Something Borrowed, Something Old…Celebrating Past Generations on your Wedding Day-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
May 19, 2010
As Mother’s Day has just past, we are reminded of our mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. We celebrate special times and even trials or tribulations with them. It makes us realize where we came from and what a special connection we have with them in life. They remind us of our generations before and the marriages that built our families. What a better day to celebrate them, than on the day one celebrates new marriage. Here are some ways to remember, celebrate and include past generations in the detail of your big day. read more...
Making the Wedding Budget-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
January 22, 2010
As you embark on visitations with different wedding vendors, you may begin to hear the same question over and over…”Let’s start with your budget, how much did you set for this?” Most brides will ask the question in return, “Well, how much do they usually cost?” Not only are weddings a lot to plan, they are also a lot to learn about. If you have not been through this before, then it is hard to know how to set your budget without knowing if you are setting the bar too high or too low. We have gone through and broken down common wedding elements into a percentage of what to spend based on your overall wedding budget. read more...
Invitation tidbits-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
January 12, 2010
Not only do you have a lot to do when you are planning a wedding, but you also have to gather the knowledge on what to do to plan a wedding. We decided to come up with invitation tidbits that aren’t at everyone’s fingertips. Here are invitation tips, etiquette and ideas that will save you in a pinch. If the answers to your questions or wonders are not on here, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you!! read more...
Hidden Secrets to your Wedding Reception that will help you save-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
December 3, 2009
We all have our dream weddings in mind, and then our budget gets written out and that means it is time to get creative. We have assembled some hidden secrets of wedding planning that might help inspire your creativity to help you save money in your Reception budget, still having your very own dream wedding. Some sacrifices might have to be made, but we have broken down our ideas in categories of: location, wedding date, grand exit and little details. Go ahead and see if some of these can apply to your big day, as well as your checkbook…. read more...
Out of Towners Etiquette-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
November 25, 2009
A wedding is a celebration of you, your family, friends and the joining your lives together. Even though the main celebration is you and your new hubby, why not take extra effort to show your friends and family your appreciation of love, friendship and support throughout the years. Your guests that have come from all points of the country and maybe even the world. They have put time, money and love to come to your wedding. Here are some examples of wedding out of towner etiquette and ideas to show how thankful you are to them. read more...
Find the real you in your wedding day – Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
November 20, 2009
Tradition is nice, celebrating you as a couple is better. Even for the most traditional brides, keep your something borrowed, blue, new and old and use your imagination to choose elements that are really going to make your wedding unique and special. Remember, you want this to be a celebration of you and your groom. Take time in your planning to really explore yourselves as a couple. Don’t be afraid to include and share things that honor loved ones, favorites, heritages and just things that really make you smile with your guests. The following are some suggestions we have come up with to make the details in your wedding celebrate you. read more...
Last minute beauty blunders-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
October 28, 2009
You plan every single petal, fabric, and dangle for your big day for months, but remember you have to take a day to plan for last minute fiascos. (Okay, so hair flyaway and popped buttons might not exactly be fiascos, but to the bride, any minute beauty blunder can bring on the high stress alert) Take the last couple of days of single wedding planning life to prepare a kit. We have complied our own list of last minute beauty supplies to save the day and any blunders that might arise; also we have done it at all reassuring prices. read more...
Top off your tables…fun ideas for the table numbers-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
September 28, 2009
Your wedding reception is the ultimate party thrown in your own honor to celebrate you as a recently married couple. While the food should be good and the music should keep everybody dancing, there are still the special little details that can make your wedding reception outstanding. The place cards direct your guests where they are seated and the table numbers on the table let guests know which table is reserved for them. Most reception halls supply table numbers with the venue, but you also have the choice of adding your own special touch. Here are some ideas for fun and unique table numbers. They make for a good conversation piece for guests and are also a way to keep your guests mingling from table to table. read more...
Centerpieces…how to make them the center of attention, for less-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
August 22, 2009
If you are on a centerpiece budget, flowers can be pricey. There are many other items that can be used for the center attention of your tables and depending how you do it, they can end up being money savers. If you love the look of flowers, try incorporating these items with the flowers for more of an unique look. The less flowers you use, the less expensive the centerpiece can be. Another option is to do half of the tables with flowers, and the others with these items. This helps break up the look and create a want to mingle as they makes the rounds to see the centerpieces. You can also save money by doing the centerpieces yourselves. Make sure to check with your hall about the allowance of flowers, open flame or any other restrictions they might have. read more...
Sit, Eat and Celebrate….ideas for place cards and their tables-Dunhill Tuxedos Bridal Blog
August 13, 2009
The seating chart is never a fun task on the wedding planning checklist, but give yourself something to look forward to by creating a impressive place card table. This is one of the first things your guests are going to see as they step into your reception, so why not wow them? The place card table is where your guests will go to pick up their place card which has their name and table number on them instructing them where they will be seated. Here are some place card tips and different ways to make your place card table exceptional. read more...
