Magazine Quotes (and I need lots of 'em)

salt78 · May 2010

If you're doing a destination wedding, go through a travel agent. You don't have to pay them a thing and it's much easier to get your guests' hotel/flight/etc booked together that way. Plus sometimes they can get you deals that you wouldn't necessarily be able to get on your own.

Brie2010 · May 2010

Scope out unique photo locations near your ceremony and reception venues. Our favorite photos (so far, anyway) are the ones we got at Barnes & Noble and Johnny Rocket's and our photographer loved shooting somewhere that wasn't just another pretty landscape or inside of a church.

[Deleted User] · May 2010

Don't lose sight of the purpose or importance of it all - your marriage & life together. Set aside time away from all of the planning & wedding craziness with your fiance to re-connect and remember why you're here in the first place.

RachNRich · May 2010

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Ha! My sister is pulling these stunts; my aunt and her daughters are not amused. At. All.

maratea · May 2010

Don't abuse the privilege of having gracious bridesmaids. While they might say they're happy to do anything for you, if you become demanding and overwhelming, they may come to resent you for that. And chances are they won't say anything because they want you to be happy.

mscutieri · May 2010

Don't register too early - you will find that items you liked become discontinued and unavailable. So not only will you be disappointed that you don't get the items that you originally wanted, but you are giving yourself much more work than you have to by going through the process twice.

mocha beans · May 2010

Two numbers will influence almost everything in planning: your budget and your guest list. Decide how much you can save in the time you want to be engaged (no credit cards or loans, debt for a party is bad). Then, decide how big of a guest list that budget can support. Decide who HAS to be on the list, no matter what, and then you can add more people. Every extra person costs money; food, drinks, place settings, centerpieces, venue space, ect, so take that all into account.

If family members offer to pay for something, don't plan on that money until it is actually in your hand. Lots of parents say they'll pay for X or Y, but then when it comes time to actually pay for it, suddenly they can't. It happens, but it will be more stressful on you if you signed a contract for something that you can't pay for on your own, but are now obligated to pay for.

jayjoe · May 2010

Prioritize: Ask yourself and fiance "what do you remember from the last wedding you went to". My hubby and i could not remember one single centerpiece, one favor, one floral arrangement at the church. Invites? We throw them out after we respond (if we arent going) or we throw them out after the wedding. We saved over $4000 (yup!) by buying 150 invites at target ($60) and printing them ourselves, sticking with the floral centerpieces the catering hall threw in nixing the flowers in church (none of my guests even noticed there were no flowers when i mentioned it.) That 4K was spent on the Four Seasons in Maui Totally. Worth. It.

jayjoe · May 2010

Oh and DO NOT ABUSE THE BRIDESMAIDS!!!! I asked them to buy a dress (i researched to keep the cost minimum), show up at the rehearsal (so they could have an awesome free meal and get their gifts

and be on time at the church. thats it. dont make them get certain shoes, do their hair, nails, make-up etc. Leave them alone! My hubby and i did everything from stuffing envelopes to putting favors together ourselves, cuz ya know, it was OUR party.

lizstill13 · May 2010

Make sure your vendors know exactly what you want and get it in writing before you make a single payment. Your definition of traditional or modern can vary greatly from what your vendor may come up with and you may not be happy in the end.

Remember that your wedding is more important to you than anyone else. Don't expect friends and family to drop everything at a moment's notice to help to you tie favor boxes and address invitations. Ask people to help you out and try to make it fun for them, like an invitation stuffing party with wine, food and conversation.

When someone has a suggestion or idea, stop, think, then reply. Even if you absolutely hate the idea. If you speak right away and shoot down every idea in a second, you'll come off like an uber bridezilla.

Night_Sprite · May 2010

Read all your contracts before you sign them. You need to know what is and is not negotiable or if anything will have additional charges later

If you don't like something about a contract, discuss it with the vendor and change it. We changed our photography package to better accommodate our needs and our families.

Ask the caterer to pack up meals for you and your husband to take to the hotel. It will allow you to enjoy the food that you didn't get to eat while you were running around talking to guests.

andyandhillary · May 2010

Have the wedding you can afford. While pretty invitations and 300 chair covers sounds lovely, think about what else that money could go towards. A house? A better honeymoon? A car? Sometimes you need to ask yourself if one night is worth all the money you are spending. If it is, then ok!

sucrets4 · May 2010

Things WILL go wrong at your wedding, but if you wind up married by the end of the day, consider it a success. When those things go wrong, deal with them or delegate responsibility to someone else, but don't let it get you down. No one has a 'perfect' wedding.

