Some handy wedding hints and tips from The Confetti Girls for the cash strapped couple from The Confetti Girls
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Thursday, 4 May 2017
Thursday, 7 April 2016
How do I word my wedding invitations?
How do I word my wedding invitations? It's something we get asked about all the time. One of the great things about buying your wedding invitations from us is we can help you decide on the wording for your invitations and stationery.
How you word your invitations is entirely up to you and really depends on how formal or informal your day will be. Here’s just a short list of possibilities.
Formal invitation from Brides Parents Church Wedding
Mr. & Mrs. FATHERS FULL NAME
Request the pleasure of your company
At the marriage of their daughter
BRIDES NAME
To GROOMS NAME
At CHURCH
On WEDDING DATE
At TIME OF WEDDING
Followed by reception at NAME OF VENUE
Evening celebrations start at TIME
RSVP – DATE & ADDRESS
Formal invitation from Brides Parents Church Wedding
Mr. & Mrs. FATHERS FULL NAME
Request the pleasure of your company
At the marriage of their daughter
BRIDES NAME
To GROOMS NAME
At WEDDING VENUE
On WEDDING DATE
At TIME OF WEDDING
Followed by wedding breakfast.
Evening celebrations start at TIME
RSVP – DATE & ADDRESS
From the Bride & Groom Church wedding
BRIDES NAME & GROOMS NAME
Together with their families
Request the pleasure of your company
At CHURCH
On WEDDING DATE
At TIME OF WEDDING
Followed by reception at NAME OF VENUE
Evening celebrations start at TIME
RSVP – DATE & ADDRESS
From the Bride & Groom Venue wedding
NAME OF BRIDE & NAME OF GROOM
Together with their families
Request the pleasure of your company
At WEDDING VENUE
On WEDDING DATE
At TIME OF WEDDING
Followed by wedding breakfast.
Evening celebrations start at TIME
RSVP – DATE & ADDRESS
Of course a line can be added if you wish to include names like this:
Formal invitation from Brides Parents Church Wedding
Mr. & Mrs. FATHERS FULL NAME
Request the pleasure of the company of
………………………………………
At the marriage of their daughter
BRIDES NAME
To GROOMS NAME
At CHURCH
On WEDDING DATE
At TIME OF WEDDING
Followed by reception at NAME OF VENUE
Evening celebrations start at TIME
RSVP – DATE & ADDRESS
Informal from Bride & Groom
NAME OF BRIDE & NAME OF GROOM
Are finally tying the knot!
And would love it if
……………………………….
would join them
At NAME OF VENUE
On DATE OF WEDDING
At TIME
Evening dancing and buffet starts at TIME
RSVP DATE and ADDRESS
REMEMBER: This is the first clue as to what your wedding expectations and theme is all about. If it's formal make sure your invitation is formal. If you are going for something more wild or quirky, make the invitation wording match the occasion!
If you have different ideas or can add any new ones, please leave a comment in the comments section below.
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
HOW TO ASK FOR MONEY INSTEAD OF GIFTS
If you’re planning to ask for money instead of gifts, why not include one of these cute poems in your wedding invitations
If you’ve decided to ask for money on your Wedding Invitations rather than a traditional wedding gift list, we’ve come up with a few cute ways to politely make this clear when communicating with your guests.
As we’ve lived together for a year or two,
We really don’t need anything new.
But if you were thinking of getting us a small wedding gift,
Some money for our honeymoon wouldn’t go a miss.
We really don’t need anything new.
But if you were thinking of getting us a small wedding gift,
Some money for our honeymoon wouldn’t go a miss.
********************
We’re tying the knot and we just can’t wait,
We knew it would happen on our very first date.
As we’ve got our home dressed up with accessories,
We don’t really think that a wedding gift list is necessary.
But if you did want to give something to help us on our way,
Some money in a card would truly make our day!
We knew it would happen on our very first date.
As we’ve got our home dressed up with accessories,
We don’t really think that a wedding gift list is necessary.
But if you did want to give something to help us on our way,
Some money in a card would truly make our day!
