Wedding Infatuated

Many people how plan their own weddings enjoy sharing with others how they did it. Sharing tips on wedding flowers, wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, venues, contracts and the lot can be a fun and rewarding experience. For this reason, many people decide they want to get into wedding planning as a business. While this is great for some people, the reality is that not everyone lives in an area where it is possible to become a wedding planner.

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As you all know it is proper etiquette to mail out thank you notes to those people who presented you with gifts. Here are a few things you may not know.

Timing

While it is fine for people to send gifts up to a year after the wedding it is proper to send out the thank you note no later than one month after receiving the gift.

 Content

It is important to add a personal touch. No one expects a long drawn out, “Thank you this is the best thing I ever had ever. It’s even better than the five others I have. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.” What is nice is a short 2 to 5 sentence note that includes a brief, sincere, thanks and a little sentiment about how you plan on utilizing the gift.

Dear Aunt Sally,

Thank you so much for the salad spinner it has proven quite useful with all the entertaining we’ve been doing in the new house. We hope to have you over soon.

Love,

The Smiths

Style

When speaking about etiquette the only style of thank you note to avoid is a pre-printed one. Thank you notes should be handwritten. Otherwise let your imagination run wild. For a good deal you might consider ordering the thank you notes with your invitations. The least expensive option, however, is to hop down to your party supply store and buy something generic. If you prefer a personal touch you can dish out the money to send notes with your favorite image from the wedding on them. While writing out 200 thank you notes seems labourious it can really breeze by once you get into the swing of things.

Somewhere when you least expected, you find the person who you know you are going to share your life with. You met that wonderful person. And it is a blessing that you are going to walk down the aisle with that person you want to share it with everyone, everyone. And this one important day of your life has to be perfect in every respect of the word. 2.3 million weddings are taking place each year, but that doesn’t make your marriage just another figure in the statistics. 
If you have taken the decision to get married then perhaps you are moving to the next decision which is how to get married. While preparing for that question, the question of finances is understandably related. Wedding loans have the perfect answer, in case you can’t afford the wedding you are thinking of. Today average wedding costs somewhere between £18,000 and £19,000. Only 40% of the people can actually pay for their wedding. This amount might not fix into every ones pocket. Wedding loans offer the precise answer for wedding fund blues. However, wedding loans options are expanding online making it easier to get finance for wedding. But they might even make it easier for you to fall prey to taking more than you need.
Wedding finance is no longer the monopoly of the bride’s father. Most of the couples pay for their own wedding or the cost is split between the families of the bride and the groom. Budgeting is integral when you are taking loan for your wedding. How much you need and what is going to cost what – should be very clear in your mind.
When you are searching for wedding loans online – this is a good source for wedding loans – take your time. It is rather easy to find wedding loans online with great interest rates. Borrowers can use a loan calculator to know whether they can afford the wedding loan or not. You can ask different loan lenders for wedding loans quotes. This will help you in finding a wedding loans deal that has value for your money.
Interest rate for your wedding loans is what decides how much it will cost you. Interest rate on wedding loans is dependent on many things; therefore you might not be offered the rate that is displayed as the APR. APR is the annual percentage rate – it is the true cost of the loan. You will be using this to compare the wedding loans quote from different lenders. Every lender calculates APR differently therefore it becomes all the more important for you ask for wedding loans quotes from different lenders.
Credit a credit check before you apply for wedding loans. Credit score have a huge impact on loan borrowing. You can have an easy access to your credit report and credit score at credit reporting agencies like Experian, Equifax and Trans union. They will give you concrete details on how to improve your credit score also. Interest rates for people with bad credit score are higher. But there are other factors, which wedding loans lender might be looking at. The presence of collateral will enable you to get wedding loans at lesser interest rates. Unsecured wedding loans that are without any collateral would invite a higher interest rate than secured loans.Take wedding loans as an opportunity to discuss your views towards money and finances. Get each others views on how to manage your finances. Most of married couples fight on finances. Before you take wedding loans you are supposed to work out on your finances and lifestyle so that you can accommodate monthly payments into your budget. Figure out how and when you are going to repay your wedding debts.
Wedding is of an emotional significance to those who are getting married. However, don’t let emotions phase out you financial decision or you might end up being in debt. The amount on Wedding loans should be what you can afford. Sit down and try to cut on the wedding expenses wherever you can. Don’t take wedding loans for costs that might be avoided. Sit down and take time to plan not only the wedding but the finance for the wedding. A rushed wedding loans decision might direct you towards a wrong deal. Financial troubles at the startof your married life are a big no-no. Marriage can be the hardest decision you made in your life. But it will turn out to be the most rewarding one if there is enough love and a good financial decision to back it.

