Nobody wants to spend the first year(s) of marriage paying off their wedding day debts. It is extremely important therefore, to be very focused and careful with your wedding expenses. Here are a few things to consider.

* Kids can get bored during the wedding reception. So instead of having kids seated at the same table with the adults, you can have an area where kids can be more casual and can have a small party of their own.  And make sure you ask your caterer for special pricing for a specific children’s menu.

* Why not inquire with cooking or culinary arts schools for your reception meal?  They may agree to cater for the reception for just the price of the food, or perhaps, a little more. You may also have a pot luck by asking family members and close friends to cook a dish. I was recently at a wedding where this was done and the food was wonderful!

* If you wanted to cut down on the cost for the wedding party, invite more people to the engagement party instead. Usually, only cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are served, which cost less than the full set of meals for the wedding reception guests.

* For the music, you can look for a local college band or DJ. You can also have your favorite songs just downloaded from the Internet and saved to an mp3 player or CD to be played over the speakers during the reception.

* Personalize the decorations. Handmade decorations not only add a personal touch to the celebration, but also cuts down on the cost.

* Consider renting. Most of the items that will be used for decorations will not be used again. These include the centerpieces, the vases, the arc ways and the artificial flower arrangements. So ask your wedding decorator for options to rent these pieces.

* When considering the cost of church decorations, check if there will be another couple that will get married on the same day. They may want to coordinate what decorations can be used for both wedding ceremonies to lessen the need to change decorations before or after the wedding and to split the cost.

Just remember that the essence of marriage is in the union and not in the celebration. Your family and friends are there to rejoice this wonderful event with you but won’t be helping you pay off the bills in the months and years ahead.

Are you desperate to lose that last ten or twenty pounds to look fabulous in your wedding dress? Or are you holding off until the last possible minute to go shopping for your dress in hopes that you will lose just a little bit more?

The Ardyss Body Magic reshaping garment allows you to instantly drop up to three dress sizes in a matter of minutes due to an amazing fat redistribution process. This revolutionary Ardyss Body Magic garment was designed by an orthopedic surgeon and offers numerous health benefits. It is very effective in reshaping the body by reducing up to three dress sizes while correcting posture, easing back pain and giving you a longer, sleaker appearance.

The reshaping  process is referred to as Lipo Transportation, and takes a woman’s fatty tissue and moves it from where it is to where it is should be… the breast and buttocks. As a result, it instantly lifts the buttocks, reduces the waist, and gives the appearance of a breast lift. This amazing reshaper also eliminates that unsightly muffin top, back and underarm fat, giving a longer, smoother shape that will be stunning in any wedding gown.

The Ardyss Body Magic instantly gives the appearance of a tummy tuck, breast lift, rounder, fuller-looking buttocks and great posture. And what woman doesn’t want that when she’s walking down the aisle!

THE ARDYSS 2 STEP SYSTEM

STEP 1 – Instant Gratification!

RESHAPING

The number one problem in weight loss motivation is the inability to see quick results. You start out motivated and work hard, but the transformation is slow. You weigh in after your first week and may have lost a couple of pounds, but you look no different and your clothes feel no different. Your motivation plummets and you lose interest. Sound familiar?

The Body Magic garment allows for that basic human desire for instant gratification by providing instant results that everyone will notice. By wearing one of their medical grade garments you can instantly drop 2-3 dress sizes. You can imagine how motivating it would be to have people constantly commenting on how good you look.

STEP 2 – Long Term Changes

NUTRITION

Ardyss International provides a line of nutritional products for health-conscious consumers which includes their most popular Le’Vive beverage. It has the world’s top 5 antioxidant-producing “super fruits” concentrated in one bottle: Pomegranate, Goji, Acai Berry (Oprah has this berry flown in from Brazil), Noni, and Mangosteen. This product aids in slowing your body`s aging process by neutralizing free radicals, which are responsible for aging. They also provide a number of other products including a line of weight-loss supplements, vitamins and cleanses.

SKIN CARE

Ardyss also has strategic alliances with world-class enterprises. In fact, the Ardyss Skin Care line is made by the same company that manufactures Estee Lauder’s skin care collection. And, the makers of MAC Cosmetics produce Ardyss’ line of makeup. Therefore, a consumer can be sure they are still getting a high-quality product even if they aren’t familiar with the Ardyss name…yet.

And, if you are interested in making extra money to pay off those substantial wedding bills, by promoting the full line of Ardyss products you are able to tap into the ever growing wellness, nutrition and self-help industry to earn a substantial income, while reaping the benefits yourself. After all, every Ardyss distributor is able to purchase all products at wholesale. That’s a 40% savings!

If you are interested in becoming a distributor in a 20 year old company with a proven track record, click here to find out more information on this amazing opportunity.

