Soon after "I Do" should come "Thank You." According to etiquette expert Emily Post, thank you notes should be completed within three months of the wedding, or as soon as possible upon receiving the gift. Thank you notes are a little more lax than invitations; however, they should be addressed in a way that is both proper and gives a personalization to your message. Thank you cards should always be handwritten by either the bride or groom.
Firm Up Cake Mix for a Wedding Cake
For a wedding cake, you can use a cake mix rather than creating a wedding cake from scratch to help keep the overall costs down. Though cake mixes have come a long way over the past few years, they are still very delicate and moist when baked. To create a stable wedding cake, you have to firm up cake mix while still maintaining that moist and delicious flavor. Depending on the brand of cake mix used, the recipe can be modified with a few simple additions. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Cater Your Wedding Inexpensively
With some help from friends and family, as well as a little creativity with the food and decoration budget, you can cater your own wedding inexpensively.
Get People to Sponsor Your Wedding
Paying for a wedding is very expensive. If you want to have a big, fancy wedding without the enormous price tag, consider finding people to sponsor your wedding. Securing sponsors can be challenging, as this is not a very common practice, but it is well worth the effort if you can save thousands of dollars on your wedding. In order to be successful at this task, you must be willing to work hard and not become discouraged too easily.
Make Your Own Wedding Invitations & Print at Home
Whether you want to customize your invitation, or want to make sure you don't go over your wedding budget, creating and printing your own wedding invitations is a great idea. Following a few tips will help you to complete this portion of the wedding preparation in no time.