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beatle06 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:12 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:12 PM

Fox 5 news at 10--wedding related

Just heard on the news there is a segment coming up how to save big $$$$$ for weddings.. tune in!

shellnroc Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:14 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:14 PM

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I have it on right now. I am waiting for it to come on. Can't wait to see what they have to say.

gNi1125 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:15 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:15 PM

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Thanks Melissa!

DanielleBride Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:34 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:34 PM

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ooh do share please!

Dom n Nic Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:35 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:35 PM

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would be nice if i didnt book everything already lol i'll watch anyway lol

Kim51103 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:42 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:42 PM

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I agree....lol...maybe there will be some good tips

gNi1125 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:51 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:51 PM

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Their Money saving suggestions:

1. Ask vendors for a quote before telling them you are a bride. Tell them your are throwing a party. Then tell them you are a bride and try to get them to stick to that quote.

2. Say no to cake cutting fees.
Skip fondant icing...doesn't taste as good and is more expensive. Opt for buttercream frosting...cheaper and tastes better.

3. Dress....don't pay rush charge. Shop around for someone who won't charge you to rush order. Shop where there are labels on the dress so you can compare prices. Use tailor instead of boutique seamstress to save money.

4. Use black limo instead of white.

5. ASK FOR DISCOUNTS!!!

beatle06 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:54 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:54 PM

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Here were the tips how to avoid hidden charges.. I think I got them all...

(1) When you go to a DJ/BAND tell them you are asking for a quote for a PARTY not a wedding. Once they give you the lower rate they will need to lock it in when you tell them its your wedding

(2) Ask for a black limo (cheaper than white)

(3) Always negotiate prices, otherwise you won't get a discount

(4) Go to boutiques that keep dress maker labels on the dress so you can comparison shop (alought a lot of fancy places rip labels off so you cant!)

(5) Use a tailor for alterations as opposed to boutique

(6) DONT use fondant frosting (it is more expensive and doesn't taste good) buttercream is cheaper/tastier

(7) Decline any RUSH charges for your dress

beatle06 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:54 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:54 PM

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you beat me to it!

Mystere Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:55 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:55 PM

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Those are good tips and that same advice and more can be found in 'Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget (Bridal Bargains)' by Denise and Alan Fields. It is such a great book!!! I love it!!

gNi1125 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:56 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:56 PM

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I'm a quick typer. Not too helpful huh? They had all us brides glued to the screen.

hmpena Posted: Mar 24, 2005 01:15 AM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 01:15 AM

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Posted by Mystere

Those are good tips and that same advice and more can be found in 'Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget (Bridal Bargains)' by Denise and Alan Fields. It is such a great book!!! I love it!!

I have this book too and LOVE IT!! It is so helpful!

Goldi1021 Posted: Mar 24, 2005 08:28 AM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 08:28 AM

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Posted by gNi1125

2. Say no to cake cutting fees.
Skip fondant icing...doesn't taste as good and is more expensive. Opt for buttercream frosting...cheaper and tastes better.

Maybe I am new at this but is that type of cake THAT much more expensive that it could have an effect on your entire wedding budget? I can see cutting costs with limo colors but cake? How much more could it be? Anyone? Fill me in please.

Mystere Posted: Mar 24, 2005 08:55 AM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 08:55 AM

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my cake comes free with my hall....it wont be anything fancy but I really don't care I just want a white tiered cake with flowers on it and thats exactly what it is!

Kim51103 Posted: Mar 24, 2005 09:44 AM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 09:44 AM

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Thanks ladies...uggg i just missed it last nite

beautyq115 Posted: Mar 24, 2005 01:49 PM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 01:49 PM

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Its on their website supposedly....I was alright but I wish I had just gone to bed an not waited to watch it if I knew it would be on their site

sarahbelle Posted: Mar 24, 2005 04:35 PM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 04:35 PM

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Posted by Mystere

Those are good tips and that same advice and more can be found in 'Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget (Bridal Bargains)' by Denise and Alan Fields. It is such a great book!!! I love it!!

That is a good book! One of my co-workers passed on all of her wedding stuff to me after I got engaged, and that book was one of the best finds in the bunch.

gNi1125 Posted: Mar 24, 2005 04:54 PM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 04:54 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

Posted by gNi1125

2. Say no to cake cutting fees.
Skip fondant icing...doesn't taste as good and is more expensive. Opt for buttercream frosting...cheaper and tastes better.

Maybe I am new at this but is that type of cake THAT much more expensive that it could have an effect on your entire wedding budget? I can see cutting costs with limo colors but cake? How much more could it be? Anyone? Fill me in please.

Good question...How much more could it possibly cost?

beautyq115 Posted: Mar 24, 2005 05:23 PM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 05:23 PM

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Expensive!!! I was recommended to this lady from someone that I work with..she was like oh she will take care of you ...so I get a quote from her which was $7 per SLICE!!! So if you have 180 people at the wedding....thats a lot of money

ANd this was her discount...its usually 10 dollars or more a slice! I mean the cakes were beautiful but I don't know

Goldi1021 Posted: Mar 24, 2005 07:39 PM+

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Posted: Mar 24, 2005 07:39 PM

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Posted by beautyq115

Expensive!!! I was recommended to this lady from someone that I work with..she was like oh she will take care of you ...so I get a quote from her which was $7 per SLICE!!! So if you have 180 people at the wedding....thats a lot of money ANd this was her discount...its usually 10 dollars or more a slice! I mean the cakes were beautiful but I don't know

Wow, per slice? I have never been to a wedding where people kvell that much about a wedding cake enough to pay $7 a slice. The slices are so small anyway. I don't plan on having a Viennese table or chocolate fountain because spending money on desserts IMO is silly. I'd rather have an extra few pages in my wedding album or an extra piece in my band. I plan on having cake and rolling dessert carts or petit fours.