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Maryland Budget Wise Weddings Blog

This blog features short articles that will give you budget wedding planning ideas and advice for all of the different aspects of your wedding.

 
Video Tutorials

You Tube: Budget Wedding Flower Fix

These brief monthly tutorial videos will show you how to create affordable wedding centerpieces and bouquets that are easy and fun to put together!  You could save hundreds of dollars on your wedding decor with these ideas.

 
Feature Article

If you've got it, flaunt it!

You're probably looking at this picture, thinking "what on earth would make you think that I have a sailboat!? I thought this site was to help people who don't have money. Well, that's where the beauty of creativity in wedding planning kicks in. Think about the 100-150 people or so that are going to be invited to your wedding. I'm sure that some of those family and friends have some very valuable talents or items that can be used for your wedding.

danceThe sailboat in this picture belongs to my godparents and there is nothing more in the world that they wanted than to take me and my new husband to the reception on their boat. I think they were more excited about it than I was! Then, my husband's little cousins Irish danced for us as their gift. It was so special and it really kept the guests entertained in such a unique way that no hired professional could have pulled off.

Think about all of the amazing things that the people in your life have to offer and how you can add that personal touch to your wedding by asking them to take part. It really doesn't even have to be anything extravagant. Most people know someone who is a great singer or musician- ask them to perform something for your ceremony or reception. You might also have an artistic friend who can offer great ideas for favors and decorations that won't break the bank.

Also, think about items that you or your family already have lying around the house. Between 5 or 6 people, you probably have enough vases to cover all your tables for centerpieces. A newer trend in wedding centerpieces is to vary the height and shape of the vases you use for each table so that they're all a bit unique. So, if everyone has a different style vase, that's great. You can also use ceremony decor such as floral arrangements and bouquets to be transported to the reception. No point in wasting those perfectly good flowers and centerpieces. Think outside of the box and reduce, re-use, recycle as much as you can.

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Local Bridal Shows

Open House

Cakes By Design
free
February 21, 2010
10am-2pm
Occoquan, VA
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www.cakesbydesign.com

Free Bridal Showcase

The Pros
free
February 23, 2010
6:45-9 pm
Greenbelt, MD
800-843-7767
www.thepros.com

Custom Cakes Open House Event

Mrs. Oliver's Cakes
free
February 27, 2010
10am-12pm
North Bethesda, MD
301-742-CAKE
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www.mrsoliverscakes.com

TIG Wedding Expo & Fashion Show

TIG @ Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
free
February 28, 2010
11am-4pm
Arlington, VA
800-560-6327 x 104
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www.imagesofawoman.com/bridal_event_registration

Bridal Accessories Sale and Vendor Expo

Britton Events and Services
free for brides who pre-register
$10 at door for guests, $7 for pregistered guests
March 7, 2010
1:30-4:30 pm
Columbia, MD
443-804-3389
www.brittonevents.com



Free Bridal Showcase

The Pros
free
March 18, 2010
6:45-9 pm
Baltimore, MD
800-843-7767
www.thepros.com

Crofton Bridal & Fashion Show

Crofton Country Club
free
March 21, 2010
1-4pm
Crofton, MD
410-721-3111 x 205
www.croftonclub.com

Bridal Showcase

Atlantic Caterers
free
March 31, 2010
5:30-8:30pm
Baltimore, MD
410-254-6662
www.atlanticcaterers.com

 
Supporting Websites
Affairnet WeddingAdvertise.com - Wedding Web Directory and Resources WeddingBig.com
The Little Wedding Guide
Maryland Wedding Directory
Search4Wedding.com 1WeddingSearch.com
Wedding directory resources and information websites.

www.theknot.com: wedding dresses, planning, cakes, vows, etc.
www.onewed.com: wedding and honeymoon planning
www.weddingwire.com: plan, share, and organize for your wedding
www.wedalert.com: your wedding planning just got easier
www.party-wedding.info: party directory, wedding planner & vendor guide
USA Wedding Directory: Directory of wedding products and services
Seek Wedding: wedding web directory that provides all things about wedding
My Wedding Workbook: for the detail oriented, environmentally conscious bride

 


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