One question that comes up especially from budget-conscious couples: should you buy a used wedding dress? While everyone wants a brand new, designer dress for their wedding, there are certainly benefits to a used wedding dress. The most obvious benefit is cost savings, but another great pro is it’s eco-friendly! There are also some downsides as well, but many of the myths about pre-owned wedding gowns have been debunked. Let’s talk about some of the main questions when considering a used or preowned wedding dress. How much are used wedding dresses? We’ve found used wedding dresses are typically 30-70% off the retail price depending on the condition and year it…
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Why Do You Tip Wedding Vendors? – Ask Wedding Experience
It’s time for Ask Wedding Experience, where we answer (or do our best to answer) your most pressing wedding-related questions, no matter how weird OR common they might be. Today’s question tackles a part of the wedding experience that might not be a favorite of budget-savvy couples. For our blog today, we explore the question, why do you tip wedding vendors? The Wedding Experience team takes its best shot at giving you the answer below. Why do you tip wedding vendors anyway? Unlike many of the questions we tackle here, this one is a bit more clear. Like anything that involves tipping someone for a service, wedding vendors want to…
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Why Do Wedding Cakes Cost So Much? – Ask Wedding Experience
It’s time for Ask Wedding Experience, where we answer (or do our best to answer) your most pressing wedding-related questions, no matter how weird OR common they might be. Today’s question focuses on a very common gripe among future brides and grooms when planning their wedding. That question is, why do wedding cakes cost so much? The Wedding Experience team takes its best shot at giving you the answer below. Why do wedding cakes cost so much? Are they made of gold? The short answer is, because wedding cakes are much more important and featured than most. While your birthday cake may be noticed during the blowing of the candles,…
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Why Do Wedding Cars Have Cans? – Ask Wedding Experience
It’s time for Ask Wedding Experience, where we answer (or do our best to answer) your most pressing wedding-related questions, no matter how weird OR common they might be. Today’s question tackles a time-honored tradition – a tradition that no one seems to understand, despite us all knowing it. That question is, why do wedding cars have cans? The Wedding Experience team takes its best shot at giving you the answer below. Why do wedding cars have cans tied to the back, anyway? While many would think that this tradition is simply some strange modern choice, the real story behind it is surprising. This bizarre wedding tradition actually dates back…
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Why Do You Break A Glass At A Jewish Wedding? – Ask Wedding Experience
It’s time for Ask Wedding Experience, where we answer (or do our best to answer) your most pressing wedding-related questions, no matter how weird OR common they might be. Today, we focus on a question that deals with one of the more unique wedding traditions of a cultural sort. That question is, why do you break a glass at a Jewish wedding? The Wedding Experience team takes its best shot at giving you the answer below. Why do you break a glass at a Jewish wedding anyway? Unlike many wedding traditions, this classic Jewish wedding tradition actually has a much more somber background story. When people break a glass, they…
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Why Do Wedding Dresses Have To Be White? – Ask Wedding Experience
It’s time for Ask Wedding Experience, where we answer (or do our best to answer) your most pressing wedding-related questions, no matter how weird OR common they might be. Today’s question deals with one of the oldest traditions in the wedding industry. That question is, why do wedding dresses have to be white? The Wedding Experience team takes its best shot at giving you the answer below. Why do wedding dresses have to be white, as opposed to red, black etc? There are quite a few historical reasons and precedents to point to in answering this question. One of the most common ideas has always been that white symbolizes the…
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Why Do Wedding RSVPs Have An M? – Ask Wedding Experience
It’s time for Ask Wedding Experience, where we answer (or do our best to answer) your most pressing wedding-related questions, no matter how weird OR common they might be. Today, we’re focusing on a question that seems silly but comes up frequently. That question is, why do wedding RSVPs have an M on them? The Wedding Experience team takes its best shot at giving you the answer below. Wait, what do you mean why do wedding RSVPs have an M? If you’ve never noticed, traditional wedding RSVPs will often feature a capitalized or stylicized M at the beginning of the blank name field. While people may think that this is…
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Black Tie Preferred vs Black Tie Required vs Creative Black Tie
While the phrase “Black Tie event” has been thrown around for years, understanding the etiquette for such an event is always confusing. Part of the issue is the variety of Black Tie events that exist. Some invitations simply say Black Tie or Black Tie Required, while others will phrase it as Black Tie Requested, Black Tie Requested or Preferred, Black Tie Optional, or Creative Black Tie. With so many similar phrases, it’s no wonder that people show up underdressed or sometimes overdressed. Since this seems to be a point of confusion amongst event goers, it’s a good time to demystify the Black Tie phenomenon once and for all. We’ve broken…
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Beach Wedding Planning Tips
While considered a luxury by many, the beach wedding is becoming a fun, casual, and beautiful choice these days. As we know though, planning any wedding is already a headache at times. A beach wedding can add a few more wrinkles to this, but don’t be scared! Planning your beautiful ceremony, with waves crashing in the back, can definitely be worth it! Here are some tips for you to consider when doing your beach wedding planning: Formal vs Casual? The first question to consider before diving into those Tropical Hawaiian Wedding Idea sites is how you want to approach your event. Is it going to be a formal occasion, which…
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Wedding Table Decorations: Picking the Perfect One
Perfect wedding table decorations, while seemingly insignificant, can help set the mood or theme for your guests and yourselves! Of course, ideas for centerpieces don’t always pop out at will. This is why we’ve compiled some tips to consider as you go about choosing your ideal wedding table centerpiece. From your wedding theme, to the costs associated, here’s a few suggestions to help your wedding planning! Consider Your Theme There are many ways that you could start creating the idea and general vision for the centerpiece. The most common way is simply matching the theme that the bride and groom are looking to create during the marriage ceremony itself. Whether…
