Backyard Weddings - Hot Trend for 2010

One of the hot wedding trends for 2010 is the backyard wedding. While getting married at home is not necessarily cheaper, it does allow for a more personal, intimate ceremony and reception. Intimate weddings allow the bride to enjoy her day and connect with all of the people that are important to both she and her husband to be. There is no worse feeling than having a huge wedding and you can't remember who was there, let alone if you got to spend time with dear Aunt Martha, who traveled all the way from London for your big day.

Some tips to remember when planning an intimate wedding ceremony at home:

1. Hire a professional wedding planner or coordinator to assist with those last minute "murphy issues" that will arise. At home weddings are not as easy to pull off as one may think. There are space issues to be considered, and furniture and equipment rentals to be coordinated. Your coordinator can help you stay on budget, because issues can come up that will stress your budget to the max, like canopy rentals, or parking for guests. And, of course, your wedding coordinator will be able to assist you with selecting the best vendors for your budget and wedding style.
2. Be realistic about space issues and what is possible at your home. No matter how big you think your backyard is, 300 people in a neighborhood backyard is unrealistic. Be aware of noise and parking restrictions within your area.
   
3. There are no limitations to your style and dress decor. You can use as much imagination as you like. You can be as casual or as formal as you want. Give clues to the style and tone of your wedding through your invitations and decor. You want your guests to be comfortable in their style of dress as well.
4. Keep in mind your wedding date and normal weather trends for your area. An outdoor wedding in July - September in the Houston or New Orleans areas is not impossible but you want to be prepared for the humidity, and heat as well as the many tropical storms or hurricanes that can pop up this time of the year. Create a plan to keep yourself as well as your guests comfortable.
   

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[CLOSED] Get Wedding Gowns, Evening Gowns, ROM Dresses At Amazingly Affordable Prices!!

Get wedding gowns, evening gowns, tea dresses & dresses for your sister entourage at amazingly affordable prices! Gown's prices range from $170 - $450 only!! Please read on to find out how to participate. You may read my past blog entries to see some of my customers' gowns and testimonials.

This spree will end on 7 Sept '09, so hurry! Start looking around and do your research for your dream gown now! I will submit all orders on 10 Sept'09. Gowns will take about 4 - 5 weeks to arrive after placing your order. In this case, they are expected to arrive in the 2nd to 3rd week of Oct'09. Orders that are urgent and need me to send in earlier will have another charge of $15 to cover for the transfer fee.


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Pictures shown here are just some examples of the gowns. Do click on the links above and there are more gowns you can see! Some of the gowns are real-life pictures, so you'll also be able to see the quality of those gowns.

Because of the extensive amount of work to be done, I will be charging a $20 admin fee for each gown. It is possible to Make-to-Measure your desired gown too, but admin charges will be $30 for MTM gowns. If you want to make-to-measure a gown, please provide me with a CLEAR picture so that we can replicate it. Do also take note that it would not be possible to have a 100% resemblance to the gown you want. Afterall, those gowns that we see in bridal studios costs thousands to just rent. But there should be at least 90% resemblance.

It is advisable to do criss-cross back for a best fit. Do take ur measurements accurately too. U may post any questions you have here or you may send me an email at joanna_n9@hotmail.com, and I'll try to answer them within 24hrs. (sometimes also depending on supplier's response to my queries).

If you find the train too short and would like to do a longer train, its $40 for every 50cm train added.

Once you have confirmed you are buying, please get an order form & measurement template from me and fill up ALL details and email to me at joanna_n9@hotmail.com, with subject as 'Name - Order for WG/EG/Dress'. Do ask me if you do not know how to fill them in and need help.

All prices are estimated but shouldn't deviate much. Upon receiving your order, I will get back to you and confirm your order before you make payment.