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June 13, 2008 by Mrs. 12k | Filed in: Ceremony, DIY

So last time, I posted about the candlelit altar that I loved so much. Here’s how I plan to pull it off, let me know what you think. I found some directions from Nettleton Hollow that I hope to follow.

Votive holders, 4 for $1.29

Fine wire, $4.99 each

Tealight candles, 24 for $5.99

It’s possible I could attach the candles straight to the ceiling, but I’ll probably have some sort of large square hanging from the ceiling from which the candles will hang. I don’t know what that big square will be yet, but right now I’m thinking I could make it with a couple pieces of wood and wrap some leafy garland around it. Flowers would be nice (maybe some nice gardenias), but who know how much that would cost. Once I decide on the large square materials and construction, I’ll post an update.

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A Candlelit Altar

June 10, 2008 by Mrs. 12k | Filed in: Ceremony, DIY

I was watching Get Married this morning and they were showing a quick montage of wedding images set to music. Most of the pictures passed without any reaction from me but I loved the candlelit altar as soon as I saw it. There was no credit associated with it and I could only get a picture by doing a screenshot. It looks like it could be easily replicated, even with my limited diy skills.

I love it because it’s elegant, dramatic and romantic all at once. My one concern is that it will still be light outside and it probably won’t have the same effect, especially if we end up with a ceremony site that has a lot of windows. I also like how it seems to perfectly frame the bride, groom and officiant. We’ll just have to be sure that we keep th open flames far enough away from us to avoid any fires.

I never really liked the arches with the ivy or flowers winding through it. I’d always had it in the back of my head that I wanted a defined altar space, but I didn’t know what I wanted it to look like. I think this just might work.

In the next post, I’ll outline my diy plan of attack. We’ll see if it comes in both cheap and elegant. Fingers crossed – it will.

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Break From Tradition

May 8, 2008 by Mrs. 12k | Filed in: Ceremony, Reception

A tradition is commonly known as a passed down practice or idea. It’s just that – not a requirement. Too often, brides get so hung up in tradition they end up costing themselves much more than necessary.

Before the wedding even begins, you can cut costs by bucking the tradition of sending every guest a gajillion inserts with their invitation. Every inner envelope and blank piece of spacer paper is costing you not only for the items themselves but also for the postage you’re paying based on the entire invitations weight. All that paper is probably tossed anyway. So save yourself some dollars and help save the environment at the same time.

Check out this post from A Practical Wedding that suggests doing away with favors. Believe me when I tell you that no one in attendance will love you any less if they don’t receive a favor upon leaving. And if they do take issue with it, maybe they shouldn’t have been invited in the first place. After reading her post, I really don’t think we’ll be doing favors now. If we do, they’d have to be something very sentimental and very low-cost. I really like the hand-written note idea, but that’s probably a lot easier for 100 than guests than 200+.

And who says who are required to get married in a church. Consider holding your ceremony and reception in the same location. That way you can combine the venue costs, often lowering the total amount and saving money on transportation from one place to the next.

Finally don’t get all worked up about your ancestors and older generations disapproving your break from tradition. Think of it more as you creating new traditions.

How are you breaking tradition and saving money?

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