New Beginning Necklace

Three heart charms symbolize husband, wife, and children of your new blended family. Carried on the ringbearer's pillow and given to the children during the ceremony, this keepsake piece makes everyone feel part of your new union. Each necklace includes three heart charms on an 18" sterling silver chain, a beautiful poem to the children and a gift box.

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Personalized Glass Vase Wedding Centerpiece

A beautiful way to decorate your wedding reception, this personalized glass vase will become a cherished keepsake you'll enjoy using in the years to come. It also makes a sophisticated gift for your bridesmaids or parents. Each measures 4" x 4" and may be engraved with a single initial or two lines of customized text at no additional cost.

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The Bride's Family

* All of the reception costs (i.e., room rental, food, and beverages).
* Bridesmaids' bouquets and flowers.
* Decorative accessories for the ceremony and reception.
* Music for the ceremony and reception.
* Groom's wedding gift and wedding band.
* Bridesmaids' gifts and their hotel accommodations.
* Photographer and photographs.
* Wedding stationery.
* Bride's wedding gown, accessories and trousseau.
* All transportation and parking expenses for the ceremony and reception

The Groom's Family

* Bride's rings and wedding gift.
* Marriage license.
* Grooms-men's gifts.
* Ties and gloves for the groom's party.
* Bride's bouquet and corsage.
* Corsages for mothers and grandmothers.
* Boutonnieres for the groom's party.
* Clergyman's fee.
* Rehearsal dinner.
* The honeymoon.

Reply Cards

Number those reply cards! Many a bride has a huge headache on her hands when, as sometimes happens, the occasional reply card is sent back with no names filled in. Clearly an oversight on the part of the guest who sent it, but how do you figure out who on earth it came from? Here's a little trick which will ensure that you avoid this problem all together - place a small, inconspicuous number on the back of each reply card before enclosing it with the invitation. Use a list to record each guest's name along with the number on the reply card you are enclosing for them. That way, if someone should forget to fill in their name, a quick glance at your list will tell you precisely who the reply belongs to.

'Tis the season.... Looking for affordable bridesmaid dresses? Try shopping for them during the holiday season - but not in expensive bridal salons. Department stores such Sears, for example, generally carry an excellent selection of glamourous cocktail and evening dresses as the season for parties approaches - but at much lower prices than what you'd pay for similar "bridesmaid dresses" in a bridal boutique. With just a quick look though a local department store before firing off this tip, I was able to find an array of gorgeous styles priced at a mere $49! An entire world of fabulous finds can definately be found for well under $100. So when the season of good cheer rolls around, it's time to grab your girls and hit the mall! If rock bottom prices are what you have in mind, here's an even better suggestion: Scour the stores towards the end of the holiday season when prices are being heavily marked down, and cash in on the clearance sales for even greater savings!

Traditional Weddings

Ask your caterer about the availability of children's plates. This is a practical and sensible way to reduce wedding expenses. Many couples aren't aware that, at a reduced cost, most caterers can create smaller portions for the little people on your guest list, who normally don't eat as much as adults. In fact, often you can request something which will have more appeal to the little guys anyhow, such as cheese burgers or chicken fingers and fries instead of the more fussy food you and your adult guests will likely be dining on. Children's plates are typically available at dramatically lower costs than your cost per plate for adults. While children's plates make a great deal of sense from a couple of different stand points, particularly that of your budget, many caterers will not mention their availability unless you specifically enquire or request such a thing. This is because they will make greater profit on adult plates.