10 Most popular wedding destinations

Italy - beautiful blue lakes, fine cuisine and great wines

Paradise Island, Bahamas  -if you dream fro exotic and tropical wedding this is one of the loveliest islands in Bahamas

Phuket, Thailand - gorgeous beaches with crystal clear water and upscale resorts

Orlando, Florida - exotic and domestic, great resorts and a lot of entertainment

Riviera Maya, Mexico - romantic, ancient atmosphere and palm fringed beaches

Oahu, Hawaii - fabulous sightseeing, magnificent sunsets and cultural adventure

Napa Valley, California - stunning landscape and amazing wines

Vail, Colorado - if you are mountain lover you would love the views and the luxury amenities

Wedding Budget Planner

Create an Excel sheet with 3 columns. The first one is Event, the second is Amount and the third is Balance. There are few steps in the wedding planning: Reception, Music, Flowers and Decor, Attire, Ceremony, Wedding Invitations, Favors, Parties.

Event #1 Reception

1. Website fee
2. Food/Caterer
3. Bar/Corkage fee
4. Champagne/Wine
5. Cake
6. Rentals
7. Wedding Consultant
8. Parking Fees
9. Coat check attendant
10. Gratuities

Event #2 Music. 
1. Ceremony musicians
2. Band/DJ

Event #3 Flowers and Decor

1. Ceremony decorations

2. Bride's bouquet

3. Maid of honor's bouquet

4. Bridesmaid's bouquets

5. Toss bouquet

6. Corsages

7. Boutonnieres

8. Flower girl's baskets

9. Floral hair accessories

10. Reception centerpieces

11. Arrangements for tables

12. Arrangements for cake table

13. Arrangements for restrooms

14. Other

Event #4 Photography/Videography

1.Photos

2.Wedding Album

3.Videography

Event #5 Attire
1. Bridal gown
2. Alterations
3. Veil
4. Bridal shoes
5. Hosiery
6. Jewelry
7. Rehearsal dinner outfit
8. Hair
9. Make up
10. Manicure/pedicure
11.Groom's tuxedo
12. Groom's shoes
13. Groom's accessories

Event #6 Ceremony
1. Officiant
2.Wedding bands
3. Marriage license



Event #7 Wedding Invitations & Stationery
1. Wedding Invitations
-Damask wedding invitations
-Floral/Botanical wedding invitations
-Chic wedding invitations
-Beach wedding invitations
-Ethnic wedding invitations
-Destination wedding invitations
-Elegant wedding invitations
-Modern/Contemporary wedding invitations


2. Save the Date Cards
3.  Thank you cards
4.Ceremony Programs
5.Wedding Menus
6.Place cards
7.Postage

Event #8 Wedding Favors
1. Gifts
2. Welcome baskets
3. Personalized wedding favors (napkins, glasses, champagne labels and etc.)

Event #9 Parties
1. Bridal Shower/Bachelorette party
2. Rehearsal Dinner

Bridesmaids Fashion Trends for 2012

For the 2012 fashion trend, you will see a large collection of strapless necklines. One shoulder dresses are still in fashion. Knee length and natural waistlines are regarded as an easy to wear shape that is flattering and easy to wear for any body type.

Long dresses are a symbol or elegance and are very popular for 2012 adding an elegant touch that we have been seeing a lot of already.

Don't forget the bridesmaid dresses should complement the wedding gown and don't be afraid to wear bold colors.

These are our best picks for you from Alfred Angelo and Dessy.

Check our Wedding Invitations and Bridal Shower Invitations to complement the wedding.

Local Wedding Vendors

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Bridal Shows

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Wedding Expo Tampa-January 22, 2012

Florida Wedding Expo
A La Carte Event Pavilion
4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, FL

 CLICK HERE to buy a ticket

 

See examples of Wedding Invitations, Bridal Shower Invitations, Save the Date cards, photography, videos, table designs, bouquets, centerpieces, favors and so much more. Get information on the area’s best ceremony and reception locations and ideas, trends and tips for your wedding.

  
TASTE fabulous food; appetizers, entrées, cakes, and desserts.