Wouldn’t it be nice to feel like a movie star and be draped in some of the most luxurious diamond jewelery on your wedding day? Hollywood has been renting diamond jewelery for years and now you can too. At Adorn Brides you can feel like a celebrity bride on your most magical day.

Rent Bridal Jewelry in four easy steps:

1. Go shopping and pick out the pieces you love and add them to your “shopping bag”. Check their availability by entering your event date

2. Check out using a credit card to order the jewelry for your event date

3. Look amazing wearing the jewelry on your wedding day
- Adorn Brides will call a few days before your event to confirm shipping information and review details
- Your jewelry will arrive 2 business days prior to your event
- The jewelry is insured while in your possession and the insurance is included in the rental price

4. Send it back on the first business day after your event using packaging and pre-paid label Adorn provides for you
- Simply drop it off at the closest UPS store.

Rent Diamonds at 20% off + Free Shipping at Adorn Brides. Use 20FREESHIP at check-out

Adorn Brides Guarantee:
We guarantee the stones and metals of all our jewelry are genuine and of the finest quality. Prior to shipment, each piece is professionally inspected and cleaned, so you can feel confident it will shine and sparkle with brilliance

Take advantage of the hottest trend in the wedding industry – as featured in InStyle Weddings, USA Today, Glamour, NY Daily News and many more, and look diamond dripping gorgeous on your wedding day.

Choosing Wedding Favors

Those people who are special to you have set aside their schedules to celebrate your special day with you and it is important to show your gratitude with a small token of your appreciation. A well thought out wedding favor says thank you to your guests for sharing in your magical moment.

Wedding favors are a very subjective gift and there are several factors that go into deciding what exactly to offer your guests. Keep these 3 things in mind when choosing wedding favors:

The Guest List

How many people will be attending the reception? If you are dealing with an intimate group of 50, you can spend a little more for each wedding favor however, you could end up spending a small fortune trying to provide for a guest list of 200.

Remember though that the wedding favor is a small token of your appreciation and guests will understand and appreciate a gift even if it’s not made of lead crystal.

The Wedding Theme

What is the theme of your wedding? These days, you never know what you might walk into when you enter the reception hall.

If you had a destination wedding and are having a reception following your return, beach wedding favors are a must. Beach wedding favors can include flip flop luggage tags, seashell-shaped chocolates, or beach-themed glass candle holders.

A more traditional wedding reception might see more expensive favors. Guests might receive a miniature picture frame with a picture of the couple inside, an elegant chrome bottle stopper, or an engraved wedding favor.

Tailoring the wedding favors to the theme makes choosing them fun. Your gifts will only be limited by your creativity.

Your Budget

Make sure to include wedding favors in your wedding budget and try to stick within that set budget. Check out the current sales and discount section on your favorite online site often, as they are updated frequently and may be able to save yourself  some money or upgrade your favors while staying within your budget.

Consider making the wedding favors yourself. If you have a great style program on your computer, you can create wedding decrees. Roll them up like a medieval royal announcement and secure them with a ribbon. Guests now have a keepsake they can place in an album or scrapbook.

Wedding favors are a way for the happy couple to let guests know that they appreciate their attendance. They don’t have to be elaborate or expensive to express your gratitude.

For an amazing selection of online wedding favors visit MyWeddingFavors.com and Enter coupon code SAVE5 to receive 5% off of your order.

Do you need to lose weight before your wedding?

Or do you just need to tone up for your big day so you look fabulous in your dress and hot on the beach in that new bikini on your honeymoon? Well I have been reviewing programs aimed at delivering quick results for pre- wedding weight loss and have been very upset and disappointed with the quality of programs available online.

Beware! Many of these programs are targeting women who are getting married and are desperate to lose weight quickly. They claim to be able to guarantee huge results with little effort in a very short time. Hmmm? Remember, if it sounds too good to be true…it is! Healthy weight loss is a slow process, and you want to look healthy on your big day.

So then it dawned on me. I shouldn’t be focusing on finding you a program specific to brides when there are some really good high quality programs available from respected fitness professionals that target healthy weight loss for women in general. Then the second light bulb went on and I thought, why not focus on what I myself am doing for healthy weight loss.

While researching numerous fitness and weight loss programs, I was reading my husband’s Men’s Health magazine (yes I read every issue) and came across an article by Craig Ballantyne, a regular writer and fitness expert. According to him, cardio is not the way to go for serious weight loss. Confused but intrigued, I started researching his products and am very impressed. This guy knows his stuff. I started working on one of his programs last week and am completely hooked. Feel free to visit my weightloss blog for more information.