About the Author

Amanda Thompson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from CPIT and has completed her master’s in Business Administration from IGNOU. To find a Personal loans,bad credit loans,Debt consolidation,home equity loans at cheap rates that best suits your needs visit http://www.chanceforloans.co.uk  

If you were not already aware, it is customary to tip the vendors at your wedding. However, when you start to realize what this entails you may start to fret the added and unexpected cost. There are also concerns about who exactly to tip and in which way. When you think of a tip as a gift for a job well done it’s really the last thing you want to worry about. Just follow these simple suggestions and all tipping concerns should be alleviated.

The best way to handle wedding vendor tips is to assign someone the job of handing them out. Depending on the situation this can be the host (often one of your parents) or even a wedding planner/consultant if you have hired one. Give this designated tipper envelopes with the name of each vendor you wish to tip. You can either allow the tipper to fill the envelope at their will or you can start out by filling each envelope with the maximum amount you’re willing to give and allow the tipper to remove what they feel is fair. Just make sure you assign this job to someone you trust wholeheartedly. This is not the job for your shady cousin.  

Always remember this: tips are not mandatory. If your caterer prepares the most wonderful meal you have ever had than certainly tip them, if they burn the pasta and give everyone food poisoning… well… we can just skip that tip. Tipping a vendor is just like tipping your waiter at a restaurant, you tip according to performance.

Other things to look out for is tipping policies. Some facilities and companies may not allow tips for tax reasons. You will also want to examine your bills and contracts before handing out tips. It is not uncommon for a gratuity fee to be written into the initial contract. You do not want to tip twice for a single service.

Listed are the typical amounts you should tip your vendors:

       Bartenders - 10% of the total liquor tab

       Maitre d’ - 15% - 20% of the entire reception bill

       Waitstaff - At least $20 each (maitre d’ will distribute tips)

       Banquet Manager - 15% - 20% of the entire reception bill (less if there is a maitre d’)

       Coat and Powder room attendants - $.50 - $1 per guest

       Delivery (florist, baker, etc.) - At least $5 - $10

       Limo/Car Driver - 15% - 20% of the bill

       Parking Attendants - $.50 - $1 per guest

       DJ or Musicians - $20 - $25 each

       Officiant - A gift or donation if they perform their services for free

     Wedding Consultant - A gift

Sooner or later you are sure to fret over how you want your hair for your big day. Updos seem fancier but down might feel more romantic. Of course the length of your hair needs to be taken into consideration. If it’s short you won’t have as many options as women with longer styles.

When you’re looking at which style you want, the best place to start is Brides.com. They have some of the most comprehensive wedding hairstyle advice available on the internet. They not only have a large gallery of hairstyles, they also give wedding hairstyle advice based on the length of your hair, your dress and your personality or desired effect. You even have the option of uploading a photo of yourself to see which hairstyles and makeup will look best. This site is sure to become a great asset when you’re trying to pull together the look you want for your wedding.

