The Bride’s Guide to Getting the Most out of Your Wedding Day Car

Filed Under (Weddings) by Gail Milson on 18-10-2008

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by Gail Milson

More often than not, it should be the groom who organises the wedding car on the day you get married, however often they forget to book it.The reality is they just dont appreciate how critical it is to the bride.

If you are a bride-to-be and you are worried that your future husband is not seriously trying to find the best transportation for you, you may just have to do it yourself. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your wedding day car, even if you don’t know a lot about transportation.

You obviously need to know what type of car you would like.You will only need to book a smaller size wedding car if it is just for the 2 of you, on the other hand if you have many people you will need a larger size car.

Other than yourselves, the most important people when booking a car are your family.The overall number is the critical one to remember when getting a quote from the wedding car company.

It may seem obvious that you need to work out how long you need the cars for. Would you like a chauffeur to drive you around or have you thought of driving yourself on your big day in your marriage carriage.

Do you need a car after the reception to take you to the airport or your hotel for the honeymoon? How long are the ceremony and the reception going to be? These are all questions that you need to ask yourself and are going to affect the price of the transportation rental.

Next, you are going to want to look at your budget. How much money do you actually have for your car rentals? You’ll be surprised at the huge variety of prices that are offered and the number of different packages that you can book.

Most wedding cars are going to be in great condition, come with a professional driver, and are going to be pretty luxurious. But, you are going to find that different packages offer different extras.

For example, some packages are going to offer champagne, so if you want it, make sure that you choose a package that includes it. By choosing a reputable company, you are going to make sure that your car is clean, your driver is professional and looks nice, and everything goes off without a hitch.

As I said earlier it should be the groom that organises the wedding car, often though the bride will do it. The great thing is it isn’t complicated which will make your life easy. Follow these step by step tips and you will get the wedding cars of your dreams and your day will pass off seamlessly.

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Find Unique Decorations for Your Wedding

Filed Under (Weddings) by Clinton Maxwell on 17-10-2008

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by Clinton Maxwell

Do you know the singular most popular wedding decorations currently being sold in stores today? No, it is not the candle or the stunning center piece. Instead, it is the humble mirror! Many a center piece, display and other item is located either on top or in front of a mirror for the sake of the stunning light effect a mirrored surface provides!

Of course, other popular wedding decorations also abound and party stores stock almost every conceivable kind of paper good and also plastic items which will come in handy. Many of these decorations naturally center on the reception and thus the importance of matching table cloths, napkins, plates, and other items is taken into account. Yet a whole subset of such decorations also exists and they are specifically designed and put together for the actually wedding venue, such as a church, hall or other locale.

It is interesting to note that over time the design of decorations has evolved and no longer does one size fit all but instead many retailers and especially online merchants are now seeking for ways to come up with innovate yet affordable options for those who no longer are content to simply buy “off the rack” as it were. Add to this the understanding that decorations for many a bride and groom used to simply refer to the various paper goods but now have transcended into the realm of floral displays which sometimes may be paired with pearls, tulle or even lavish scarves.

The goal of any one singular decoration of course is to either set the mood or carry the color theme the happy couple picked out and even as this should be a simple task, the plethora of color choices makes it important to very carefully mix and match, so as to neither detract from the overall desired effect or in effect create a somewhat odd looking clash. It is not unheard of to see a wedding planner break out the color wheel to double and triple check that the swatches will match perfectly rather than later on oddly appear next to one another.

If you are currently in the market for some decorations, it is time to think outside the box! Pair edible and inedible elements together for a great effect; for example, roses and dark chocolates go together beautifully! In the same vein, why not display your flower in a glass vase filled with water and fresh cranberries? Maybe one of your favorite engagement gifts was a Fondue fountain, which not only add opulence to your table, but also provide that pairing of inedible and edible your guests will love and instead of the tried and true candle stands in the church, why not go with the stands but add flowers instead? Ice sculptures, champagne fountains, and other decorations for the reception will round out the ambiance you are seeking to create.

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Seven Different Ways To Stop Wedding Car Disasters

Filed Under (Weddings) by Jeremy Freshford on 17-10-2008

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by Jeremy Freshford

You have yet to hire a limousine or a couple of luxury cars to take you and the entire wedding party from the chapel to the reception hall on your big day. You have already got a million things to worry about, why let your transportation be another worry? Here are seven ways to prevent a wedding car mishap, and make sure that you get to your destination smoothly safely and in style.

