Three Ways to Save Money at Your Wedding

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I can’t believe it has already been a week since my last post. Last week I shared with you where I would recommend you spending that extra dollar at your wedding and today I want to tell you some ways to save a little money. The following are three ways to save money at your… read more »

Confessions of a Wedding Planner

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Greetings SJE Fans! Happy Sunday! Had a fabulous breakfast, grabbed a tall decaf, non-fat Caramel Machiatto and now it’s time for confession. Did you know I planned my own wedding almost 10 years ago? It was an experience that I would never wish on another human being. It started fun, exciting and intriguing, then my… read more »

Three Reasons to Spend a Little More Money on Your Wedding

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As a wedding planner a question I often get asked is, “Where can I save money on my budget?”  Brides always like to know what vendor or part of their wedding they can save a little extra cash on.  Instead of telling you where to skimp, I’m going to tell you where not to skimp. … read more »

Show Me the Money!

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Welcome to another glorious Monday SJE fans! We hope your weekend was awesome. The sun is shining and the weather is perfect for a lunchtime stroll. Today we would like to highlight a piece of wedding etiquette that many brides have struggled over. Should I have a cash bar at my wedding? The short answer… read more »

Picking the Perfect Reception Venue

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Every Friday this month we are going to be featuring wedding planning tips. Check out last Friday’s feature on the beginning stages of wedding planning. Today we are going to be focusing on choosing the right venue. The following are some tips on picking that right location for your wedding/reception: Stay within your budget. If… read more »

How to cut cost at my wedding?

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One of the  most commonly asked question we heard in 2009 was, “What are some ways we can save money on our wedding?” I have a feeling that in 2010 we will all still be needing to answer that question.  The following are some great money saving tips: The number one way you can save… read more »

My Fiancé and I are from different faith backgrounds and we want to know if we can incorporate both religions into our ceremony?

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Photo Courtesy of The Knot Start by talking with each other about what is important from each of your beliefs that you would like to incorporate. If it is not important to either of you, but important to your parents, then speak with them about their wishes. You can then talk with your religious authorities and see… read more »

My guest list is bigger than my budget

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Most brides sit down at some point during their wedding planning and realize that between their guest list and their fiancé’s guest list, they have 200 people on their invitation list and a budget that can only accommodate 100 guests. There are a couple of ways you can fix this problem. First, sit down with your fiancé… read more »

Where is the vendor?

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What happens if it is your wedding day and one of your vendors is a no show? Here are some quick fixes that will save your day. Where is the pastor?: Have your wedding planner or one of your friends fill in for the ceremony and then after you get back from your honeymoon, go… read more »

No Room for a Cell Phone at a Wedding

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It’s your big day and excitement surrounds the atmosphere around you as you prepare to walk down the aisle. With glowing eyes upon you, somehow you’ve managed to overcome the nervousness in your knees and reach the altar. In the midst of finally saying: “I do,” a cell phone rings and you can hear your… read more »