********************
We’ve just moved home and have filled it with stuff,
From books to sofas, we’ve certainly got enough!
Instead of more wine glasses, we’d really love some cash,
So that we can book a perfect honeymoon and head off in a dash.
A romantic beach break would really do the trick,
As soon as we can afford it, we’ll be on that plane quick!
From books to sofas, we’ve certainly got enough!
Instead of more wine glasses, we’d really love some cash,
So that we can book a perfect honeymoon and head off in a dash.
A romantic beach break would really do the trick,
As soon as we can afford it, we’ll be on that plane quick!
********************
We haven’t included a gift list in our invite,
As we have everything — it just wasn’t right...
To ask for more things for the life we lead,
What we’d really love is a good holiday indeed!
If you were thinking of a gift for us to start our married life,
some money would make us a very happy husband and wife!
As we have everything — it just wasn’t right...
To ask for more things for the life we lead,
What we’d really love is a good holiday indeed!
If you were thinking of a gift for us to start our married life,
some money would make us a very happy husband and wife!
********************
We can’t wait to spend our wedding day with you,
We’ve been planning hard and spending money for a good year or two.
As we’re keen to start our married life in style,
An amazing honeymoon would really make us smile.
Instead of a gift list from a high street shop,
What we’d really love is some money so that on a beach we can flop!
Your financial donation would truly mean a lot,
So thank you for contributing to our honeymoon pot!
We’ve been planning hard and spending money for a good year or two.
As we’re keen to start our married life in style,
An amazing honeymoon would really make us smile.
Instead of a gift list from a high street shop,
What we’d really love is some money so that on a beach we can flop!
Your financial donation would truly mean a lot,
So thank you for contributing to our honeymoon pot!
********************
In order to make our dreams come true,
We’d love to go on a honeymoon for a week or two.
Instead of a dinner set, a vase or a bowl,
A financial contribution would make our wedding experience whole.
We’ve created a bank account to save our honeymoon money,
We really appreciate it, and we can’t wait to go somewhere sunny!
We’d love to go on a honeymoon for a week or two.
Instead of a dinner set, a vase or a bowl,
A financial contribution would make our wedding experience whole.
We’ve created a bank account to save our honeymoon money,
We really appreciate it, and we can’t wait to go somewhere sunny!
********************
We’ll be husband and wife for the rest of our life,
In our little home made for two.
But instead of a vase or a new kitchen knife,
We’d love to fly off to somewhere new.
A week on a beach would suffice and be ideal,
So instead of a gift, your contribution would help to buy us a hotel room or a romantic meal!
In our little home made for two.
But instead of a vase or a new kitchen knife,
We’d love to fly off to somewhere new.
A week on a beach would suffice and be ideal,
So instead of a gift, your contribution would help to buy us a hotel room or a romantic meal!
********************
We’re looking forward to seeing you on our very special day,
We hope that it will be perfect in every single way.
As a couple we know that love is all we need forever,
But a honeymoon after our wedding would be great — however...
We’ve not got the money to take this very special trip,
And we hope that you can help us fulfil our dream whether it be on a plane, or a ship!
Some money would really be the perfect gift to give,
Instead of new pots and pans, for the house in which we live!
We hope that it will be perfect in every single way.
As a couple we know that love is all we need forever,
But a honeymoon after our wedding would be great — however...
We’ve not got the money to take this very special trip,
And we hope that you can help us fulfil our dream whether it be on a plane, or a ship!
Some money would really be the perfect gift to give,
Instead of new pots and pans, for the house in which we live!
********************
We’ll soon be saying ‘I Do’,
And for a gift, if you haven’t got a clue,
Then we’d really love some cash,
So that for our honeymoon we can splash,
Out on an amazing and romantic trip for two!
And for a gift, if you haven’t got a clue,
Then we’d really love some cash,
So that for our honeymoon we can splash,
Out on an amazing and romantic trip for two!
********************
All the wedding planning has worn us out,
And a dream honeymoon would make us happy, no doubt!
But we’ve got a little problem and we’re wondering if you can help,
We’ve started up a honeymoon fund — any contribution would make us yelp!
And a dream honeymoon would make us happy, no doubt!