1. Choose a reputable company. This is probably the most important tip for having reliable wedding day transportation. Make sure you choose a company that is going to provide you with great service, be on time, and get you there safely.

2. Always ask for a reference no matter who the company is. It is wiser to hire a company who have been in business for a good few years.

3. Read the contract. Planning a wedding is a big thing, and you are going to have a ton contracts that you sign. After signing a contract for the caterer, reception hall and so on, you’re probably going to think that they are all pretty standard. You are going to want to make sure that you read the contract for your chauffeur and car. The contract shouldn’t be anything out of the ordinary, but you want to know what you’re paying for and what’s included in the package price. A lot of times, you might get a certain number of miles for free, and after 25 miles, for example, you may be paying an additional surcharge.

4. Deposits are also a massive thing which couples overloook. You need to know when you have to pay it, is it weeks or months beforehand.

5. Remember the seasons. If you think that getting a nice convertible car is going to be your dream transportation, make sure you consider the weather. Remember that it rains every weekend in April, and chances are you will need to have the top up anyway. The same goes with getting a convertible in the winter months. You don’t want your bride-to-be to be freezing, or arrive at the church all wet.

6. Make sure you know the exact amount of people you are booking the wedding cars for. You would want to make sure the cars you book can cater for a larger number if you are booking for may people. There is a likelihood that you will need to book more than 1 car.

7. Let your wedding chauffeur know how long everything is going to take. He needs to know how long the church service is going to last so he is outside waiting for you. You don’t want to be standing in the rain after you have just got married because the driver got the time wrong.

Finally, be sure that you are organised well before your big day. You will manage to get the wedding car of your dreams which is what you always wanted on the most special day of your life.

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Wedding Anniversary Present

Filed Under (Weddings) by Dane Masters on 12-10-2008

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by Dane Masters

My husband and I will have been married for twelve years this coming March. Twelve years - I can’t believe we made it! We started out as mere children, with no idea what the future held in store. Now, having matured and grown together, we have two happy, healthy children, a rambling old house, a pile of debt and each other.

Wedding anniversarie have always been special for our family. Even when we were young kids, we would spend hours and weeks deliberating on that perfect card to present for our parents’ big occasion! The ingredients for the cake and the actual cooking of it, were all handled by us. All our pocket money in coins and pennies went towards a magnificent present for them.

I remember one year, during a time period when our mother was in love with everything wicker and rattan, we found what we considered to be the best gift ever! In a little, whimsical gift shop in town, in the very front window sat a little wicker basket. Inside the basket were five coaster, each with an intricate wicker frame. The centre of each coaster had an asian-inspired water color painting, protected behind glass. My sisters and I were in love! This would indeed be our very best wedding anniversary present we had ever found for our parents! We entered the store, wide-eyed and shyly went to the customer service desk to ask about the price. We found out that the coaster set was only $7.50! That left us with just over $3.00 after tax - plenty to pay for gift wrapping and maybe even a bow!

Unfortunately, the coaster set was “harmed” many years later. Our mother happened to take a swipe at a coffee table with her arm during an argument with our father. This coffee table had the coaster set that we had purchased with such reverence and regard for our parents. I can never remember that day without feeling a tinge of sadness and pain.

In the end, our parents stuck together. There were more storms and arguments along the way, but almost every year we managed to pull together some sort of celebration in honor of their years together. Sometimes it would just be a card with best wishes; other years we’d go all out and spring for an anniversary gift. These later gifts cost much more money than the wedding anniversary presents we would select as children, however, the coaster set of many years ago, is still remembered fondly for the love and care behind the gift and the thought that went into it. And when we do visit our parents home, up on a shelf, away from any angry outbursts, sits that little coaster set. It maybe a little bit dusty, and there are a few scratches and broken bits. But, it still holds testament to our parents marriage and the years they’ve spent together.

The same love and fondness for wedding anniversary celebrations has passed on to our children. They too enjoy creating that special card and baking a cake year after year. And each year of course, brings a special anniversary gift from both of them!

