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Wedding Rental Tips and Planning

26 Mar
Idaho Wedding Rentals

Consider utilizing wedding rentals for planning resources as well as budget savers

Even if you’re in the beginning stages of your Idaho wedding planning, don’t forget to utilize local wedding rental resources. You might not even know your venue or how many people you are inviting – or maybe you have the day and place picked out but aren’t sure how you want to decorate for your wedding. Don’t forget, the professionals at wedding rental facilities are experts who have helped plan hundreds of weddings – use them for their experience!

If you’re searching for ideas or inspiration, make an appointment and look through books of past weddings they have done. Go armed with questions! Consider asking the following:

  • Are there any big trends you are seeing?
  • What kind of things can be rented?
  • What advice do you have to a bride that’s just getting started?
  • How do you calculate the number of items you need?
  • Do you have any cost saving ideas?
  • Can you work within my budget?
  • Do you recommend any particular venues?
  • I’ve already chosen my venue – have you had any particular complications or things that worked really well at that venue in the past?
  • What important things to people often forget to order?
  • Can you handle all of my renting needs?

Want to get started right away? Call up some of our Idaho wedding rental specialists today!

 
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Wedding Planning Pitfalls to Avoid

19 Mar

Allow enough time in your timeline for your wedding gown

A commonly overlooked detail when planning a wedding is to give yourself enough time to order your dream wedding dress. If you’re looking for a customized wedding gown, you should allot at least six months for the dress to be ordered and altered. Anything less, you run the risk of not having time to do enough fittings or even getting the dress you want.

And one last piece of advice: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, consider hiring a wedding planner or at least a Day-of Coordinator to help arrange all the little details.  With their knowledge and high level of expertise in the industry they are uniquely positioned to create your memorable day at a lower cost to you, their client.  It is their goal to create a wedding that will reflect your unique personality and style, with your needs being of the utmost importance, and will be committed to meeting those needs and requests.

Contributed by:
Diane Estey – Delicate Designs – www.delicatedesigns-coord.com

 
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Wedding Planning Basics

05 Mar
Wedding planning

Planning your Idaho Wedding

It’s no surprise when it comes to planning your wedding, there are a lot of decisions to make. The average wedding couple takes anywhere from eight months to a year to plan their wedding, and a majority of the time is spent visiting reception venues, locating a photographer, and deciding on which wedding style best suits you as a couple. Before throwing yourself into the occasionally hectic world of planning your wedding, take a moment to look at the big picture to avoid making major wedding planning mistakes.

The first wedding planning to-do is to set your wedding budget, from your dress to the reception and sticking to it. Every single decision made while planning your wedding will be affected by this single detail.

Next, finalize your guest list. Until you know how many people you’re inviting, it’ll be tough to know which venues can accommodate your wedding. Your guest list will also determine: catering costs, bar tab, wedding favor costs, and a host of other wedding details, so it’s important to finalize as early as possible (you may account for guest add-ons closer to the event).

Contributed by:
Diane Estey – Delicate Designs – www.delicatedesigns-coord.com

 
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Choosing an Idaho Wedding Location

19 Feb

Choosing an Idaho Wedding Location

No doubt about it, if you are an Idaho Bride there are many locations to choose from for your special wedding day without having to travel too far. Keep in mind these things when considering a location:

  1. How many people are you going to invite?
    • Obviously, the number of people you are inviting will affect your budget, but will also have an impact on parking – make sure there’s enough room for everyone to park and consider how far Grandma will have to walk if that’s an issue.
  2. What time of year are you planning your wedding?
    • Well, indoors or out? Weather definitely tends to change around here, and your Idaho wedding location needs to consider the time of year and what your backup plan might be.
  3. What is your realistic budget?
    • Don’t just look at how much the facility costs to rent – consider also any special transportation for your wedding party, does the facility come with seating and tables or will that be extra? Also, how decorative is the area you’re looking at – will you want to bring in minimal or extensive wedding decorations or is mother nature enough if you’re looking at an outdoor wedding location? If you are outdoors, will you need tents for your guests and food?
  4. Is your reception going to be in the same location as your wedding or a different location or different day?
    • Separate locations can be wonderful – but make sure you’re leaving enough time for transportation between venues and that you reserve each space for plenty of time to set up and clean up. If you’re an all in one location – do you need extra time or extra space for staging setup or to move guests around?

