A beach wedding can come in many forms; you don’t really have to limit yourself to a beach location to hold the wedding you’re aiming for. You can easily compensate with accessories, theme variations and decor.

Playing around with Themes

Aside from the obvious beach and coastline location, what comes to your mind when you think about a beach wedding? For example, if you’ve always wanted a wedding reception by the beach under the stars, you can always book an outdoor wedding and pick a clear and starry night to hold your reception.

If lighthouses remind you of the beach, you can play around with a lighthouse theme for your wedding. If you can rent an old lighthouse in your vicinity, then by all means, go for it. If that’s not possible, you can always pick a secluded area (if possible near the ocean) and play around with the motif.

You can even consider mermaid or fairy themes for your wedding, both of which have proven popular with many brides. A nautical-inspired theme complete with yachting decor, wooden boardwalks and sand can also be done, without having to poke a hole through your wallet.

When it comes right down to it, should getting married really be an expensive affair? To be honest, it all depends on how you want your wedding to be like, who you want to be part of it (are you looking to invite your immediate family, or the whole neighbourhood?) and where you want it to take place.

Being on a budget however, shouldn’t hinder your chances of having your dream wedding. While it’s true you’ll have to cut corners in order to make things work, you can still have the wedding you’ve always wanted. Here are some tips to help you get started.

• Wedding packages are where the action is at. There are some great hotels and venues that offer wedding packages to brides and grooms to be. For a wedding not to look tacky—which is often the case with such packages—you’ll have to compensate by careful planning and tons of customization.

• Ditch wedding planners and have a team of friends and family help you with your wedding. Not only will this save money—you can negotiate payment terms if you’re worried about being called cheap—it’s also easier for people who know you to understand what you have in mind.

• Do your homework. The Internet is teeming with wedding advice—this site alone should be enough for your needs. Get your ideas and adjust them according to your present needs. From the flowers, theme, entertainment and dress, there are plenty of ways for you to save without compromising quality.

Remember that it’s foolish to place too much emphasis on the beginning of your marriage. Having good memories about your wedding is great, but what good is a fancy wedding if the marital commitments and vows aren’t kept over the long run?

You need to know a lot of things about the ceremony itself, at the same time you need to know every bit of detail about the couple that will be celebrating holy matrimony. However, wedding industry insiders already have enough knowledge on how to work things at a wedding to make it run as smooth as silk. Check out some of these wedding planning tips to help celebrate one of the most memorable events of your life.

First thing you need to consider is the number of guests attending at the reception. You probably won’t have the exact number of guests but it’s always good to have an estimate. This will help you on how many tables and chairs you need at the reception. Another is when you book a florist, make sure to sign a contract on the minimum number of centerpieces you need rather than signing for the maximum number.

For the food at the reception, know that it is not entirely always true to have a buffet dinner. Caterers know that a lot of food is wasted at buffet dinners. They will serve enough food accordingly. Also, it is better and more cost efficient to have a brunch reception, either buffet or plated, rather than having a dinner reception.

Planning your wedding could be exhausting but it should also be fun and exciting. Consider these simple wedding planning tips to make your wedding special.

When you think of Spring weddings, we’re guessing that the first that comes into your mind are all different sorts of blooming flowers, bursts of warm and vibrant colours, and of course, a re-emergence of life all over. Many wedding planners like the Spring because it’s the season where many flowers bloom naturally, including daisies, lilies, daffodils and tulips. March and April brides typically go for yellow and lavender pastels, as well as eye-pleasing combinations like red and darker shades of pink, as well as pink and green. You can even go for a totally pink look (albeit in different shades) to create a stunning effect.

For themes, you can go for butterflies and cherry blossoms. If you or your partner has Irish ancestry, you can also draw inspiration from St. Paddy’s Day.

Remember that these are just suggestions for themes and colours, so if you plan to do hold a wedding in some exotic destination outside North America, you’ll have to do a lot more work, with more factors to take into account. Although we think the suggestions above are perfect for the Spring months, there’s no reason why they can’t be used during any time of the year.

Just recently, Moss shared that she’s very interested in having two of rock music’s most revered bands, the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, perform at her upcoming wedding to rocker Jamie Hince on July. Aside from the two bands, the catwalk sensation, known for her waifish yet chic looks, has been rumoured to be working on a list of bands and acts whom she would like to play at her nuptials to Hince.

The goal is to turn the affair into a “mini version” of the popular annual Glastonbury festival. Rumoured to be on this exclusive list of A-listers are Kanye West, The Clash, Duran Duran and more. Indeed, it seems Kate Moss isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to planning a memorable wedding, and if her plans push through, she just might steal the spotlight from the royal couple—at least when it comes to the entertainment aspect of things.

According to a source close to the English supermodel, Moss is working double time to bring together her friends in music and the acts she adores into one memorable event. She’s reported to have made nonstop calls to sign up her dream acts.

With Kate Moss’ connections, she just might be able to pull it off.

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1.  Place an announcement in the local newspaper.

2. Friends or family may throw you an engagement party.

3. Have a luncheon and invite your close friends, announce the news at that time.

4. A “banns” proclaimed (made in some religious places of worship in Canada and the United Kingdom).

5.  If you already have a date set, send out “Save the Date” cards.

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A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that outlines which belongings including investments, business assets, or family inheritances (to name a few) go to whom if the marriage fails.  Basically saying if the marriage fails, what you owned before the marriage to returned to you.

Nobody likes to think of their marriage falling apart, but sometimes it does.  Having a prenuptial agreement in place may help you protect your personal possessions.  These agreements are more popular then you can imagine.  Perhaps its because couples are getting married later in life and with that in mind have more personal belongings and investments that they may want protected.  Some individuals are totally against prenups, others think of it as a safeguard to cover all possibilities.  What do you think?

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Wedding cupcakes are a hit with brides.  Maybe it’s the wide choices of flavors, the beautiful displays, the cost or how easy they are to serve.  But whatever the reason, more and more brides are choosing cupcakes instead of the traditional wedding cakes.

With more budget cautious brides and the trend of having a less formal affair, these cupcakes make a hit.  Many brides want a gorgeous wedding cake but find the cost to be overwhelming and difficult to fit in their budget.  Bakers traditional charge about $4.00 and up per slice.  You can see how this can get quite expensive.

I’m not saying cupcakes are much cheaper.  Some cupcakes may take just as long to decorate and may contain expensive ingredients, but there are different ways to decorate cupcakes that can lessen the cost.  You don’t need to go with the butter cream icing florets, fresh flowers or pieces of fruit can really make the cupcakes unique and inexpensive.  So cupcakes can be cheaper ($2-$4/cupcake) and a great option!  Additionally, the reception venue usually charges a fee to serve and piece the cake.  This will be reducing if not eliminated with a cupcake wedding dessert.  Plus the presentation of the cupcakes can be a conservation piece in itself at your wedding reception.  The choice is up to you; have a traditional wedding cakes or the unique trendy option of cupcakes?

Check out this video of Colin Cowie and find out just how popular these little sweet treats are!

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The weather may not be as warm as I would like, but nonetheless spring is right around the corner.  This season bridal hair is soft, sexy and relaxed.  Hair accessories are big this year, so make sure you try a few on as part of the decision making process.

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