September 30th

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MegRuth on Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly

Tip of the Day: "Talk about budget with your bridal party early on in the process. It may feel awkward but it really helps to know where everyone stands before you and the ladies start planning the fun events and finding the perfect bridesmaid dress. There are so many ways your bridesmaids can save money without requiring you to compromise your vision. It just takes a little communication and planning!" says Erica Gellerman from Style the Aisle.

Plus, check out Confessions from "Professional" Bridesmaids.

Unique Centerpiece Ideas You Haven't Seen Before

One of the best ways to express your personal style is through your wedding table décor, and the possibilities for centerpieces are endless — from towering floral and crystal vases to lower vessels filled with flowers and surrounded by votives. I recently came across a few unique table items to consider.

For a rustic/romantic celebration, the adorable Double Metal Birdcages on Pedestal by Valerie, about $30, is ideal. Place a candle inside or fill them with blooms. Use on reception tables or on the guest book and escort card table.

birdcage centerpiece

Or set this great-looking lantern on your tables, the Luminara Churchill Lantern with Flameless Candle and timer, about $49.50. It’s great for outdoor celebrations and I love that the candle “burns” all night!

lantern centerpiece

These shimmery indoor/outdoor Hand-Blown Mercury Glass Mason Jars by Valerie will also help light up your night. They also come equipped with a timer, and you can even set the lighting effect: Slide the switch to the “Steady” position for continuous light or to “Twinkling” for a magical firefly effect. Available in white, blue and green; a set of three is about $36.25.

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September 29th

Tip of the Day: "Even if you pride yourself on being a saver, it can become easy to want to keep up with the Joneses. 'Oh but cousin Mary had a cigar roller, so we should have a hookah bar...and our friend Tina had that Frank Sinatra singer, so we should raise Bobby Darin from the dead for our cocktail hour.

Don’t get caught up. Take a step back. Ask yourself if the item or service in question is truly important to you. Will this really add to you and your guests' experience?" says Regina from Cloud Nove Events.

Plus, check out Secret Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Vendors.

 

September 26th

Photo Credit: Edith Elle Photography

Tip of the Day: "If you wear makeup, make sure your foundation is a good to near perfect match for your skin tone. The camera’s flash brings out everything you don’t like about your skin…and it will most definitely show if there is a difference in color between your neck and your face!" says Edith Elle from Edith Elle Photography.

Sample foundation couples by applying them at the jaw line and choosing the one that blends in the most with your skin.

Plus, check out the 25 Biggest Makeup Mistakes Brides Make.

 

10 Things Brides Can Do That Normal People Cannot

Being engaged has its stressful moments... but it also allows you some special privileges you'll likely never experience again. Read on for 10 weird pre-wedding things you won't be able to get away with forever.

1. Proudly give your STD to everyone you know.

(That's a "save the date," if you're new at this.)

2. Send people a list of $5,000 worth of gifts that you'd like to receive.

3. Invite a bunch of people to a party and tell them they better not wear jeans or one specific color.

4. Get people to plan expensive parties in your honor and shower you with gifts.

Related: 20 creative wedding shower themes and ideas

September 25th

Photo Credits: Jennifer Van Elk Photography on Bridal Musings via Lover.ly

Tip of the Day: "Food should be 50% of your total wedding budget. The cost of food includes the actual meal cost, bar, 20% service fee and local sales tax (which is usually 5-8%, depending on where you live)," says Kathy Piech-Lukas of Your Dream Day. The more people you have, the more money you'll need to spend to feed them.

Plus, check out 50 Ways to Cut Wedding Catering Costs.

 

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