Showing posts with label Saving money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Saving money. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Sale Alert: Ideeli: Ready, Set, Wed!
Ideeli's having their Bridal sale once again and it's only on for one more day. The deals are amazing; Wedding dresses start at $60 and some are up to 66% off. Also on sale are accessories, shoes, stationery, bridesmaid dresses, housewares and veils. Here's some previews:
And if you're into the Royal Wedding, they even have a replica of Kate's dress, veil, and ring.
Happy Shopping!!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Rent the Runway
Looking for a way to cut costs for your bridesmaids. Rent the runway is a site where you can rent dresses and accessories for a fraction of the price. You can rent For 4-8 days and you also get a free backup size dress. Most dresses start at $50, but they are some for less.
Here are some of my faves:
$50.00
$50.00
$75.00
$75.00
$100.00
Here are some of my faves:
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Another Sale!
Gilt is having their Wedding Shop sale now through April 21st @ Midnight. They have everything on sale; Dresses, gifts, beauty, jewelry, groomswear, honeymoons, and favors. They are even selling early access passes to Klienfield's Sale. Gilt is also running a contest for a Marchesa gown and a trip for two to go to New York to choose the gown and have a custom fitting.
A new item is their "Wedding in a Box" This a a whole wedding with chef Mario Batali in New York. It includes for 100 guests:
• Standing wedding ceremony location, to include setup (chairs) and music during ceremony
• Bridal party bouquets and boutonnieres
• Cocktail reception for one hour to include chef’s selection of passed assaggi
• Four-course seated dinner: antipasto, primo, guests’ choice of secondi, dolce
• Premium open bar throughout
• Wedding cake
• Tables set with Masa & Frette white linens and silver candelabras with white candles as centerpieces
• 5-piece Del Posto house band (with vocalist) and space for dancing
• Use of Gattinara Room as bridal suite for getting ready
It does come at a steep price though, $40,000, but still really awesome.
Some favorites from the sale are:
Happy Shopping!
A new item is their "Wedding in a Box" This a a whole wedding with chef Mario Batali in New York. It includes for 100 guests:
• Standing wedding ceremony location, to include setup (chairs) and music during ceremony
• Bridal party bouquets and boutonnieres
• Cocktail reception for one hour to include chef’s selection of passed assaggi
• Four-course seated dinner: antipasto, primo, guests’ choice of secondi, dolce
• Premium open bar throughout
• Wedding cake
• Tables set with Masa & Frette white linens and silver candelabras with white candles as centerpieces
• 5-piece Del Posto house band (with vocalist) and space for dancing
• Use of Gattinara Room as bridal suite for getting ready
It does come at a steep price though, $40,000, but still really awesome.
Some favorites from the sale are:
Happy Shopping!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wedding Sale!
Hurry up and go to Ideeli. Today starts their Ready, Set, Wed Sale and Dresses have started to sell out within minutes! They have everything on sale; Dresses, Bridesmaid dresses, accesories, veils, honeymoons, housewares, photo books, lingerie, jewelry, shoes and bachelorette wear. These are some of my favorites: 
Now go, save some money! This sale ends in a day!
Now go, save some money! This sale ends in a day!
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Wedding Dress!
Shopping for your wedding dress is one of the first fun things you do to start planning. Make sure you leave ample time for your dress to be ordered; Most dresses will take about 8 months, so start shopping early! A few tips to make dress shopping fun and easy:
1. Don't take a ton of people or anyone you are not really close with. I suggest only family or very close friends. Keep in mind the more people you bring the more opinions you will have overwhelming you.
2. Know your dress budget before you start shopping.
3. DO NOT try on a dress that is out of your budget! You will undoubtedly love it and be heartbroken you can't afford it. After that no other dress will compare.
4. Be open to the stylist's suggestions. The stylist knows what will look good on your body shape and flatter your features. Many times the one style the bride didn't want was the one she ended up choosing. Dresses on the hanger look much different on the bride.
5. Keep your dress suitable to the wedding you are having. For example, don't choose a satin dress for a summer beach wedding; You will be sweating. Keep the material applicable to the season to insure you're comfortable. Also, keep the design close to the style of your wedding, you don't want to look out of place at your own wedding.
6. If you go to David's Bridal be prepared for poor customer service and sneaky salespeople. They will try to get you to buy and add on unnecessary things that will majorly up the cost of your dress. Also, if you do buy a dress from them, keep checking in, as they have the reputation of messing orders up. David's bridal also has extremely high alteration costs, so I suggest going to a local tailor that alters wedding dresses regularly.
If you are looking to save some money on your dress, here's some resources to help you out:
Brides against Breast Cancer: This company sells designer dresses at deep discounts and they travel around the country with their sales. Designers donate their dresses and then BABC sells them for a donation to breast cancer research. They have a store in South Carolina, but also tour around the nation. Go to:Brides Against Breast Cancer for tour dates in your town.
