Wedding Budget

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all of you!

It's the season when many couples choose to get engaged and start planning their weddings for 2009!

If you are looking for a great gift for your fiancee, daughter, friend or anyone who is getting married then you need WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook. This is one of the easiest guides available to help you with your planning. It will take you start to finish with ease. Of course, if you decide it's over-whelming, then give me a call and I'll be happy to pick up where you leave off :-) You can order this workbook through www.weddingsbytanya.com.

This year, the economy hasn't been very kind to any of us. With this in mind, set a reasonable budget for yourself when planning your wedding. The last thing you want is to start married life in debt! Remember, if you can't afford the big wedding, small, intimate weddings (such as planned elopements) can be done now then have the big, elaborate one on your fifth or tenth wedding anniversary.

One thing a wedding coordinator will help with is to keep you inside your budget. Talk things over with them before buying things that may be a waste of your money. Try to purchase items you'll be able to use in your new home. For example, toasting flutes to match your crystal.

2009 should hold a brighter outlook for everyone and I certainly wish this for you and yours. Thank you for reading my blog and please, if you ever have questions or need help, email me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or call 303-779-0395.

Wishing you and yours a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

Grooms' Corner

Today's grooms are more savey than in the past. They want to (or should) be involved in the wedding planning. Gone are the days when a groom just showed up, said "I do" and was done.



This is a groom's day as well as the bride's. Eventhough the focus is on the bride, there is as much emotion on the groom's part. This is your wedding day as well and you should feel like you can contribute if there's something you feel you'd like to say.



For example, if you have a female friend who means a lot and has been close, why not ask her to stand as your honor attendant. Nothing says you have to have a best man! Yes, she should dress like the other bridesmaids and carry a bouquet or something similar to the bridesmaids.



What if you have a special color you'd like included? Tell you bride about it and see if it can't be incorporated. (However, please understand not all brides are into NFL,NBA or MLB colors!!!!)

Drop hints as to what you might like to have if your bride decides to surprise you with a groom's cake. Don't like cake? I've had icecream cakes made to take the place of the cake.



Let your bride know your thoughts. She may not take all your suggestions, but I'm sure she'll be glad to hear you are interested in the planning.



Many groom's don't think a wedding coordinator is necessary, but let me recommend that if you want your bride, FMIL and your family to enjoy the day, you'll be the first to suggest it. Having a good coordinator is invaluable when it comes to figuring out complex issues such as blended families, working in children from a previous marriage, working out compromises between the two of you and families; and in helping you to have a stress and worry free day.



Have questions? I'm happy to help you from helping plan your proposal to any questions regardin wedding planning. Just email me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or call me at 303-779-0395. (I not only do weddings in Colorado, but am available to help plan and travel to your destination site.)



One last note if you just got engaged, consider giving your fiance a copy of my book WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook(c). It will make both your jobs easier! To order, email me or give me a call at 303-779-0395.



Have a great summer!

Silver Rose Proposals

This evening a gentleman is going to propose to the love of his life. (In this case, they've been married for 14 years and he wants to give her the wedding they never had.)

Whether you are getting engaged for the first or second time, coming up with a creative way to ask your beloved for her hand in marriage can be difficult.

I'm happy to offer this service in addition to my wedding coordination services. Together, we'll come up with the site, if you want a photographer, videographer, or want to enter with a horse and buggy, something that fits both your personalities.

Give me a call to help you come up with a proposal to remember. You can call 303-779-0395, email tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com or contact through www.weddingsbytanya.com

Proposal Planning

Proposal planning is the latest thing in the wedding market.

When a couple is ready to make the big committment, sometimes a gentleman just doesn't know what or how he wants to do to make the proposal special so they are hiring a Proposal Planner to assist them.

Well, I'm that person! Not only can I assist you with the Proposal, but I can then assist you when planning your wedding as your Wedding Coordinator.

You want to keep in mind that this is a special time for both of you and select a way that fits you. Are you a romantic? Then how about a carriage ride, picnic and pop the question. Don't forget the photographer and or videographer to capture the moment.

I charge a flat fee, depending on the complexity of the proposal. For assistance, give me a call or email me at 303-779-0395 or tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com.

Let me help make this an event you'll remember the rest of your lives!