If you are interested, remember to make a reservation with their stores near you.
For more info, go to http://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/events.aspx
You'll receive a handblown glass heart bowl when you register at this event :)
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Crate & Barrel Wedding Parties
For those of you who are planning to get wedding gift registry, join the wedding parties hosting by Crate & Barrel. They are offering food, drinks, wedding advices and more at the event party. Starting from Feb 8th to March 1st, 2009 (Every Sunday).
If you are interested, remember to make a reservation with their stores near you.
For more info, go to http://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/events.aspx
You'll receive a handblown glass heart bowl when you register at this event :)
If you are interested, remember to make a reservation with their stores near you.
For more info, go to http://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/events.aspx
You'll receive a handblown glass heart bowl when you register at this event :)
Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Wishing you all the best in year 2009 :)
To celebrate this holiday season, we're offering $10 off any purchase of $100 or more.
http://www.myweddingconcept.com
Coupon code: 10OFFAB
Valid till 02/28/09
Wishing you all the best in year 2009 :)
To celebrate this holiday season, we're offering $10 off any purchase of $100 or more.
http://www.myweddingconcept.com
Coupon code: 10OFFAB
Valid till 02/28/09
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Chandeliers Wedding Centerpiece?
A nice floral centerpiece costs at least $30+. If you want to save some money or if flowers are not your thing. Go for bling instead, by placing a crystal chandelier centerpieces on each table for a "WOW" factor. I found this on ebay, and it is not expensive (like $10 each). Alot cheaper than flowers and no one will know this centerpiece costs only 10 bucks. What do you think?
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Holiday Theme Centerpiece Idea
Merry Christmas Everyone!! Is your wedding in December? Are you having a holiday theme wedding?
Christmas Weddings can be quite economical and fun at the same time. You can save some money on Christmas wedding decorations as all reception sites are normally already decorated during the holiday season that goes well with the Christmas theme wedding. Below are some simple, warmth and festivity holiday theme centerpieces idea. They are so beautiful and colorful. Let's fill up the x'mas spirit on your reception table!!!
Reference pictures: Better Homes and Gardens
Christmas Weddings can be quite economical and fun at the same time. You can save some money on Christmas wedding decorations as all reception sites are normally already decorated during the holiday season that goes well with the Christmas theme wedding. Below are some simple, warmth and festivity holiday theme centerpieces idea. They are so beautiful and colorful. Let's fill up the x'mas spirit on your reception table!!!
Reference pictures: Better Homes and Gardens
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Real Wedding - Beach Theme Wedding!!
Real Wedding - Shutters @ Santa Monica, CA
Wedding Theme: Beach
Theme color: Blue & Ivory
I've attended a friend's wedding this year at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Moncia, CA. The location is perfect for a beach theme wedding!! Everything is so gorgeous and when I walked onto the ceremony deck...My first impression was "OMG!!! Wow...so pretty"
The bride & groom decided to move away from the traditional guest book and mix it up a bit with a "Wishing Tree". It was a big hit!! Also, they decided to have yummy cup cakes rather than a traditional tiers wedding cake. The beach chair favors are very cute, and the bride used them as a place card & beach theme wedding favors. What a 2-in-1 combination!! Good job!
Once again!! Congratulation Kris & Oscar!!
Thank you for letting me post your beautiful pictures. :)
Wedding Theme: Beach
Theme color: Blue & Ivory
I've attended a friend's wedding this year at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Moncia, CA. The location is perfect for a beach theme wedding!! Everything is so gorgeous and when I walked onto the ceremony deck...My first impression was "OMG!!! Wow...so pretty"
The bride & groom decided to move away from the traditional guest book and mix it up a bit with a "Wishing Tree". It was a big hit!! Also, they decided to have yummy cup cakes rather than a traditional tiers wedding cake. The beach chair favors are very cute, and the bride used them as a place card & beach theme wedding favors. What a 2-in-1 combination!! Good job!
Once again!! Congratulation Kris & Oscar!!
Thank you for letting me post your beautiful pictures. :)
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Wedding Toasting Flutes
I fell in love with Swarovski toasting flutes when I was planning my wedding last year. They are so pretty but expensive ($390 a pair)!!!I was so tempted to get it for my wedding. After talking to my wedding advisor who is also my best friend (Michelle), she gave me a very honest answer. She said "yes, they are so pretty, but I don't think your guests will notice your expensive flutes on the cake table. I rather spend the $390 on things that your guests will get notice like flowers, wedding cake, and chair covers." Yes, Michelle is right!! I'm sure my guests can see my flowers, taste my cake and feel the satin chair covers...haha :)
Here are some of my favorite toasting flutes (pretty & affordable)
Lenox Jubilee Pearl™ Flute Pair $39.95
Bride & Groom Flutes from Now&Forever $45.95
Dotted Flute Set from Now&Forever $50.95 Friday, December 5, 2008
Have you setup a wedding budget?
Congratulations!!! You're engaged! Have you start any wedding planning yet?
The first thing you should do is to set a budget. And this is not an easy task.
