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Informal Wedding Gowns
Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. The time and money spent on making this all important day special is unbelievable. With the economy the way it is many people are scaling back on the amount they are spending. More and more people are choosing to have an informal or relaxed wedding. Don't get me wrong, these type of weddings aren't cheap. But they do allow people to scale back on the spending of money they don't have and still allow you special day to be well...special.
Where to Find Informal Wedding Gowns Online
elegantimagestudios.com
This website offers informal and beach wedding gowns in sizes small through 5x. Their typical colors offered are white, black and cream. They have a wonderful selections under the catagories of: Tropical Beach Cottons and Informal Wedding Dresses
weddingdressescustom.com
There are many beautiful style of informal wedding dresses on this site: mermaid, v-neck, A-line princeless, strapless, halter, empire, scoop neck, and strapless, just to name a few. The sizes available range from 2 to 28. Their informal wedding dresses are typically offered in ivory, pink, and white.
inweddingdress.com
This website has a wonderful selection available of what they call: Beach Wedding dresses and Informal Wedding dresses. They come in a variety of styles and selections including, but not limited too: slim line style, a-line, princess style, halter, one shoulder neckline, spaghetti strap, strapless, sculptured neckline, and keyhole back. They also are available in a short length and handkerchief length hem. The colors available are: white, light ivory and ivory.
sidneyscloset.com
This wesite is the one you want to visit if you are looking for a wedding dress in a color other than white or ivory. They offer a very large selection of beautiful colors. They also have a wide range of sizes: 0 to 44. Their dresses are lovely and the colors are fun. These dresses are perfect for the non-traditional wedding.
Tips for planning a wedding that won't break the bank
- First thing you need to do is set your budget and stick to it.
- Don't try to impress - this is your day - the only person you need to make happy and impress is yourself and the one you are marrying.
- Make your own wedding invitations. There are many good programs that will lead you step by step through this process.
- Get help from your family. Ask them to help decorate, cook, and make favors.
- Make your own favors. There are a ton of website out there that have wonderful idea and directions.
- Keep your decorations simple. A few floral arrangements and candles will be plenty.
- Cook the food for the reception. Not all by yourself, ask family and very close friends for their help.
- Make your wedding dinner a lunch buffet. If you have your ceremony earlier in the day you do not have to serve liquor ( a huge savings) and the food is more casual. Keep the menu simple.
- Shop arround for a wedding cake. You can get a beautiful simple wedding cake for a reasonable price. If you know someone who has taken a cake decorating class you might want to give them a call.
- Find a local photographer who will take your pictures digitally. It will cost you so much less in the end. If you have a friend or family member who is a good amature photographer you might want to talk to them.
- Keep your entertainment simple. Hire a local band that has a good reputation. Or you can hire a DJ. If you have a friend or relative who loves music, they might want to DJ for you.
- Use flowers that are in season and use a local florist.
- Have your ceremony and wedding at home if you can. You could also have your wedding in a local park, at a bed and breakfast, wedding chapel, or even a local restaurant.
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