Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Estilo Moda Wedding Blog: Celebrity Wedding Dresses to Inspire You
Estilo Moda Wedding Blog: Celebrity Wedding Dresses to Inspire You: Allow yourself to be inspired by these celebrity wedding dresses. Celebrities may seem so inaccessible to the average person but a...
Celebrity Wedding Dresses to Inspire You
Allow yourself to be inspired by these celebrity wedding dresses. Celebrities may seem so inaccessible to the average person but a bride is a bride and I am sure they agonised over the fit, fabric and finish of their dress and whether they would look like everything they ever wished for on their wedding day. Take a look at 10 celebrities, whose wedding dresses I absolutely love and see how you can put a spin on any of these to create your own dream dress. Tell me what you'll have done differently if it was you.
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1. GRACE KELLY
I don't think I have ever seen a bride more beautiful than Grace Kelly was on her wedding day. My heart skips a beat every time I see this dress. (Pardon this cliche but it is true)
This peau de soie and lace masterpiece of a wedding dress is described as one of the most elegant wedding dresses ever made and has inspired many a bride to this very day; even our very own Kate Middleton.
This stunning dress was created by Helen Rose, a costume designer in the wardrobe department of Metro Goldwyn Meyer (MGM) and was gifted to Grace by MGM.
Jackie Kennedy's dress was created by dressmaker, Ann Lowe of New York and the fact that she was not happy to wear this dress is an open secret.
We, for one, are very glad she eventually gave in to the pressure by her mum and wore it because she looked an absolute vision in this silk taffeta off shoulder beauty.
The dress had a big bouffant skirt which was embellished with wax flowers and ruffles arranged in a circular fashion.
Jackie was every inch the American princess in this beautiful wedding dress.
Our very own real life princess looked absolutely amazing in a soft lace overlay and ivory silk skirted wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen.
The fact that this dress cost a whopping £250,000 is not lost on us but we think it looked fit for a (future) queen. She looked an absolute dream; so regale, confident and demure all at the same time.
I held my breath when she stepped out of the car and shed a tear for the sheer beauty of what was happening to the woman and how befitting that wedding dress was for the occasion.
I believe Kate could have definitely rocked a mermaid style or any other design to accentuate her absolutely gorgeous physique but this dress was just perfect for a princess.
This peau de soie and lace masterpiece of a wedding dress is described as one of the most elegant wedding dresses ever made and has inspired many a bride to this very day; even our very own Kate Middleton.
This stunning dress was created by Helen Rose, a costume designer in the wardrobe department of Metro Goldwyn Meyer (MGM) and was gifted to Grace by MGM.
2. JACKIE KENNEDY
Jackie Kennedy's dress was created by dressmaker, Ann Lowe of New York and the fact that she was not happy to wear this dress is an open secret. We, for one, are very glad she eventually gave in to the pressure by her mum and wore it because she looked an absolute vision in this silk taffeta off shoulder beauty.
The dress had a big bouffant skirt which was embellished with wax flowers and ruffles arranged in a circular fashion.
Jackie was every inch the American princess in this beautiful wedding dress.
3. KATE MIDDLETON
Our very own real life princess looked absolutely amazing in a soft lace overlay and ivory silk skirted wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. The fact that this dress cost a whopping £250,000 is not lost on us but we think it looked fit for a (future) queen. She looked an absolute dream; so regale, confident and demure all at the same time.
I held my breath when she stepped out of the car and shed a tear for the sheer beauty of what was happening to the woman and how befitting that wedding dress was for the occasion.
I believe Kate could have definitely rocked a mermaid style or any other design to accentuate her absolutely gorgeous physique but this dress was just perfect for a princess.
4. VICTORIA BECKHAM
This beautiful champagne coloured satin wedding dress was created by Vera Wang specially for Posh who told Vera that she wanted the dress to make her look like a 'rock queen' bride.
The dress was more traditional than I would have expected Victoria to wear with its full skirt and very long train, but you can she how she added her own touch to the neckline. We love this dress.
