Archive for June, 2008
The creative minds behind Martha Stewart website have created some brand new, very useful tools for all you brides to be. The site includes programs to assist you with your budget, creating timelines, checklists, guest lists, and seating charts. They can all be used for free and have a lot of fun features. [...]
June 30th, 2008 | Posted in Budgeting Your Wedding Expenses | No Comments
If you’re looking for a unique way to add a touch of personality to your reception this is a great option for you.
June 28th, 2008 | Posted in Decorations; Rent and Purchase | 1 Comment
Great quality starting at $795
June 28th, 2008 | Posted in Photographers | No Comments
Have you ever looked at the price of buying some tulle at a fabric store? If so, you’ll know that the price a typical wedding veil goes for is outrageous! I’ve talked to a lot of people who know the extreme price difference but wonder if they could ever actually just buy the tulle and [...]
June 27th, 2008 | Posted in Bridal Gowns and Accessories, Hair and Makeup | No Comments
It’s amazing how many little details there are in a wedding. Perhaps even more amazing is how expensive those details can become! I remember realizing how much it would cost just to rent the table cloths for our reception- it would literally be hundreds of dollars just for a couple hours of use. [...]
June 27th, 2008 | Posted in Decorations; Rent and Purchase | 1 Comment
I’ve known Kelli for quite a few years now and I’ll tell you what- if you’re looking for a photographer who will make you feel comfortable right away this is your girl! Her outgoing personality will make you feel like you’ve been life long friends as soon as you meet her.
She charges $700.00 for [...]
June 26th, 2008 | Posted in Photographers | No Comments
Located in Lindon, Utah, Noah’s features a variety of rooms for a reception of any size! They allow you to bring your own caterer to the reception center, which usually helps a lot when trying to keep the price down!
Large Reception Room
Rate:$325/session (each session is 75 mins. long)
Minimum sessions:3
Occupancy:280
Included Amenities: tables & linens, chairs, wet [...]
June 26th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments
The Academy Building in Provo, UT provides an affordable option for wedding receptions (especially if you plan your reception before 6pm!)
June 26th, 2008 | Posted in Reception Locations | No Comments
I remember learning about Target in my design classes when I was in college. Their goal fascinates me. If you’ve ever walked through Target and felt like it had a bit of class that other superstores seem to miss, here’s why.
June 25th, 2008 | Posted in Bridal Gowns and Accessories, Hair and Makeup, Tuxedo, Wedding Party | No Comments
I personally don’t drink wine, so I really can’t recommend my favorites. That being said, I completely understand that a good wine selection is a very important part of many weddings. Thanks to an old issue of ‘Brides Magazine’ I found this list of wines and thought it might be helpful to someone!
NY [...]
June 25th, 2008 | Posted in Drink, Food; Caterers and DIY Recipes | No Comments
A guest book is an interesting thing. A great idea for sure- remembering each person who shared such a special day with you is really a nice. But who actually reads through that list of illegible signatures? Maybe it’s just me, but it seems the world of lined paper adorned with doves [...]
June 25th, 2008 | Posted in Guest Books, Photographers | No Comments
for those of you who are planning to have a wedding atmosphere that can include children- invite them! In fact, don’t just invite them, plan for them!
June 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Decorations; Rent and Purchase, Wedding Party | 1 Comment
AMAZING food for GREAT prices!! My personal recommendation goes to these guys! (In fact, I had them cater my wedding!)
June 20th, 2008 | Posted in Food; Caterers and DIY Recipes, Wedding Cake | 4 Comments
As I began planning my wedding my sister gave me a fantastic bit of advice. Put simply, she told me to focus. She didn’t mean to think of nothing but planning my wedding- don’t worry! I’m sure that subject is on your mind enough already. Instead, she told me to choose one or two [...]
June 20th, 2008 | Posted in Budgeting Your Wedding Expenses | No Comments
I moved to Utah in the summer of 2002 to pursue a Fine Arts degree in Design. I’d grown up in Ohio and the change was… well, it was big. It seemed like everything was different here and I was left to learn it all on my own.
A brother of a friend picked [...]
June 19th, 2008 | Posted in Budgeting Your Wedding Expenses, Invitations and Announcements | No Comments