TIPS FOR SAVING COSTS ON YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION
Posted by: stylewedds on: March 30, 2012
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Hi bloggers, this week I’d like to share with you some tips to reduce your Food & Beverage costs for your Cabo Wedding Reception. Simple steps will help you to keep your costs in budget without compromising the quality and service of your event.
Opt for seasonal items. Selecting seasonal and locally gown vegetables and ingredients will help you to save costs and you will have the freshest ingredients. All year round you can find the best catch of the day, this is a great and inexpensive option… If you are on a Beach destination, and let´s try the fish! Besides, local farms grow different vegetables and fruits such as eggplants, green and yellow zucchini, fine herbs, pepper, strawberries, mangos, oranges in various seasons. We can recommend you the best products according to your wedding date.
Hors d´oeuvres. For your cocktail, try to do passed hors d´oeuvres instead having various stations, in this way, you can determine certain number of pieces per person instead of a full service that may need to be refilled after the first half hour of the reception.
One entrée option. Try to select one entrée option instead of various options for your guests. Caterers charge more for preparation of food to be available upon guest’s request than having a set number of portions. If you have a list of food allergies and restrictions in advance, you can be ready to offer a different menu for those with special requirements instead of having tens of extra dishes.
Children menu. Your caterer will be able to present you various children menus that are more appealing to young guests. These menus are less expensive and will be more appreciated by the little ones.
Mexican Wine. Avoid paying extra taxes for imported wines and enjoy Mexico´s famous wineries products, these are located in Ensenada and Parras, Coahuila, in the North of Mexico; they offer rich Cabernets and Merlots, delicious Zinfandels, Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs as well as some sparkling wines. Ask your caterer for their sommelier recommendations that can be paired with your selected menu.
Bon Appétit!
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Our featured Wedding Designers for this week: BHLDN
Posted by: stylewedds on: March 14, 2012
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Dear friends,
Now that the Spring is coming, we want to talk about BHLDN store that features fresh and perfect to use on your Cabo Beach Wedding and Bridesmaids dresses and accessories.
Flowers, feathers, glass beads and lace are common in their adornments for the coming season and don’t miss the shimmer clutches for that unique moment!
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Top Wedding Hair Trends
Posted by: stylewedds on: March 12, 2012
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One of the best ways to discovery the top wedding hair trends is to look towards celebrities at award shows. This wedding season the word is glamorous! Also you can add jewels and sparkling pieces or a little touch special to your style. You can even add braids or a twist for an even more glamorous look!
The first question for to choose your hairstyle is whether to have your hair UP or DOWN. ‘Up’ represents an elegant and glamorous look while ‘down’ creates more romantic and casual look. In addition, you’ll need to consider your face shape and hair texture.
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Accesories: The Right Shoes for your Cabo Wedding!
Posted by: stylewedds on: March 9, 2012
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When we decided to write about Wedding Shoes I was excited because, as many women, this is one of my favorite accessories and absolutely one of the most important elements in the Bridal apparel.
If you select Los Cabos as your Destination Wedding, you will most likely need at least two pair of shoes for the Big Day, but probably THREE are a great idea!
For the ceremony on the beach, some brides decide to set up a hard surface runner on the sand where she can step on high hills along with the bridal party. I loved these high hells which are the flawless combination of formal and resort wedding shoes.
After the ceremony and during the party, you may wish to change for more comfy shoes, a pair that let you enjoy the dancing music for hours! These inexpensive platform vintage shoes are a great option for the mid part of your celebration.
Finally, if your wedding last for hours, like many traditional weddings, a cute pair of soft sole sandals will save you from painful and soared feet the next day!
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Dress of the Week: Rosa Clará Collection
Posted by: stylewedds on: March 8, 2012
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The collection by Rosa Clará caught my eye one more time. The romantic, soft draping fabrics are beautifully styled and even with the carefully placed draping, they have simplicity and a confortable feel to them.
You’ll look beautiful at the beach or a garden wedding!
Take a look at the new and different collections, and you’ll see what I mean!
Rosa Clará Collection
Clean, minimal lines. Plain gowns with wide, swishy skirts and matching simple bodices inspired by T-shirts with asymmetric necklines or bare backs.
Soft Collection
Rosa Clará’s latest line is made up of long-flowing gowns in white and nude draped silk voile and tulle that hug the body and exalt its femininity.
Two Collection
This more affordable collection still sparkles with the magic and special touch that make each and every one of Rosa Clará’s creations unique.
And a little gift to our readers… because the details make the different!
We suggest you visit her site to view the other designs available
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How to Reduce Wedding Costs
Posted by: stylewedds on: February 29, 2012
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These tips would provide you on how to reduce wedding costs, but still get your dream wedding event!
Limit the number of guests
Most of the cost of a wedding involves the reception – food, drinks, table decorations, etc.
Be creative with replies
Ask guests to reply online or by telephone.
