Elegant Weddings Gala
Cary Magazine is sponsoring a bridal show on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary Magazine. It will be from 4:30 to 8:30 PM. Come meet some of the area’s best vendors and enjoy having a chance to try the wonderful hors d’oeuvres prepared by The Umstead Hotel. Admission is $20 at the door or log on to www.carymagazineweddings.com to save $5 on the ticket price and to sign up for drawings at the event.
Brides Against Breast Cancer
North Carolina Chapter of Association of Bridal Consultants and Brides Against Breast Cancer are hosting a Charity Wedding Gown Sale on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1. Admission is free for all brides. It is taking place at the Wyndham Raleigh Durham Research Triangle at 4620 South Miami Blvd., Durham, NC. For more information, go to http://ncweddingpros.com/promo.asp
Filed under Evemts | Comment (0)Planning a wedding in difficult economic times
It can seem daunting to plan a wedding during such bleak economic times. No one wants to be too ostentatious during a time when many people are losing their jobs. However, remember that people always enjoy a good party. You can keep your registry to less expensive gifts so guests don’t feel obligated to purchase a very expensive gift.
On the other side of the coin, it may be that you have had to reevaluate your wedding budget and are now looking for ways to keep costs low. One great idea is to have a wedding on a Friday, Sunday or even a Monday. Many venues are offering “week day” wedding packages. The fee is quite a bit less than you would pay on a prime day such as the traditional Saturday. Some brides worry that it puts an unfair burden on guests who have to come in from out of town. If, however, you decide to go this route, perhaps you could just have a very small ceremony with close friends and family ~ with champagne and wedding cake. Further down the road, you could have a larger party and invite out of town friends to enjoy a celebration of your marriage. You could even have a video of your ceremony playing during the party.
Destination weddings are also an option. Many cruise ships and airlines are offering great pricing on travel right now. Invite close friends and family; honeymoon at the same or near the resort at which you get married.
In spite of difficult times, couples still get married. We can’t let the economy interfer with our plans. People get married during good times and bad times. Life goes on.
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