrificing the beauty of your gown. Visit Consignment Shops Consignment shops are not the same as thrift stores or your average second hand store. Quality consignment shops only sell gently used items that are in excellent condition, are reasonably within current style guidelines, and are made from fabrics befitting the current season. They prefer recognized designers and name brands. You might … Continue reading

Wedding Planning on a Budget

Today, it is not uncommon for grooms and brides to be to pay for their own weddings. This usually means that a budget is in order and expenses need to be scaled back in at least some areas. It doesn’t make a lot of sense to begin the marriage with a huge amount of debt, but still, you want your big day to be beautiful and memorable for yourselves as well as for everyone in attendance. So, how can you plan a great wedding without blowing your budget? There are areas in which you can cut some corners without it … Continue reading

Something Old . . .

Our modern wedding ceremony is a combination of western traditions that are more similar from nation to nation than they are different. While most cultural and religious groups have their own variations, a wedding in Lebanon, Peru, Spain and the United States don’t need a common language to understand what is happening. The Tradition of Marriage Weddings have very familiar traditions. For most of us, when you say the word wedding – the prevalent customs leap to mind. Customs like the white dress, the wedding cake, the attendants, the rings, the flowers and even the feast coupled with the toasts. … Continue reading