You can go for a softer look with this wedding dress by having it created in a silk organza fabric for uber drapery and swish on the skirt and fabulous structure and support of the bodice without loosing the luxurious sheen that the fabric adds to the style.
5. GWEN STEFANI
Gwen wore this fuchsia ombre dress designed by John Galliano which she describes as her unbelievable, perfect dress.
We love Gwen and her adventurous spirit which is totally represented by the two tone feature of this gorgeous wedding dress. For those of you more traditional ladies, go for this bridal gown design in plain white, ivory or maybe champagne and add a splash of colour through your make up or jewellery.
6. NICOLE RICHIE
She looked so happy and beautiful, it melts the heart and we loved how her wedding gown made her look so soft, feminine and angelic.
Go for this bridal gown design but with a softer, less 3D lace fabric and a more tempered skirt to achieve an elegant and understated look for your big day.
7. KATE MOSS
A sleek stunner for a sleek stunner. Another bridal sensation designed by John Galliano and created in a lovely cream vintage design. Bias cut and sleevless, in the most delicate sheer tulle fabric and embellished with gold leaf embroidery and delicious sparkles. She looked absolutely amazing in this not very traditional but so gorgeous wedding dress.This is a dress that is dramatic and subtle all at the same time and would look wonderful for a summer wedding or beach wedding. We love the veil and flowers in her hair. Its all so 'midsummer night's dream'.
8. ALI LARTER
We love love love this dress created by Vera Wang. Ali got married to actor Hayes MacArthur wearing the beautiful Luxe Le Noire wedding dress retailing at $8,900. Not affordable for the average bride but could certainly inspire your own design. The dress is created using a lovely chantilly lace fabric and corded lace applique with a sweetheart neckline and tiny straps. It also has a deep back which is oh so sexy. Ali looked a vision of understated elegance and every inch a blushing bride in this wonderful dress. Pair off this dress with a lace trimmed cathedral veil for extra effect but make sure the trim is created with a very soft sinewy lace fabric so it does not hang heavy over your head but billows as you walk down the aisle.
9. ZARA PHILLIPS
Zara wore a wedding dress of ivory duchess silk and softly ribbed fraile designed by the queen's own couturier, Stewart Parvin. Her skirt had numerous layers of stiff lace underneath to give it volume. The dress had a lovely touch of soft gathered tulle wide straps for modesty rather than the matching jacket she was initially tipped to prefer. We think she looked so lovely.
For a more modern look, wear this dress with lace sleeves embellished very delicately with tiny glass beads and a scattering of glass beads around the hemline for that extra bling.
10. KIM KARDASHIAN
Yes, I said three wedding dresses. She does have a fabulously gorgeous hour glass figure so I guess she needed three opportunities to show us what she had.
Which of Kim's dresses is more you?
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Caterer From Hell - Wedding Guest Dies!
Now I don’t mean to scare you in any way (too late now, I guess) but I believe something as important as your wedding food has to be dealt with very delicately. You must be very careful when contracting out a caterer to provide the food for your guests and you must make sure that you ask the right questions to decipher which caterer knows what they are doing and which one is a few eggs short of a soufflé.
In my role as a bridal wear designer for Estilo Moda, I have come across hundreds of wedding suppliers and have worked with many of the reputable Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire based ones. I have come across good caterers and really bad caterers and I’ll be honest with you, doing your homework before you all sit down to that meal is the best thing you can do for your guests and ultimately yourself. Aside from the typical questions about availability and the type of food they specialise in, ask your caterers these 10 questions regarding health and safety and gauge their response. This should help you in your decision on whether or not you should contract out the job to them for your wedding day. These questions should also be posed to your venue if you are using an all-inclusive wedding venue.