Flash sale websites: These sites will have a handful of wedding dresses and accessories on sale for a few days. They have limited inventory, so its best to buy as soon as they go on sale. I saw a $1600 dress for $300! When you sign up, the sites will email whenever they have a sale, keep a good lookout and you could score a dress for cheap. Sites include:Hautelook,Gilt,and Ideeli
Sample sales are also a great way to score an extra discount, but will not be as big of a sale as the ways above. Sign up for your local bridal stores and they will contact you about sample sales. Sample sales are usually only a certain designer, so if your flexible you could save some money. Also, ask if you can buy a dress off the rack. Make sure they are no major flaws, and usually you will receive a discount for the as-is dress.
Happy Dress Shopping!!
1. Don't take a ton of people or anyone you are not really close with. I suggest only family or very close friends. Keep in mind the more people you bring the more opinions you will have overwhelming you.
2. Know your dress budget before you start shopping.
3. DO NOT try on a dress that is out of your budget! You will undoubtedly love it and be heartbroken you can't afford it. After that no other dress will compare.
4. Be open to the stylist's suggestions. The stylist knows what will look good on your body shape and flatter your features. Many times the one style the bride didn't want was the one she ended up choosing. Dresses on the hanger look much different on the bride.
5. Keep your dress suitable to the wedding you are having. For example, don't choose a satin dress for a summer beach wedding; You will be sweating. Keep the material applicable to the season to insure you're comfortable. Also, keep the design close to the style of your wedding, you don't want to look out of place at your own wedding.
6. If you go to David's Bridal be prepared for poor customer service and sneaky salespeople. They will try to get you to buy and add on unnecessary things that will majorly up the cost of your dress. Also, if you do buy a dress from them, keep checking in, as they have the reputation of messing orders up. David's bridal also has extremely high alteration costs, so I suggest going to a local tailor that alters wedding dresses regularly.
If you are looking to save some money on your dress, here's some resources to help you out:
Brides against Breast Cancer: This company sells designer dresses at deep discounts and they travel around the country with their sales. Designers donate their dresses and then BABC sells them for a donation to breast cancer research. They have a store in South Carolina, but also tour around the nation. Go to:Brides Against Breast Cancer for tour dates in your town.
Flash sale websites: These sites will have a handful of wedding dresses and accessories on sale for a few days. They have limited inventory, so its best to buy as soon as they go on sale. I saw a $1600 dress for $300! When you sign up, the sites will email whenever they have a sale, keep a good lookout and you could score a dress for cheap. Sites include:Hautelook,Gilt,and Ideeli
Sample sales are also a great way to score an extra discount, but will not be as big of a sale as the ways above. Sign up for your local bridal stores and they will contact you about sample sales. Sample sales are usually only a certain designer, so if your flexible you could save some money. Also, ask if you can buy a dress off the rack. Make sure they are no major flaws, and usually you will receive a discount for the as-is dress.
Happy Dress Shopping!!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
What we can offer you!
At Blissful Events, we have a few unique and specialized services we offer. We do offer the usual wedding planning and day of coordination, but we can also include other services some planners don't.
1. Full Wedding Planning
We start from the beginning, planning from the first decision. Ideal for the bride that doesn't have a lot of time.
2. Partial Wedding Planning
This can start anytime; From a few months out to a few weeks out. We can finish anything you started and help tie up the last contracts.
3. Day of Coordination
When you only need us for the day of your wedding. We will coordinate the ceremony and reception.
4. Vendor Consultation
If you just want the details of all the vendors without having to sort through them yourself. We can match your needs to give you recommendations of vendors that fit your needs and price range.
5. Set-up
If you just need someone to setup your decor, but don't trust your friends to do it.
6. DIY
This is for the bride that really wants to DIY, but doesn't know how or doesn't have the time. We can do your projects for you and still save you money.
7. Money Saving Consultation
If you just want to know what are some major areas you can save money on, & lower priced venues and vendors. I can give you directions on what to do, where to go and how to save money.
1. Full Wedding Planning
We start from the beginning, planning from the first decision. Ideal for the bride that doesn't have a lot of time.
2. Partial Wedding Planning
This can start anytime; From a few months out to a few weeks out. We can finish anything you started and help tie up the last contracts.
3. Day of Coordination
When you only need us for the day of your wedding. We will coordinate the ceremony and reception.
4. Vendor Consultation
If you just want the details of all the vendors without having to sort through them yourself. We can match your needs to give you recommendations of vendors that fit your needs and price range.
5. Set-up
If you just need someone to setup your decor, but don't trust your friends to do it.
6. DIY
This is for the bride that really wants to DIY, but doesn't know how or doesn't have the time. We can do your projects for you and still save you money.
7. Money Saving Consultation
If you just want to know what are some major areas you can save money on, & lower priced venues and vendors. I can give you directions on what to do, where to go and how to save money.
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