Selecting vendors is the [...]]]> Vendors are the pieces of the wedding puzzle. They each work to give you the wedding of your dreams! However, after you select a vendor, you need to figure out the terms that come along with each particular vendor. It’ll make you wedding less stressful and you’ll know exactly what you’re getting.

Selecting vendors is the most time-consuming aspect of wedding planning. Make sure to select a few vendors from each category (ex. A few florists and venues) and read over their terms and conditions. It’s important to see if your vendors worked well for others so look at reviews and request referrals. In the end, you’ll work best with you get along with best so develop healthy relationships with your vendors. Your first communication sets the tone for the entire relationship.

It’s important to have all your bases covered. I’m not a lawyer, but when looking over vendor contracts make sure to note the date and time of exact availabilities, payment schedule and plans, cancellation and refund policies, additional charges, liability and insurance, terms and termination, change in terms, and taxes and gratuities. Successful contract negotiations mean that both sides look for positives that benefit both parties in every area while achieving a fair and equitable deal.

When Negotiating , Be Sure To:

¤  List rank your priorities along with alternatives

¤  Know the difference between what you need and what you want

¤  Know your bottom line so you know when to walk away

¤  Assess potential liabilities and risks

¤  Go over confidentiality, dispute resolution, changes in requirements

Tip #1 Romantic Hair Styles Long curly wedding hairstyles are very versatile. A more relaxed curly style can be both sexy and romantic. Curly [...]]]> You’ve got the groom. The dream dress. The shoes to match. Now…for the perfect hair. We went to our experts at Viviscal to lend some suggestions about wedding hairstyles.

Tip #1 Romantic Hair Styles
Long curly wedding hairstyles are very versatile. A more relaxed curly style can be both sexy and romantic. Curly wedding styles can be casual or very formal and can complement your dress to complete your wedding day look. A great way to take care of your curly locks before your wedding is with Viviscal Extra Strength Supplements – get thicker fuller hair in 3 to 6 months so that you can have those beautiful curls for your big day.

Tip #2 Planning for the Perfect Hair
Most brides who intend to have a large, formal wedding begin planning for the event at least a year in advance. This is also the best time to start planning for having luscious, healthy flowing locks on your wedding day. The average head of hair grows 6″ a year (or a 1/2″ per month) which gives you lots of leeway for correcting current problems and planning your bridal hairstyle. To improve hair growth try what celebrity stylist are calling the miracle hair pill – Viviscal Extra Strength Supplements.

If you’re looking for your dream hair, to compliment your dream wedding, trust the secrets of Celebrity Hair Stylist Mark Townsend. In a recent Allure magazine article, one of Allure’s fans asked “Is there a way I can make my hair grow faster?” Townsend highly recommended a little supplement available over-the-counter called, Viviscal!!

The Game Show network is looking to cast super cool newlyweds for their 6th season of The Newlywed Game. Sherri Shepherd from The View hosts the nightly aired show where couples compete [...]]]> Think you and your new hubby have what it takes to win a free honeymoon? All you have to know is, well, each other!

The Game Show network is looking to cast super cool newlyweds for their 6^th season of The Newlywed Game. Sherri Shepherd from The View hosts the nightly aired show where couples compete every episode to win a second honeymoon.

Couples must have been married in the last five years and commit to taping in the NYC area. Some categories the casting team is looking for  include: beach or destination weddings, couples who met online, couples who were friends then lovers, traditional ethnic wedding couples, high school sweethearts, and Jersey shore type couples.

If you think you and your spouse know each other well enough to win the honeymoon contact castingnewlyweds@gmail.com with your names, location, contact numbers, email, wedding date, and recent photos.

It’s up to you what kind of transportation you use. Limos are a traditional way, but some [...]]]> Transportation plays a major role on a wedding day. You, your wedding party, and your guests have to get from one place to another so it’s important to know how exactly and by what means you make this happen.

It’s up to you what kind of transportation you use. Limos are a traditional way, but some brides get creative.  Methods such as horse and carriage, sports car, vintage automobile, town car, party bus, trolley, and wagons make great ways to get from one place to another in style. Even hot air balloons, two person bicycles and sleighs declared themselves as the newest transportation trends for weddings. Make sure to choose transportation that not only suites your creative needs but also efficiency needs as well. Keep an eye out for package deals, rental times, driver attire, and extras such as champagne and snacks.

Limited parking, gated areas, and certain outfits (long trains for instance) may also influence your vehicle decision. Sometimes ceremony and reception spaces are in walking distance and that could influence the amount of transportation needed. Guests with disabilities should also be taken into account when figuring out your transportation methods.

Once you know how you want to arrive, it’s important to know who is going in what vehicles with whom. Typically, the bride arrives at the ceremony with her father while the bridesmaids arrive with your mother and sometimes the flower girl and ring bearer. The groom and his best man travel together and the groomsmen arrive together.

Most guests drive during the wedding day so there should be parking or a valet service available. Hotels, restaurants and venues located in urban settings may not have parking, so it’s important to decide on a parking solution for your guests. You should consider whether you are going to supply the cost of the valet, split the cost with guests, have guests pay for valet, or have guests find their own parking.

If you use a valet, cost may vary dependant on the number of valets, length of service needed, and the location of the parking. Rates are usually charged per hour or per car but price varies from company to company. In order to cut some costs, know the exact amount of cars and time and if the cost includes tax. You can cut costs in other ways as well by using one car for the wedding party and just make multiple trips, have a close family member or friend drive you to the ceremony or reception, or pick an older model on a car.

Last but not least is the Getaway car! It can be a decorated vehicle to send you and your spouse off on your honeymoon often reading ‘Just Married’ on them. The wedding party is responsible for decorating the car and can use materials like balloons, tin cans, silly string, shaving cream, car paint, and streamers.

Transportation Dos’ and Don’ts:

¤  Do’s

• Do go and see the vehicles in person
• Do maximize the most use out of your transportation in the allotted time span

¤  Don’ts

• Don’t be limited by a limo
• Don’t forget about safety
• Guests will be drinking and will not be able to drive home themselves

Remember that no matter how you arrive, your day is sure to be special!

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At The Wedding Salon - Photo Credit: Ryan Brenizer Photography

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They carry amazing, award-winning handmade lines from top brands including Vietri, Skyros and Arte Italica!

At The Wedding Salon - Photo Credit: Ryan Brenizer Photography

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