1. Are you fully licensed?
2. Can I see your health and safety policy?
3. Are your employees fully trained to observe health and safety procedures?
4. Do you use fresh or frozen food?
5. How do you manage food preservation?
6. Can you source organic or sustainably farmed ingredients?
7. Can you accommodate dietary preferences, such as kosher, vegan?
8. How do you ensure that any food allergy information I supply to you is handled efficiently?
9. What is your on-the-job cleaning procedure?
10. Can you provide references?
Lee Roberts of Lisa Roberts Catering says he believes all caterers should adhere to the type of code of conduct that they devote to - “All of the food we prepare is made to high standards with high-quality ingredients that are made the same day it will be served. All of our menu items are prepared using only the finest ingredients from trusted local suppliers. Every member of staff is fully trained in food service techniques and holds their Food Safety Hygiene in Catering' certificate”
I agree wholeheartedly with Lee and I am sure you do as well.
I hope this article helps you in choosing a caterer that not only provides you with a fantastic menu for your wedding guests but also provides you with the safest food and best service possible.
Have you had or heard of a horror wedding caterer story? Please let us know. Also feel free to leave tips and advice that you have for other brides.
In all, happy wedding,
Lisa xxx
Friday, June 15, 2012
How One Bride Saved £7000+ Asking These 5 Questions
A bride came into our Milton Keynes based bridal wear studio a few months ago to discuss her bespoke wedding dress design with me. A really lovely lady. We got into conversation about her dress and her wedding planning generally and she complained of how difficult she was finding it to keep to her budget.
Being a wedding industry insider, I decided to educate her on ways to get the best out of wedding vendors while keeping within your budget. As wedding suppliers, we are in it as a means of livelihood but more importantly many of us “love love” and sometimes, when the opportunity presents itself and we meet the right type of bride or couple, we find ourselves bending over backwards just to please.
I gave her the 5 killer questions to ask wedding vendors to keep her in control of how much she expends on a product or service while getting the best they have to offer. I have now decided to award you with the same benefit of knowing these killer questions.
Many brides choose the date of their wedding based on the availability of venues, services or products. If you are able to select a period which your wedding supplier has admitted that they are less busy, you may be able to negotiate a really good discount.
For example, no venue wants to remain empty on any day. Therefore, they may agree to charge you less than they do for peak periods rather than have no business at all.
Weddings are usually more expensive in the spring and summer periods; however, if you have a theme that is dependent on the weather, then this may not work for you.
Finally, ensure that you are not given a diminished service or inferior product because you have paid less. Make sure that your contract with your vendor dots all the i’s and crosses the t’s of your requirements. As wedding suppliers, we have a duty to provide you with exactly what you have requested and are paying us for.
By intimating that you intend to actively campaign for your wedding supplier’s business if you are happy with your price quote, product and/ or service, they feel more encouraged to make less profit from you as they see you as a potential source of enhanced business and ultimately profit.
Wedding businesses benefit greatly from your referrals and no vendor would turn down the opportunity for you to become an unpaid marketer for their business. How you get paid is by achieving a discount from your supplier even before you ever start recommending them.
I must stress however, that the honourable thing, would be for you to do as you have promised and refer a good wedding vendor on to your friends and family. One good turn after all, deserves another.
For you to be able to ask such a question, you have to do your research because I can assure you that your suppliers know what their competitors are charging.
Wedding vendors hate to hear that they have priced themselves out of the business. The industry is very competitive and you should prove to vendors that not only have you done your homework, but you would be willing to take your money to where you can get more if they don’t play ball.
If you go with a wedding supplier that is more expensive than their competitors, ensure that you get your money’s worth and make them prove to you why their products or services are less competitive.
Don’t expect an answer to this question. More likely, you would get thrown out.
The wedding industry is known for applying mark ups on products and services that cost about 3 times less for non-wedding related events. There is usually a good reason for this but some suppliers believe that brides are willing to pay whatever it takes for them to achieve the wedding of their dreams and apply mark ups indiscriminately.
Do some research into how much items and services would cost if they were to be used at a non-wedding related event and let your wedding supplier know that you are aware of this.
Encourage them to explain why it costs more because it’s a wedding and they may be forced to give you a discount.
It is important that you note that the amount of detail you would require at your wedding is significantly more than it is for other events; therefore, if you are asking for a wide variety of features in your product or service, then your wedding supplier may be justified in charging more.
