Archive for January, 2008

How to Pick a Wedding Caterer

By Alexine

Wedding CakeChoosing the people responsible for creating mouthwatering delicacies for your wedding can be a real challenge. There are a few things you must consider before making your decision.

I wish there had been someone to warn me when I was going through this because the wedding catering business is quite diverse and quality of food can make the world of a difference.

With my experience in mind, I developed this article to hopefully help another bride to be.

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Planning An Impressive Wedding On A Shoestring Budget

It was a day you’ll never forget. He dropped to one knee, presented you with a stunning engagement ring and you gleefully accepted with a resounding, “Yes!” The rush of adrenaline is relived each time you announce, “We’re getting married!” The excitement, however, can quickly diminish when the reality of wedding expenses hits home.

According to CostOfWedding.com, U. S. couples spend approximately $30,000 on their weddings. To make matters worse, that figure doesn’t include the honeymoon, engagement ring, bridal consultants or wedding planner. Is it really possible to plan a memorable wedding without breaking the bank? Absolutely! These guidelines will help make your wedding day a success - from the wedding favors to the dress - without blowing your budget.

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Top Five Favorite Honeymoon Destinations

Planning your wedding involves a great deal of decision making. There’s the ceremony and the dress. The attendants and guests. The music and the cake. Arggh! Suddenly you feel overwhelmed with questions and choices, and you still have one of the most important decisions to make… where to go on your honeymoon! How do you choose the perfect spot for you and your spouse to start your new life together?

Help is here! For the last 11 years, Modern Bride magazine has conducted a survey of 6,000 of the nation’s top travel agents. They were asked to pick their favorite honeymoon destinations based on such things as most luxurious hotels and resorts, romance, seclusion, affordability, adventure, nightlife, food and culture. Their top five picks are below.
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