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my fiance an i have been together for a while, but i recently got a good job and now i will be able to save up for a decent wedding, we are hoping for september 09.. any suggestions.
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our wedding is sept 20th of this year. we were going to have it next year bcse of costs. i was able to save us enough to have it this year.
here are some of the things i did, and have suggested many times on here...
first off- shop after holiday clearance sales at craft stores, michaels and ac moore, and places like walmart, target and kmart. i got things on christmas clearance for 75-95% off- votive candles in glass holders for $.40 each!
i can set you up with a great lady who is making my invites. she does package deals (any size you will need) and a la carte - you will save tons with her. i'm getting 75 invites, evelopes, thank you scrolls, rsvp postcards, folded thank you cards and evelopes and address labels for under $90
rings- shop jc pennys when they have sales, look for coupons...
or ebay and craigslist. really don't be afraid of ebay. shop sellers with 99 or 100% feedback only. i'm getting my ring for under $25 (stainless band that matchs my engagement ring) and his for under $50 (tungsten).
transportation- use a relatives nice auto or use your own. you DON'T nee a limo, you can even rent a big suv for the day for near nothing from most rental co's (budget hertz alamo)
dress- shop consignment shops. my dress cost $150 and is awesome. look on craigslist and ebay too. what ever size you end up being (i have faith you will lose weight!) you will find a beautiful dress!
bm dresses- these have dresses under $100
http://www.bridalsassique.com/index.asp?...
http://www.bridesonlinestore.com/
you can also try looking at prom dresses and homecoming dresses in macys and jcpenneys. most of them look like bm dresses anymore, it will increase your selection by looking for those 3 types instead of just bm dresses
guys clothing- they don't need to tux it up. they can wear white shirts and tan slacks. or white shirts and dark slacks and a tie... make sure they are all bought at the same time so they match.
flowers- you can shop local flower stores or grocery store floral dpts (make your own if you like) bring pics of what you want to guide your florist. shop rite has a full service flower dpt and they offer wedding planning help too. or you can go the silk route. afloral.com has great flowers. that's who i went to for mine
centerpieces- i like the tall vases with topiary style arrangements on them. i love gerberas so i think using them is a great way to punch up color and keep your budget down
you can also get different vases (walmart super cheap) and have different looks on each table.
food- shop around for a reception site that does in house catering or a caterer that has a great rep and great menu
sticking with pasta and chicken is a good way to keep bellies and purses full
or if you diy the food. make things that if you do the day before or few days before... veggies, mashed potatoes, pasta... easily reheatable things that can be put on a buffet line
ceremony location- i'm all for outdoor weddings. i think being surrounded by nature is just beautiful and makes for awesome pictures. plus most are free or really cheap.
i'm getting married in a park and it only cost $5 for the application fee. no charge to bring in chairs tents etc...
reception locations- you can have it at a vfw, moose/elk lodge or fire house banquet hall. they are nicer now that ever... they realize how much revenue they generate so many/most have been updated in the last few years.
we are using the banquet hall of the fire house where we are memebers. it only cost us $275 to rent. $500 for non members. (they do open bar. cash bar. cater. or let you diy the food)
cake- look at bjs and costco, even walmart does wedding cakes now. don't forget grocery stores. most do wedding cakes and are rather tasty cakes. you might not get all the flavor choices of a bakery but most ppl go with white or chocolate anyway.
we are getting our cake from shop rite ($1.75 a serving compared to $3.50 someone else quoted me) i love s/r cakes and have had many a b-day cake from them when i was younger.
favors- you really don't need them if you are trying to save money. but... you can do organza bags filled with candies. shop ebay for the best prices, seller ideabus, has the best prices and selection
or try dipping the ends of pretzle rods in white, dark or milk chocolate. then roll the ends (or sprinkle) with jimmies, colored sugar crystals, crushed nuts, mini marshmallows... or what ever else floats your fancy. put them in celophane bags and tie off with a ribbon to match your colors. super easy and people love things they can snack on on the way home from the reception.
photographer- look on craigslist for your area, under services, type in photography and see the results. i found a great gal for mine $300 for 6 hrs. some places charge wayyyy more but you should be able to find a good one for under 1k
i also found someone who wants to build her portfolio so she's shooting the whole day for free. if we like any prints we can order a la carte for super cheap.
you might be able to find a dj service on craigslist too. or just call around for a good rate from someone with referrals
our wedding for about 100 ppl will run us about 2500k, his family is doing our food so that helps.
most important thing about a wedding, budget- STICK TO IT
oh join your local yahoo group freecycle and post what you are looking for. i got lots of wedding things for free. (esp after june!)
post on craigslist for your area too, and search for wedding things too. many ppl have left overs they want to unload after their weddings and sell at below lowest cost!
oh ck out this site too
http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com
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Everything To Know On A Carnival Cruise?
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On the 24th, I'm Going On The Carnival Paradise For A 3 Day Cruise To Mexico. This Is My First Cruise. How Much Is The Fountain Fun Card? Are The Rooms Really That Small? How Many Electrical Plugs Are There In The Rooms? Please Include Any Obvious Things Like Dress Codes And Anything That You Think Is Important
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On the Paradise all the staterooms with the exception of the expensive suites are the same size. The are around 170 sq. ft. Which is really a lot bigger then some of the other cruiselines. Some ships in other cruiselines have cabins as small as 108 sq. ft. So you will have plenty of room. The storage space is nice, and you can also put your suitcase under the bed. Where you are located is dependant on what category you purchased. A category 4A is inside on Riverea deck which is the least expensive cabin .. up to a cat 4E which is the highest inside category. ALL cabins are the same just different levels on the ship. Oceanview cabins start at 6A on Riverea up to 6D on Empress deck..again same size as the inside cabins just these have windows.
The fountain card is about 6.00 per day plus gratuity, so for a 3 day cruise you are talking around 18.00 plus 15% gratuities. If you drink a lot of sodas it could be worth it, but they do serve Iced tea, fruit punch or lemon aid, water, coffee and milk at no additional charge. The soda card is for fountain sodas only, so you would not be able to order from room service, they would bring you a canned soda and charge around $1.50 plus 15% gratuties for it, up to $2.50 for bottled sodas. Carnival serves Coke product. What we do is usually carry a small cooler on with us with a mixture of soft drinks and bottled water. Carnival will allow this if you dont plan on carrying 2 or3 cases. Plan on about a 6 pack per person.
There is one electrical outlet in each stateroom located in the area of the desk/vanity. The outlet is equipped with a 3-prong 110 volt and a 220 volt plug. The outlet in the bathroom can only be used for electric razors. There are no hair dryers on the Paradise, so you will want to bring one if you use it. Irons are forbidden on all Carnival Ships.
There will be one formal night on your cruise, you can dress up as much as you want...Think prom. formal wedding etc..this is not madatory, but hey its fun to dress up and have your picture done. The dining room at night does not allow shorts, tank tops, swim suits and used to be jeans, but they are getting more relaxed about this if they are decent. Women can wear a nice set of capris, or sun dresses etc..dress like you would dress if you were going out to a nice dinner at home.
Dont bother packing beach towels or pool towels they are provided. Also Carnival Bathrobes will be provided in each stateroom on the Paradise for you use. (they are wonderful)
You will need to set up your on board account when you board the ship. You can do this with a credit card, debit card (keep in mind they will put a hold on your card and not release it until all charges clear approximately 72 hours after cruise is over..so if you put up $200.00 and charge $200.00 they will hold this, clear the charges, then release the balance. You can also put cash on your account:
3 day cruise: $150-$200 pp
I hope this helps...enjoy your cruise!!
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