Recession-Friendly Wedding Tips

2 Recession Friendly Wedding Menu Options

When you get married, so much of your personality gets communicated through the details of your wedding. From the music to the food, you get to throw the party of your dreams. Yet, sometimes the dream can come at a pretty hefty price tag that can send even the calmest of us into an anxiety attack. So, if you are thinking or rethinking your food budget and looking for smart but fun food alternatives, consider read more »
Our Top Wedding Do's and Don'ts

Hello Para ti Novia readers! My name is Kelly Oshiro and I am an event design and wedding planner based in Santa Barbara. Today I thought I would share some common do’s and don’ts to keep in mind during the planning process. read more »
The Budget Bride: Top Tips to Cut Down on Wedding Photography Fees

Each week we try to bring you a new idea for how to save money on your big day. This week we wanted to share our tips on what you can do to save on photography. read more »
Tip of the Day: Serve your Wedding Meal Family Style

Do you love eating family style? Then why not introduce it read more »
Top Recession-Friendly Bridal Registries

Registering is like guilt-free shopping (yay!), but the act does come with a price. You are asking people to purchase specific gifts, so you run the risk of alienating some guests if you choose overly expensive items. Thus, it’s important to offer some less expensive presents too (without compromising your personal style or taste). read more »
Do or Don't: Adults Only Wedding Reception?

One of the wonderful things about being Latina is that we get to share all of our special moments with our (often large and very extended) family. But when you’re putting together your wedding budget, that same group of loving relatives can suddenly seem overwhelming. read more »
TIP OF THE DAY: Bring Your Shoes to Your Final Wedding Dress Fitting

Be sure to bring all of you accessories and your shoes to your final dress fitting to see how it all coordinates. In case there is anything that doesn't coordinate, you will save yourself heartache and give yourself some time to fix it! read more »
It's Easy Being Green: Socially Conscious Green Vendors

No matter what the chosen color scheme for a bride’s big day, shades of green always seem to emerge. Well, maybe not literally, but green is for the envy in the eyes of enraptured guests; for the budding marriage and blossoming love; for the (sigh) never-ending cash flow. And, now, socially sustainable green weddings are dominating the landscape, especially for brides with prefer to emphasize the unique. You may be picturing ugly hemp potato sacks and raw vegan food (which is fine, if the bride and groom are raw food vegans). But, actually the socially conscious green movement has gone style conscious too. read more »
Using Carnations for Your Wedding Flowers

Ok, so before you start imagining obnoxious dyed green carnations...you should know carnations have made a comeback read more »
Top Ten Engagement Photo Session Tips | Engagement Photo Ideas

Are you looking for some ideas for a perfect engagement or e-session. Well, look no further. We have a few suggestions for those of you planning on taking some pre-wedding photos. read more »
Keeping Flowers Cool for Your Wedding | DIY Weddings

If you talk to people (those who are floral savvy and those who couldn’t find their green thumb even if it was chartreuse green!), most would say that flowers are delicate and must be kept cold to ensure longevity and freshness. read more »
Incorporating Fragrant Flowers into Your Wedding Decor

Whether you walk past a blooming hedge of jasmine, a vase full of Casablanca lilies, or a crate of dried lavender, fragrance matters! read more »
DIY: 3 Flower Arrangements for your Wedding

Feeling crafty? Why not try creating one or more of these easy flower arrangements. read more »
Top Five Recession-Friendly Honeymoon Planning Tips 2009

Getting married is a whirlwind of to-do lists, excitement, and mind-blurring decisions. Planning the honeymoon destination amidst all of those life-changing and momentous decisions can almost seem like an afterthought and the actual trip anti-climactic if you are on a budget... read more »