Her Wedding Planner

There are a few points to consider when coming up with the number of guests to be invited. 

1) Type of wedding:  Do both of you want a large gathering or a small intimate celebration.

2)Budget:  How much money do you really want to spend on your wedding.  Would you like a small gathering and have it be an elegant sit-down/black-tie dinner, or invite more people and have it be less elaborate.

3) Location:  If you have a certain spot you wish to have your wedding, it may or may not be able to accommodate the number of  wedding guests you are considering. 

Fact: For the most part, the guest list usually is comprised of half the bride’s side and half the groom’s.  Within that about 20-25% of invited guests being unable to attend. 

Some bridal facts,  

-85% of weddings are held in a church or synagogue.

-More than half of all weddings take place in the afternoon.

-August is the most popular month to marry. 

-Most couples choose Hawaii as their favorite honeymoon destination.

Note: source for facts came from http://pressroom.hallmark.com/wedding_facts.html

Did you know, 

-30% of brides plan their weddings for 7 to 12 months.
• An average of 189 guests attends a wedding.
• The average cost of a wedding is $20,000 to $25,000.

Note: source for these facts http://pressroom.hallmark.com/wedding_facts.html

I wish I had seen this when I was getting married. 

Would you like to wear an elegant unique piece of jewelry, instead of costume jewelry, but just can’t afford to go out a purchase it? 

I read this eye-catching article at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb372953.htm about a company called Adorn Brides.  Adorn Brides is a Web-based jewelry event leasing company serving brides and their bridal parties.   

Actresses lease jewelry, why can’t brides.  If you’re looking for a crowning touch to your wedding, look no further http://www.adornbrides.com 

Do you want a dazzling display of color at your wedding?  Why not display candy.  This could be part of your buffet, centrepieces or candy favors that are given to your guests.  

Candy at weddings are becoming a hot new trend.  If you are interested, the link below has more on this topic. 

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525564.htm

I have to say, I love receiving and giving gift baskets.  It doesn’t have to take alot of time.  

You can have a personalized theme for everyone in your bridal party.  The below link is a how-to guide in creating gift baskets.  

  http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb380782.htm

Sick of not having room other than signing your name and writing “congrats!” in a wedding guest book.

Well, I went to a wedding last fall and saw a nice spin to the traditional guest book. The bride and groom compiled photographs of the two of them together, some were with family and others with some wedding guests.

The photos were arranged on the guest signing table for guests to look through, while reminiscing of old times they had shared with the bride and groom. When their guests found a photo they liked, they were to write a comment or piece of advice on the back.

It was placed in a time capsule wedding box, which the bride and groom were to open on their first anniversary.

Very unique and it did have guests talking and sharing stories of the bride and groom.

A reporter from the Ottawa Citizen is putting together a profile on unique one-of-a-kind weddings happening this summer, and would love to hear yours.

All you have to do is email your unique theme to Anita at anita@tcpglobalsolutions.com

Thank you in advance for sharing your themes.

Looking for a great link that creates a map for your guests, including all the locations they will need while attending your wedding.

Visit the link below, it is a great site. In 3 easy steps, you will have professional looking maps to enclose with your invitations.

  www.weddingmapper.com

The following are some suggestions I think the groom should consider when he has decided to go ring shopping:

1) Make sure you deal with a reliable jeweller, someone who has been in business for a long time. Look for some type of certification that lets you know they are an expert in their field.

2) Determine the amount you can spend before you go shopping for the ring. Traditionally, they say you should not spend more than 3 months income.

3) Do your comparison shopping ahead of time, so that you are ready to hit the jeweller when they have their specials or sales throughout the year.

4) If you believe it is needed, get an appraisal done outside the jeweller’s as a condition of the sale. Keep the receipt for insurance purposes, as it should contain a full description of the ring.

5) Ask about returns, if you need to modify the ring after given to the bride. Maybe have it written on the receipt so there is no dispute later.

6) Ask if there is an extra charge to size the ring and if the jeweller’s insurance covers damages to the ring when being repaired or cleaned.

Happy Shopping!