Back in the Dark Ages of wedding planning, brides were forced to visit store after store in person to find exactly what they wanted, whether it was a certain dress style, a china pattern, or a reputable florist. Often, the endless search for perfection made the most important time of her life the most stressful as well. Thanks to the Internet, today’s brides no longer have to face this daunting task. Wedding service providers have caught on to the convenience and value of creating an internet web site: it allows vendors toreach a wider potential clientele, while letting future brides and grooms fulfill all their wedding needs with the click of a mouse. The Internet serves as a resource for referrals, with numerous vendor sites, as well as personal home pages of couples who have been through it already. Brides can find everything from dress designs to wedding coordinators.
“I found almost everything I needed on the Internet, from interactive budgeting software, to dress designs, to chat roomsdealing with odd etiquette questions,” said Sita M. Sundaresan, a University of Virginia medical school student. “Emailing back and forth with a wedding consultant has been great. I never knew how hard planning a wedding in another state would be -- the services on the Internet have made it all possible.” Sites such as the Ultimate Internet Wedding Guide not only provide region-specific lists of links, but also offer friendly advice on all aspects of wedding planning, from choosing the ring, to choosing the right song for the father-daughter dance. TheKnot gives brides the chance to get in touch with other brides through both live chat rooms and postings. Brides can exchange ideas for bridal shower themes, find out answers to their most pressing etiquette questions, and get in touch with others who are sharing common experiences. Lest he feel left out, several sites have also been created with the groom in mind. One such site, UnGroom’d serves as a forum for the male perspective on the wedding and beyond. This site includes articles on wedding planning, thoughts on married life, and even money tips. Grooms, vendors, and all others are invited to submit articles, providing for a wide range of perspectives and subject matter. “I first logged on to UnGroom’d.com when I was engaged, looking for some advice on planning the wedding – I had enough of those sites devoted to pink lace and bridal bouquets,” said reader and newlywed Beau Burris. One of the most innovative additions to the Internet wedding scene has been the development of online response services, offering an alternative to the common response card. One such service, Wedding RSVP keeps track of who’s coming and who’s not coming on behalf of the bride and groom. Brides and grooms avoid the hassle of counting through endless response envelopes and dealing with last-minute phone calls amid the hectic whirl of wedding planning, because the company keeps track of respondents and provides a weekly updated list to the couple. “This is a way to avoid embarrassment, higher bills, and lost time that misunderstandings can cause,” said Adam Butler, co-founder of Wedding RSVP, “It puts a new spin on the traditional response card.” This guest-friendly service puts all wedding information at the guests’ fingertips. In lieu of a response card, invitees receive a card explaining that the bride and groom have registered their wedding information with Wedding RSVP, including the company’s Internet address and toll-free phone number. They log on to the company’s corporate web site to access the couple’s personalized web page, which details schedule and location information for all wedding events, directions and maps, bridal registry specifics, proper attire for all functions, guest travel and accommodation information, local attractions, and anything else the bride and groom want their guests to know. Guests are then directed to respond and indicate the number of people attending. Those who are not as technologically advanced can call the company’s toll-free number to respond and receive all the same information from a Wedding RSVP representative. Is all this technology a blow to intimacy? How do we reconcile this expansive use of the Internet with a tradition-oriented wedding culture? “Well, it wasn’t long ago when people found it uncouth to include a response card with their invitation; now,it’s common practice. We feel that, due to the hectic, rat-race world that wedding goers typically live in, tradition must work with technology to provide more convenience for the wedding party when dealing with guests and planning the event,” answers Butler. Wedding resources on the Internet simplify the often complicated planning process by placing volumes of information,services, and advice within easy reach. The ‘90s answer to wedding planning helps brides conceive of, create, and execute the day of their dreams, without turning the process into a nightmare.
Selasa, 19 Agustus 2008
Having the Theme Wedding of Your Dreams
It is a good idea to select a theme for your wedding before embarking on the journey of making wedding plans. By having a theme in mind, you will find it easier to make decisions when it comes to making your bookings for your gowns, location and other wedding items.
A well-planned theme wedding also gives you the pleasure of knowing your guests will attend a memorable wedding, where everything has been well thought out & executed for their maximum enjoyment. Your "es-theme" will rise knowing your guests will leave your wedding with sweet memories of how personal & different your wedding was. A theme wedding also offers a good reflection of you & your partners personalities as you incorporate your likes & hobbies into the scheme of themes.... and what better time to do this than at the start of your lives together.
I offer you some suggestions of easy-to-implement themes but do not stop here. Let your imagination run wild as you put together a wedding that is meaningful to you and enjoyable for your guests. Talk to a reputable Wedding Consultant if you need help with the "how-to’s", the "where-to’s" and the "how-much?"
TIPS
Having a Theme Wedding will require good planning. Here are some of the things to look out for:
Food. While selecting a menu that suits your theme, be sensitive to the needs of ALL your guests. There may be racial, age-group &/or religious considerations.
Location. Be sure to decide if you want to have an indoor or outdoor wedding. Have an estimate of the number of guests you will be having on-hand before booking a site.
Decoration. Get help from friends or hire a Professional.
