Decorating Advice and Paint Colors

Recently I’ve watched "What not to wear" the wedding edition, & a bunch of decorating shows have had wedding specials.  I’m practically an expert now. It seems like more & more brides are having their weddings at home.  One bride even put a down payment on a house instead of renting a reception hall.  This might be a good way to go, or it may be the last straw that turns you into a bridezilla.  Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to decide if an at home wedding is right for you.

1.  Do you have enough space?  Not only will you need enough space to accommodate however many guests that you want, but you will need separate spaces for the reception, ceremony & possibly a dance floor.

2.  How much work does the space need? Does it already offer beautiful landscaping, fountains, & arbors, or will those things have to be built?

3.  Is it worth the stress?  Does the space have some sentimental attachment to you, or are you just trying to save money? 

Having a wedding at home can make for a unique, & meaningful location.  However, the little costs can add up fast, as well as all of the extra planning, so take this into consideration when scheduling your event.

Tags: wedding, garden, wedding planning, bride, wedding location

It’s June, which means weddings. This also means that there are a slew of wedding shows out there, even on HGTV. Last night, I was watching a special where they were trying to duplicate a $100,000 wedding for only $10,000. I had no idea everything that went into a wedding, like the table linens & favors. It’s almost like decorating a house, but it costs more money & only lasts one night. I think the way to get out of this vicious cycle is to make your wedding unique. This can be done by making your own wedding invitations & using the wedding planning ideas found at Wedding Fanatic.com. What I love about this site is that they have a sense of humor about weddings & make the planning process fun. Most brides are excited about their weddings, & then get stressed out, or turn into bridezillas. If you enjoy your wedding planning, that will shine through on the big day & make all the difference.