Whether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast or looking for a lavish dream indoor storybook wedding – there are a vast array of Idaho wedding locations for you to choose from. Consider everything – your day should be a representation of who you are as a couple and should above all make you feel special. To get you started on ideas – check out some of our wedding and reception location spaces available!

 
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Addressing and Dressing your Female Groomsman

17 Dec

When a person of the opposite sex is chosen to fill the position of maid of honor or best man, he or she should be called “the bride’s honor attendant” or “the groom’s honor attendant.”  When a person of the opposite sex is chosen to fill the role of groomsman or bridesmaid, then all of the attendants are called “the bride’s attendants (rather than bridesmaids) and “the groom’s attendants” (rather than groomsmen).

Addressing your female groomsman

When a woman stands on the groom’s side, she might wear a dress in the same color as the male attendant’s tuxedos or suits and of the same formality as the bridesmaids’ dresses.  She should wear a corsage rather than a boutonnière. She does not carry a bouquet. A man who stands on the bride’s side should dress the same as the other men in the wedding party.  He should wear a boutonnière, not carry a bouquet.  If he fills the position of the maid of honor, then the bridesmaid standing next to him should hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony and she can help the bride with her train if necessary.

Whether your attendants are of the same sex or of the opposite sex, choose those who are an important part of your life and who you want to be with you on your special day, thus making your wedding very personal.

-Submitted by Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC
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www.memorable-events.com

 
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When the Best Man is a Woman

10 Dec

When your Best Man is a Woman

You are getting married and you and your intended are deciding on the members of the wedding party.  He can’t decide which of his good friends he should ask to be the best man. No matter whom he chooses, someone’s feelings will be hurt. So, he decides to ask his sister. Or perhaps the bride has a friend since childhood that she wants to be in her line, but he happens to be a guy, not a girl. Can she have a male bridesmaid?

Today, it is fine to include a person of the opposite sex among your attendants.  Older couples with adult children have been doing this for years. The criteria for choosing attendants remains the same as it has always been – choose relatives or people who are close to you and will continue to be a part of your life in the future.  If that person is of the opposite sex, that is fine in most instances, unless your wedding will be held in a conservative church or synagogue. Then, you may need to obtain the approval of the pastor/priest/rabbi before asking the person to be in your line.

It is also appropriate to choose a young girl to fill the position of ring bearer if you have no young boys you would like to include. A female ring bearer carries the title of ring bearer but dresses much like the flower girls. During the ceremony she will stand on the groom’s side.

-Submitted by Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC
© 2006, all rights reserved
www.memorable-events.com

 
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Including the Mother of the Groom in Wedding Planning

01 Dec

Don't forget the Mother of the Groom in your wedding planning and help

Typically, the mother of the bride is quite involved in the excitement of the wedding planning, but often the mother of the groom is ignored, though she may want to be involved as well. If the groom is an only child or has only brothers (no sisters), the only way for the mother to “experience” the excitement leading up to the wedding is if the bride includes her in the pre-wedding activities.

Traditionally, the parents of the groom host the rehearsal dinner, prepare a list of names to receive invitations, and pay for the rental of the groom’s tuxedo and perhaps another item or two, but that is about all. They tend to be largely forgotten when other decisions are made unless they are sharing in the costs of the wedding. (If they are helping with the costs, they should definitely be consulted about decisions for which they may be paying.)