But we’ve got a little problem and we’re wondering if you can help,
We’ve started up a honeymoon fund — any contribution would make us yelp!
********************
As we’re getting married we thought it would be fun,
To move into a brand new home — we need to get it done.
As wedding gifts are bulky and we’re a little short on space,
Some money would be the ideal gift to help us buy our place!
To move into a brand new home — we need to get it done.
As wedding gifts are bulky and we’re a little short on space,
Some money would be the ideal gift to help us buy our place!
********************
Have you another favourite poem?
We love hearing your ideas!
Why not add it in the comments below
and help others by adding it to our list!
Love Sue x
Wednesday, 6 January 2016
10 Most common mistakes couples make when ordering Wedding Invitations
Ordering your invitations and stationery can seem like
a daunting task. Here's the
10 Most common mistakes couples make
when ordering Wedding Invitations
Invitations available from
#1
Not ordering enough invitations
This is a common mistake and should not be overlooked. I suggest you order 20% extra to your invitation order. Why? Because you are bound to have
forgotten someone and MORE IMPORTANTLY it's expensive to have reprints. Most
companies will charge a 'Setting-up fee’, which will have to be paid again if
you return for more. Better to spend a few extra pounds at the beginning than a
larger price per card if you return.
#2 Ordering too many invitations
My couples are fortunate. I check and double-check the numbers. So
often when I ask, "How many invites do you need", they'll answer
"Oh about 100". "So that's about 200 guests then?" (Stunned
silence). Remember you need 1 invitation PER family. If a child of that family
is over 18 it's etiquette that you send them an individual invitation.
This is one of the advantages of using a local stationer, remember
an on-line company doesn't care if you order too many!
#3 Not checking proof thoroughly
Wherever possible I ask that my couples come back to the studio to
check and recheck all the details. This includes spelling, grammar and
punctuation too. The spelling and typos are YOUR responsibility and not your
stationery makers. Noticing typos once your order has gone to print or even
worse once your invites have been mailed out can be a costly mistake. You have
no option but to pay for your order all over again. So PLEASE CHECK, CHECK and
triple CHECK!
#4 Not signing proofs off in a timely manner
Once you receive your proofs to be checked, your wedding stationer
will have pre booked a slot in their diaries to reserve space for production.
This is especially important during busy times. If you delay, your space will
be filled with someone else's order and you'll be pushed to the back of the
queue. Reply promptly.
#5 Setting your R.S.V.P. Date too far in advance
I know it's important and you are excited about your forthcoming
wedding, but if you send out your invitations early and put an RSVP date on
that is way ahead in the future, your invitation will more than likely be put
aside and forgotten. I suggest that the RSVP date be set at 2 months before
your wedding date. You'll most likely need to chase up late repliers 6 weeks
before your wedding as you'll need final numbers for your caterers 4 weeks
before.
#6 Leaving it till last minuite to order your invitations
This is especially important if you are having custom made
invitations. We advise our couples to order their stationery 4-5 months prior
to their wedding day. Why? ok, let me explain
RSVP date 2 months before the wedding, you'll need 1 month prior
to that to address, send out your invites and allow for postage times. And 1
month must be allowed for, for the stationer... especially during busy times.
Remember, after you've ordered. The stationer will have to work up proofs, get
them to you, make and changes, proof again, you need to sign them off and then
they have to be made.
Early ordering will make your stationer very happy! It will cut
stress on both our parts... and neither of us needs stress do we?
Invitations available from
#7 Not setting a budget
I'm always amazed at how few couples actually set a budget for
their whole wedding, never mind the invites. OK if money is no object then you
can have whatever you want, but more of my couples aren't made of money.
Invitations vary in price depending on whether you want a plain postcard style
or a more fancy pocket style with lots of card inclusions.
Speak to your stationer about what you have to spend. This will
cut time as they can direct you to the invitations within your budget, rather
than falling in love with an all singing all dancing invitation that's 3 times
what you have to spend.
If you need RSVP cards and Info cards as well, there are cost
cutting measures, so you can still have what you need. Many stationery makers
will also do you a deal on bundles. You just need to ask!
