Author Archives: angie Schilling

Weddings

Weddings can be so much fun. There is a lot to decide on though. DO you want a small wedding party or a large one? I think that the smaller the wedding party the cheaper the wedding will be. There will not be as many dresses to buy or as many tuxes to rent. Another…

Things to do before the big day

If you are the bride, you are going to want to look extra special on your wedding day. Some things you should do before you get married is to have a trial run of everything. If you are getting your nails done, have them done about a month before so you can see if you…

Don’t be too quick to marry

Sure you love your signifcant other. You can see yourself with him or her for the rest of your life. You want to get married to start a family. But I caution you to do this. I think marriage is a wonderful thing but should only be for couples who truly know eachother and have…

Things to talk about before getting married

If you are getting married, you are going to want to make sure that you have talked about several things. First of all where will you live? Will you stay in the same town or will you move? Will you want kids? If so how many? Will you both work if you have kids or…

Wedding shower ideas

Here are some great wedding shower ideas for the next shower you throw. First begin by getting together with the groom and asking him some personnal questions, like his first pet, his first car, the color of his eyes, first job, name of his high school, etc. Then at the shower, ask the bride the…

Ways to save on a wedding

If you want to make cut backs on your wedding, there are things that you can do to save you a ton. The first suggestion I have is to make the food yourself. This will save you lots of money as caterers are often very expensive. Another way to save is to make the cake…

Themed Weddings

We have all been to big traditional weddings. But I think that themed weddings are very cool. You can have a variety of themes to pick from. Just think of what you and your significant other like. For example, if you are getting married in the summer, you may opt for a Hawiian wedding. Decorate…

Wedding flowers

Flowers can cost a bundle for a wedding, but you can easily make them yourself. First you will need to decide what colors you want for your flowers and start looking for them. Look at places such as Walmart in their craft section, or at a Hobby Lobby or a Michael’s store. You will also…

Weddings

If you are not paying for the bridesmaids dresses (and I have never been in a wedding that the bride does pay for it) then you need to let your bridesmaids have some say in the dresses I feel. True it is your wedding, but before you make the final call, ask your bridesmaids if…

Keeping a budget for meals

Weddings are expensive, but you can buy things little by little if you know in advance what you will be serving. Make a list of everything you will need, from plates, cups, utensils, and napkins to your drinks. Each time you are at the store, pick one or two items to buy so you are…