The most popular wedding professionals  will be offering special pricing, incentives and discounts only available by attending the show – don’t miss out on potentially saving thousands of dollars on your wedding! More then 100 Prizes and 15 Grand Prizes

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES INCLUDING AN ALL-INCLUSIVE HONEYMOON:

5 Day / 4 Night Honeymoon to Coconut Beach Resort & Spa in beautiful St. Lucia courtesy of Ask Me About... Destination Weddings.
ARRIVE EARLY First 50 BRIDES in the door receive the "Because I'm the Bride... That's Why!" Tee-Shirt and FIRST 100 BRIDES are entered to win a FREE WEDDING CAKE from A Piece of Cake!
Register online and get discount tickets and you are automatically entered to win a $1000.00 Wedding Gown Gift Certificate from Brides by Demetrios!

GRAND PRIZES INCLUDE:

$1000.00 Wedding Gown Gift Certificate from Brides by Demetrios
Groomsmen Tuxedo Rental Package from Men's Wearhouse
$1000.00 Wedding Cake from Pandaisia, LLC
FREE Photo Booth Rental from Memorable Event Pics and Solutions
FREE Engagement Session with Photo Album from Christopher Visuals

Orlando Bridal Show-January 15,2012

Sunday, January 15, 2012  

12:00 – 5:00pm 

Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819

CLICK HERE for tickets

Attending a Bridal Show

Busy brides attend Your Wedding TV's Florida Wedding Expos to find everything they need for their wedding…all in one place, in one afternoon! Meet the area's most popular and sought-after wedding professionals and take advantage of special offers and discounts offered at the show.
Get ideas, tips and all the latest trends. From the wedding invitations, save the date cards, the dress to the cake, find out how you can bring your wedding day vision to life. Meet and interview different companies, compare reception sites, menus, floral & décor, photographers& videographers and coordinators.

Have a plan: Plan your wedding in stages and create a priority list. Focus on the services you need first and narrow your choices down at the show. Make notes of unique ideas you see and wish list items so you can refer to them when you are ready and revisit them at a future show.


Have your appointment book and calendar ready: Be ready to set appointments you're your top choices. This will save you and prospective vendors time following up later and many vendors will offer special incentives if you book an appointment at the show.
Wear comfortable shoes:With interesting exhibits and displays in every corner of the room, there is lots to see and do, so be prepared to check out every booth.

Bring a credit card or checkbook: You may want to reserve your date right on the spot and take advantage of special discounts right at the show. May times couples take some time while sitting during the fashion show to make decisions and then book their vendors right at the show. Also, there will be fabulous jewelry, bride-themed items and possibly services like on-site teeth-whitening that you will want to take advantage of.

Bring preprinted self-adhesive address labels: with the following information: bride's name, bride's email, mailing address, phone, fiancee's name, wedding date and location. This will save you time and allow you to sign up for drawings or anything you want very quickly.

Plan to spend the day: There is lots to do and see and literally thousands of dollars in prize giveaways at every Your Wedding TV Bridal Show. Prize drawings are announced throughout the day with the majority of prizes given away at the end of the show. You must be present to win so make sure you stay until the very end of the show. Bring your groom, moms and maids. There is something for everyone at Your Wedding TV Bridal Shows and it's good to have someone to share the experience with and offer a second opinion.

Create a separate bride email account: Register for a free email address that you can use when filling out forms. All the valuable wedding information and special offers you receive will be easy to keep track of and when the wedding is over you can cancel the account and not receive any unwanted wedding information.

Attend the Fashion Show: Your Wedding TV Fashion Shows are widely recognized as the only bridal runway fashion show of their kind and are extremely entertaining, even for the grooms! You will see so many different fashion styles and colors as well as bouquets, and hair & make-up looks. The fashion shows are a great way to bring all the different styles to life and envision what they would really look like on and then visit the salons to try all your favorites on.The fashion show will be in the same room as the exhibits, so if you've already selected your attire you can continue to walk around and meet with vendors and still see the show.

Come to every Your Wedding TV Bridal Show: Shows are held quarterly and there are always brand new companies, different exhibits and something for every stage of the wedding planning process. Of course, attending every show increases your odds of winning a fabulous prize!