If you are interested in finding out what Craig Ballantyne has to offer, check out his free Sample Turbulence Training Bodyweight Workout

WEDDING SPEECHES

Wow! Just when you thought you were stressed enough with all this wedding preparation, you remember (gulp!) you have to give a wedding speech. For most of us, the thought of giving a speech is pretty nerve wracking. Actually, according to statistics, public speaking ranks in the top 3 phobias for Americans, and that means that the average American is more afraid of public speaking than they are of dying.

And what’s worse, wedding speeches are considered by many to be the most terrifying form of public speaking. Just imagine this from the bride’s perspective. Not only do you need to cater to an immensely diverse audience, but there is an expectation that your wedding speech will provide a meaningful and personal summation of your special event.

Sally Samuels, a professional speech-writer, has written a book that caters to the speech-making needs of the bride and is definitely worth checking out. In her book, Bride Speeches: Beautiful Words for a Beautiful Occasion, you will find all the tools required to write the perfect wedding speech and it can be instantly downloaded at www.weddingspeech4u.com.

Sally’s book not only supplies you with an amazing selection of sample wedding speeches, but also teaches you how to write your own unique speech as well. And while the main focus of the book is the wedding speech, this book covers pretty much every aspect of being the bride that you will need to know.

WHAT YOU GET IN THE BOOK:

* 20 top quality, professionally written speeches for the bride

* Over 100 sample toasts that are both witty and entertaining for you to include in your speech

* In-depth information on reducing stage fright and fear of public speaking

* Practical advice and tips on delivering a speech like a professional

* A complete guide to bridal etiquette

* Bridal roles and responsibilities

* Tips on planning and preparing your speech so you can pull it off flawlessly and with minimum stress

* A ton of jokes and one-liners designed to make your speech memorable for all the right reasons

* Wedding quotes and poetry for adding real emotion and meaning to your speech

* Pages and pages of detailed, specific, relevant information to save you time, aggravation, and worry

BONUS MATERIALS:

In addition to everything listed above, you also get 2 free bonus instant download books and a free downloadable audio track:

* Bridal Showers to Remember Ebook: packed with original themes and ideas to help your Maid of Honor throw you the best bridal shower ever

* The Bachelorette Party Ebook: loads of themes, cocktail and party ideas, as well as some harmless pranks to keep everyone on their toes and having fun

* The Unstoppable Confidence Audio Program : developed by a professional hypnotherapist to assist you in having the utmost confidence on your big day

BRIDE SPEECHES SUMMARIZED:

I highly recommend this book to anyone with a fear of public speaking, as well as to those who could benefit from expert help with the design, writing and delivery of an unforgettable wedding speech. After all, you have enough on your plate as it is without the added stress of blindly trying to deliver a fun yet touching speech in front of the most important people in your life.

As destination weddings are becoming more and more popular, destination wedding planning online has become extremely easy. The the most popular destination wedding theme is currently the ever romantic beach wedding, and why not start this romantic wedding theme off right with gorgeous beach theme wedding invitations.

Wedding invitation sites like Invitations By Dawn offer hundreds of wedding invitations, and while every bride wants her wedding to be unique, so should her wedding invitations. However, finding the perfect beach wedding invitation wording is as important as the wedding invitation itself, so here are 5 tips for finding the perfect beach wedding invitation wording.

1. Know yourself and your partner

Your beach wedding invitation wording should reflect you and your future partners personalities, love and quirkiness … yes, quirkiness. Wedding invitations have been done for hundreds of years, if you want to be original, you are going to have to capture what makes you and your spouse to be different than other couples.

2. Know your audience

While it is true that your beach wedding invitation wording should be about you and your future spouse, you still need to keep in mind who your audience is. After all, if your invitation is being sent to an 70-year-old relative, you definitely don’t want to use suggestive wording or other inappropriate language.

3. There is no wrong wording

While there are certain wedding invitation wording ethics to consider, most people aren’t aware of them, and really wouldn’t notice if you followed those rules or not. Many brides and grooms are throwing the rules to the wind and just writing what is close to their hearts. It is likely that the reason you’re having a beach wedding is because you didn’t want the traditional wedding ceremony anyway, so have your beach wedding invitation reflect that same free flowing spirit.

4. Match your wording to your invitation

This one is simple. Simple beach weddings with simple beach themes should have simple invitation themes. Therefore, if you are planning a romantic beach wedding with 20 guests, the invitations should reflect that intimate setting. Don’t bog down your invitation with a 20 line poem.

5. Beach phrases

Find a single beach phrase that fits you and your spouse but also suits the beach setting you will be married in. “Once upon a time on a beach …” or “What happens on the beach … stays in our hearts,” are just some examples.

Good luck with your beach wedding invitations and your upcoming beach wedding nuptuals.

