York & White’s Wedding Budget Tips

 

These days, the economy isn’t doing so well which means that brides and grooms are having to cut corners for their wedding planning. No problem! York & White has a list of budget friendly wedding tips that will help save money:

1. Select a Location:  If you select the right place, you can save a ton of money. Outdoor locations such as gardens, beaches or lakes are perfect because the nature aspects are decoration enough. If you select certain beaches, you may not have to pay for a thing!

2. Guest List: Begin by writing down your family members and then extend it to close family friends. Once your list is completed, stick to it! Don’t invite co-workers that you rarely speak to as the more people that attend, the higher the price of the wedding.

3. Create your own wedding invitations. Many companies charge an arm and a leg for wedding invitations. Try do-it-yourself invitation kits to cut costs in half. These kits generally include the paper and the instructions to create beautiful invitations that will look expensive and professional.

4. Design your own centerpiece.  Make them yourself!  You can check for ideas from local craft stores. Look online for great online deals. York & White is a great starting point.

5. Search for discounted wedding favors. Begin by selecting  a theme or color scheme and then stick to that. York & White features favors from Weddingstar, Cassiani, Fashioncraft and more – all discounted!

6. Don’t spend thousands of dollars on a wedding gown. Many designer stores offer clearance racks that will suit you perfectly. Remember, you will only be wearing this gown once! Many brides actually purchase “previously loved” gowns which are in perfect condition (as they were only worn once for a few hours!)

7. Skip the professional photographer. Have a close family member or friend be in charge of photos. Make a list of shots that you want and set up a little photo shoot (just a photographer would!). You can also scatter disposable cameras on the tables for the guests to snap away. These shots are always fun and many come out just as professional (and a fraction of the cost!)

8. Don’t book two places for your wedding ceremony and reception. Have them all in once place. Select an inexpensive country club for the wedding reception, set-up the wedding ceremony in their professionally landscaped lawn etc.  Not only does this save your wallet from booking two locations, it also saves guests the hassle of traveling to a different location for a reception.

If you can try to stick to a few of these tips, you will greatly reduce the cost of your wedding and it will still be the day that you dreamed of!

Discounted Wedding Accessories

Spring Wedding Planning With York & White

 

Spring is upon us which means that all of the flowers will be in bloom, the weather will be warming up and brides are actively planning their Spring time weddings!

The first place to begin is the wedding gown. In the spring, brides have the freedom to add beautiful pastel colors or flower accessories to match the seasonal theme.  For instance, a simple white gown can be decked up with plenty of flowers and butterflies. Luckily, brides also have a wide variety of butterfly or floral jewelry to select from to complete their Spring look.

With spring represents “coming back to life” as many flowers are blooming and so many beautiful butterflies are celebrating the rebirth of their flower companions. Brides have plenty of options – although Butterflies are more quiet and serene and dragonflies are more fun and active.

Other popular Spring ideas include flowers. Flowers, whether fresh or silk, are bright and colorful. If your wedding is outdoors, a beautiful way to say “I Do” is in a flower garden in the cool spring air. Flowers can be centerpieces, decor or added into favors to complete the theme.

As the Spring months warm up, brides become more and more excited about the upcoming wedding planning and York & White has the Spring bridal accessories to complete your special event!

Spring Wedding Accessories

Personalized Wine Labels

 

Generally, a wedding will have some form of alcohol. Many modern weddings are skipping the open bar to save money and just offering glasses of wine. This is the perfect time to use Weddingstar’s personalized wine bottle labels!

Available in an assortment of styles and themes, these wine bottle labels can transform an ordinary bottle of wine into a beautiful keepsake!

Having a wine themed wedding? Perfect! Scatter wine stoppers and wine charms around your tables and give each guest a personalized bottle of wine to remember your day!

Weddingstar’s Love Bird Wine Labels are available in 4 different colors to represent the 4 seasons of love!

