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How to Choose a Vendor


How to Choose a Vendor

 


One of the most frequent questions we're asked is if we have a recommendation for a caterer/photographer/DJ/florist. The short answer is no, and here's why.

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Posted in: Budgets & Money Saving, Planning Tips, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert
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You get what you pay for.


You get what you pay for.

 


Let me preface this post by stating the obvious: Weddings are expensive. Even if you decide to just make the trip to Vegas, you're still looking at airfare, overnight accommodations and the chapel expense. There are, however, obvious places in wedding planning to slice and dice the budget. There are also places that if you cut, you'll be sorry later...

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Posted in: Budgets & Money Saving, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert
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Donate Your Dress and Help our Furry Friends


Donate Your Dress and Help our Furry Friends

 


The Altar Bridal Consignment is proud to announce that Colorado’s largest bridal consignment store is now accepting bridesmaids dresses! The Altar Bridal will take bridesmaids dresses on a donation basis. For the month of August, 100% of the proceeds from sold bridesmaids dresses will be given to the Colorado Humane Society.

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Posted in: Going Green, Budgets & Money Saving, Fashion & Beauty, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert
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And the survey says...


And the survey says...

 


If WEtv is any indicator, brides are wound so tight they're ready to explode on the nearest bridesmaid. Mind these tips, ladies, and remember your day for the fun and pleasant-ness of it all (not the ridiculous moments).

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Posted in: Budgets & Money Saving, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert
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Real Wedding: Della Terra, Estes Park


Real Wedding: Della Terra, Estes Park

 


The summer sun lent fantastic light to Julie and Carl's wedding last July at Della Terra in Estes Park. See the pictures, and find some inspiration!

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Posted in: Wedding Stories, Budgets & Money Saving, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert
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The Last Match


The Last Match

 


Mark and I will be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary this June. Last weekend we finally used our last book of wedding matches. (We finished off the napkins about two years ago...) To put this in perspective: We heat our house primarily with wood. To start a fire generally takes between two and five matches...15 years, people! 15 years to burn through the matches!

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Posted in: Budgets & Money Saving, Planning Tips, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert
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I'm in love...


I'm in love...

 


We received an email from White House / Black Market the other day featuring the retailer's Wedding collection. Classic gowns in four very different styles that range in price from $348 to $698, a collection of bridemaids dresses that won't make your maids groan, and accessories for everyone.

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Posted in: Budgets & Money Saving, Bridal Gowns, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert
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Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Spending on Rise


Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Spending on Rise

 


New survey reveals Destination Weddings is the fastest growing segment in the industry
NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite reported budget cuts for traditional weddings, destination wedding budgets have increased. Destination Weddings & Honeymoons conducted a reader survey to capture spending decisions and detailed demographics on today's destination bride and groom. The survey, administered by Walker Communications, indicates positive growth for the destination-wedding and honeymoon niches.

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Posted in: Destination Wedding Etiquette, The Wedding Biz, Budgets & Money Saving
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Vote for Colorado Bride, Jacqueline Welch $10,000 Wedding Give Away


Vote for Colorado Bride, Jacqueline Welch $10,000 Wedding Give Away

 


We are a couple from the Littleton area and we need your help! Our names are Bryan Warrick and Jacqueline Welch.  We made the Top 40 finalists in...

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Posted in: Events & Contests, Budgets & Money Saving
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The Wedding Pink | A Wedding Package Give-Away


The Wedding Pink | A Wedding Package Give-Away

 


As a young woman, Cheryl Ungar was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, she is an accomplished and successful wedding photographer -- and a 19-year br...

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Posted in: Events & Contests, Budgets & Money Saving
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New Target iPhone App... making your registry even easier!


New Target iPhone App... making your registry even easier!

 


Hot off the heels of being the first national retailer to offer a scannable mobile coupon program, Target announces new mobile functions, including: b...

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Posted in: New Trends, Expert Advice, Wedding Technology, Budgets & Money Saving
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Rent the Runway...For Real!


Rent the Runway...For Real!

 


So your budget won't allow you the latest and greatest in high dollar fashion? Wouldn't it be great if you could just borrow that couture dress you've...

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Posted in: New Trends, The Wedding Biz, Budgets & Money Saving, Fashion & Beauty, Bridal Gowns
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New Bridal Binder Wedding Planner Application | iTunes


New Bridal Binder Wedding Planner Application | iTunes

 


Gone are the days of complex wedding planning for the bride to be.  The new Bridal Binder application is a comprehensive personal planner now available on the iPhone and iTouch.  The most innovative

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Posted in: New Trends, The Wedding Biz, Budgets & Money Saving
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The Top 5 Ways to Save on Wedding Costs


The Top 5 Ways to Save on Wedding Costs

 


1-Consider the Time of the Year
As with any business, when you are planning your wedding you are creating business for wedding vendors. This means that you will encounter peak times and it is during these peak times that the

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Posted in: Expert Advice, Budgets & Money Saving
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