Pinterest for Brides - Best reference for any bride to be!

So you've been dreaming of this day forever and most of you may have an idea of what your big day will be like! However for others, its a daunting task which needs direction, input and overall just idea overload from any channel possible. For that, the interwebz once again comes to the rescue. We know about the bride magazines and what not, however if you haven't fallen head over heels with Pinterest already, now is your big chance to see what all the fuss is about. Simple visit pinterest.com and do a generic search for brides, wedding, invitations and BOOM! Info overload at once :) Check out and happy pinning!

A Cute & Clever cost cutting tip for your Wedding Day!

So I was reading up on 75 nifty little ways to cut costs for your BIG Day!
Seeing how we are still in a "recession" I figured why not touch base on the tip I found to be most helpful. Not only it is clever but done the right way it can be extremely cute PLUS super effective for cutting your wedding day cost!

For brides on a budget, a signature wedding cocktail can be a great way to go at your wedding reception; rather than having an open bar! For those whom already tackled the menus/drink options you know that the bar tab can be one of the heftiest tabs for your wedding day. So why not create your own little drink of choice? I say it's better than an open bar and tons better than having a cash bar. Let your guests relax and drink without forking over loot for the tab. Perhaps their favorite drink isn't your signature one, but hey it's only for one night and I'm sure they'd rather have to compromise a little taste than worry about their bar bill.

For tips on dressing up your little concoction check out: "Dressing up Drinks"
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Also, if you're unsure of where to start check out popular Cocktail Creations by Jonathan Pogash: http://bit.ly/atqt6e he's got a great list of cocktails that are sure to inspire you or simply sign up for his newsletter to get fresh ideas coming your way til you can decide on your drink of choice.

Cheers!

Bridal Expo- Get your free Tickets!

I am so excited to attend my very 1st Bridal Expo show! I will try to take many notes, photos and get deals to share with everyone who hasn't attended one yet. Thankfully Groomzilla is as excited as I am to attend the Chicago show the 1st week of March! So hopefully we'll bring back double the dose of info & goodies!

To score your free tickets try and enter promo code KNOT at the site below!
Good luck hope to see future brides/grooms and zillas at the show :)

Wedding Contests, Bridal Giveaways & More...

Everyone needs to save a buck or two when planning a wedding right? I mean it doesn't hurt! So I'm going to try my best to dedicate Mondays to Contests! I will list 3-5 contests on Mondays geared towards weddings, brides, wedding venues, groomsmen gifts etc... you get the idea. So here are todays wedding contest highlights:

Win a $50 Head Piece from Ban.do and BonafideBride!
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Enter the giveaway on weddingbee! You may win a $225 Gift Certificate valid for their custom made products!
http://bit.ly/d3dqpC


Saving the best contest for last...check out The Wedding Paper Divas awesome giveaway: Enter to win a WEDDING PACKAGE!!!
http://bit.ly/9Qfzu0


So there ya go! Wedding contests, Bridal giveaways and other freebies will be posted on Mondays. Good luck to all future Brides! Don't forget to come back and leave a comment if you won one of the prizes above!

When is it "too early" to book your photographer?

This is something that I for one didn't even consider to be #3 on my list! #1 was the church, #2 was the reception hall and #3 was actually the DJ. I am quickly finding out that it's never too early to book your photographer. We have a little more than a year and half before our big day though the top two people we wanted to shoot our wedding are not available for our date!

Each photographer has their own style and it can be easy to fall in love with these individual styles so be sure to check their availability before you get too excited. My cousin told me that they had theirs booked for over 2 years! If you would have told me that before I had encountered what I currently am I would have thought you were nuts. Obviously time of year plays a major roll, however, there are simply lots of people looking to tie the knot and only a few photographers to go around.

There is a fine line between pricing and quality and it isn't good to settle for less than you desire. After all, these are the memories that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. I am finding that using social networks like Facebook and Twitter allow you to get the word out and seek help from your network of people to assist in the search. People know people who know people who know people and can show you more options.

It can be overwhelming at times and disheartening when you get that email response saying "unfortunately I am already booked for your date but good luck with your search and your wedding!". Your photographer is out there waiting for you to find them, you just have to keep on searching!

Wedding Tunes to Inspire a Bride

OK it's time to really get down and serious with this whole blogging thing. I've got my lists of "to look at", my drafts of "neat stuff to view" and book marks of "interesting wedding stuff" yet haven't really dug into anything I've saved.

If you're like me and you enjoy having task tunes playing while you accomplish stuff then you might be interested in the link below : A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music.

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I figured that if I start to play wedding songs I will be inspired to dig into the sites I've jotted down and start to collect ideas, gather my thoughts and post useful Bridal stuff :)

As with all other links I've got saved, I wanted to post this one in order to help others who...well may need inspiration to sit down and start their own planning with the appropriate mood music.

(Plus - I will have to decide on some music for the event right?)

Weddings aren't just for Brides anymore!

If you are like me then prior to the day when you popped the question (pardon me ladies out there who were the ones who popped the question) you figured that your future bride would be the one in control of everything regarding planning. Well, I am here to tell you that this is simply untrue! Apparently I am a wedding planner in disguise and until the day I asked the question figured I would be the one who would be approving ideas (which for all intents and purposes have already been decided prior to consulting me).

Truth is, I am not alone when it comes to grabbing the reigns and making some decisions and coming up with some great ideas and plans in general for the Big Day. Men everywhere are finding that wedding planning is something they had a hidden talent for.

As we embark on our journey towards the day that begins the rest of our lives together we hope to help you by sharing some helpful tips and useful information which can save you money and headaches!