2 Night Hotel Stay courtesy of American Prestige Co ($500 value)

 

 

 

 

Planning a wedding is can be full of different stresses. Right from the beginning the bride and groom are pulled in many different directions. Where to have the wedding, who to invite and, even more stressing, who not to invite can be the most difficult decision of all. Decisions can be difficult and feelings can be hurt. On top of all of this is the cost: how much will we need to spend to have the wedding that we want? Where do we cut back? Where can we cut back? More and more today’s couples are paying for their own wedding. The cost of a wedding is just something a great deal of bride’s parents can no longer pay for. Even if they want to! The cost of housing alone puts an added strain on paying for a wedding. Many couples today even buy their house before they get married with the goal of having a wedding ceremony later that may never happen.

There are, of course, many ways to deal with these potential problems. Some will be easy and some may step on some toes. Thousand of couples get married every weekend across the country and enjoy the experience of a wonderful wedding day. One thing for sure, there will be a lot of decisions to make. 

 

To read entire article, please click:  http://www.thewedclub.com/ArtOfficiantProsCons.html

 

 

Terrific tips to help you solve the eternal wedding-day music question.

When you have the band-versus-dj discussion, you need to think about what each has to offer before signing a contract. Jung Lee, a co-owner of Fête, a top New York event-planning firm, says, "A great dj is better than a mediocre band any day, but a live band has wonderful energy that you can’t get from recorded music." You decide which fits your party better.

Reasons to book a DJ:
• He’s affordable (dj prices start at about $500 for five hours; bands are often a minimum of $3,000)
• Will play any song you want
• Can work in small spaces without a lot of equipment
• Keeps music going during the entire party with no lull
• Is trained to choreograph the reception and make announcements

Reasons to book a band:
• They make a more dramatic presentation, with musicians, vocalists, and all those instruments
• Have unique personalities
• Their infectious energy can get people on the dance floor
• Guests who don’t dance will still enjoy watching the show
• Live music is more emotional, which is what the day is all about

 

For more wedding help and tips from the experts, please visit:  http://www.thewedclub.com/expertadvice.html

Prize Package includes all of the following for 1 lucky bride and groom:

1.  "Engagement Photo Sampler Package" - includes engagement shoot, website and 2 5x7s. Courtesy of Glenn Currie Photography.  http://www.glenncurrie.com

2.  "Mary Kay Travel Honeymoon Bag" courtesy of Mary Kay http://www.staceymoffat.com

3.  10 Free Tickets to the "Winter Bridal Show Spectacular" January 10th, 2010 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa http://www.thewedclub.com/showmain.html

4.  Wedding Planning Scrapbook

 

5.  "Here Comes the Guide" Wedding Resource

How to enter:  Join WedSpace.com for free and then become a friend of The Wedding Club on WedSpace.com from 10/1/09 to 11/30/09 (that is it - as easy as it gets).  Winning bride will be chosen by random and announced on 12/1/09.

Rules:
1.  Only currently engaged couples qualify for drawing.  Couples must be 18 years of age or older and US citizens to qualify.

2.  All prizes, but the Sample Engagement Photo Package, will be mailed to the winner via Media Mail at one time and to one address. 

3.  For the Sample Engagement Photo Package - winner must live within 75 miles of 92026 for Glenn Currie Photography to travel to you. If you live more than 75 miles from 92026, then you must be willing to travel to meet with the photographer or forfeit the prize.  Choice of location, date and time of free photosession will be scheduled upon meeting. No purchase of additional products or services required.

4.  No purchase of products or services required to enter.

5.  None of the prizes listed above have any cash value and cannot be exchanges for any other goods or services that the companies listed above might offer.  Prize package is non-transferable and the winning couple must sign a Release of Liability with The Wedding Club before prizes are released.  If you are unwilling or unable to use one or all of the prizes, the prizes will become null and void without compensation of any kind.

TERMS OF CONTRACT

The Wedding Club (who will henceforth be referred to as TWC) is not owed or operated by the above named company.  Nor does TWC have any control and/or responsibility over given prize.   Winning couple shall release TWC of any and all liability of above listed prize.  The winning couple also confirmed they are legitimately getting married.  Any and all disputes, questions and/or concerns must be made to the above company directly and not through TWC.   TWC will not act on the behalf of the winners nor the above named company and are not responsible for misinformation given by either the couple or above named company.  TWC will not be held responsible or liable for missing, lost, damaged, stolen prize and/or certificate.  It is the winner’s responsibility to secure the prize and/or certificate from the above named company.

It is the winning couple’s responsibility to comply with the rules and regulations set forth in original certificate and/or gift provided by above named company.  Failure to do so may result in the winner’s lose of said prize without any credit or replaced gift.

Furthermore, the above name, gives permission for the use of photo (provided by the above name), without compensation, in any matter that The Wedding Club deems necessary in future marketing and advertising.  One photo of both the bride and groom must be emailed in .jpg to The Wedding Club (along with this signed contract) before prize is awarded.

The Wedding Club shall have full power to interpret and/or amend these rules and regulations which in its discretion shall be in the best interest of the organization.  The decision of The Wedding Club must be accepted as final in any dispute with winning couple or any situation not covered by these rules and regulations.

All terms and conditions of this agreement are printed herewith and The Wedding Club will not be bound by any agreement or promise not herein stated.

 

Before you set out, be aware of the following unspoken bridal etiquette:

Most salons don't allow you to browse through the racks -- they'll assign you a dressing room, ask you what you're looking for, and bring gowns to you.

Cameras are basically off limits. (Salons need to guard against brides taking a picture of the gown, and then getting a dressmaker to copy it.)

Saleswomen will likely want to dress you. Let them. Wedding gowns are often heavy, complicated, or fragile, and salespeople will know how to get you into and out of them.

No matter how much pressure you feel to put money down on the first gown you love, don't. Unless your wedding is in a few weeks, waiting a few days won't matter.

Expect strict (or nonexistent) cancellation and refund policies. These gowns are custom-made, so once they've cut the fabric, you own it!

For more helpful wedding tips, please visit:  www.thewedclub.com

 

 

 

To view and print a free copy of the Wedding Checklist, please click this link:  http://www.thewedclub.com/gettingstarted.html

 

In San Diego there are hundreds of wedding venues to select from. With everyone being stressed for time and money, it is important for you to know what you want before seeing what is available. As in buying a house, the search process can be overwhelming. The key to staying focused while researching venues is to have a checklist of priorities and only visit venues that are within your budget. Your prioritized checklist may include items such as: your date being available, accommodating your number of guests, type of food, bar packages, indoor/outdoor reception, coordinator included, types of views, options to use your own vendors, parking, changing room, photography locations, geographical locale, etc.

Click the link to read the entire article and to view more wedding tips:   http://www.thewedclub.com/ArtIdealSetting.html

 

Our Summer Bridal Show at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido was a huge sucess!  Brides were able to meet with top wedding professionals and watch to beautiful fashion shows.  If you missed that show, please join us for our next show January 10th at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa.  With over 80 vendors, this a show not to miss.   Visit our website for more information about this show and view all our wedding services.

 

Also, be sure to check out Wedding Checklist - you can down load a copy for free and use it to help you organize and plan your wedding.