BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

Wedding insurance is fairly new in the insurance market, but couples should definitely consider wedding insurance before their special day. One never knows when extremely bad weather will occur before or even on the wedding day or if one of the wedding vendors decide to go out of business before the wedding, so consider wedding insurance for you, before you say I do!

The pricing of wedding insurance is based off the coverage selection and liability insurance. Wedding Event Coverage/Postponement selection protects the couples financial investments such as the wedding event cancellation, wedding vendor no show, military, sickness, injury, weather, postponement, lost deposits, and more. Wedding Liability Insurance protects couples against financial liability arising from the wedding such as damage, personal injury to guests at the rehearsal dinner, ceremony site or at the wedding venue (Wed Safe, 2010). Another type of insurance to include would be liquor liability coverage, which protects the couple from alcohol related accidents on the wedding day.

If couples have insurance, check with your insurance agency to see what is exactly offered and what is covered under your home owners insurance policy. Most of the time, weddings require separate insurance, so this is the time to ask the insurance agent detailed questions about what is covered, reimbursements, deductibles, and timing (when to purchase the insurance such as before wedding deposits).

Other information couples need to research is travel insurance and wedding vendor insurance. If travel is not included in the wedding insurance, then travel insurance should be considered as well when booking your travel arrangements for the couples honeymoon. Also, be sure to always include asking your wedding vendors for a copy of their insurance policy to see what is covered, so couples can determine what they really need for insurance coverage.

After couples have researched wedding insurance, its now time to purchase wedding insurance plan with their insurance agency or an online insurance agency. The online insurance agencies recommend for wedding insurance are Wed Safe or Protect My Wedding. The online insurance agencies recommend for travel insurance are Travel Guard or Insure My Trip.

Just remember that wedding insurance will save couples from suffering many headaches and money, so invest some of your time, conduct some research, and have the wedding budget in hand when purchasing wedding insurance.

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When a bride selects a bridesmaid, it really is a complement to her friend, cousin, or sister.  The position differs from the maid of honor, but it is very similar in many ways and shares some of the same responsibilities.  The bride chooses you to fill the position as a bridesmaid because she wanted to include you in her special day, so it is really a complement to you!

Once you have accepted the position of being a bridesmaid, what does this important position entail? The bridesmaid position includes pre-wedding tasks, day-of-tasks, and post-reception tasks.  All which are very important to make the wedding run smoothly (QC, 2010)!  Pre-wedding tasks are attending dress fittings, assist with wedding shower/bridal shower, help make or create wedding favors, make sure guests know the location of each event before the wedding (bridal showers, bachelorette party), let guests know about the gift registry, be in charge of gift   check list for thank you cards (bridal shower and wedding reception),  be on time to wedding rehearsals, and address wedding invitations.  Day-of-Tasks include attending pre-wedding breakfast, running last minute errands, decorate reception hall, attend hair and make up appointments, or participate in pre-ceremony photographs.  Additional Day-of-Tasks would include being on time to the ceremony, make sure the bride has some quite time if needed before wedding, mingle with guests before wedding, dance with groomsman partner, being supportive and good listener to the bride at all times by continually checking on her, receiving line mingling, assist the bride with mini tasks, trouble-shoot if any problems arise, take pictures of guests, and get guests dancing on the dance floor, and keep mingling through out the night. Post-reception tasks include helping with clean up and taking care of wedding gifts for the couple.

The responsibilities of a bridesmaid does really require a lot of work and if you have been select to fill this position make sure if you cannot handle it to let the bride know right away, so she can select another special person to become a bridesmaid.  If you are up to the task of being the bridesmaid, be the best bridesmaid ever!  Show the bride you really care about her and want to make her day very special.  In time, the favor can be returned, as the bride could become your bridesmaid.

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This beautiful, hand-beaded gown is available for only $149.00 here at FormalGallery.com. There are many wonderful dresses there for under $200 so be sure to browse carefully through the selections. Your dress might be waiting there for you, so check it out today.

You don't want a wedding veil but you want to add something to you hair? Well brides of 2009 have been using flower clips to do just that, it was a hot wedding trend last year. You can buy them with your favorite flower, in your wedding color and it won't cost you more than $20.00. As a matter of fact, you can buy them for as little as $3.00 for you, your flower girl or your bridesmaids.



At My Diva's Closet you can find one that's vintage, elegant, classic or even sex. Don't worry, you'll find one that's perfect for you!

I've found a wonderful website where bronze budget brides like yourself can purchase sugar flowers for under 30¢ each that you can use to decorate your cakes or cupcakes. I am not talking about sugar flowers that just barely resembles a flower either, these look exactly like the ones you would see at a floral shop... just look at the ones I've added above.

You can get different types of flowers in varying sizes and in doing so it will help you to transform your DIY cupcakes or cakes into masterpieces. They are quite beautiful and as I've mentioned earlier, very affordable as well. I've only added four for you but there are so many you get to choose from here at wholesalesugarflowers.com. So be sure to visit them first if you are thinking of adding sugar flowers to any of your baked goods.

I can't begin to explain to you just how excited I became when I saw this DIY card box and the instructions here on ProjectWedding.com! It is made with plain round boxes that were covered with fabric and learning that excited me since it is hard to find boxes in just the right color. That problem has now been solved since Walmart has fabric on sale for $1.00 per yard every day. You can find wedding card boxes like the one above being sold for $75 and more but now you can make your own to match your theme for under$30.

You'll find some plain, white boxes here on save-on-crafts.com but they are also sold at Michael's and Jo Ann's. I suggest checking any of your local craft, supply stores but if you search online, don't forget to include the term "hat boxes" as well.

Instructions

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.

2. In a medium-size, microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate layer ingredients. Microwave the mixture on high at 30-second intervals until the chocolate is melted (about a minute), stirring at each interval. When the mixture's smooth, use a spatula to spread it evenly into the prepared pan.

3. In another medium-size microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate layer ingredients. Repeat the melting process as described in step 2, but stir at 20-second intervals, as white chocolate tends to scorch easily. Spread the white chocolate evenly over the dark chocolate layer.

4. While the fudge is still warm, use a knife to gently score it into 1-inch squares, then put a candy heart on top of each square.

5. Chill the fudge uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm. Lift the foil to remove the fudge from the pan and place the whole hunk of fudge on a cutting board. Use a large knife (a parent's job) to cut apart the squares, then peel off the foil from the bottom.

6. Place each fudge square into a foil bonbon cup or mini muffin cup. Center the cup on a cellophane square and wrap it as shown on page 53, using 1-inch pieces of pipe cleaner to secure the ends. Makes 64 bite-size pieces. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for added firmness.

Right now I am stuck on finding plum wedding photos since as you know that is my new wedding color. This set comes from the wedding of Ansley and Andrew who got married in San Francisco, California. I choose the ones that I found most inspiring but you can see them all here on projewedding.com. I just love how they incorporated the features into their theme.



For the ceremony I like the decor because it's simple and easy for most brides to replicate. The crystal trees you can find instruction here for under $30.





You can find Orchids for your DIY centerpieces here on fiftyflowers.com!



These Calla Lilies are beautiful and 50 stems can be purchased here for $139.99!





Want to do this yourself? You can buy feathers here like the one above and much more to replicate this look.

These champagne bubbles are cute, fun and certainly a cheap way for you to have champagne at your wedding. A box of 24 sells on save-on-crafts.com for $6.99 but if you order 96 bottles, you will be charged only $5.99 for each of the 4 boxes. What that means for you as a small budget bride is that your give-away champagne will cost just 25¢ per bottle.



See now you can afford to buy champagne for your guests. :)