Save That Day!

Guess what I found? Wedding Paper Divas - a website full of wedding stationery. I've picked this out for today - save the date cards. You want to notify your guests early. You want to get your guests to reserve this date in their organiser for your wedding, especially if your friends/ relatives are busy people like yourselves.

Wedding in a Garden

Atrium & Garden. Feels colonial. When this is done up for a wedding, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Not for couples expecting a whole load of guests. Capacity is about 150-180. Had I invited fewer guests, this would have been my choice venue for a wedding reception. It gives a refreshing feel. Comfortable and easy.

Funding Wedding Reception

A word about planning your finances. Even though you may be looking to cover some of the wedding reception cost with monetary gifts you'd receive, set aside part of your budget to cover such costs. Consider the location carefully. From a guest's point of view, it seems weird to give ang pows (red packets with money) at some wedding receptions, e.g., receptions held outdoors. In this case, a gift may be more appropriate. In a nutshell, budget this part of your wedding plan carefully. After all, it's potentially the biggest ticket item of your wedding.

Colonial Theme Wedding: Blown Away

In my previous post "Your Perfect Wedding," I mentioned I'll be posting on the colonial wedding theme with purple/ ivory colour. The location is largely determined by the size and type of crowd you are looking to invite. It also plays a part in setting the mood.

If you plan to have a cozy wedding reception for closer friends and family, here's 1 suggestion:

This is a restaurant rich in colonial setting.

Wise Money Plan

Before we start spending, we have to be saving. Prudence works well for couples planning to get married and reduces some stress. If you don't already know, visit MoneySense for more advice.
Even though my blog is on wedding, I adhere to the doctrine "Marriage is for life". Hence, my advice would be don't get too hung up on what you do for your wedding. It marks the beginning of your marriage but it's not what your marriage is all about. Also, don't forget to save for your new abode. Some of us need to buy our own property before we get married and this can add to the strain on your finances. Prioritise where your money would go.
Before we plan our wedding, we need to budget budget budget. If at the end of the day, we are constrained by our earnings, then settle for something cheaper but it doesn't necessarily mean you need to compromise on what you'd like to have for your wedding.
One of the wise things to do when we budget is to ensure we pay ourselves first. Each month, set aside an amount as savings before we start spending. This will be seed money for funding your wedding. Look for cheaper alternatives where possible. Don't be lazy when it comes to spending a bit more time looking for things that are within your budget.

Rings Pillow Exquisitee

I totally agree with people who look into details of their wedding, right down to the rings pillow that your perfect rings bearer presents your rings on. Take a look at the rings pillow I've chanced upon. It's called Lily of the Valley and aptly so. Click on the link to read more about this pillow on the original Canadian website. There are other products of the same theme available.

Surely it is worth your money investing in the perfectly memorable day of your life.

Smile with the sun!

I'd wanted to get this flower for my hand bouquet on my wedding day but I was told sunflowers are too masculine for a bride on her big day. However, I chanced upon this while I was surfing the net today. If you are game to try something unique, this is the website you can go to get this: Prince