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.

Keeping Organized!

Sometimes it can be exhausting dotting all of the i's and crossing all the t's. Especially when it comes to your reception. Here is a list of items at you won't want to forget for the reception.

Place Cards

Printed Napkins

Guest Book and pen

Champagne Goblets

Cake Topper

Cake Server Set

Table Covers

Centerpieces

Wedding Favors

Wedding Cameras

It would be a good idea to buy a large clear storage container. When you purchase one of these items place it in the container. That way you won't have to search everywhere for all the items on the list. And the because it is clear you will be able to take inventory with just a glance.

Kate Middleton

I'm I the only one who feels a bit bad for Kate Middleton. Yes, she is marrying a prince and yes she will be a queen in waiting and she gets to have one of the biggest and most beautiful weddings of all time.

But, with all of this comes a big price if you ask me. The world is watching her, waiting for her to make a mistake. Here are my reasons for feeling this way:

1. When she walks down the aisle everyone is going to judge what she is wearing.
2. She gets to have an intimate wedding of 2500
3. The world will be watching her every move. What if the poor girl trips?
4. She seems to be dieting even though she is a size 2. Who made her think she needs to do that?
5. She will be the followed by paparazzi, made fun of and gossiped about.
6. People think they see her face on their food.

I guess all of this is the price you pay to marry Prince Charming.

Hey, It's Okay...

Glamour magazine does this every month and I decided to borrow the idea, but put a wedding spin on it.

So, hey, it's okay...

To not want to wear wedding rings. Go with tattoos.

To not sit all of the Bride's family on one side and the Groom's on the other. Mix it up... go crazy.

To have the same amount of attendants on each side. Then you feel like your being force to find someone to fill a spot. No one will care if it is 5 to 3. Just have the additional people dance with their spouse or date at the reception.

If you didn't lose 100 pounds. I'm sure you didn't need to and your finance loves you the way you are!

To go cheap. It isn't worth going broke to pay for your wedding. Use a budget and find some money saving ideas to help with the cost.

Not to toss your bouquet. You are the one who picked it out and paid for it. Get a toss bouquet or even make one with bows. Or just skip it all together. Your single friends may even thank you for not parading them around.

Not have just your dad walk you down the aisle. You could have both parents, or a brother or no one at all. It's your call!

To skip the big wedding and go to Vegas!

White, Pink, Blue... You Choose

The days of only wearing a white wedding dress are over. The standard for a first wedding is that the bride wear white. If it is a second wedding they wear off white or cream. But, why? Is there a rule on this?

I was married in 1999. I wore a traditional white gown. It was very pretty. The marriage ended and I've thought, if I were to get married again what would I wear? For me, having been married once and having had the big wedding I wouldn't wear white. I would choose a light pink or blue. But, I know someone who is getting married soon and it will be her second wedding and she is choosing to wear white. She did not have a dress at all for the first wedding. I know another person who chose to wear pink on their wedding day, and it was in fact her first wedding. So there is not a rule, the wedding fashion police did not knock on either of theses women's doors.

And quite frankly, if I do walk down the ailse again I will wear something like this:


 But in softer colors.

Oh and I want to be married by a pirate sea captain.... Just saying....

Wedding-related costs to keep in mind when planning a wedding on a budget.