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**5 Tips for a Successful Wedding Rehearsal! **

I get really excited about the Wedding Rehearsal! If you ever thought you didn’t need to do a rehearsal please think again. I don’t care how many weddings you have been to they are all different and the spacing and details for your wedding will need to be rehearsed to make sure everything runs smoothly!

1) First and foremost, your rehearsal and dinner should be held at least two days before the wedding if possible, so you and your groom have a chance to relax the night before the wedding so you both will look your best, and will be your best for your big day!

2) It’s a must that it take place at your Ceremony site. If that’s not possible (which is rare) then choose a location that you can try a mimic the space as best as possible.

3) Invite your bridal party and their spouses, parents, flower girl(s), ring bearer(s) and don’t forget the kids parents if they are not party of the bridal party. Your Officiant(most don’t come), grandparents if they will be part of the processional and any readers or people directly involved in the ceremony. It’s always better if every participant be there in order for the rehearsal to be successful. If someone is missing make sure there is space left for them and ask those who are nearest to the missing attendant, to guide that person on the wedding day. That way you ensure that the procession goes as planned.

4) Do a full run-through of the ceremony. This includes the recessional, processional and ceremony. Make sure everyone knows where to walk and stand. Take time to discuss any issues or concerns about positions or roles in the ceremony. Make sure the officiate knows all of your requests.

5) Traditionally the groom and his family host the rehearsal dinner after the rehearsal. Hosting a dinner is not a requirement, but it’s a great opportunity to spend more intimate time with your immediate family, closest friends and your fiance. This is also a great time to give personal thank you’s and gifts for your bridal party and parents if you choose.

The rehearsal is the best time to work out any kinks, get all your questions answered and practice! If you have a wedding planner she will attend, organize, coordinate and make sure everyone knows what to do, when to do it and how to make your ceremony flawless.

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**5 Ways to get Designer Wedding Style for Less! **

Have you found the dress you love, only to find that it’s well beyond your budget? Never fear, SmartBrideBoutique.com is all about helping you find designer names and fabulous style for your wedding dress, without paying those designer prices. They’ve shared 5 tips to help you get designer wedding style for less:

1) Lose the Extras – Sometimes you try on the dress of your dreams, only to find out the deco belt around your waist, or the beautiful shoulder sash are extra! Many brides have told us that they found their dream dress and were ready to purchase, only to discover the price increased by $1200 because of extra trimmings. Be aware of what you’re paying for and avoid those hidden costs!

2) Avoid Custom Alterations – Unless you’re lucky enough to buy off-the-rack, alterations will be necessary. Regular alterations like shortening the length of your hem will be inexpensive, but custom alterations that involve adding or altering a sleeve, or changing a neckline, could increase the cost of your gown significantly. Try to find a dress that already has the elements you want or consider adding a bolero to give you the option of one look for the ceremony and another for the reception.

3) Look for Simple Silhouettes – If your heart is set on a princess gown, remember that dresses with layers of tulle and organza will cost significantly more than a simple sheath in the same material because of the amount of fabric that’s used to construct the dress.

4) Shop Sample Sales & Evening Gowns – Sample sales at bridal shops generally happen in summer and winter when boutiques look to clear out old inventory at reduced prices. Year round, boutiques sell their sample wedding dresses via online trunk shows with SmartBrideBoutique.com, where you can save 30% to 60% off brand new dresses. However, remember to factor in the cost of alterations and even dry cleaning because these dresses have often been tried on numerous times. Or, why not consider wearing an evening gown? We’ve heard many stories from brides who’ve found a white evening gown for less than the cost of any wedding dress.
5) Go Online! – This one certainly isn’t rocket science for all of you smart brides out there, but after you’ve found some favorites at the boutiques, it might be worthwhile to search online to find a new or used wedding dress at a reduced price.

Platinum Lining Events Advice:

At Platinum Lining Events, we plan some of the most extravagant weddings, but even the most extravagant weddings have a budget to work with. Regardless of your budget, it’s really important that you sit down with your fiancé and prioritize all aspects of the wedding in terms of where your money should be allotted. Ask your fiancé, what are your top three priorities with this wedding? What is the most important to you? By doing this, you will discover ways to play with the money that you have and get the things that you really want.

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**6 Tips to Overcome Engagement Overload**

When you first get engaged, you’re sooo excited and on top of the world. You’ve found the one you’re meant to be with and you’re getting married. But feelings of excitement can turn to feelings of overwhelm and stress once you start the job of planning your wedding.

So How Do You Keep That Lovin’ Feeling?

Brides come to me all the time saying that they wish they could just get their wedding over with. After all, planning a wedding is a full time job (it’s mine at least) and I’m guessing that you probably already have another full time job. Wedding planning can be highly stressful but there are ways to make the process fun again.

Here are 6 Tips to Overcome Engagement Overload:

1. Get Organized – You need to start treating your wedding like a project that has a deadline. You need to get organized and tackle it step by step just like anything else that you’d take on. When I plan weddings I keep all the information in one place, for each clients.
2. Get Him on Board – So many brides try to do everything themselves. You need to get your groom on board the wedding planning train. Remember that the wedding should be a reflection of both your personalities. I suggest having wedding meetings together (just the two of you) where you set aside time to discuss the wedding and the progress that’s been made. Also make time for date night. Don’t forget that there is a marriage after this wedding.
3. Get a Vision - Sit down with your groom and take out a sheet of paper. Both of you write down (in secret) what you want for your wedding. Anything that pops into your head, don’t worry about your budget right now, just brainstorm. Then compare your lists and figure out what the overall vision for your wedding is. That’s your wedding! Start making decisions based on your vision.
4. Get Movin’ – Guess what? You’re not the only one getting married! There are lots of brides out there booking up venues and vendors right now. With your groom decide on 3 priorities for your wedding. That’s where you should spend your money. Then start booking the vendors that will help you bring to life these priorities.
5. Get In Some Laughs - Wedding planning can overtake your life. Don’t forget to hang out with your girlfriends and your family and talk about something other than your wedding. Otherwise, when the wedding is over you’ll be at a loss trying to catch up on everything that happened outside your wedding world. Have fun with your friends as you usually would. These wedding planning breaks will help a lot to alleviate your stress.
6. Get Savvy - Now that you know what you want, you have to figure out how to get it. But don’t sacrifice quality. Choose vendors that are established in the industry, who have portfolios that match your vision and who have great references. You don’t want your wedding to be someone’s guinea pig.

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Do you want to be WOWED with Inspiration?

How about Delight in the elements of your wedding planning?

For the first time ever, Platinum Lining Events is hosting a FREE Workshop, just for brides (and grooms)!! You will get the opportunity to get in front of a Certified Wedding Planner and get some strategies to help you with your wedding planning!! You don’t want to miss this event!

Space is limited to an exclusive number of brides, so RSVP today!!

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