http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory invitingconcepts.com.au - Guide Wedding Planning Basics http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/content_files/img_logo_rss.gif http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/25-ways-to-save-on-your-wedding.html Your wedding budget will be the deciding factor on every element of your wedding day so it is important that you keep tight control on it. In these difficult economic times many couples are looking to save as much money as they can on their wedding. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/25-ways-to-save-on-your-wedding.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_145.jpg 100 65 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/wedding-gifts-gift-registries.html In these modern times the drawing up of a gift list for a wedding is a somewhat dying tradition. Gift lists would contain a list of items the newly wed couple needed to be able to set up home together. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/wedding-gifts-gift-registries.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_35.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/25-more-ways-to-save-on-your-wedding.html Saving money on as many aspects of a wedding as possible is an important factor for many couples, especially in these tough economic times. 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But if you think about it further you will realise that having some form of insurance in place can set your mind at ease. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/why-you-should-consider-wedding-insurance.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_177.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/tips-for-an-eco-friendly-wedding.html Going green is the big trend at the moment and many brides are looking to adopt some eco-friendly practices for their wedding day. Being environmentally aware with your wedding planning does not mean it will cost you anymore. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/tips-for-an-eco-friendly-wedding.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_163.jpg 100 65 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/your-12-month-bridal-beauty-plan.html Your wedding day beauty will be one of your main priorities and something that you will start paying attention to from the moment you commence your wedding planning http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/your-12-month-bridal-beauty-plan.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_113.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/combining-wedding-traditions-across-cultures.html Here’s a dilemma – he’s Catholic and I am Hindu, how do we accommodate out different cultures and traditions in our wedding and without offending our families? http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/combining-wedding-traditions-across-cultures.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_115.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/wedding-day-etiquette.html Weddings are full of various customs and traditions, which generally come under the heading of wedding etiquette. These traditions and customs will feature in just about every wedding and therefore will be expected by your guests. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/wedding-day-etiquette.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_149.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/choose-your-wedding-style-and-set-the-date.html If you don’t already know wedding planning is the process by which you plan your wedding! Simple, huh? However, many brides fail to realise just how much is involved in planning the biggest event of their lives. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/choose-your-wedding-style-and-set-the-date.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_85.jpg 100 66 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/how-to-rent-your-wedding.html Even the most budget conscience couple can be surprised by how they will need to spend for even the most low key of wedding days. If your budget says ginger beer rather than champagne how can you achieve a luxurious wedding without going bankrupt? http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/how-to-rent-your-wedding.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_167.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/decorating-your-wedding-reception-tables.html The way in which you decorate your reception tables will be key to the whole look and feel you want for your wedding day. They will form the main decorative focus of your reception venue so it is important that you get them right. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/decorating-your-wedding-reception-tables.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_179.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/set-the-budget-and-draw-up-the-guest-list.html Now you know your wedding style and have set your date it is time to consider how you will pay for the wedding and how much you can spend, as well as deciding on who will be joining you for your special day. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/set-the-budget-and-draw-up-the-guest-list.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_93.jpg 100 69 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/planning-a-fantasy-wedding-on-a-budget.html For many couples in the current economic climate there is a real need to tighten the purse strings and to plan a wedding on a smaller budget. But there are still many who refuse to compromise on their dream wedding and why should they? http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/planning-a-fantasy-wedding-on-a-budget.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_165.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/type-of-ceremony.html You can get married almost anywhere. You can have either a religious or civil ceremony. Essentially the decision is up to you and dependant on what you feel comfortable with. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/type-of-ceremony.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_53.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/accessorising-your-wedding-cake.html Your wedding cake will cost a significant chunk of your wedding budget so it is important that you showcase it to full effect with some fabulous accessories. Here are some of the options you will encounter for displaying your cake in all its glory: http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/accessorising-your-wedding-cake.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_143.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/why-you-should-hire-a-wedding-planner.html Wedding planning can be a stressful and overwhelming experience so it is well worth considering hiring a wedding planner to help you and to take some of the burden off your shoulders. Whilst you may think that a wedding planner is an expense...... http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/why-you-should-hire-a-wedding-planner.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_159.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/asking-for-cash-as-a-wedding-gift.html Once upon a time it was customary to buy the bride and groom wedding gifts which would help them set up home together. Items such as bed linen, crockery and glassware were all common wedding presents in a time when couples didn’t live together... http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/asking-for-cash-as-a-wedding-gift.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_107.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/how-to-negotiate-with-wedding-vendors.html You will need to hire a seemingly endless array of wedding vendors and suppliers for your special day. Everyone from the reception venues, the caterers, photographer, florist and cake maker, will need to be sought out.. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/how-to-negotiate-with-wedding-vendors.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_169.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/top-tipples-for-the-wedding-toasts.html Not everyone likes Champagne! But it is the most traditional drink for wedding toasts and toasts in general. But what about other alternatives? Just because it is traditional doesn’t mean you have to have it.... http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/top-tipples-for-the-wedding-toasts.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_161.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/perfect-wedding-thank-you-notes.html Once the wedding is over and you have come back from honeymoon suitably rested and de-stressed it is time to look over your wedding presents and write your thank you notes. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/perfect-wedding-thank-you-notes.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_117.jpg 100 68 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/last-minute-wedding-day-checklist.html So the big day has finally arrived and the nerves are jangling! But before you head out to the ceremony there are a few last minute checks you need to do first. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/last-minute-wedding-day-checklist.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_125.