With this question, you go straight for the jugular and appeal to your wedding supplier’s compassionate side.
Contrary to what rumours say, most of the brides I have met do not have a bottomless wedding planning bag of money. So you need to let your vendors know this in the most convincing way possible. Put on your most endearing face ever and say “pretty please” a lot. I, for one cannot resist this ‘puss in boots’ look and I start to offer my life’s savings plus wedding dresses and the lot.
Most wedding suppliers are in the business to make money but more significantly, we feel a bigger satisfaction from making people happy.
Needless, to say the bride who I gave these questions to, later advised me of how she had saved an absolute fortune asking these questions from wedding vendors in the Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire area. This may or may not happen for you too but it is certainly worth a try.
Don't be offensive by complaining to a wedding vendor that their prices are too high and you are planning on a budget. Its their prerogative to charge what they do and they are not responsible for helping you keep within your budget. Instead, ask these 5 questions subtly and politely and you may find your vendors playing into your hands by offering you more discounts and a more enhanced wedding product or service than you actually pay for.
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We hope these questions help you to keep within your budget as you try to plan your dream wedding. Please let us know how you get on if you try them or even if you disagree with any of our points, we would love to hear your comments. Also, if you have any additional tips, please post them here to help other brides.
Happy wedding planning!
Lisa xx
Being a wedding industry insider, I decided to educate her on ways to get the best out of wedding vendors while keeping within your budget. As wedding suppliers, we are in it as a means of livelihood but more importantly many of us “love love” and sometimes, when the opportunity presents itself and we meet the right type of bride or couple, we find ourselves bending over backwards just to please.
I gave her the 5 killer questions to ask wedding vendors to keep her in control of how much she expends on a product or service while getting the best they have to offer. I have now decided to award you with the same benefit of knowing these killer questions.
Question 1
“When is your least busy period of the year/ month/ week?”
Many brides choose the date of their wedding based on the availability of venues, services or products. If you are able to select a period which your wedding supplier has admitted that they are less busy, you may be able to negotiate a really good discount.For example, no venue wants to remain empty on any day. Therefore, they may agree to charge you less than they do for peak periods rather than have no business at all.
Weddings are usually more expensive in the spring and summer periods; however, if you have a theme that is dependent on the weather, then this may not work for you.
Finally, ensure that you are not given a diminished service or inferior product because you have paid less. Make sure that your contract with your vendor dots all the i’s and crosses the t’s of your requirements. As wedding suppliers, we have a duty to provide you with exactly what you have requested and are paying us for.
Question 2
“Do you operate a Referral Scheme?”
By intimating that you intend to actively campaign for your wedding supplier’s business if you are happy with your price quote, product and/ or service, they feel more encouraged to make less profit from you as they see you as a potential source of enhanced business and ultimately profit.
Wedding businesses benefit greatly from your referrals and no vendor would turn down the opportunity for you to become an unpaid marketer for their business. How you get paid is by achieving a discount from your supplier even before you ever start recommending them.
I must stress however, that the honourable thing, would be for you to do as you have promised and refer a good wedding vendor on to your friends and family. One good turn after all, deserves another.
Question 3
“Why do these ‘similar wedding suppliers (mention competitor name)’ charge less than you?”
For you to be able to ask such a question, you have to do your research because I can assure you that your suppliers know what their competitors are charging.
Wedding vendors hate to hear that they have priced themselves out of the business. The industry is very competitive and you should prove to vendors that not only have you done your homework, but you would be willing to take your money to where you can get more if they don’t play ball.
If you go with a wedding supplier that is more expensive than their competitors, ensure that you get your money’s worth and make them prove to you why their products or services are less competitive.
Question 4
“What is the percentage of mark ups on your product/ service?”
Don’t expect an answer to this question. More likely, you would get thrown out.
The wedding industry is known for applying mark ups on products and services that cost about 3 times less for non-wedding related events. There is usually a good reason for this but some suppliers believe that brides are willing to pay whatever it takes for them to achieve the wedding of their dreams and apply mark ups indiscriminately.