Communication is the key!
#8 Not considering postage costs
I've had couples come to me with pictures of fancy cards in boxes,
with a large silk rose plonked on the top and been asked if I can make
something like 'this'. Another one is a paper scroll type invitation... far
cheaper than a card... HOWEVER.... the postage of such items can be 3 times
what you pay for posting a card! A few pearls or diamonds here and there will
go for standard postage but BE VERY CAREFUL when setting your heart on
something you've found on Pinterest. Again it can be a costly mistake.
#9 Asking your wedding stationer to copy someone else's
design
ACK! ACK! ACK!!!! No! No! No! This is so wrong! While I am fine of
couples come with pictures of something they found in a magazine or (again) on
Pinterest, I'm assuming that the couple are showing me it for inspiration. If
you want something copied and your wedding stationer agrees, question the
honesty and integrity of that supplier! The reason? IT'S COPYRIGHT! And as such
it's BREAKING THE LAW and LIABLE so some pretty hefty fines! And we are talking
THOUSANDS HERE!
I have a sign in the studio, which says:
"Please do NOT ask me to copy someone else's idea as refusal
often offends!"
Go to and use the stationer whose work
appeals to YOU! If you like their style and ideas then ... buy from
them.
#10 Assuming that because a website is a .co.uk URL your
invitations are being sent from the UK
This is a real biggie for me and one that really gets me mad!
There are companies out there, usually but not always based in China. You look
at the URL... .co.uk .... But do a company check and you'll find its NOT UK
based. Their goods are shoddy, their service is slow (if in fact they turn up
at all) and their website can be closed in a flash!
Don't be caught out! One of the very first Brides I dealt with
ordered stationery.... they took weeks to arrive, the special pen enclosed in
her order to write on the awful super glossy card had leaked all over the box
and to cap it all? They weren't even in ENGLISH!
Complaining to the company was pointless as they requited a full
return of the items and postage would have been a fortune. Be VERY careful if
ordering stationery on the Internet. Far better to order from someone local,
meet with them in person and get 100% attention to detail over your wedding.Check the company out thoroughly
AND,
by shopping local you are supporting
a small, dedicated business,
who will be
grateful for your support.
I hope you've found this article useful. Please feel free to share it using the links below.
If you have any other hints and tips about ordering wedding invitations or any other aspect of wedding planning, please leave a comment..... because we believe... sharing is caring!
Love Sue xox
Article and photos (c) Sue Simpson - Inspired by Script
Invitations available from http://inspiredbyscript.co.uk
Got questions? Email me at inspiredbyscript@yahoo.co.uk
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
TOP TIP TUESDAY from inspired by Script .co.uk #10
TOP TIP TUESDAY
#10
#10
DIY something you feel comfortable with. From one detail to the entire thing… handmade items will always mean more than something you purchase from the store. If you aren’t crafty, find a friend or family member who is and have them help you create something special for your day. Not only will you cherish the project itself – but also the time spent in creation!
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Tuesday, 10 November 2015
TOP TIP TUESDAY from Inspired by Script #9
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#9
#9
Get alterations! Make sure that you are 110% comfortable wearing your wedding dress. If you are, it will not only make your day amazing – but it will show on your face! The last thing you want is to be fussing with your dress; pulling it up, itching, or even feeling too snug!
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Tuesday, 3 November 2015
TOP TIP TUESDAY from Inspired by Script #8
TOP TIP TUESDAY
#8
#8
Eat a nice sized breakfast and/or
lunch and then try your best to actually eat at your reception – so many couples don’t get the chance! Have your
venue pack you some extra food to go, just in case you get hungry later in the
evening. You don’t want to end up starving on your
wedding night.
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North Yorkshire, DL7 8DW
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Studio opening times Tuesday - Saturday
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VISIT US
Nothing beats face to face communication
and we love to connect with our clients in real life,
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Tuesday, 27 October 2015
#TOP TIP TUESDAY – from InspiredByScript.co.uk #7
TOP TIP TUESDAY
#7 SHOP LOCAL!
#7 SHOP LOCAL!