After you determine, more or less, what it is that you’re looking for, try it out. If you’re going to have a professional handle your hair, head over to the salon and start solidifying a plan of action. I suggest doing this about a month out from the actual wedding date. After your hair is complete, take pictures. You can look back and decide from there if you love it or hate it. These pictures will also serve as a great tool for your stylist when you return on the day of your wedding.

If you are choosing to have a friend, who is not a professional stylist, complete your hair make sure you have them run through the styling process several times. You don’t have to be obnoxious about it but two to three times is not asking a lot. Your friend should understand that you’re nervous and they will hopefully be willing to help out.

If you’re choosing to do your own wedding hairstyle, then just remember, practice makes perfect. Keep restyling your hair until you feel like you have perfected your wedding day look. If you’re not sure how to accomplish a certain look, YouTube.com has some great resources. There are video tutorials for all sorts of wedding hairstyles and most of them you can accomplish yourself. Whichever route you choose to go just remember to take pictures and have fun playing with different wedding hairstyle ideas.   

No one wants a boring wedding, people want their guests to have a great time. What says party more than Mardi Gras? A Mardi Gras wedding theme can liven up any wedding. So, what to keep in mind for a Mardi Gras wedding theme?

The colors are a pretty important aspect, purple, green and gold are the three Mardi Gras colors. You can carry this color theme through most of the wedding. Aside from color there are also beads, feathers, jazz music and masks.

FLOWERS:

    Bouquets can be arranged with any purple flower. Add gold accents to the inside of the bouquet or wrap bouquets in gold ribbon. You can also consider placing long black feathers in each bouquet. A couple of options involve tulips, roses, hydrangeas or orchids. 

                 Tulips                                            Roses 

                            Orchids and Hydrangeas

 FAVORS:

   Favors for a Mardi Gras themed wedding can be very affordable. You can always do the personalized candle or matchbook with a Mardi Gras theme to it but I suggest giving masks and beads to your guests. Masks come in a huge variety and run anywhere from less than a dollar each to as much as $20 and up. It’s not difficult to find good deals on attractive masks however. Beads are extremely inexpensive. You can buy dozens of strands for under $5.

 FOOD:

Now, if you choose to do a Mardi Gras themed wedding, you have to go all out. Serving up some good soul good is mandatory. Gumbo or Jambalaya, red beans and rice and cornbread are a good start. Alternately, you can serve po’ boys or muffelattas and boiled mudbugs (crayfish) and don’t forget the sweet tea. For the cake I suggest sticking with the main colors and letting your imagination run wild.

                 Gumbo

Combine the above elements with some jazz music and a flare for fun and you should be well on your way to having one of the most entertaining weddings you’ve ever attended. Laissez les bon temps roule! (Let the good times roll!)

Weddings are often the epitome of decadence. Each year billions of dollars are spent to create single day events that are weddings. While it’s true that your wedding day is your special day, it doesn’t mean that you can’t do something for others as well. There are many ways to donate to charities and help improve your wedding as well.  

www.thehungersite.org is a great start. Here you can shop for a cause. Look for bridal jewelry, wedding party gifts, out-of-town wedding guest gifts, wedding favors and even some decor items. The prices resonable and in line with what you would normally spend but each purchase helps feed a family, buy a mammogram, vaccinate a child, save the rainforest, feed a shelter animal or improve literacy rates. Before you buy anything, I suggest checking www.thehungersite.org first.                                

Another thing you can do is to register at: www.justgive.org. This is a great option for those people who already have everything they need; people who feel like gifts may be more of a burden than a blessing. Through this website you can register for guests to donate to the charity of your choice. It’s the best way to send a large amount of money directly towards your cause.

Lastly, donate any left over wedding supplies (the dresses, extra favors, silk flowers, etc.) to charities or thrift stores. Every one wants to have a beautiful wedding day. If you allow low income people to purchase your un-used or slightly used goods you can really help brighten someone’s event.

Just because it is your wedding, it does not mean you need to stop donating to save money. Make every dollar count.