Wedding day transportation is one area which often gets the least attention during wedding planning. In the real world, more often the not, it is easy to go from place A to place B. That’s why we often don’t think about it or pay proper attention to proper wedding transportation. We forget that a wedding is a different function altogether where you need to apply some more thought. There will be times when you will have to be present in many places at the same time, at least it sure seems that way.

Make a rough root map of all the places including wedding ceremony and reception among others. Get some practical experience. Travel between these places and find out how long it took you to travel. Not all the guests are going to take the same route therefore it’s not possible to plan for everyone. They should however be encouraged to take the familiar route, so they can be guided properly. It’s also easier to help or rescue people if they are stuck somewhere.

Stylish Wedding Day Transportation

Since this is your special day, wouldn’t it be nice to enter the venue in style? While limousines are a popular choice, you will have to budget for this expense. Make sure to get a number of quotes, and just remember that the cheapest is not always the best. It’s also a good idea to check the car prior to the event to insure there are no surprises in store for you. Take into account every thing, right from driver’s tip to decoration, all the while remaining within your set budget.

If you are working within a smaller budget, you may wish to select a sedan, which is just right for the bride and groom. While choosing the car, keep in mind that wedding gowns typically need more space. Renting a classic car is another popular variation of wedding day transportation, and may be as fun as a friend`s classic muscle car or as stylish and romantic as a Rolls Royce.

A fancy car is of course just one option so let your imagination run wild. Why not enter the venue via trolley, or horse drown carriage? Those getting married in Europe may want to consider entering in a Gondola in Venice or a canal boat in Germany. If you are in Tuscany you may put the bicycles available there to some good use. Treat your wedding planning as the fun part. Wedding day transportation simply sounds dull, but it can be a fun way to show your own unique sense of style.

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Most couples prefer getting married near their home. With time, however, more and more people are deciding to organize their wedding function at locations outside their state or even country. The reasons are very obvious. If you are planning to have your honeymoon at a far away location, the couple may find it convenient to get married in that very place. The decision also appears very romantic and unique. If a U.S. couple decides to get married in Tuscany it may seem very exotic to people attending the marriage including the couple. There are numerous popular areas which may turn out to be excellent choices for you. That’s why you need some guidance while choosing your options.

The first obvious consideration is budget. The low cost choice may not be as easy and well defined as we may think. There are many resorts which offer discounts for all inclusive honeymoon packages. Many of which include the wedding ceremony along and reception in the package. Honeymoon registries are also very popular these days, and allow relatives and friends to provide wedding gifts in the form of visits to exotic places, exciting activities, a special dinner out, or even a contribution to your airfare. A honeymoon registry can go a long way to making your dream destination wedding one that you can afford.

There are unlimited options available for destination weddings. It’s very common (and popular) to hold your nuptuals and reception in Las Vegas. This is hardly surprising since the city provides all kinds of facilities as well as elegant events at classic venues. Tahiti is another good example of a romantic and exotic marriage location. Or why not Europe? For example, you can get married on a canal boat in Germany, or on the Eiffel Tower in France. Ireland also has lush countryside which is equally suitable for marriages.

While money remains an important factor the desired atmosphere is no less important. So spend some time researching the numerous options available and don’t forget to look into what a honeymoon registry can offer you.

Do you have an upcoming winter wedding?

Good news! Winter is an excellent choice for a wedding. After all…

1. A winter wedding gives you the best pick of honeymoon cruises and vacations.
2. Guests won’t be inundated with invitations like during the summer months.
3. You’ll find more venues for the ceremony and reception, all at lower prices than during the peak wedding season.

But what do you do about winter wedding favors?

Well does romance have to be spring flowers and a warm beach? Or can it be snuggling by the fire with a hot chocolate (or Baileys)? Or playing in the snow and not caring if your hair gets covered with it? There are many romantic winter themes that can be easily included in winter wedding favors.

Give your guests a memory of your special day that focuses on the winter season. While the bride and groom are the center of attention, they are not the only ones who cherish the wedding celebration. Dear friends, parents and close relatives will also cherish a memento of your winter wedding.

Personalized candle holders will remind everyone of that winter day you’ll remember for a lifetime. Or why not put out winter-themed wine bottle stoppers and watch how quickly they disappear from the tables.

Small snowflake card holders are also the perfect winter wedding favor. Or you can opt to delight the sense of taste while you please the eye by selecting chocolates wrapped in white or gold with a frosty design. Alternatively, a personalized coffee kit that displays your winter wedding favor theme adds a warm winter touch.

Winter wedding favors can be easily incorporated to match the rest of your wedding decor. You will enjoy the uniqueness that winter wedding favors provide, as will your guests. Shop MyWeddingFavors.com for winter wedding favors!