Knot Plan

Having a budget for a wedding is a very important and intelligent strategy. If your budget is small it is even more important to micromanage every detail. This does not mean that your wedding can’t be fun and meaningful to you and your guests. Let’s look at some possibilities. The wedding venue, food, and drink usually take the biggest chunk out of your budget. Aside from the obvious possibilities of where to hold a wedding, look into state, city or town parks.
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1. Monique Lhuillier
2. Vera Wang
3. Priscilla of Boston
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5. Amy Michelson
6. Reem Acra
7. Maggie Sottero
8. Melissa Sweet
9. Anne Barge
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Most brides usually decide to present their guests with a “thank-you” gift on their wedding day. The history of this gift giving began centuries ago when European aristocrats sent their guests home with a bonbonniere or in Italian bomboniere. These were not just given at weddings but at birthday parties, and other occasions. A bonbonniere was actually a box made of porcelain, crystal, precious stones or metal. Inside there are usually goodies made of sugar. It was from these boxed and gift wrapped confections that today’s wedding favors came about. Weddings were considered a lucky occasion and by passing treats the wedding couple felt that they were passing their good luck to their guests. In most instances 5 almonds or candies were given and represented fertility, health, wealth, happiness, and longevity.
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