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Dresses that are affordable and pretty!

 Not all dresses are super expensive. I love a frugal find. Especially with formal wear; it is usually worn only once. Check out these frugal wedding finds for dresses and gowns. 

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Should you feed your wedding vendors?

     

    Should you be also providing meals for your vendors hired for your wedding? There are quite a few different opinions on this topic lately so I wanted to share my thoughts. This is just my opinion; I think they should be fed. 

     I do photography for fun and would just bring my own sack lunch and put in my contract that I will have to take a quick ten minute break; which I have a back-up assistant for weddings to help during those slower times. I would think most vendors would bring items such as a granola bar, bottled waters, jerky sticks or some sort of snack. If not; I would suggest those do for in between meals. 

     You could also be helpful by having someone in charge of keeping the bridal party suites stocked with some light snacks and drinks for while vendors are on a break or getting ready. Perhaps they can come in for a quick sandwich or so. You will want to check with your vendor for all of that information on policies for outside food and drinks. 

     A photographer probably will not want to leave the venue for a lunch break as they could miss out on special moments. Some do not have assistants and back up photographers; especially if they are newer. 

    Therefore; I would just want everyone to feel relaxed and included by allowing my vendors to opportunity to eat a meal. I am very old-fashioned and love party-planning as well; so there is always plenty of food when I do an event. 

    If you want to cut costs on meals; you could always try a buffet option. I have been to some buffets where they only have licensed food handlers dishing up the plates for guests. That way everyone is not hovering over the food; digging in. 

   Of course timing can be crucial as well. If you have an evening wedding; of course people will want dinner eventually. Many brides opt to have earlier weddings if they are cutting costs on food; or they do pot-luck style ceremonies in a family members larger home or public gardens. Pending on your style; those weddings can be just as beautiful; especially if decorated just right! 

   

Wedding Favors

 

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When it comes to wedding favors; a lot of newlywed couples tell me they wasted money on them because most guests just leave them at the table. Maybe skip wedding favors if you are on a tight budget or looking to cut some costs. 

Another idea is investing in favors your guests will actually want to take home and use. Perhaps have your wedding planner remind your DJ at the reception to encourage guests to take home their wedding favors.

 Think about what you would want when it comes to party favors. Super unique and handmade favors from small business owners can be found; here. 

Most adults could not do much with bubbles but just give them to their children at home later...so why waste money on things such as that? It is fine for the reception if you have extra money but I bet guests would rather enjoy something like cookies (which can double as a treat and favor) 
 over items that end up left at the end of the night for you and your new spouse to clean up when the reception is over.

 If you hare celebrating your reception outdoors; consider something like fleece throw blankets in case guests get cold. They can also take them home with them at the end of the night and probably use them in the future at their own home. 

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