How much can you expect to pay if you were to accept the role of a bridesmaid in a friend or family members wedding? Before saying yes and accepting this position, there are a few things to consider. Besides the time and effort it will take for the next eight to twelve months (depending on how far in advance you are asked to stand in the wedding), there are also the financial obligations involved.
The following is a short list of items you should take into consideration before making that all important decision to include or exclude yourself from the festivities.
The Dress: The bride will most likely expect a specific style of dress and will be instrumental in choosing what you will be wearing. If it's a lavish wedding and the bride has already picked out her gown, that would dictate the level of formality and therefore could end up costing you upwards of two to three hundred dollars (or more) for the dress alone.
The Shoes: Those satin shoes don't come cheap! The bride in all likelihood would expect you to wear satin dyed shoes to match the dress. Shop around for the best deals on the shoes and find a retailer who will provide the dying service for free or at a reduced rate if the entire bridal party makes their purchases through them.
Accessories: Hats, gloves, special brassieres or bustier, pantyhose, hair accessories and jewelery. Normally the jewelery is bought by the bride as a thank you gift, if not, be prepared to pay for the items the bride picks out for you to wear.
Hairstyling and accessories: You may be required to pay for your own hairstyling for the wedding day. Unless you already know the styles that look best on you, the procedure would be the same as that of the bride. First find a style. Second find a stylist you trust. Third, do a dry run by having the stylist try the style on you.
The Bridal Shower: Bridesmaids and the Maid of Honor usually host a bridal shower and divide the cost among themselves. Depending on what you have planned, this could be very costly.
Childcare: If you have children, you may need to get a sitter for the day. Do not assume they are invited guests simply because you are in the wedding party. If they are invited, you may need to make special arrangements to have childcare available during the wedding ceremony and reception since your job really isn't over until after the dinner and speeches have wrapped up.
Gifts: Even though you have already spent a great deal of money to get ready for your friends wedding, you still have to purchase a gift for the bride and groom. A sentimental gift is best but most often bridesmaids choose to give money in an envelope with a nice card. How much to place in the envelope is entirely up to you as well as the standards and trend in your area.
Thank you note: Finally after the wedding you should sit down and write a nice note to the newlyweds, thanking them for allowing you to be part of their important day.
After taking all this into consideration, you will be able to make a more informed decision and should be able to either accept or decline this invitation.
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Until Next Time!
Jasmine
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Nancy Tessier is owner of Bridal Basics and is an industry professional specializing in the design and creation of wedding related items. For other articles, please visit her site at ttp://www.bridalbasics.ca www.fun.createswebsites.com, http://windsor.weddingwindoe.com http://funweddings.blogspot.com
8/25/06
Las Vegas Weddings - Tie the Knot in Luxury and Style
A wedding in Las Vegas means style statement, fun, and grandeur. Las Vegas weddings are the celebration of marriage. Las Vegas is also called the wedding capital of the world, as there are at least 110,000 weddings performed every year. There is no need for any blood tests, and the Marriage Bureau is open from 8 A.M. in the morning to midnight, through the week. On Friday/Saturday, it is open 24 hours. Las Vegas is the true city for lovers, helping them tie the knot in luxury and style.
Wedding Packages:
There are many websites where you can buy prearranged wedding packages online, so that you don’t have the hassles of arranging for chapels, rooms, and flowers etc. The packages come mostly with the additional service of an event planner who takes care of everything; they attend to the wedding preparations like booking rooms to stay in, the wedding cake, and the chapel etc.
The best part is that it does not cost you a fortune to get all these things set. Usually, the firm offering the package has deals fixed up before hand, so that you can get everything in a package at a cheap price.
You do not necessarily have to book online. If you want, you can visit the offices and speak with the planners to get a complete know how about what will be done, where, and how. The packages start from around US$299.00 for a normal package. The cost depends on décor, music, and photography etc. If you have a particular Las Vegas wedding location in mind, you can design your wedding around that with the help of these firms as well.
Some facilities available when a package is chosen are:
• Choice of chapel and music
• Custom cascade and boutonniere
• Choice of ceremony, unity or candlelight ceremony
• First dance, toast and glass flutes
• Professional photography
Wedding Chapels:
The wedding chapels are designed in Las Vegas' newest, most elegant bridal setting, with an opulence that can beat any other setting in the world. Las Vegas wedding chapels usually feature rich archways, and columns decorated with beautifully hand painted water and floral garden scenes. There are many dozen chapels where you can go for your weddings. It is sometimes difficult to fix one particular chapel in any location since there are so many of them.
Wedding Chapels in Casinos:
Wedding chapels at MGM Grand and Bellagio are the best in terms of style statement. They also offer complete services, from dresses, cakes, and photography etc. These chapels can seat right from 30 people to 160 people, based on the number of guests. The cost is usually upwards of US$400.
A wedding is a very emotional and memorable affair for two people tying the knot. Such an occasion requires careful planning, and in Las Vegas it's much more hassle-free than at any other place. With the help of professional wedding planners, a Las Vegas wedding can be pure fun and a very memorable event.
Fun Site:
Plan your Las Vegas Wedding (click Here)
Until Next Time!
Jasmine
For further info on Las Vegas weddings visit http://www.lasvegas-weddings.info - You may reprint this article as long as no changes are made, and this resource box is left intact. Read more articles at http://www.information-spring.info www.fun.createswebsites.com
Wedding Packages:
There are many websites where you can buy prearranged wedding packages online, so that you don’t have the hassles of arranging for chapels, rooms, and flowers etc. The packages come mostly with the additional service of an event planner who takes care of everything; they attend to the wedding preparations like booking rooms to stay in, the wedding cake, and the chapel etc.
The best part is that it does not cost you a fortune to get all these things set. Usually, the firm offering the package has deals fixed up before hand, so that you can get everything in a package at a cheap price.
You do not necessarily have to book online. If you want, you can visit the offices and speak with the planners to get a complete know how about what will be done, where, and how. The packages start from around US$299.00 for a normal package. The cost depends on décor, music, and photography etc. If you have a particular Las Vegas wedding location in mind, you can design your wedding around that with the help of these firms as well.
Some facilities available when a package is chosen are:
• Choice of chapel and music
• Custom cascade and boutonniere
• Choice of ceremony, unity or candlelight ceremony
• First dance, toast and glass flutes
• Professional photography
Wedding Chapels:
The wedding chapels are designed in Las Vegas' newest, most elegant bridal setting, with an opulence that can beat any other setting in the world. Las Vegas wedding chapels usually feature rich archways, and columns decorated with beautifully hand painted water and floral garden scenes. There are many dozen chapels where you can go for your weddings. It is sometimes difficult to fix one particular chapel in any location since there are so many of them.
Wedding Chapels in Casinos:
Wedding chapels at MGM Grand and Bellagio are the best in terms of style statement. They also offer complete services, from dresses, cakes, and photography etc. These chapels can seat right from 30 people to 160 people, based on the number of guests. The cost is usually upwards of US$400.
A wedding is a very emotional and memorable affair for two people tying the knot. Such an occasion requires careful planning, and in Las Vegas it's much more hassle-free than at any other place. With the help of professional wedding planners, a Las Vegas wedding can be pure fun and a very memorable event.
Fun Site:
Plan your Las Vegas Wedding (click Here)
Until Next Time!
Jasmine
For further info on Las Vegas weddings visit http://www.lasvegas-weddings.info - You may reprint this article as long as no changes are made, and this resource box is left intact. Read more articles at http://www.information-spring.info www.fun.createswebsites.com
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