Kenneth Lane Flower Necklace

Would you love to wear this beautiful piece on your wedding day?! YES! YES! YES!

Well what bride wouldn't?! How do you make this dream a reality simply book your bridal beauty services for your 2012 wedding by October 31, 2011 and you will be entered to win!

Some lucky Luxe Bride will be wearing this in 2012!! Will it be you?

Email-luxebrides@gmail.com

919-896-0546

Luxe Luv,

XOXO

Take a Picture....It will last longer!

Today's Bridal Budgetnista Tip:

Photography

1.Find a reasonable wedding photographer. The most important aspect of this statement is wedding, if you're photographer choice has never photographed a wedding you are taking a huge chance not getting the classic wedding photos you truly want. Book your date with them as far in advance as possible, to keep prices low.

2. Visit bridal shows and preview all the albums the photographers have on display and get referrals from other Brides before making your decision.

3. Buy disposable cameras and place them at each table, at the reception. You can use these pictures to fill out your album, and the guest will have fun taking the pics.

4. Don't underestimate the power of Craigslist. You can find quality photographers at reduced prices, just take your time viewing their albums and requesting references.

Luxe Recommendation:

Jacobe Ra'Shaun Photography

Houston, TX

www.jrashaunphotography.com

Luxe Luv,

XoXo

Eating Up the Savings

We continue this week by slashing your wedding budget. Today's tip is how to save money on the food, another major line item in your budget. Enjoy!

1. Have family members prepare the food for the reception.

2. Buy trays of prepared food from local grocery stores or places like Costco or Sam's. Be sure to by extra trays in case the food runs low.

3. Have a cake, punch, and champagne reception. Remember that late afternoon is best, so that guest will not expect a meal.

4. Choose a simple buffet instead of a sit down dinner.

5. If you have a sit down dinner, look at cheaper entrees. Chicken is always cheaper than beef or seafood.

6. Keep the hors d' oeuvre's menu simple, as they can get quite expensive.

Luxe Recommendations:

Sister's Catering in Raleigh

919-872-2100

http://www.sisterscatering.com

Luxe Luv,

XOXO

Receiving Reception Site Savings

Today's Tip: How to save money on your reception site

We all know that the reception or wedding site is usually the most expensive thing on a bride's budget list. So here are a few ideas that can save money, but still give you that beautiful ceremony that you dreamed of.

1. Rent the parish hall or community center. This will be much cheaper than a banquet facility, and with the right wedding decorations, can truly be a dream.

2.Call your local parks and recreation department. Many parks have a community center for public use at a reasonable price with a beautiful setting.

3. A smaller reception can take place at a family member's home. Or if someone you know has a beautiful spacious backyard, you could have your reception outside. Just keep in mind the fees for table, chair, linen rentals.

4. Google facilities used by local community service groups such as the Lions, Kiwanis, Elks, etc.

Luxe Recommendation:

North Carolina Botanical Gardens

919-962-0522

ncbg@unc.edu

Luxe Luv,

XOXO

Cutting Florals- Not really just cutting the cost!

The Flowers:

* Be sure to choose flowers that are in season and grown locally. It will be cheaper if the flowers are easily available to the florist.

* Use silk flowers and allow a professional to arrange them, and help you pick the best ones so that they look like the real thing.

*Buy from a flower wholesaler. Caveat- they normally simply deliver the flowers & don't arrange them!

* Choose simpler, less exotic flowers or use more of the simpler ones in the bouquets and arrangements to help fill them out.

* Avoid having your wedding on or near a holiday. Flower prices will be more expensive at these times.

*Try minimizing the amount of flowers and greenery you use at the ceremony. You could save money by eliminating the use of arrangements at the end of the pews.

Luxe Recommendation: Check out the Designer of the florals in our Picture!

Faux Real Floral Designs

Lawrence, MA

978-697-7423

http://www.fauxrealfloraldesigns.com

Luxe Luv,

XOXO

Cutting the Cost of the Wedding Dress

This week we are giving you ways in which

you can cut costs on

your big day.

6Ways to Cut Costs on Your Wedding Dress

1. Rent your wedding dress instead of purchasing one.

2.Buy your dress from a consignment shop instead of getting a new one.

3.Visit a bridal outlet store. You can usually find some fantastic bargains

without having to pay the full retail price. (Look for your veil and other

bridal accessories here too.)

4.Make your dress. If you have a sewing talent, use it! Or if you have a

seamstress in the family, have them make one for you. Just remember

that certain extravagant fabrics can get costly too.

5. Buy a bridesmaid's dress. This is a great alternative and you can usually

order many of the styles in white.

6. Borrow your wedding dress from your mom, an aunt, or a good friend.

Luxe Tip: If you are in the Houston Area,

checkout this wonderful bridal consignment shop!!

http://www.eclecticfrog.com or stop by ,13843 HWY 105

West Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77304/ 936-447-1047, fabulous gowns, tell

Kelly we sent you!!

Luxe Luv,

XOXO