Do some research into how much items and services would cost if they were to be used at a non-wedding related event and let your wedding supplier know that you are aware of this. Encourage them to explain why it costs more because it’s a wedding and they may be forced to give you a discount.
It is important that you note that the amount of detail you would require at your wedding is significantly more than it is for other events; therefore, if you are asking for a wide variety of features in your product or service, then your wedding supplier may be justified in charging more.
Question 5
“Can you sincerely tell me the absolute lowest you can charge on this product/ service?”
With this question, you go straight for the jugular and appeal to your wedding supplier’s compassionate side.Contrary to what rumours say, most of the brides I have met do not have a bottomless wedding planning bag of money. So you need to let your vendors know this in the most convincing way possible. Put on your most endearing face ever and say “pretty please” a lot. I, for one cannot resist this ‘puss in boots’ look and I start to offer my life’s savings plus wedding dresses and the lot.
Most wedding suppliers are in the business to make money but more significantly, we feel a bigger satisfaction from making people happy.
Needless, to say the bride who I gave these questions to, later advised me of how she had saved an absolute fortune asking these questions from wedding vendors in the Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire area. This may or may not happen for you too but it is certainly worth a try.
Don't be offensive by complaining to a wedding vendor that their prices are too high and you are planning on a budget. Its their prerogative to charge what they do and they are not responsible for helping you keep within your budget. Instead, ask these 5 questions subtly and politely and you may find your vendors playing into your hands by offering you more discounts and a more enhanced wedding product or service than you actually pay for.
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We hope these questions help you to keep within your budget as you try to plan your dream wedding. Please let us know how you get on if you try them or even if you disagree with any of our points, we would love to hear your comments. Also, if you have any additional tips, please post them here to help other brides.
Happy wedding planning!
Lisa xx
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Wedding Dress Regrets Last Forever...
Eliza's Story
Ever wondered if the wedding dress you wore or have chosen to wear is your exact perfect dream dress. It is one of the hardest decisions to make and if not made carefully, could spell disaster and regrets.Meet Eliza (name changed to protect identity) who wishes everyday that she had worn something different for her wedding but its about 3 years too late now. Oh dear, maybe Steven (name changed to protect identity) would be open to a marriage blessing and then she can finally wear her dream dress.
Long before Steven proposed to Eliza, she knew what her dream wedding dress would look like. She was sure it would be perfect for her and she knew what every last detail would be. She wanted to look like a modern day princess.
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bodice would have been reminiscent of Grace Kelly’s wedding dress bodice: lightly beaded
lace, high neck but with cap sleeves rather than long sleeves. The skirt would
have been a duchess satin fitted mermaid skirt, ruched from the hips to just
before the knees and then full flared and pleated from the knees to the hem. The
dress would have been completed with pearly buttons at the back to cover the
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Eliza
ended up wearing an all over lace, off shoulder A-line dress with a puddle
train. The dress was OK and perhaps, someone else’s dream dress but it was
not hers. She settled for this dress
because she could not find her dream dress anywhere and the bespoke bridal shops she visited were too expensive.
Today, she looks at her wedding
pictures with regret because she did not have her high neck lacy bodice and
full mermaid skirt; two things she had wanted on her dress since she was 5. Your story does not have to be the same.
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3 must know tips to find your own dream wedding dress
Your wedding
is more important than you may think and the dress plays a big part of that
wonderful day. This day is the one day when you have the absolute right to
be the centre of attention and you should bask in this attention and enjoy it
to the hilt. Wearing the perfect wedding dress for you, would enhance your
confidence and help you to enjoy yourself without worrying about how you
look. Hopefully, these key tips would
help you in your search to finding ‘the one’ wedding dress that you can look
back on for years to come with happiness and satisfaction.
1. Your dream dress should be the one you dreamt about (or as close to it as can be achieved)…
… and I do mean day dream here and not the full on spiritual experience.