Planning a wedding can be quite a challenge. It's even more difficult if you are on a tight budget. However, if you put some thought into how you're going to spend your money into different categories, make decisions about which caterer or which florist will be more affordable, then you won't overspend.
Here are some tips to planning your wedding budget:
a) Agree on the amount you’ve set for each category and agree you will NOT go over that amount. This is really important. Along the way, you will feel pressured to spend just a little more in every category to get the better product.
Don't do it!!! Spend what you agreed upon. I know it is hard, but try your best.
b) If you must overspend in one area, try to spend less on other areas.
For example, you really like the photographer whose charge you $500 more than what you’ve set for photography. Try to spend less on other areas like invitation, wedding favors and centerpieces. These items are easier to adjust.
Example:
Invite - Let say you want to spend $3.0 per invite and you need 150 of them. Mark it down to $2.50 and you’ll save $75
Wedding favors – Let say you want to spend $2.0 for each favor and you have 200 guests. Mark it down to $1.0 and you’ll save $200. There are many choices of favors for less than a dollar =)
Centerpieces – Let say you want to spend $45 per centerpiece and you have 20 tables. Mark it down to $35 and you’ll save $200. Trust me, you won’t notice a big difference between $45 & $35 centerpieces.
c) Do some research
Get quotes from at least 3 vendors for each category, compare the prices against what included in the packages. Also read the reviews from their previous customers as well. You may also ask friends/family what they spent for things that you liked at their weddings.
d) Pick one or two items that are the most important to you.
For my wedding, the most important things were photography and lighting. We spent $$$ on getting one of the best. The money was worth spent and after a year I still get complements from friends about how beautiful the lighting was at the reception hall and beautiful pictures.
A friend of mine spent nearly $6000 on her wedding gown! She chose to have a small wedding to be able to afford that. Make a choice about what matters most to you. What most defines a "perfect" wedding?
e) Negotiate with vendors
Don’t be shy. It doesn’t hurt to ask for discount. There is always room to negotiate with the vendors. For my wedding, I really want to have special lighting at the reception hall. And I sent email to 3 vendors who known to be great in the area. However, their quotes are really gave me heart attack ($3500+). The price was way too far from my set budget of $1500. So, I tried to negotiate with them and asked “what can you do for me in the amount of $1500?” After several conversations, they finally agreed with the price I set. I compared the original invoice ($3500++) with the latest one ($1500); I don’t really miss any items. I still had the custom gobo design, up lights, pin-spot lights and floral design on dance floor. See my wedding reception pic above :)
The first thing you should do is to set a budget. And this is not an easy task.
Planning a wedding can be quite a challenge. It's even more difficult if you are on a tight budget. However, if you put some thought into how you're going to spend your money into different categories, make decisions about which caterer or which florist will be more affordable, then you won't overspend.
Here are some tips to planning your wedding budget:
a) Agree on the amount you’ve set for each category and agree you will NOT go over that amount. This is really important. Along the way, you will feel pressured to spend just a little more in every category to get the better product.
Don't do it!!! Spend what you agreed upon. I know it is hard, but try your best.
b) If you must overspend in one area, try to spend less on other areas.
For example, you really like the photographer whose charge you $500 more than what you’ve set for photography. Try to spend less on other areas like invitation, wedding favors and centerpieces. These items are easier to adjust.
Example:
Invite - Let say you want to spend $3.0 per invite and you need 150 of them. Mark it down to $2.50 and you’ll save $75
Wedding favors – Let say you want to spend $2.0 for each favor and you have 200 guests. Mark it down to $1.0 and you’ll save $200. There are many choices of favors for less than a dollar =)
Centerpieces – Let say you want to spend $45 per centerpiece and you have 20 tables. Mark it down to $35 and you’ll save $200. Trust me, you won’t notice a big difference between $45 & $35 centerpieces.
c) Do some research
Get quotes from at least 3 vendors for each category, compare the prices against what included in the packages. Also read the reviews from their previous customers as well. You may also ask friends/family what they spent for things that you liked at their weddings.
d) Pick one or two items that are the most important to you.
For my wedding, the most important things were photography and lighting. We spent $$$ on getting one of the best. The money was worth spent and after a year I still get complements from friends about how beautiful the lighting was at the reception hall and beautiful pictures.
A friend of mine spent nearly $6000 on her wedding gown! She chose to have a small wedding to be able to afford that. Make a choice about what matters most to you. What most defines a "perfect" wedding?
e) Negotiate with vendors
Don’t be shy. It doesn’t hurt to ask for discount. There is always room to negotiate with the vendors. For my wedding, I really want to have special lighting at the reception hall. And I sent email to 3 vendors who known to be great in the area. However, their quotes are really gave me heart attack ($3500+). The price was way too far from my set budget of $1500. So, I tried to negotiate with them and asked “what can you do for me in the amount of $1500?” After several conversations, they finally agreed with the price I set. I compared the original invoice ($3500++) with the latest one ($1500); I don’t really miss any items. I still had the custom gobo design, up lights, pin-spot lights and floral design on dance floor. See my wedding reception pic above :)
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