My Inner Bride....

So I found this fun little tool on The Knot today. You can create your inner bride... whatever that is...hehe. So here is how I would look if I had the budget of my dreams and was actually getting married, ha!

Don't I look pretty?

Anyways, to make a bride of your own go here.

And so begins the rest of your lives...

So, you've been planning your wedding for months. The big day has come and gone, with or with disasters. But, now it is just you and your new spouse. The plan has been set. Your maid of honor and best man have decorated your room with rose petals and left you champagne. You bought "a special" little something to slip on for when the gown comes off.

Then it hits you. Not everyone has the romantic wedding night of the movies. Your starving, your feet are killing you, you have sore cheeks from all the smiling, your exhausted, you've been holding it all night since you can't bear to ask your friends to hold your dress up one more time, and you have enough hair pins to make a mini Eiffel Tower.

Just for the record how ever you end the day of your wedding, just remember how special the day was. By the way, I know of many couple who passed out from exhaustion, pass out for other reasons, opened wedding gifts, when to through the drive thru, etc... It doesn't have to be magic. Just what is magic for you as a couple at that very moment.

Cheers to the bride and groom

Giving a toast is an important tradition for a wedding. These can come in all shapes and sizes. And they aren't just for the best man anymore.

Often the Maid of Honor or the Bride's father give a toast in addition to the groom. But, really anyone can. Just be sure to let your venue know that if you don't want an open mic night, to take the microphone away before Aunt Fran starts talking about your most embarrassing moments.

Also, a toast doesn't have to be champagne. This can get expensive depending on your wedding size. You could always do a sparkling cider. This is also choice for people wishing to have a dry wedding.

Lastly, if you are getting married on the beach, I would say that margaritas, mojitios, or pina colodas would be a great choice.

Don't look a cash horse in the mouth...

Q:  Can we ask our wedding guest to give cash instead of gifts?

A:  Nope... but what you can do is spread the word through your bridesmaids and family. When someone asks them, they could say money. But not everyone likes to give cash. So, it is always good to register for a few items for people to choose from.

Q:  My maid of honor never gave me a wedding gift, should I say something?

A: Again Nope... I'm sure that your Maid of Honor did more than her fair share helping to plan your wedding and supporting you. Not to mention, that they usually pay for their own ettire, help with showers and a bachelorette party.

On thing to remember when it comes to gifts is that it is a choice. You've invited the person to enjoy your day with you. Not see what they give you. If your guest is gracious enough to bring a gift, then be sure to send a thank you note. But the purpose of the wedding is not to "get" something, it is to share this day with the people you love and care about.

Hey, It's Okay... 70's Style

I love looking at old wedding pictures and getting a little chuckle at the fashions and fads. So, today we are going to visit the 70's and tell them, Hey it's okay... Now if we could throw a wedding for the same price as a 70's wedding. But, alas we can't but we can save money on our wedding.

So... 1970's it's okay to:

to have the groom wear powder blue.

and it is also ok to have the groom complete his powder blue tux with ruffles... and don't forget the bow tie.

for you brides, shiny shiny satin is always a good choice.

to have your bridesmaid wear different color dress. the rainbow effect is so "IN"

for the bride to wear sandalfoot color pantyhose. we wouldn't want to look pale now...

to wear a halo of flowers instead of a traditional veil. makes everyone think you are a "flower child".

to want to wear a lace shawl, just in case you get cold.

to dance your first dance as a couple to anything Fleetwood Mac.

to have the rest of the reception music be disco.

and lastly, it is ok to drive away to your honeymoon in a shiny Ford.

Cinderella and the Royal Wedding

This has been all over facebook today. And it totally amuses me. Of course William and Kate look like Prince Charming and Cinderella. They are like a fairytale.

But, my favorite part is the poor cousins aka the ugly stepsisters. I'm not saying either of these women are ugly, and I have no clue about their personalities. But, did they have to wear bad hats and the same colors?

Whether your going to have a wedding like Cinderella or like Kate Middelton. Paying for the reception is going to be costly. There are tons of expenses and budgeting is always the best plan. And unfortunately, the rest of us in this world don't have the queen mother to help us pay for it.

Here is a list of ways to save on your wedding too.

Something Old, Something New...

Did you ever wonder where this tradition came from... or what each item signified?

Something old - The something old is supposed to come from a happily married woman. the item is supposed to transfer the luck of the married woman to the new bride.

Something new - This tradition signifies hope for the future. Many brides choose their wedding dress to be their something new.

Something borrowed - Something borrowed has to be something of value or importance. This will guarantee wealth for the future bride.

Something blue - Blue is for the heavens. It signifies love, purity and fidelity.


This tradition is sweet and very easy to partake in. There are many items that are not easy. Paying for a wedding can be the hardest part of this special time. There are ways to cut wedding expenses. And of course sticking to a budget is very important.