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/choosing-a-wedding-date.html When choosing a date take into consideration things such as will guests need to travel to be there? do you have fixed holidays which will effect when you can have your honeymoon, availability of the bridal party etc. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/choosing-a-wedding-date.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_91.jpg 100 66 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/become-a-super-organized-bride.html Planning a wedding is no easy task – even for the most capable of people. But if you have ever wondered how it is that some brides just seem to be ultra-organised then here are a few tips on how they do it! http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/become-a-super-organized-bride.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_157.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/choosing-your-wedding-date.html When you begin your wedding planning your first task will be to decide on your wedding date. Everything you do after this will depend on it and you cannot book or hire anything without one! http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/choosing-your-wedding-date.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_129.jpg 82 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/10-ways-to-cut-your-wedding-reception-costs.html With the current global economic crisis and couples having to cut back on their wedding celebrations, finding clever ways to cut costs are worth their weight in gold! Here are ten ways to cut costs at your wedding reception.. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/10-ways-to-cut-your-wedding-reception-costs.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_111.jpg 55 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/10-ways-to-cut-your-wedding-costs.html Most couples will want to have their hearts desire for their wedding day, after all this is one of the most important days of your lives and you will want to have the biggest celebration you can afford. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/10-ways-to-cut-your-wedding-costs.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_137.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/writing-your-own-wedding-vows.html Your wedding vows are promises that you make to each other as a sign of your commitment to your marriage. Both religious and civil wedding ceremonies will include a ‘standard’ set of wedding vows, but there is something special about writing your own http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/writing-your-own-wedding-vows.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_139.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/know-your-wedding-style.html When you begin your wedding planning it can be helpful to establish exactly what style of wedding you want. This doesn’t just mean choosing between informal or formal, traditional or contemporary, but more about knowing what details you want. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/know-your-wedding-style.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_153.jpg 68 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/after-the-wedding.html After the wedding make sure you arrange to send thank you notes for all gifts. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/after-the-wedding.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_81.jpg 84 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/wedding-planning-timeline.html Use the timeline below as a guide, and set deadlines for yourselves. If you have fewer than 12 months to plan your wedding, don’t panic; just get started as soon as possible. Remember the thing is to enjoy yourselves!! http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/wedding-planning-timeline.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_99.jpg 100 66 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/grooms-timetable.html The groom will help the bride and her family with much of the wedding planning. However, the timetable below lists some of the traditional things a groom needs to do in preparing for the wedding. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/grooms-timetable.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_61.jpg 100 66 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/your-location-venues-wedding-theme-and-colours.html Having set your budget and your style of wedding, you now need to think about where you want to get married and whether or not to have a wedding theme. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/your-location-venues-wedding-theme-and-colours.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_95.jpg 100 65 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/wedding-budget-who-pays-for-what.html Below we have put together a list of who traditionally pays for what. However, as couples are now older when they get married and are more independent than they used to be, it is now quite common for couples to pay for a large part... http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/wedding-budget-who-pays-for-what.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_97.jpg 100 71 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/beautiful-readings-for-your-religious-wedding-ceremony.html If you are having a religious wedding ceremony then you will have the scope to add in some readings that say something meaningful about marriage and the faith of the building you are marrying in. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/beautiful-readings-for-your-religious-wedding-ceremony.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_135.jpg 69 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/your-wedding-planning-budget-planner-and-checklists.html On the following pages you will find printable versions of a budget planner and wedding planning checklists for an 18 month period. We suggest you print these out and keep them with your other wedding planning notes so you can refer back to them reg http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/your-wedding-planning-budget-planner-and-checklists.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_31.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/choosing-your-honeymoon.html Your honeymoon marks the end of what has been a wonderful, if not stressful period of your life, culminating in your wedding. So it is little wonder that couples want to make it the trip of a lifetime and a holiday that they will always remember. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/choosing-your-honeymoon.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_131.jpg 100 66 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/compiling-the-guest-list.html The first thing to consider when putting together your guest list is whether you want an intimate or large wedding. The next defining factor is budget. You also need to take into account the requirements of your family, size of the reception venue... http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/compiling-the-guest-list.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_87.jpg 100 66 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/organising-your-gift-registry.html If you would like specific gifts for your wedding or would like to make things very simple for your gifts a gift registry is a great idea. You can set up a gift registry with your favourite department, travel or homeware store or even online. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/organising-your-gift-registry.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_89.jpg 83 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/the-benefits-of-a-wedding-website.html Having a wedding website has become a very modern way to plan your wedding! It is true that the internet has revolutionised our lives and this has led to the creation of specialist wedding websites where couples can record all their wedding plans. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/the-benefits-of-a-wedding-website.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_151.jpg 64 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/brides-timetable.html Use the timeline below as a guide, and set deadlines for yourselves. If you have fewer than 12 months to plan your wedding, don’t panic; just get started as soon as possible. Remember the thing is to enjoy yourselves!! http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/brides-timetable.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_59.jpg 100 70 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/deciding-on-where-to-marry.html The place in which you hold you wedding ceremony will set the basis for your entire day as well as being the most important decision you will make. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/deciding-on-where-to-marry.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_127.jpg 55 83 http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/7-steps-to-wedding-planning-success.html Your wedding will be the biggest party you will ever organize and possibly the most stressful. At first it may seem daunting but many brides successfully plan their weddings every year and achieve everything they want. http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/article/7-steps-to-wedding-planning-success.html http://www.invitingconcepts.com.au/weddingdirectory/custom/image_files/photo_103.jpg 100 66