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| PRESERVE YOUR BOUQUET FOR A LIFETIME |
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Wedding-day memories are preserved in a photo album and maybe a video. Your wedding dress is preserved in a box. Don't forget to add your bridal bouquet to the list. You've spent a lot of ... Story |
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| HONEYMOON PLANNING TIMELINE |
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6 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR: If your honeymoon is a high travel time, select your destination. Decide on a location. Book airline and hotel, make deposit.
3 TO 6 MONTHS: Apply for a passport or ... Story |
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| IMPORTANCE OF A REGISTRY. |
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josie, a newlywed from mississauga, was disappointed with her wedding gifts. Although she had carefully registered for the china, crystal, and flatware patterns she wanted, most of her guests neglected to find out where. Instead, ... Story |
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| They threw you a shower, organized your bachelor/bachelorette party and played therapist when you had pre-wedding jitters. They are your wedding party. Thank your bridesmaids and groomsmen with a special gift. If you opt to personalize the gifts with an engraved message or monogrammed initials, be sure to order them ... Story |
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Do you need a wedding consultant? |
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Long before Jennifer Lopez starred in the hit film "The Wedding Planner", brides-to-be have been pondering the question of whether they should rely on the services of a wedding consultant or plan the event themselves. Frankly, it all depends on what you think you can handle and if you can afford the services of a professional.
Before you make your decision, consider these truths about wedding planning:
• There are many details to consider, including invitations, vendors, dresses, tuxedos, budgets, contracts, out-of-town guests, accommodations, ceremony sites.
• Your budget could escalate if not properly managed.
• On your wedding day, you want to enjoy the festivities, not micromanage.
WEDDING PLANNER QUIZ
Now that you have a brief understanding of what\'s involved in wedding planning, take this brief quiz to help you determine if a wedding consultant is the way to go for you.
• Do you have time for coordinating all the wedding activities, including visiting reception-hall sites and sitting with vendors?
• Do you have personal knowledge about the reputations of florists, photographers, disk jockies and other vendors?
• Do you know what to look for in a contract to thoroughly protect your investment with vendors?
• Do you know the resources available to you to help keep your budget manageable?
• Do you know the proper etiquette surrounding a wedding?
• Do you know how to budget the wedding festivities?
If you answered \"NO\" to any of these questions, a wedding consultant might be the right choice for you. Here are some advantages of hiring a professional for your event.
WEDDING-PLANNER PLUSES
• When time is of the essence, a wedding planner may have many staff on call to help word invitations, assemble favors and coordinate the activities of vendors.
• Managing your budget is critical. A professional can help you create a look that seems expensive but really isn\'t. In addition, he or she may have relationships with vendors and be able to obtain discounts to help stretch your dollar even further.
• Etiquette at a wedding is more difficult to understand these days. He or she will also be a valuable resource for maintaining protocol for seating, photography and more.
• A wedding consultant will free up more of your time so you can enjoy the months leading up to your wedding. He or she can handle the details, allowing you to relax a bit more.
• On the day of your wedding, many things need to be executed in a timely fashion, such as limousine arrival, ceremony, photos and travel to your reception site. A wedding planner can manage these details, taking some of the burden off you.
If you just cannot afford to hire a wedding planner or want to do the planning yourself, enlist the help of a few trusted friends and family members. Give them jobs you know they can handle. If a friend has good penmanship, let her address the invitations. If your brother is a marketing whiz, have him organize vendor contacts. If you know a seamstress or tailor, ask for help with your wedding wardrobe. (MS) | 
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