How is the economy effecting your wedding planning?

Everyone is talking about the slow economy. It seems like prices keep getting higher and wages are staying the same. In some severe cases, people are losing their jobs, stores are going out of business. This is not a reason to cancel or postpone your wedding. You can still have the wedding of your dreams, even if you are on a budget. It may take a little more work, a lot more creativity, but you can still get everything you need to make it a magical, memorable event, and still save some money when it comes to your nuptuals budget.

One thing to do is to hire a wedding planner. You're thinking, uh? Isn't that an extra expense? This isn't an advertisement to hire just me, but hire any wedding planner, AFTER you've done your homework. Make sure your planner can SAVE you money through exclusive discounts and promotions with vendors. You might spend $1200 on a wedding planner but save $2000 or more on vendors because she worked for you and negotiated prices. This works because the wedding planner has a really close relationship with her vendors. They have worked together previously, and have established a respectible working relationship. If you went and asked a professional wedding vendor to lower a price, you'll probably be out of luck!

Another way to cut costs for your wedding is by thinking outside the box. You can literally save thousands by not having a floral arrangement as a centerpiece. Candy, candles, mirrors, and other such items are beautiful centerpieces for a mere fraction of the cost of flowers. Also use flowers in minimum when it comes to decorating. Use flowers that are in season, are not too difficult to find, and that are hearty and will withstand severe heat (we are in Fresno!) and severe cold.

Order online! You can get many wedding necessities online for wholesale prices. Check and recheck the website to make sure it is a reputable company. You don't want to end up spending more rebuying everything because a "fly by night" company messed up your order.

Try to get all of your wedding needs in one place. For example, if you rent a banquet hall, they will provide food, linens, flatware, dishware, tables and chairs, and the location for one low price. If you decided to save money and have it at Aunt Hilda's house, make sure you won't be spending more in rentals than you would if you just rented a spot.

I've mentioned it before and I'll mention it again: DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!! Check around to make sure you are getting the best price and the highest quality for your dollar. A wedding planner can help ensure this goes smoothly and will save you an extensive amount of time on the search and quality of the vendors.

Also, to help save your money, Forever Weddings has actually lowered their prices to help soften the blows of the slow economy. Contact me today to find out how I can help you get the best wedding for your money at our new low prices. Wedding coordinating and officiating services have slashed prices. Our first consultation is free so don't spend money on a free interview. That is money that you have wasted had you decided not to hire that professional.

Call or email today for our new low prices. AND..... just because our prices are lower, that doesn't mean our quality of services have decreased nor have we taken services out of our packages.

I can't wait to hear from you!!

Wishing you...

Wishing all of you a happy and prosperous New Year. We are very excited for some upcoming changes in Forever Weddings. We are still offering affordable wedding planning and officiating packages. We are also excited to be travelling out to the central coast again this year for a wedding! We've done that in the past and love it! I'm also excited to be working with some new vendors this year and as always, we are looking for new ways to grow and expand to better suit your needs as a bride. If you are looking for someone who is flexible, easy to work with, and allows you to enjoy your day your way, then look no further! We are now offering a new special so be sure to look for it on the Special Offer page of our website. Our first consultation is ALWAYS free so if you have any questions, you are considering hiring someone for your wedding, or you just want to meet me, then feel free to contact me today! I look forward to meeting with you and can't wait to begin a fun and busy 2009! Happy New Year!!

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Preview the latest fashions for your wedding from invitations to photography
and talk to local vendors who are available to share helpful tips and ideas
for your special day.


Capture your moment: Wedding videography on display provided by Blare Media.

When:
10/24/2008 at 04:00 pm
Where:
Blare Media
5756 N. Marks Ave., Suite 170
Fresno,
United States
Email Contact:
info@weddings4hire.com

Tips for a Happy Marriage

1. Never both be angry at the same time.

2. Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire.

3. If one of you has to win an argument, let it be your mate.

4. If you have to criticize, do it lovingly.

5. Never bring up mistakes of the past.

6. Neglect the whole world rather than each other.

7. Never go to sleep with an argument unsettled.

8. At least once every day try to say one kind or

complimentary thing to your life's partner.

9. When you have done something wrong, be ready to

admit it and ask for forgiveness.

10. It takes two to make a quarrel, and the one in the

wrong is the one who does the most talking.

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MTV casting for destination weddings

MTV’S NEWS & DOCUMENTARIES DEPARTMENT PRESENTS

TRUE LIFE: I’m Having a Destination Wedding

True Life employs first-person narrative storytelling to provide a window into the lives of young Americans. To date, the series has explored topics as complex as living with a disorder such as autism or obsessive-compulsive disorder; living in extreme poverty; and being deployed to and returning from military service in Iraq.

From the MTV Website: “Since its initial episode in 1998, MTV's award-winning True Life documentary series has told remarkable real-life stories of young people and the unusual subcultures they inhabit. Whether documenting the lives of gay marriage activists, individuals dealing with obesity, or teens in high school--the True Life series tells its stories solely from the varied voices and points-of-view of its characters--putting the series in the unique position of reflecting the state of youth culture at any given moment. “

A follow up to our enormously successful True Life: I’m Getting Married, True Life: I’m Having a Destination Wedding will focus on the growing trend of young people choosing to get married thousands of miles from home. Formerly for celebrities and the ultra-rich, these weddings have become more accessible to couples looking to add a “twist” to their big day. Production will begin in the first week of July, with a tentative air date in September 2008. The crew will be following these couples at their job and home (personal life), through the planning process and all the way down the aisle.


If you are interested in possibly being on this show, please let me know and I can get you in touch with the right person.

*Don't worry! You don't have to be a Forever Weddings client, nor will I try to sell you anything! :)

Candy Buffets for your wedding

Forever Weddings is very proud to introduce the launch of our new venture. Sweet Treats Candy Buffets for your wedding, shower, birthday party, or other special event is sure to have your guests talking for a long time afterwards. Our service includes lots of candy to choose from, including chocolate, beautiful displays, set up and tear down, table with cover, and more! This is what people are saying about candy buffets:

"One of the first things I knew I wanted for my wedding was a candy buffet! An entire table dedicated to candy? How can you go wrong with that?"

"More and more brides want to see a tower of sweets at their reception."

" I absouletly love this idea when I saw it in the Martha magazine."

"Don't do a favor they'll forget, give them a wedding candy buffet...it's a sure bet!"

"This memorable spread didn't cost a fortune or take much prep work. It was simply a fun, unexpected idea that instantly set the party tone."