| <!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in | | | | many wedding websites are free if you are using a |
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| Unless you are a professional wedding planner, the | | | | dress from a vendor, that vendor may be able to |
| best tip for anyone planning a wedding is to get advice. | | | | offer you a free site. It's definitely something to look |
| Yes, it is much easier if you can afford to hire a | | | | into, because these sites are fun and functional. Best |
| wedding planner, but if that is not possible, the next | | | | of all, visitors to the site can leave you notes of |
| best thing is to go online where those in the wedding | | | | congratulations or encouragement – or even more |
| business have posted information to help you plan the | | | | advice to make your wedding special. |
| wedding of your dreams. | | | | Budget Planners |
| You will probably be surprised to find all that is available | | | | Budget planners are available on some online wedding |
| online to help you plan and manage your wedding. | | | | sites. These detailed budget planners can make the |
| These sites are thorough, well thought out and, best of | | | | financial planning easier for you. They start by asking |
| all, they were created by those wedding planners you | | | | you what you want to spend and how many people |
| could not afford to hire! | | | | you plan to invite. They offer tips for stretching your |
| Here are some of the wedding planning tools that are | | | | budget and how to organize and update expenses. |
| available on the worldwide web: | | | | They also suggest appropriate allocations of funds. |
| Address Book and RSVP Manager | | | | Best of all, these sites combine the expertise of |
| This online tool can help you gather addresses, time | | | | financial managers with the experience of professional |
| the mailing of your invitations, identify save-the-date | | | | wedding planners. What could be a better source of |
| tools, and even track RSVPs. It can also track RSVPs | | | | sound financial advice? |
| for multiple events – such as the wedding, bachelor | | | | Local Resources |
| party, bridal shower and more. | | | | Find local resources online. These sites invite vendors |
| These online tools also let you record gifts, track | | | | to advertise their services. You will find a range of |
| thank-you notes and even plan the seating | | | | services – from bakers to musicians, photographers, |
| arrangements for the reception or shower. Best of all, | | | | caterers, DJs, limo services and authorities who can |
| you can choose to enter the contact information | | | | perform the ceremony. Most listings are divided by |
| manually, or use the automated system that imports | | | | state and further broken down by big cities or regions |
| your contacts for you. | | | | of the state. Even if you do not live in a city, it is quite |
| Task List Manager | | | | possible that you would hire a photographer to come |
| You may think you know all the steps involved in | | | | to your area to photograph your wedding. Or you |
| planning a wedding, but that does not mean you will | | | | might want to venture into the city for your reception. |
| remember all of them at the appropriate time. To keep | | | | Geography really is not a big issue when it comes to |
| track of all you have to do, go online to find a wedding | | | | finding the right services or vendors for your wedding |
| task list manager. They sort the tasks starting 9 | | | | – and these sites are a good place to start. |
| months or more before the wedding. | | | | Etiquette |
| With this countdown system, you know what has to | | | | Learn the etiquette involved in a wedding. While you |
| get accomplished each month. The tasks start with | | | | may not be trying to impress anyone with your nuptials, |
| setting the wedding date. Other reminders include | | | | the point of etiquette is to make sure everyone is |
| setting the theme of your wedding, choosing your | | | | comfortable. Wedding websites can help you learn |
| attendants and getting started on the financial budget. | | | | what is expected and where you can change it up |
| The site will prioritize your task list and even send you | | | | and put your own mark on the ceremony. For |
| reminders about what needs to get done. It has the | | | | example, tradition dictates that the father of the bride |
| capability of creating notes and to-do lists you can | | | | walks her down the aisle. But what if Dad is no longer |
| share with others. | | | | in the picture? Etiquette sites will advise brides to invite |
| Wedding Websites | | | | their mother to make the trip up the aisle, or a favorite |
| Wedding websites are probably one of the best ways | | | | brother or uncle. But it will also tell the bride she can go |
| to communicate your plans to your friends and family | | | | it alone if that is what makes her most comfortable. |
| members. In one location (on the web), you can tell | | | | These simple tips can help you create the picture |
| everyone the story of your courtship, details of the | | | | perfect wedding of your dreams. |
| engagement and plans for the big day. Best of all, | | | | |