Outfits. Inform your designer of the theme you are having and listen to his/her suggestions. Do remember to wear only something you can be move around comfortably in.
Favours. Something in line with the wedding theme so guests have something to take home with them.
Guests. Choose a theme your guests will be comfortable with. You may not be able to please everyone but be sure to have something appropriate. If your theme involves guest participation, give them ample time to get involved. If not, surprise them!
A well-planned theme wedding also gives you the pleasure of knowing your guests will attend a memorable wedding, where everything has been well thought out & executed for their maximum enjoyment. Your "es-theme" will rise knowing your guests will leave your wedding with sweet memories of how personal & different your wedding was. A theme wedding also offers a good reflection of you & your partners personalities as you incorporate your likes & hobbies into the scheme of themes.... and what better time to do this than at the start of your lives together.
I offer you some suggestions of easy-to-implement themes but do not stop here. Let your imagination run wild as you put together a wedding that is meaningful to you and enjoyable for your guests. Talk to a reputable Wedding Consultant if you need help with the "how-to’s", the "where-to’s" and the "how-much?"
TIPS
Having a Theme Wedding will require good planning. Here are some of the things to look out for:
Food. While selecting a menu that suits your theme, be sensitive to the needs of ALL your guests. There may be racial, age-group &/or religious considerations.
Location. Be sure to decide if you want to have an indoor or outdoor wedding. Have an estimate of the number of guests you will be having on-hand before booking a site.
Decoration. Get help from friends or hire a Professional.
Outfits. Inform your designer of the theme you are having and listen to his/her suggestions. Do remember to wear only something you can be move around comfortably in.
Favours. Something in line with the wedding theme so guests have something to take home with them.
Guests. Choose a theme your guests will be comfortable with. You may not be able to please everyone but be sure to have something appropriate. If your theme involves guest participation, give them ample time to get involved. If not, surprise them!
18 tips how to choose wedding consultant
Ever thought of hiring a wedding consultant? Before you do, it would be best to check out his or her credentials. Robbi Ernst, III of June Wedding, Inc. has prepared some questions for you to ask before hiring anyone:
1. Does the consultant have a business license or at least a DBA registration?
2. If you meet the consultant in his/her home, do they have liability insurance?
3. How long have they been in business?
4. What professional organizations do they belong to? (NOTE: while belonging to an association is important, realize that there are some unprofessional organizations and associations and often their only requirement is paying dues).
5. How many weddings do they do a year?
6. Ask for at least five vendor referrals (vendor referrals are other professionals in the area; vendor referrals are usually more reliable than bridal referrals).
7. Is the Consultant Certified; if so, by whom? Again, check out that Association that gave the certification.
8. Does the Consultant have a contract? Ask for a copy.
9. Does the Consultant have a staff or "back-up" system in case he/she becomes unavailable on your wedding day?
10. Does the Consultant accept referral fees/commissions? Do NOT work with any consultant who receives referral fees/commissions.
11.What does the Consultant do? Are they able to work with you on an individual meeting basis or do they only work on the full production?
12. Check out well the referrals that the Consultant gives you. Do they have good reputations in the local business community? Do they all have licenses, insurance and health permits (if they are in the food industry)?
13. Will the Consultant work within your budget?
14. Does the Consultant seem organized, efficient, able to listen to your ideas and translate them into reality?
15. How and what amount does the Consultant charge....and what are they doing for that fee?
16. How often will the Consultant provide you with written updates on your wedding planning?17. Will the Consultant be at the Rehearsal and Wedding Daythroughout? Is this within the fee quoted or is it additional?
18. How will the Consultant be attired on the day of the wedding?
1. Does the consultant have a business license or at least a DBA registration?
2. If you meet the consultant in his/her home, do they have liability insurance?
3. How long have they been in business?
4. What professional organizations do they belong to? (NOTE: while belonging to an association is important, realize that there are some unprofessional organizations and associations and often their only requirement is paying dues).
5. How many weddings do they do a year?
6. Ask for at least five vendor referrals (vendor referrals are other professionals in the area; vendor referrals are usually more reliable than bridal referrals).
7. Is the Consultant Certified; if so, by whom? Again, check out that Association that gave the certification.
8. Does the Consultant have a contract? Ask for a copy.
9. Does the Consultant have a staff or "back-up" system in case he/she becomes unavailable on your wedding day?
10. Does the Consultant accept referral fees/commissions? Do NOT work with any consultant who receives referral fees/commissions.
11.What does the Consultant do? Are they able to work with you on an individual meeting basis or do they only work on the full production?
12. Check out well the referrals that the Consultant gives you. Do they have good reputations in the local business community? Do they all have licenses, insurance and health permits (if they are in the food industry)?
13. Will the Consultant work within your budget?
14. Does the Consultant seem organized, efficient, able to listen to your ideas and translate them into reality?
15. How and what amount does the Consultant charge....and what are they doing for that fee?
16. How often will the Consultant provide you with written updates on your wedding planning?17. Will the Consultant be at the Rehearsal and Wedding Daythroughout? Is this within the fee quoted or is it additional?
18. How will the Consultant be attired on the day of the wedding?
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