However,
(No. this is NO good)
don't be afraid!
It's for your own good.
You may adapt techniques from this blog-post to guide you.
You may wish to practice this face in the mirror several times, from various angles.
If you are NOT the only one. You should have already taken care of this as per Step 1. Keep up.
that's not cute.
LIKE THIS:
See what i did there with the face again?
Do that.
You want to make sure that you leave the most vital people on the list - Those ones you need to make jealous and those dumb girls who thought you could never bag such a gem. Twitter friends and Facebook pals are also good to keep on the guest list to boost your online rating. Scratch all the beautiful people - you don't want to be upstaged.
You will look a treat! And friends will be very impressed with your craftiness. It's a double-win.
Think of any other ways you can curb the wedding spending - Your 12 year old cousin just got a new camera for her birthday? GREAT! Photographer - SORTED! Your niece plays recorder? Music! DONE! Turn your wedding into a CARNIVAL! Set free some cows and chickens and let guests catch their own food! Entertainment and Cuisine in ONE! And why didn't you TELL me your granny bakes cakes?!
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There really is a lot of expense that goes into planning a wedding. There are sites like The Knot which have free wedding planning budgeting sheets for those who have signed up to their site (it's free). Also most good wedding planning files will have a section dedicated to budget-estimates and actual spendings. From what I have read and also in my own experience of "crafting", DIY-ing your entire wedding does not always guarantee that things will be cheaper. More often than not, people who have been in the industry for a while have connections and are able to source things for you much more cost-effectively than trying to do it yourself. If, on the other hand... you love things DIY (budget or not) there are some amazing blogs and websites with awesome ideas to make your day special and unique.
A few that I've stumbled upon in my travels so far -
A paper proposal
And some South African links -
Tie the Knot
Bride with a blog
The Aleit Group
There will be plenty more where that came from... I've even steered clear of Pinterest for a little while in fear that it might explode.
And some South African links -
Tie the Knot
Bride with a blog
The Aleit Group
There will be plenty more where that came from... I've even steered clear of Pinterest for a little while in fear that it might explode.
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On a side note I want to say a huge thank you, dad and mom, for making our wedding planning (so far) an absolute pleasure. We already have the most stunning and special Wedding Venue of our dreams! As well as an excited caterer and an awesome photographer pending :) Thank you xo
14 comments :
Firstly, CONGRATS on the engagement!! Such an exciting time! And dont forget the always awesome proudly SA, Prettyblog! http://www.theprettyblog.com/
I also have a blog for all my wedding planning ideas if you maybe wana check it out. :)
Nah go on, do the budget wedding it'll be funny! :)
Yay! I'll take step 4 as an invite, thanks Che *happydance* I'll make sure not to upstage hehehe
Yay! I'll take step 4 as an invite, thanks Che *happydance* I'll make sure not to upstage hehehe
I have two sisters - this could get ugly ...
Congratulations! And keep it funny! (I think) :)
ha ha - you always make me laugh Che.
http://ohyaydesign.tumblr.com/ - also a pretty good blog for some ideas - and I believe they are south african too.
HAHA! I didn't know you had bird feet. Sorry about that. Love, Mandate. :)
ooh thank you! i just had a look - DIVINE!
i feel humour is the only way to survive this thing ;)
hehehehe :)
hahahaha.... handmade EVERYtHING. i can see it already.
i love the pretty blog!
Hilarious! Sending luck for your plans! X
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