http://somethingbluebook.com Online Bride's Guide for Everything you Need to Plan your Wedding! Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:58:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Creative Custom Cardboxes are perfect for storing cards and other gifts at your reception. Keep organized in STYLE! These cardboxes are absolutely adordable and perfect for the stylish bride. Check out their blog at http://creativecustomcardboxes.blogspot.com/ or follow them on twitter @cardboxdiva! http://somethingbluebook.com/07/creative-custom-cardboxes/ Traditional wedding showers have outdated, stale rules that don’t really apply to modern showers. But with all the changes, how can one be certain their wedding shower etiquette is up to speed? This series of articles will outline the essentials of proper wedding shower etiquette for the: - Host/Hostess(es) - Guests - Bride ... http://somethingbluebook.com/07/wedding-shower-etiquette-dos-donts-part-1/ Trying to throw a small yet elegant wedding on a low budget? Here's an idea for a wedding that should cost you $1000 or less! I have gotten some "Ask Tinka" emails about throwing a wedding as little as $1000 so I decided to respond with an idea I have.  Afterall, everyone ... http://somethingbluebook.com/06/easy-way-to-throw-a-charming-wedding-day/ [poll id="7"] http://somethingbluebook.com/06/june-2009-poll/ Milledgeville, GA Milledgeville Limousine Service, Inc. was founded in 2008 to provide the people of Milledgeville and surrounding areas with a convenient, safe, stylish, and affordable alternative to celebrate many of life’s special occasions. The owner/operator, Tracy Daugherty, a retired educator, taught in various colleges throughout the South for nearly 40 ... http://somethingbluebook.com/05/may-2009-featured-business-milledgeville-limousine-services-inc/ [poll id="6"] http://somethingbluebook.com/05/may-2009-poll/ Trying to stick to a strict budget? Don't forget these hidden costs of having a wedding! Gratuity! Gratuity is usually added to the final bill for your caterer. However, it is also polite to tip waiters/waitresses, bartenders, church musicians, and any others who you think deserve it. Taxes! Don't forget to include ... http://somethingbluebook.com/05/5-hidden-costs-of-a-wedding/ [QUIZZIN 3] http://somethingbluebook.com/04/how-is-your-wedding-etiquette/ The cutest t-shirts for brides-to-be and the whole wedding party @ Bridal Party Tees.Com! And they are having a sale... buy 3 shirts, get the 4th free. Also, free shipping for orders over $50. They have original and hip designs that any bride-to-be would love! Our top 5 designs: - Just Hitched (complete w/ ... http://somethingbluebook.com/04/cute-n-sexy-wedding-party-tees/ What are your wedding colors? Leave a comment, and let us know. http://somethingbluebook.com/04/a-question-for-you-brides-and-grooms-to-be/ You see these wedding acronyms all the time and barely know what they each mean.... well here is a good breakdown: BM= bridesmaid or best man MOH= maid/matron of honor GM= groomsmen FH= future husband FW= future wife FG= flower girl RB= ring bearer MOB= mother of the bride MOG= mother of the groom FOB= father of the bride FOG= father ... http://somethingbluebook.com/04/just-for-fun-wedding-acronyms/ I am currently planning my wedding, and we are trying to make a decision about whether or not to serve liquor at the reception. My family is for it and claims weddings are boring without it, but my fiance's family is totally against it. We are paying for the wedding ... http://somethingbluebook.com/04/april-2009-ask-tinka/ [quiz=7] http://somethingbluebook.com/04/quiz-during-which-season-should-i-be-married/ COLORS: Red & gold. Only bold and dramatic colors fit a Hollywood theme.     FLOWERS: Ranunculus. Big, bold, and beautiful, these flowers have the star quality you need for this theme! ATTIRE: A mermaid gown with a chapel train. A short bubble veil will compliment the look perfectly. LOCATION: A glamorous indoor setting such as ... http://somethingbluebook.com/04/theme-idea-hollywood-glamour/ Here is a sample budget for an average priced wedding! Budget: $10,000 Ceremony venue: $300 Reception venue: $800 Officiant: $100 Florist: $700 Caterer/Food: $1500 DJ: $800 Wedding dress & alterations: $700 Suit/Tux: 150 Bride & Groom Accessories: $400 Cake: $200 Photographer: $1000 Videographer: $600 Invitations/Announcements: $300 Favors: $150 Hair, Make-up, etc: $100 Transporation: $200 Rings: $800 Wedding party gifts: $200 Marriage license (depends on state): about $50 Alcohol: $500 Other costs (decorations, ceremony ... http://somethingbluebook.com/04/how-to-budget-for-a-10000-wedding/