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Serviceable Church Wedding Tips

Filed Under (Weddings) by Rob Carlton on 11-10-2008

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by Rob Carlton

Preparing a church for a wedding is sometimes a much more involved task than you may imagine. Granted, most any well maintained church is basically serviceable for the task at hand, but if you really want that most important day of your life to stand out, then a savvy couple knows that it is well worth the expense to hire a wedding planner. Conversely, if the money seems daunting and if you have friends or family members who see eye to eye with your when it comes to color schemes and decorations, it is a good idea to enlist their help.

First and foremost you need to clear your wedding date with the church’s calendar. Locations which are in high demand usually have their dates snapped up quickly, so the sooner you have a firm date, the better your odds at reserving the location of your choice. The time is going to be the next clincher. Ensure that no church function is scheduled immediately before or after your nuptials unless you want to have a few folks doing emergency clean up on either end of the ceremony or gently but firmly keep onlookers at bay.

The budget considerations will now determine how much money - after the rental of the facility - is left to spend on the reception, decorations, and various other incidentals. While it is traditionally the family of the bride that will foot the bill for a church wedding, the rising costs of the venues and also the steady decline of the traditional family has left many a bride without the familial backing of ready cash. To this end it is wise for both bride and groom to pool resources and find out what can be afforded - realistically - and plan from there.

Once location, date, and time are well defined, it is time to plan the progression of events. Church events will require you to work around the schedule of the groundskeeper to gain access for decorating purposes and sometimes there will also be certain limitations as to what will be permitted. If you are not hiring a wedding planner, it is wise to appoint one of your eager helpers to be the liaison with the facility to ensure that all goes well on that front. Then assign tasks to your other helpers and keep track of who is in charge of which tasks. Discuss dates of completion and do not be afraid to occasionally check in with everyone to make sure folks are staying on task.

Following up and following through is one of the most important aspects of successful delegation and if you lack a wedding planner who is on top of the events, the task falls to you. The more you are able to let go of, the more rest you will have and the fewer nerve wracking last minute emergencies you will need to field! This will leave you time to day dream about your celebrity engagement rings and weddings.

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Firefighter Themed Wedding Is a Special Occasion

Filed Under (Weddings) by Jack Blacksmith on 11-10-2008

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by Jack Blacksmith

When a firefighter has a wedding, you know it is a special occasion for everyone involved! Yet did you also know that some couples who are not actually working within the confines of the firefighter job description still wish to have a firefighter themed wedding? Generally speaking, such special theme weddings are organized by experienced wedding planners as they require a good deal of know how and also professional connections to ensure that the entire celebration is done tastefully and goes off without a hitch.

As this event requires in addition to the typical decorations and other accoutrements a plethora of props and also authentic paraphernalia, it is vital that the wedding planner first and foremost consult with the happy couple with respect to any budget issues. Although it does not have to be a frightfully expensive occasion, any kind of theme wedding usually costs a bit more than your average marriage celebration.

Once the budget details are nailed down, it is time to consider the breadth and depth of the affair. How detailed does the couple want to take the theme? Which parameters will be observed? Some may be content with having decorations at their reception which are reminiscent of the theme, while others want to see the colors through from start to finish. Still others will opt to have their transportation to the wedding locale and perhaps also airport be directly related to their chosen theme. In this case, a wedding planner must know if the couple wishes to be whisked away to the chapel by an authentic fire truck and then find one that will be available for rent on that particular day.

A skilled wedding planner will know roughly how much money to allocate for each of the extras a client couple desires. For a professional, it is unacceptable to return to the couple halfway in the middle of the preparation and request a budget extension due to miscalculations. Even a some agreements between wedding planner and couple may contain a monetary increase clause, it is by and large frowned upon in the industry to make use of this clause unless it is a never before done kind of ceremony and a bona fide estimate could not be as detailed and exact as one might have hoped.

For clients with a restricted budget, it is wise to discuss alternatives to their theme which will still satisfy them but also go easy on the budget. Thus, if renting a fire truck is too expensive, a bright red limousine might be more affordable. In the same vein, if the trampoline your clients requested to permit the bride and groom to make a jump off a roof together is not available, perhaps a different mode of signifying their new life together can be found that still works within the symbolism of the firefighter theme.

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