03Jul 2014 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Save the Dates: Your Questions, Answered!

3rd Wednesday Weddings, Wedding Inspiration
Your Wedding is no longer just a dream — it’s a reality. They liked it so they put a ring on it, the date has been set, the venue booked … now what? It’s time to let your family and friends know when the big day is by sending out your Save the Dates! Unsure if you actually need to send them out? Wondering if it’s too far out? Questioning who to send them to? We’ve got you covered. Find out our answers to some commonly asked questions on the who-what-where-when-why of Save the Date etiquette: (more…)
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18Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier 5 Comments

5 Budget-Saving Tips for the Modern Bride

3rd Wednesday Weddings, Wedding & Family, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Lounge
[caption id="attachment_5331" align="alignleft" width="221"]123Print Say I Do Wedding Invitations[/caption] Knowing that our brides come to us for budget-friendly wedding invitations, save-the-dates, wedding menus and more, we’ve been offering several tips for the bride on a budget. Last month is was “How to Plan a Classic Wedding on a Budget,” the month before that, “How to Plan an Affordable Wedding” and this month, we’re offering ideas for modern brides. Let’s start by defining what we mean when we say “modern bride.” This bride likes things sleek, bright and bold. Her wedding decisions may be considered unexpected and she leans toward the contemporary. The “Say I Do” 123Print invite is an example of a modern wedding invitation. So how do modern budget brides save money when wedding planning? The same tips from…
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21Aug 2013 by Cindy Berrier 1 Comment

How to Plan a Classic Wedding on a Budget

3rd Wednesday Weddings, Wedding & Family, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Lounge
A classic wedding is timeless and elegant. The bride wears a traditional white mermaid or ball gown-style dress and the groom wears a tuxedo for a very formal affair or a suit. The color palette of a classic wedding varies from all white with silver and black accents to bringing in a red for dramatic contrast or softening it up with a pastel hue in light blue, peach or yellow. Nothing is “funky” or uber-modern at this wedding — everything is all about the simple elegance. Now how to pull this lovely wedding style off on a limited budget? Following are some tips on where to save on your classic wedding. (more…)
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03Jan 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments
‘Twas the Season to Get Engaged!

‘Twas the Season to Get Engaged!

Wedding Inspiration
[caption id="attachment_2499" align="alignleft" width="150"] [credit: Lauren Kennedy][/caption]Did you know that more than one in four grooms propose to their brides over the holiday season? That’s right! According to a survey sponsored by the Fairchild Bridal Group, the publisher of “Modern Bride,” November and December account for 26 percent of marriage proposals. That survey doesn’t even include the ones egged on by too much eggnog who received not-so-enthusiastic responses. Were you one that added to the statistic? If so, do you know some of the first steps you should be taking to plan your dream wedding? First off, don’t panic! Your wedding is going to be magical. And with some organization thrown into the mix, your wedding could turn out better than Cinderella’s! Give yourself 9-16 months to plan your wedding.…
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