The internet is a fabulous resource when planning a wedding, and reading wedding planning blogs will inundate you with inspiration for your Big Day!
Today I found a site that pulled together 100 of the best wedding planning blogs online. From reading about do-it-yourself projects for your wedding to etiquette to budgeting to style, this list of blogs has a wealth of information to browse through to give you ideas for your own wedding day.
Check out the top 100 wedding planning blogs here!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Guest List Etiquette
The Austin American-Statesman had a great article on wedding guest list etiquette a few weeks ago.
The focus on the article is basically, your wedding is your wedding, and you should invite as many people or as few people as you really want to. But, as the article points out, people don't always have the best manners when it comes to the guest list, so you need to be firm and courteous about letting guests know why you might not want children present at the wedding when they inquire, or other such concerns.
It also hints that if you want to keep your wedding small, not only should you be prepared to tell those inquiring that you only want close family and friends at your small affair but you also should not talk about the wedding "all over the place." This could lead to a lot of hurt feelings if people feel like you are rubbing it in their face, and they weren't invited.
Read about more advice concerning guest list etiquette in the article!
The focus on the article is basically, your wedding is your wedding, and you should invite as many people or as few people as you really want to. But, as the article points out, people don't always have the best manners when it comes to the guest list, so you need to be firm and courteous about letting guests know why you might not want children present at the wedding when they inquire, or other such concerns.
It also hints that if you want to keep your wedding small, not only should you be prepared to tell those inquiring that you only want close family and friends at your small affair but you also should not talk about the wedding "all over the place." This could lead to a lot of hurt feelings if people feel like you are rubbing it in their face, and they weren't invited.
Read about more advice concerning guest list etiquette in the article!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
How Much Do You Give at Weddings?
It’s wedding season again, and you're probably attending weddings of friends, family and coworkers throughout this summer and fall.
A big topic of discussion when attending a wedding might not be good table talk, but it's definitely a valid question: how much should you spend?
Some guests have a set amount they spend on every wedding, while others consider different aspects of the event when deciding on a gift amount.
For example:
How Close Are You to the Couple? Do you give more to your closer friends and family or are all weddings created equal in your eyes?
How Fancy Is The Affair? It is obvious that some weddings are much more expensive than others; more specifically, some weddings cost $25 per person at the reception, while others can cost $100 or more.
Deciding a gift amount based on the cost of the wedding is considered the “at least cover your meal” philosophy. As a guest, do you feel obligated to give a bigger gift when you know the food and setting are more extravagant?
What Is Your Financial Situation? Should you give more with each bonus or raise you receive at work or less if you become a single-income family? Is there more pressure to give a bigger gift if you are considered successful or should you be able to give less if you are still a student?
In my situation, I base my gift amount on all circumstances, but I also give a lot of thought to gifts I believe the couple would really use and enjoy off of their registry. I have the added benefit of already being married and having gone through the whole experience, so I have a little better idea of what we needed when starting our life together, and I try to keep that in mind while shopping for a gift.
In the end, what to spend on a gift is a completely personal decision, whether you base your amount on the wedding and bridal couple or give a set amount at each affair.
A big topic of discussion when attending a wedding might not be good table talk, but it's definitely a valid question: how much should you spend?
Some guests have a set amount they spend on every wedding, while others consider different aspects of the event when deciding on a gift amount.
For example:
How Close Are You to the Couple? Do you give more to your closer friends and family or are all weddings created equal in your eyes?
How Fancy Is The Affair? It is obvious that some weddings are much more expensive than others; more specifically, some weddings cost $25 per person at the reception, while others can cost $100 or more.
Deciding a gift amount based on the cost of the wedding is considered the “at least cover your meal” philosophy. As a guest, do you feel obligated to give a bigger gift when you know the food and setting are more extravagant?
What Is Your Financial Situation? Should you give more with each bonus or raise you receive at work or less if you become a single-income family? Is there more pressure to give a bigger gift if you are considered successful or should you be able to give less if you are still a student?
In my situation, I base my gift amount on all circumstances, but I also give a lot of thought to gifts I believe the couple would really use and enjoy off of their registry. I have the added benefit of already being married and having gone through the whole experience, so I have a little better idea of what we needed when starting our life together, and I try to keep that in mind while shopping for a gift.
In the end, what to spend on a gift is a completely personal decision, whether you base your amount on the wedding and bridal couple or give a set amount at each affair.
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