If the groom’s mother lives near the bride, she might be asked to go along to visit the ceremony or reception location, to go shopping for items needed for the wedding, or to go for a gown fitting (or even to shop for the gown). If she lives in another city, she might help plan a bridal shower for the bride in her hometown or, if she lives near the bride, she might help plan one for the groom’s relatives (though her name should not appear on the invitation). If she lives in another city, she might plan a reception to be held after the wedding. If she doesn’t live nearby, let her enjoy the pre-wedding excitement through e-mail, notes, and photos.

The bride and groom should jointly make the final decisions concerning the wedding, but keeping everyone informed and involved will strengthen relationships, both with the bride and her future mother-in-law and between the bride’s mother and the groom’s mother, and you will create lasting memories of shared experiences.

-Submitted by Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC
© 2006, all rights reserved
www.memorable-events.com

 
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Environmentally friendly wedding transportation

13 Nov
Airport Shuttle Bus

Have your guests take advantage of shuttle busses

With a bit of planning, it is easy to make your wedding more earth-friendly, from the invitations that you choose to the attire, the food, and the dishware. The suggestions discussed over the last month can be incorporated into other events as well, from anniversary parties to company picnics.

By making a few changes, you can do your part to make the Earth a better place and reduce the glut of landfill waste.

Transportation - If you will have a number of out-of-town guests attending the wedding, you might arrange transportation for them so they don’t need to rent cars. Most hotels will provide shuttle service to and from the airport. Many cities offer trolleys and/or shuttle buses that you can rent by the hour to transport guests to and from the ceremony and reception. If your city doesn’t offer such a service, then rent one or more passenger vans and ask a friend or relative to act as chauffeur.

-Submitted by Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC
© 2006, all rights reserved
www.memorable-events.com

 
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More Green Wedding Planning – Decor

23 Oct
Green arrangement

Donate silk flowers or use real biodegradable bouquet

It takes only a few changes to make a big impact on the amount of generated waste. Following are suggestions for environmentally friendly choices that you can easily incorporate into your wedding.

Decorations - As you plan the decorations for your ceremony and reception, omit items such as balloons and crepe paper. Instead, choose flowers, herbs, leaves, grasses, and other natural materials. Rent vases for centerpieces from your florist or from a rental center. That way, the same item is reused many times. Consider using potted plants, including pots of herbs, for centerpieces. If you don’t have a garden in which to plant them later, give them as gifts to people who helped with the wedding.

Flowers - If you like the look of silk flowers and you have a use for the bouquets and arrangements later, then use silk. Otherwise, use live flowers, which will biodegrade. After the wedding you might donate large arrangements to your church or to a nursing home, shelter home, or assisted living center where the residents can enjoy them.

Check back next week for more green wedding planning tips!

-Submitted by Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC
© 2006, all rights reserved
www.memorable-events.com

 
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Green Wedding Planning

16 Oct
Planning a green wedding - casual gown

Find a gown made of natural fibers and avoid tuxedos

Picture the typical landfill on a windy day: paper napkins blow in the breeze; paper plates skim across the ground, which is littered with plastic forks and spoons. Much of this waste is generated at weddings and other social events. You can do your part to reduce landfill waste and help the environment by making wise choices as you plan your wedding. It takes only a few changes to make a big impact on the amount of generated waste. Following are suggestions for environmentally friendly choices that you can easily incorporate into your wedding.

Attire - When choosing a gown, look for one made from natural, not synthetic, fibers. Yo
u will find beautiful gowns made from raw silk, linen, cotton, hemp, and other materials. You might also borrow a gown or wear your mother’s or sister’s. The groom and his attendants might wear suits, which can be worn in the future, instead of renting tuxedos, which require cleaning after every wearing.

Photography - Choose a photographer who shoots digitally. This will save on film, packaging, and developing. Ask about albums that use less paper or that are made from recycled paper or another fiber, such as cotton or bamboo.

Check back next week for more green wedding planning tips for your Idaho wedding!

-Submitted by Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC
© 2006, all rights reserved
www.memorable-events.com

 
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