When that proposal comes, every girl becomes a fashion designer and visualises
the exact dress she would love to wear and even though many people have said
that what you initially picture in your head is not what you may wear or should
wear, I believe that whatever it is you end up wearing should reflect what your
vision was in the first place. Your instinct for what suits you and what you
would feel comfortable and beautiful in should never be ignored.
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| Beyonce Knowles Wedding Dress |
Word of Caution
Be realistic about what can and should be created for you. I cannot promise you that this bridal ensemble worn by Beyonce Knowles for one of her many fantastic stage performances would be loved by all your guests or even by your
groom. However, if this is your dream look, then either go for it (if you are brave
enough) or wear a dress that incorporates some of the detail and not others.
Words of Advise
- Sketch your dream dress. Not everyone is a Monet or Van Gogh but it always helps to have a visual (no matter how crude) of what you envision your dress to be
- Visit some wedding shops to try on various styles that match your vision and others that don’t. This will help you narrow down what works and you may even find yourself redesigning your dream dress after you may have tried on some dresses you thought you would suit but didn't.
2. Your dream dress should suit your body shape
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| 4 Main Female Body Shapes |
Determine what your body shape is and look for dresses that suit. Look out for our blog post on the different wedding dress shapes and what body shapes look good in them.
No girl should show off parts of her body that
she is not entirely happy with so your dream dress should cover any lumps,
bumps or skin problems that have made you self-conscious in the past. The rule of thumb is to go for a dress that
elongates you elegantly, enhances the best parts of your body and forgives the parts you wish to hide.
Word of Caution
Do not feel pressured into wearing the latest trend especially if it does
not suit your body shape or skin tone. This would only spell heartbreak and pain.
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| Estilo Moda Bespoke Design 2010 (£550) |
Words of Advise
A good designer would be able to incorporate features of the most recent
trends into your dress without compromising on the fit. For example, if you
really want to wear a mermaid style but have some midriff bumps you would like to hide,
you can incorporate side sweeping ruching or pleats which are winners for hiding bulk while minimising the waistline.
3. Your Dream Dress should be accessible and affordable
A dream dress would only ever remain a dream if you cannot afford it. Remember that it’s a wedding dress and
important as it is, it is not a matter of life and death so allow common sense
to prevail within reason.
You have to do your homework and research extensively to find your dream
wedding dress at a budget that makes it accessible to you and at an affordable
rate. These days many girls buy dresses that they can ill afford and sometimes
on credit. Then they suffer for it long after the wedding has come and gone. Others do the extreme opposite and buy their
dress for ridiculously low amounts from overseas and get stung very badly
either by not getting a dress at all or getting a dress that’s not fit to wear.
If you are unable to find a dress in the shops that ticks all the boxes
for you, then a good option that has become the choice option for many brides
who have decided not to settle is to have a bespoke dress created by a designer
to whom you have easy access and can work closely with throughout the entire
process.
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| Estilo Moda Bride 2012 |
Brides who come to us to have their dresses designed and created especially for them, have described the experience as simply delightful and
the fact that they can achieve any design they desire and at a reasonable price excites
them incredibly. The common feedback is that they are deeply satisfied that the
choice of what they’ll be wearing was entirely theirs and not a decision borne
of circumstance.
Word of Caution
Expensive or cheap, 65% of the newly
wed ladies we questioned advised that the dress they chose was not their exact dream
dress and ended up being a financial burden or a waste of money. Double jeopardy is what I call this.
Words of Advise
You can get your own dream dress at a
reasonable budget and we believe that you should. Don’t ever settle for less. No matter how
small the detail you will like to have or like to change, I say, ‘go for it’.
It’s your wedding you should have your day your way, dress and all.
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If you have any tips to add to the ones we have given, please post these as comments to help other brides as well. We hope you enjoy reading this article and we would love to see your comments.
In all, happy wedding planning.
Lisa xx
This blog entry comes free to you courtesy of Estilo Moda Bridal and Occasional Wear. Estilo Moda are designers of stunning bridal wear to suit your budget and taste. Other designers create a dress which you can decide is your dream dress. We create your exact dream dress and you decide every single detail and we achieve perfection every time. We are based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. www.estilomoda.co.uk
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Friday, June 01, 2012
Wedding Budget Nightmares?