Prioritize when budgeting
When you’re creating your budget, figure out how much you want to spend on the wedding and how much you’re willing to spend on each item.
Consider the off season
Getting married in the summer season in Cabo is much cheaper than getting married in the winter. A lot of times vendors and venues will give discounts in the off season!
Select a different day
Weddings on weeknights or Sundays are cheaper than Saturdays or Sundays – both venues and vendors.
Have the wedding & reception in the same place
You don’t have to worry about transportation costs and dealing with two separate contracts and vendors.
Consider different options for wedding cakes
You can try ordering birthday cakes instead because cakes that are designated for birthdays are often cheaper than the wedding version, even if they look the same.
Have a bbq!
As an alternative of something extravagant, consider having a beach barbeque for your reception. People can cook their own entrée, which will surely be less expensive than catering.
Limit the flowers
You can also limit the number and amount of flowers to save money!
A DJ for the reception
For the reception, a DJ is usually cheaper than a band.
Money over gifts
In some cultures, it’s appropriate to ask for money in place of gifts. You can use this money to help pay for your wedding or honeymoon.
Remember: your wedding Planner will be there to help reduce and adjust your budget. You can relax and enjoy your dream!
Unique, Romantic & Flawless Cabo Wedding!
Dress of the Week: Monique Lhuillier’s
Posted by: stylewedds on: February 29, 2012
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Monique Lhuillier presented her Spring 2012 Bridal Collection in an intimate scenery. She narrated each look as it glided by! “Romance is back in a big way”.
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Great Ideas for throwing during the Recessional
Posted by: stylewedds on: February 25, 2012
If you are planning your Cabo Wedding Ceremony and you are thinking what would be cool to throw out or release during the recessional, here are some great ideas!
Rice
Rice grows abundantly and quickly, therefore it is a symbol for fertility. Guests would throw rice at the couple to ensure prosperity and fertility. Wedding customs such as this are still used today, often in the form of birdseed or confetti.
Bubbles
A beautiful look is given when blowing bubbles during the recessional, it works perfect for daytime weddings at outdoor venues!
Petals
Your florist can arrange mini baskets or boxes with petals that can be set at each seat of the ceremony. A colorful rain of petals will be the photographer´s delight!
Birdseed
An eco-friendly option, birdseed is a good idea to throw out for your after ceremony exit. Not only will look nice, but you will be feeding those great creatures.
Butterflies
Create a memorable addition to your wedding by releasing live butterflies as a part of the recessional. It takes advance planning and care to use live butterflies in a wedding and choose the right moment for their release, but it gives a beautiful touch!
Bells
Classy options with your names engraved can be used for your wedding ceremony exit and as a favor.
Paper balloons
For night event ceremonies, the paper lit balloons provide a stunning image in the sky soon after they are released. Make sure your Wedding Planner informs the Hotel or venue about this as some properties have restrictions.
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Dress of the week! Vintage Trends: Lusan Mandongus
Posted by: stylewedds on: February 21, 2012
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Lusan Mandongus’ 2012 collection highlights a romantic and feminine approach, incorporating vintage glamour cutting to a sophisticated design.
Aspired to be prominent and unique, the designs are inspired by the traces of oriental elements. The fluidity of the materials harmoniously balancing the curves of the body accentuates the sensuality and timeless beauty.
Incepted in 1991 with its operation based in Hong Kong, Lusan Mandongus has been a referent for glamorous and graceful bridal gowns that made a name for itself in the bridal gown industry.
Sumptuous and ethereal fabrics of silk duchess satin, organza, tulles and silk chiffon interweaving with French lace and crystal appliqués and embroideries, each inspirational pieces encompasses the incredible craftsmanship and the designers’ passion.
Unique, Romantic & Flawless Cabo Wedding!
Mexican Theme Wedding! Fiesta!
Posted by: stylewedds on: February 20, 2012
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If you’ve decided on getting married in Cabo… congratulations! Cabo is one of the most beautiful places on earth! Are you ready for a unique and romantic Big Day?
You don’t have to be Mexican to enjoy a Mexican-themed wedding! The vibrant, exuberant celebration of a Mexican wedding makes a ceremony that much more unique and distinctive. Whether you’re planning a beach wedding or a chapel service, discreet or multitudinous ceremony, adding a few traditional Mexican touches will enhance your Big Day!
For instance, consider wearing a traditional white, cotton, embroidered Mexican wedding dress with a lace veil or “mantilla”. The groom might wear a white, cotton, Mexican wedding shirt.
Other Mexican touches include adding mariachi music, “sangria” after the wedding, and hanging a traditional paper mache “piñata” at the reception.
The best way to ensure that all of the wedding details are perfect is to enlist the support of a destination wedding planner. Not only will this professional help take most of the stress out of planning your wedding, but their years of experience and number of contacts can add special touches to your ceremony that you wouldn’t even have thought of.
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