Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Order 25 more wedding invitations than the amount you think you'll actually need. Many paperie companies require a minimum re-order of 100, so it's smarter to pay more for the slightly larger order than to have to go back and place a second order! While you're at it, it doesn't hurt to pay for extra envelopes, too, in case you accidentally spell a guest's name or address incorrectly or you smudge the ink.http://www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: If your wedding date coincides with a special guest's birthday or wedding anniversary, give them a fun shout-out at the wedding! This couple honored a relative's birthday with a miniature-sized cake, but you can also give a quick toast or write a special note and put it on their seat.

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Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Make sure your deejay or band knows how you feel about current dance crazes like the Harlem Shake, Gangnam Style, or whatever's going to be the next big thing. Some brides don't want these kinds of wacky group dances captured forever in their wedding video and in pictures. Give your entertainers a "do not play" list — no song should make you shudder on your wedding day.

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Wedding superstitions have been around forever, especially with regard to the weather on your wedding day. You may have heard that if it rains on your wedding day, you won’t cry a tear during your marriage, or simply that it’s good luck. But this superstition is more involved than that. If you get sprinkles on your wedding day, lore says you’ll be financially secure. If you get a downpour on your wedding day, that means you’re really going to be in great financial shape during your marriage. That makes watching the weather channel for days before your wedding a little easier to take!

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Avoid the biggest wedding-day stresses by creating a detailed itinerary of where everyone needs to be and when. Allot plenty of time for each step; for example, if you want to get ready with your 'maids at the same beauty salon together, double the amount of time you think it'll take to do hair and makeup so that you can relax and avoid rushing. Check out our wedding-day timeline for a complete breakdown on everything from your ceremony to your final farewell. 

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Ask your gown consultant to request a swatch of fabric from your wedding dress, and use it for stain-removal testing. Dab a drop of red wine on it, and kiss it with lipstick — guests can get theirs on you while hugging or dancing — to see which stain remover sticks or wipes remove the red spots best. That way, you'll know exactly which one to pack in your emergency bag.

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Research your honeymoon destination’s culture before you go to avoid any hidden surprises so you can be a great guest while you're there. For instance, in some countries, visitors are recommended to keep their knees and shoulders covered when out touring, especially if they're visiting a house of worship. Hotel staffers love all of their guests, but you’ll stand out as a couple who honors their cultural rules.
Also, keep in mind that different cultures have different "speeds." You’ve heard of Island Time, right? In some locations, it can take a long time to get your meal or a drink just because the culture is more laid-back than our rush-rush lifestyle. It’s not bad service; it’s just how their world operates.www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Don't need new pots and pans or other traditional registry products? Sign up for an alternative registry instead, where guests can contribute towards your honeymoon experiences!
Try travelersjoy.com, thebigday.com, or honeymoonwishes.com and post the URL to your wedding website's registry section, so that guests know where you've registered. This allows loved ones to gift you a specific part of your trip (e.g. surfing lessons on the beach, a guided tour through Paris), which can be more personalized than just sending money.
Some resorts also offer gift cards, which is another option for your guests if you don't want to set up a formal honeymoon registry.