Personalized Wine Labels

Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas

Everybody wants to incorporate a unique tradition or ceremony into their wedding to make it a little extra-special. Actually, there are dozens of creative and inspiring ideas that are both traditional and non-traditional that will compliment your theme and your personalities.

Here are a few suggestions that would add a wonderful touch to your wedding celebration:

1) Incorporate some European tradition into your wedding by circling the altar together three times before proceeding back up the aisle for the recessional.

2) Instead of having each bridesmaid's bouquet look the same, choose a particular flower for each bridesmaid that best suits their personality. If you want to take it a step further, change the groomsmen’s tie or button to match their personalities.

3) Bring in a little of “Mexico” by asking the guests to form a "circle" around the bride and groom in the shape of a heart. The bridal couple will then dance their first dance within the heart as a symbol of romance!

4) Bring a little Romanian tradition into your wedding by having traditional musicians (Lautari), sing, dance, tell stories, perform magic tricks and more!

As always, the bride and groom can incorporate the:

· Unity Sand Ceremony

· Love Letter Ceremony

Wedding Ceremony Accessories

Spring Wedding Colors: Tangerine and Lime

 

If you've set your wedding date for the spring, you want to start planning and a really great, fresh spring color scheme is tangerine and lime. 

Picture a bowl of fresh citrus fruit, and you will see how well these two contrasting colors in fact complement each other nicely.  They will add a modern and exuberant feel to any spring or summer wedding.

These colors can be used in a bright, fun atmosphere or can be toned down by a crisp white addition. This theme doesn't have to stop with just favors, it can be used throughout your planning in decor, ceremony accessories, reception accessories and even fashion.

If you match your colors correctly,  you can try mixing and matching different prints and patterns for your tablescape. For example, try lime and tangerine scroll patterned napkins over a tablecloth striped with tangerine, lime, and white.  The ending result will be bright and wonderful. 

Many brides are straying from the "all white" wedding gown and adding a touch of color to spice things up. Lime and tangerine accents will make a striking difference in any wedding dress! This look can also be followed through with the bridal party, especially the bridesmaid dresses. To complete the total look, you can have bridesmaid jewelry custom made in your wedding colors. An addition of bright Swarovksi crystals will add depth, style and sparkle to any ensemble!

Because your color scheme essentially revolves around fruit, you can add actual fruits to your decor to keep it fresh and colorful.  Fill a beautiful glass pitchers with limeade, tangerine juice, and lemonade at the venue or location. A unique way to incorporate the citrus fruit would be to fill clear tall cylinders with the limes and tangerines submerged in water. These make excellent centerpieces!

Spring Wedding Accessories

Personalized Corporate Event Favors

 

If you’re hosting a corporate event, you might be overwhelmed. Let’s be honest, many employees don’t look forward to a corporate event, especially if they are known to be boring. If you’re in charge of planning the event, be sure that you:

• Think FUN
• Think GIFTS

Corporate gifts don’t have to be plain and expensive. On the contrary, a nice personalized business card holder would surely make your employees glad that they showed up!

Don’t forget games: Let your employees forget that they are at a WORK event by letting them cut loose and join in on some games. Each winner of the game should get a fun prize such as a gift card or bottle of wine. This will ensure that everybody leaves happy.

Rockwell Industry is famous for their personalized:

• Business Card Holders
• Pens
• Paper Weights
• And more!

Personalized Executive Black Leather Card Case

Coffee Themed Wedding Accessories at York & White

If you're planning your wedding on a budget, you might be skipping the open bar. Don't worry! Your guests won't mind if you offer soft drinks and coffee beverages. In fact, it's a great theme for any wedding as the colors are rich and romantic.

Weddingstar’s “A True Blend” stickers are ideal for wedding invitations or favors – giving a personalized touch to any ordinary bridal accessory.

York & White Tip: Serve coffee flavored deserts and beverages during your reception to keep guests warm and toasty. If you’re having an open bar, incorporate coffee flavored liqueur as well!

Weddingstar “A True Blend” Stickers