BecW2be · May 2010

Break your day down into Getting Ready, Ceremony, Photos and Reception. Make a list for each part of the day and stick to it. Whether you are completely DIY or hiring a coordinator, your list will help you remember exactly what you need to do and there will be no surprises. Fold it to the size of your checkbook so that you can keep it with you and mark things off as you complete them.

KentuckyKate · May 2010

Don't be afraid negotiate with your vendors! Most of them set their own rates, and have some room to come down in price if they really want your business. All of my vendors except for one gave me a discount, just because I asked. I ended up saving over $2500 from my vendors' listed prices!

AmoroAgain · May 2010

Ipod weddings are perfect, if you're not planning to do a really structured reception. We didn't plan on any dancing, so we didn't have to worry about MC's or anything like that. The reception was fun, without it being a total attention-fest.

Honeymoon registries are probably the worst invention of the wedding industry- ever. Please don't ask your guests to pay for a trip you can't afford. They are decietful and give your guests the wrong impression of what, precisely, they are giving you.

Night_Sprite · May 2010

Sometimes, getting a vendor from a distance is a good thing. We got our vendor from a city with higher competition, so the prices were lower and the skills were higher than anyone near our wedding. They also didn't charge for travel.

georgia_bride09 · May 2010

[QUOTE] Think very carefully about your guest list before you send your save the dates, and don't send them too early.
Posted by COkristi[/QUOTE]

This one reminds me: Save the Dates aren't necessary unless you're getting married on a holiday weekend and you need to alert your guests so they don't make alternate plans or the majority of your guests are traveling in from out of town and need to make travel plans.

KentuckyKate · May 2010

Also, resist the urge to send STDs at all! It forced me to finalize my guestlist way too early, and only a few people even bothered to look at my wedding website! If I could do it over, I would include a small insert in my actual invitations directing people to my wedding website for additional information and accommodations.

AmoroAgain · May 2010

There are some things you should splurge on- invitations or favors is not one of them. Go all out on the food and drinks- it's what you and your guests will remember.

missy68 · May 2010

Remember to take some time before the wedding to have some fun (go on a date, a picnic, rent a movie, an amusement park) with your FI. Spend some time just with him, and remember why you are getting married.

Laugh before you walk down the aisle, if you can't be seen. It breaks the tension, your smile will be bigger, and you will feel more relaxed. And for God's sake, don't lock your knees when you're standing still!

A wedding doesn't have to be completely traditional to mean your married; it's perfectly okay to throw in your own touches here and there and have a little fun.

ZRex · May 2010

Don't underestimate how difficult it can be to blend two different cultures. Set expectations and firm boundaries early.

Night_Sprite · May 2010

Remember you'll be standing in those shoes all day. For pictures I wore platform flip flops. No one knew the difference, except my feet.

Moneypenny424 · May 2010

Once you select your venue, a lot of things fall into place. When looking at your venue, have a rough idea of your guest list and guest count. You don't want to fall in love with a place that only holds 100 people before you realize that you want to invite 200 people. Having some flexibility initially can save hurt feelings later with a cut guest list.

Night_Sprite · May 2010

Remember moments on purpose. They are so important when the wedding day is mostly a beautiful blur.

JessAndTrav · May 2010

When choosing things about your wedding from flowers to your dress, make sure that you pick something that you really love. Whether you're a budget bride or a platinum bride, it's possible to love the planning decisions you've made.

MeaghanandMichael · May 2010

Never forget to read a contract in its entirety before you sign. Do not be afraid to ask each vendor to make sure to go over the contract line by line with you. Many times contracts have odd and confusing wording and it is always best to know exactly what you are getting into with each vendor.

Just because you are planning a wedding doesn't mean you forget you are therebecause of the marriage. When all is said and done with flowers, limos and favors, it you, your husband and your new family together that remains. This is what counts.

pandasquishy · May 2010

Kill three birds with one stone: have your hair and make up trial the same day as a dress fitting. Then ask your photographer to meet you there and get some bridal portraits taken! You'll get to see the whole look together and get some great pictures out of it, too.

miss.jawright · May 2010

Don't skip the engagement photo shoot! I wan't really sure they were necessary until we started shooting. I didn't realize how important it is practice posing and get to know your photographer. After I saw the photos I realized why the photographers gave us certain directions and which poses I liked. I feel so much more comfortable with the way our wedding pictures will come out now that I know what to expect. The engagement session took away a lot of unnecessary stress.

polichik · May 2010

Don't be afraid to negotiate with vendors! Even if a vendor won't lower his or her cost, they'll often be willing to throw in free extras, like an upgraded entree or an extra hour of photography. We saved a bundle by telling our caterer, "We have $XXXX to spend for 120 people. Can you work with us?" As long as you're polite and reasonable in your requests, people are willing to work with you!

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