3 Key Tips to Tackle Wedding Budget Anxiety...
Did you ever hear of the bride who stole around £170k from her employer to fund her dream wedding? This bride, who was on an annual salary of circa £15k; getting married to a fella who was earning even less, told friends and family that her mother was made redundant and the pay-out was footing the bill for the singers, DJs, three piece soul band, personalised individual smarties for all guests, free bar, magician, face painter, balloon modelling, harpist, saxophonist, canapés, award winning chef, feather masks for all guests, UGG boots for all bridesmaids to protect them from the cold winter breeze while taking photographs, jewel encrusted iPad for the bride and jewel encrusted iPods for all the bridesmaids, luxury flowers, fireworks displaying the bride and groom's initials, plush wedding cars and 2 honeymoons. Talk about overkill!
The guest list for this highly indulgent and extravagant nuptial bash included her employers and work colleagues and I do declare that this may have been another very dim idea of hers as that’s when the suspicions set in and the company decided to check the accounts she was in charge of. The bride and her groom now face jail terms; not to talk of the disgrace to their families and friends as well as the damage to the company she worked for. Is a dream wedding worth such dishonesty and all the negativity that comes in tow? I surely hope not.
3 must know tips to legally plan your wedding within your budget
Your wedding would hopefully be the most beautiful and fun filled day of your life. You would be tying the knot with your soul mate and the love of your life so you are justified in wanting it to be perfect. Here are 3 key steps to help you plan your wedding within a reasonable budget to set you on your way to being sensible about your wedding finances and hopefully keep you out of jail:
Tip 1: Decide realistically how much you can afford.
Word of Advice Ask your wedding vendors to recommend their affiliate suppliers. In the wedding industry, we suppliers are a tight knit bunch and we sometimes offer special discounts to couples who have been referred to us by other suppliers. Make sure to always read the small print and always ask vendors if the price quoted is all inclusive of VAT, service charges etc.
Word of Caution Try as hard as you can not to plan your wedding on loans and credit cards and do not resort to fraud or any other crime to pay for your wedding. Your lives as Mr and Mrs would be better spent together and not separately serving her majesty in a prison somewhere. Consider the marriage after and not just the single day.
Tip 2: Don’t Get Carried Away
Word of Advice You do not have to completely spend every single penny of your budget and you should actually actively try to save whenever and wherever you can.
Word of Caution Know what your tastes and expectations are and don’t set yourself up for heart ache by budgeting unrealistically. If your budget is too little, you may find that your wedding does not match your tastes and expectations and you would lose out on the dream experience that you so desire. If you can get your parents or friends to pitch in, they would be delighted to help; no matter how little.
Tip 3: Become a Wedding DIY Expert
If you’re the creative type, then consider making your own wedding invitations, favours, place cards, decorations etc. The trick is to come up with a theme that you are comfortable with and commit to this theme for the entire detail of the wedding. This would come across as professional and well thought out.
Word of Caution DIY wedding planning takes up a lot of your time and your attention to detail must be second to none. You have to keep an eye on everything and ensure that everyone who works with you has a clear understanding of your vision and expectations. You don’t want to lose friends and alienate family members before the biggest day of your life because your wedding invitations were printed on purple paper and not lilac. Also, be very sure that you and anyone else helping you have a very strong ability in whatever task you or they have responsibility for.
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If you have any tips to add to the ones we have given, please post these to help other brides as well. We hope you enjoy reading this article and we would love to see your comments.
In all, happy wedding planning.
Lisa xx
This blog entry comes free to you courtesy of Estilo Moda Bridal and Occasional Wear. Estilo Moda are designers of stunning bridal wear to suit your budget and taste. Other designers create a dress which you can decide is your dream dress. We create your exact dream dress and you decide every single detail and we achieve perfection every time. We are based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. www.estilomoda.co.uk
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