There are many good reasons why you really SHOULD do this!
Here are just a few....an I'm betting my Wedding Industry colleagues will agree and can probably add a few of their own!
1. Local businesses CARE! They care about their reputation, they care about their work and the services they offer and most of all they care about YOU!
2. They are usually small businesses and not part of some giant organisation! Small is beautiful.... any small business will tell you that :-)
3. Because they are local, they get to know YOU... as individuals and as couples and that way they can tailor-make their services to suit you.
4. Local businesses need your support. We are doing what we love. If anyone is thinking about getting into the wedding industry to make big bucks fast... they can think again. We work hard to find our clients and each and every one of you is important to us.
5. Buying local can work out cheaper! It's all very well ordering things off the internet, but remember... import tax added when the item comes into this country and the extra expense of buying it again if it turns up shoddy, cheap or broken. By cheap, buy twice!
6. Value for money . Because the majority of us, depend on local Brides and Grooms we can often keep our prices low, while still offering great quality items.
7. Buy local, means the money stays local
8. Any time you need to chat about products or services you've booked means that things are ironed out fast! Try getting through customers services to any company if you change your mind or want advice on something... and you'll see why we are pushing shopping local as your first choice
9, We are familiar with the various venues round and about and we know the various logistics of each venue, what they provide and what we provide for that venue.
10. We value YOU! because without YOU we wouldn't have a business... and that goes for every other local business out there... no matter where you live.
BONUS TIP 11 - We are convenient! Right on your doorstep!
Hope this helps,
Love Sue x
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VISIT US
Nothing beats face to face communication
and we love to connect with our clients in real life,
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Tuesday, 20 October 2015
#TOP TIP TUESDAY – PLANNING A BUDGET from InspiredByScript.co.uk #6
TOP TIP TUESDAY
#6 *B*R*E*A*T*H*E*!*
#6 *B*R*E*A*T*H*E*!*
Make
sure to take a deep breath every now and then – or do what you can to really
take in each and every moment.
Be present. Your day is going to fly by at rapid
speed, so do your best to enjoy every bit of it – from getting ready to the
grand exit!
and this goes for the planning stages too. Don't get wound up over the small details. Everything will go perfectly on the day. Using local suppliers, you've got to know and connect with them and trust me, they won't let you down! We know what we are doing and that's why we're in this business in the first place.
We have thick skins and can for the most part, cope with stressed out Brides. Sometimes all you need is a little reassurance that you're doing just great.
Getting stressed will get you nowhere, except sleepless nights and bags under your eyes. Just relax, sit back and go with the flow.
when it gets too much, put it all away and do something completely different. You'll be surprised how much easier things will be if you take some time out.
Remember: We're always here to help!
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VISIT US
Nothing beats face to face communication
and we love to connect with our clients in real life,
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288a Gigh Street, Northallerton,
North Yorkshire, DL7 8DW
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CONNECT WITH US
However you use social media......we're with you all the way.....
CALL US
Studio opening times Tuesday - Saturday
10.30am - 4.30pm
Sometimes earlier, sometimes later,
depending on workload and appointments
01609 776 866
VISIT US
Nothing beats face to face communication
and we love to connect with our clients in real life,
if you are visiting or live local to Northallerton, pop in to the studio, a cuppa and chat comes free!
288a Gigh Street, Northallerton,
North Yorkshire, DL7 8DW
Not local but fancy a look round anyway?
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Tuesday, 13 October 2015
#TOP TIP TUESDAY – PLANNING A BUDGET from InspiredByScript.co.uk #5
#5 PLAN
A BUDGET AND STICK TO IT!
I can't believe it's over a year since I wrote this! So I'm reposting for those of you who are struggling while trying to work out a budget.
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I deal with a regular flow of Brides and Grooms to the studio, asking me to make and create their wedding stationery. I try to offer a service to fit ALL budgets. One thing that always amazes me is the answer to my question
"OK.... so what's your budget?"
At this point I usually get one of 2 answers.
1) "We haven't got one"
or 2) "We don't really know"
When probing further I realise that most couples
have no idea where to start.
