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Money Saving Tips

75 Money Saving Tips

General Savings: Create a comparison chart to track what’s included in venue prices you’re quoted. Some places claim to include everything but leave out something you need. Determine your budget and prioritize. A rule of thumb: food, beverage and venue should be about half of your budget. Many public spaces available for small rental fees, but must be equipped to…

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Changing Your Name

Before or immediately after the honeymoon, the paperwork needs to be completed to recognize your new alliance. This checklist includes: Bank Accounts Credit Cards Doctor/Dental Records Auto Registration Driver’s License Insurance Policies Memberships Voter Registration Post Office Stocks or Bonds Passport Social Security Card Credit Rating Employment Records Will Pension Plans Property Titles or Leases Subscriptions

Thank You Note Tips

Keep careful records of each gift. As they arrive, write down the sender, address, and a brief description. Name the gift in your note: “Thank you for the beautiful candle holders.” Add a personal thought about the day and/or relationship with the giver: “It meant a lot to us to have such dear friends share in our wedding day.”

After the Honeymoon Checklist

Write thank you notes for your gifts within a month of the wedding Preserve your wedding dress. Have your gown, veil, and headpiece professionally dry cleaned. Inquire about various storage methods. Deposit wedding-gift checks, bonds, stock certificates. Pay outstanding wedding bills. Unpack, exchange, and store wedding gifts. Develop film, choose photographs and review video. Develop any film taken at the…

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Honeymoon – Six Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Honeymoon

How do we find our dream honeymoon? First, what you want from your honeymoon? Most couples want it to be the holiday of a lifetime but set yourself a realistic budget. Even with limited resources, a knowledgeable tour operator can to make your money go further. What will the weather be like? Even tropical islands can be dismal in the…

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Who Pays for What?

Bride: Ring and Gift for Groom Accommodations for Attendants Gifts for Attendants Personal Stationery Bride’s Family: Reception Wedding Gift for Newlyweds Bride’s Wedding Attire Engagement and Wedding Photographs Ceremony cost Wedding Invitations, announcements, and mailing costs Aisle carpets and/or canopy and any decorating costs Bridesmaids’ bouquets Bridesmaids’ luncheon Floral Decorations Transportation for Bridal Party to ceremony and reception Personal wedding…

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Protect Yourself

You are making a big investment in your wedding – can you protect against unforeseen circumstances? First, ask your insurance agent if policies are available that might suit your needs. Or go to WedSafe.com and check out the costs of premiums and the coverage you’ll get. For example, Wedsafe charges $185 for a policy that will reimburse up to $7,500…

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Vow to Love, Honor, and Insure

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and settling into your new lives as a couple. To help make married life a little more secure, all newlyweds should take steps toward financial freedom by assessing their personal insurance needs. Let’s start with the vehicles you drive. If you each have a car registered in your own name, consider putting them under one…

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Venue

The Venue – What You Wouldn’t Think to Ask…

Can you bring in your own vendors? Many sites require that you work with certain companies. Are there any timing issues? Can your florist or band arrive early and, if so, will there be a charge? Is the site Handicapped-Accessible? Will it be easy for elderly guests to get around? Are there any elevators? How many bathrooms are there? A…

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Bridal Bouquet

Express Yourself with Your Bridal Bouquet

You’re getting married in a few months and the time has come for you to decide on your bouquet. Maybe you want to carry a fresh hand- tied bouquet of wildflowers or perhaps you want something more traditional, like an all-white gardenia bouquet. Whatever you choose, whether it be a single lily or a cascading bouquet of roses and lilies,…

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Videography

Video Brings Memories to Life

Photos will capture moments in time for you, but they can’t capture sounds and movement. A videographer can preserve the action on tape that will last a lifetime. You’ll want a service that is professional, creative, and artistic. Here are some questions to ask: What type of lighting will you use? How will you be dressed at the wedding? Do…

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Bride

Good Photography Important

Choose your photographer carefully. Pictures of your special day will serve as a journal of your feelings for each other to be cherished forever and shared with family and friends time and time again. But how do you choose someone who will fulfill your expectations? And which settings do you request of your photographer? Ask questions like: How long have…

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Marriage License

Marriage License

In Nebraska there is not a waiting period to receive your marriage license or to apply for it. A couple has one year from the time the license is issued for it to be considered valid, but getting it three to six months in advance is strongly suggested. If one spouse or the other has wed before in the State…

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Ready to Register?

Creating your wedding registry should be one of the most enjoyable parts of your wedding planning experience – after all, you and your fiancé are picking out all the goodies you’ll want for your new life together. But at the same time, you may feel overwhelmed by the wide range of stores, products and advice out there. Don’t worry; registry…

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BlueMOON Photo Booth Rental

BlueMOON Photo Booth Rental has been providing top quality photo booth rental & video booth rental in Nebraska since 2002. We set up a small enclosed space for your guests to take photos and record video messages for you. Guests enjoy watching other people in the booth on the external big screen while waiting their turn. Photo Booth Rental Guests…

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Planning your Wedding - Weight Control

Weight Control

Between showers and menu tastings, wedding planning can derail your diet. How can you make sure you’ll look top notch on your big day? Here are some tips from Weight Watchers: • Get Moving. Face facts: You’re likely to put on some extra calories during this period; however, you can fight back by getting physical. Take an aerobics class, go…

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2012 January Bridal Show

Tri City Winter Bridal Expo 01-08-12

The Tri City Winter Bridal Expo is Sunday, January 8th, 2012 12-4PM at Fonner Park Concourse.  Call 308-384-6203 or 308-382-9331 for more information. The following vendors are currently signed up for the January 8th, 2012 show. Skagway 620 W State Street Grand Island, NE 68802 308-384-8222 Pampered Chef Candi Wiemers 4712 Deva Drive Grand Island, NE 68801 308-381-6025 Eakes Office…

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