I've promised to write this article for some time and today I feel I really MUST get round to it.... I hope it helps in some small way.
Couples would do best to see what they can afford and work from there, instead of working on what they want, costing it all out and then having to postpone their wedding when the harsh reality of EVERYTHING COSTS kicks in.
Remember: £35 a meal can sound like a bargain, but it can be a real eye opener when you times it by the number of guests you have coming! And that's just the 'food side' of things.
Far better to work out a final budget and work it like this, then at least you will know where to cut back if you need to and f you save money on one thing you have more to spend on another.... SIMPLES :-)
So.... to make it easy for me to work it out for you.... lets say you have £10,000 to spend.
Reception 45% (£4,500)
Your food and beverages will eat up the largest percentage of your budget. This category includes:
- Site fee, if applicable
- Catering costs
- Bar and non-alcoholic drinks, punch, shots, etc.
- Drinks for toasts
- Wedding cake and sweets
*Don't forget to haggle on price here. If you don't ask, you don't get! You have nothing to loose. If you find that the cost is far more than your budget and you are determined the venue is the absolute place you want to get married and there's no way you are going to shop around for somewhere cheaper.... consider 1 of 2 things.
1) Cut down on your daytime Guest list
2) Have a late Wedding and 1 buffet evening receptio
1) Cut down on your daytime Guest list
2) Have a late Wedding and 1 buffet evening receptio
Transportation 5% (£500)
If you are on a strict budget, this is one place you can save. Transportation should be one of the smallest percentages of your budget. This category includes the following:
- Limousines
- Speciality cars, etc.
If your Wedding is at a venue and you are staying there over night, there's no reason why you shouldn't get ready at the venue itself. If the venue is 50 yards down the road, it's quite a saving if you get a friend with a posh car, to add ribbons and get you to the Church on time. Do you really NEED this?
Entertainment 10% (£1000)
This category includes the following:
- Ceremony music
- Evening reception buffet
- Reception Music (DJ or band)
Flowers 10% (£1000)
Be very careful. It is easy to get "carried away" ordering the most "visual" aspect of your wedding. This category includes:
- Ceremony - site flowers
- Bridal bouquet
- Wedding party flowers
- Parent's flowers
- Reception centrepieces and floral displays
Attire 10% (£1000)
This is another category that is really easy to go wild on. While selecting your "gown" keep your "bottom line" in mind. This category includes:
- Dress
- Headpiece/veil
- Lingerie
- Jewellery
- Shoes/wrap
- Hair and make-up
- Grooms tux or suit
Photography 10% (£1000)
Your memories will eat up another 10% of your budget. This category includes:
- Photography
- Videography
- Engagement portrait
- Wedding - album package
Stationery 4% (£400)
This is another category in which you can save by choosing a simple invitation. This category includes:
- Daytime and Evening Invitations
- R.S.V.P and other enclosures)
- Announcements
- Menus
- Order of Service
- Guest Book or Wishing Tree Tags
- Seating Plan
- Wedding Post Box
- Place Cards
- Thank You Cards
You can cut down a little on this budget, like having only 1 Order of Service per couple for instance. Talk to the person who is designing and making all your Invitations and On the Day stuff and negotiate a discount.
We at Inspired by Script give our customers up to 20% discount on our couples ' On the Day' items IF they have come to us for their Invitations.
It's our way of saying a big THANK YOU for choosing us in the first place :-)
Talk to whoever is making your Wedding Stationery
and see how they can help!
Extras 6% (£600)
This is where you put all the miscellaneous items that can really add up to BIG MONEY!! If you choose all of the little extra touches, you will go way over your allotted 6%. You need to make a choice on how important each category is to you and "borrow" percentage points from other categories which may be less important to you. Items usually needed:
- Attendants gifts
- Wedding gifts for each other
- Favours
- Wedding rings
- Rehearsal Dinner (not usually included in budget)
- Marriage license
- Church/ceremony site fees
- Officiant fees
- Speciality linens
- Chair covers
- Other reception or ceremony decorations
I hope you have found this budget planner useful.
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We're always happy to give advice :-)
(c) Sue Simpson x
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