Wedding planning is a lot of work! I know you are busy. Why not make one thing easy? Creating a registry through Amazon is so easy and my favorite part is how organized it is. 1. Everything is in one place You can install Amazon's Universal Registry tool and add gifts from all over. 2. Fast, free shipping Even if your guest does not have Prime, $25 and over gets free shipping. Your guests can send your gift right to your home or they can send it to their own home and wrap it up for your wedding shower. 3. Discount for you You get 20% off most of the things on your registry that were not purchased. (restrictions and exclusions apply) 4. Easy Returns If you decide you don't like something that you registered for, you have 180 days to return it! 5. Group Purchases Don't worry about choosing big ticket items. There is a group gifting feature so that family and friends go in a gift together! 6. Thank Yous You won't forget to send a guest a thank you. Amazon will have a detailed list of who bought what and when. 7. The Selection Let's be honest, Amazon has everything! You do not need to just register for housewares. Choose decor for your new house, a dog bed for your pup, or a tent for camping. 8. Gift Advisor Put in the amount of guests you are expecting and Amazon will tell you how many gifts to register for. 9. Bonus gifts If your guests purchase select items, you get a free gift delivered to your door! 10. You can customize it You can add pictures and notes. You can highlight items that you like the most. So what are you waiting for? Check off another item on your planning list and start your registry on Amazon! Click here to get started.
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I do not have a ton to say about card boxes. You need one or something for your guests to put cards in. When your guests arrive they want to get their card off their hands so they don't forget or so they do not have to hold onto it. So you want to make it visible when guests arrive at your reception. Having it visible also makes everyone feel at ease that no one is going to walk off with it in plain site. The size is important. If you are having a wedding around 100 guests or less, any of these card boxes will work. If you have a larger guest count you should consider getting something larger or designating someone to empty the box throughout the night. Ask your venue ahead of time for a safe place to store them. Make sure you establish a person to be "in charge" of the cards and to take them at the end of the night. A lot of families get nervous about the cards. (The images are clickable to Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) But who says it has to be a box? You can use a basket or something you already have at home. You can use this as an opportunity to personalize your wedding. I had a couple that liked to fly fish together, so I got a fly fishing basket for their cards. I used a vintage suitcase for a globetrotting couple. You could use a vintage mailbox, a large lantern, a bird cage, or a barrel. It is an added bonus if it is something you can repurpose in your home after the wedding!
So get creative and find something fun. Or if you don't have time for that, just order a box from Amazon! Table numbers are a little detail that can be a big deal! My most important advice on table numbers is to see them in person ahead of time. Don't leave that Amazon box sealed up in the stack of wedding items that have taken over your home! Make sure that they are easy to read. I love the acrylic signs but many times, gold does not show up well on them. Opt for something like this with frosted glass. (The images are clickable to Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Pay attention to the size. You do not want a 2 inch table number that no one can see. But you do not want an 18 inch table number that takes over your centerpieces either! If you have a separate stand for your table number, be sure to try it out and make sure it can hold up the number. I have come across so many flimsy holders that cannot hold up a 5x7 card. They just topple over. If you hired a stationery designer, ask them to design table numbers that go with your invites! How about marquee table numbers? (if they go with your aesthetic of course)
I love candles! The more candles, the better. They are such an inexpensive way to set the mood. I have some do's and don'ts about candles for you. (The images are clickable to Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Do get candles that have the appropriate amount of hours. I always buy candles with at least 6 hours of burn time. Don't buy tea lights. They are useless. They will stay lit for an hour tops. Do make sure your candles are in something safe. They should be contained in a votive, hurricane, or some other glass. No one wants wax dripping all over the table. Don't get scented candles. Guests can be sensitive to smells. Do make sure you have someone to light all of the candles! If you hired a Wedding Coordinator then you are all set! If not, ask your venue or caterer if that is something they will do. You can always enlist a friend or family member that is not part of the bridal party. Make sure you have plenty of lighters ready to go. Don't waste your money on candles for outdoors unless you know that they will stay lit. I have re-lit sooo many candles that are a lost cause! If the candle is far enough down in a container that the wind will not effect it or if it is a covered area, then they might stay lit. You can opt for battery operated candles instead. Do opt for the most realistic battery operated candles if your venue does not allow real candles. Don't buy different color battery operated candles. You may have different size candles. Make sure you turn them on next to each other. You don't want some with white light and others with yellow light. Some even look orange. The colors clash and it does not look good!
Should you have your dog at your wedding? It depends.... I am a dog person. My dogs are part of my family. I absolutely LOVE when they get to be a part of my couples' weddings. Some things you need to consider are the logistics of all of it. Does your ceremony venue allow dogs for the ceremony? Is your dog scared of crowds? Will your dog sit through the ceremony and not bark the whole time? Who is going to bring your dog to the ceremony and bring him home after? (There are services for this.) You don't want to put your pup in a situation that makes them super nervous and gives you anxiety. If you cannot make it work, you can still include your furry baby with doing photos together. This a great time for a first look and then photos with your pooch. You can include them in other ways such as naming your signature drinks after them, having a statue of them on your cake, or having dog treat favors for guests to bring home to their own dogs. Regardless of how you decide to include your fur baby, they will need some new attire. I tried out a few adorable outfits and collars on my own pups to share with you. (The images are clickable to Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Here are my thoughts on the suits. Both of these suits are super cute! I was really impressed with the quality. They come in two separate pieces and were not coming off no matter how much my dog tried. They do run a little large. I got them in XLs which is typically what they wear. Meet Ember and Maizey! I don't have a boy dog so Ember was the ring bearer and Maizey was the flower girl. Ember was not a fan of the suit. But this is a great alternative! She still looks dressed up but it did not bother her at all! I think the quality was pretty good with both of these flower collars. The white definitely looked more realistic. They are no comparison to real florals but they are sturdy. I bought a large and it was too big for both of my dogs. They are 80ish lbs and have large neck/chests. I usually have the opposite problem and everything is too small for them. You can't go wrong with a bandana. They are easy to put on and stay on. It could say "Pup of Honor", "Flower Pup", "Ring Bearer", etc. Feel free to share any way that you are including your pup in your wedding!
I get asked all of the time about what to put in bathroom baskets. Do you have to have them? No. Are they a nice touch? Yes! I am all about the little things and any chance to personalize a couple's wedding, I am in. But what to put in them? What will actually be used? As I was going through all of the leftover bathroom basket items from this past year at my venue, I took mental notes about what I liked. I have a standard list that I send to couples, but thinking back at all of those bathroom baskets that I have picked up at the end of the night (there are soooo many) I think it is time to edit my list. So here it is..... (The images are clickable to Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Deodorant: Definitely useful for men and women! Your guests are getting down on the dance floor and likely to break a sweat. Personally I prefer the deodorant wipes. Don't put a stick of deodorant in the basket for multiple people to use (eww). Deodorant spray is fine too. I avoid Aluminum, but Dove now has 0% aluminum deodorant spray. Safety pins: Because fashion catastrophes happen! A little sewing kit if you are feeling motivated. I have used mine quite a few times! Bandages: Because blisters hurt and make you not want to dance anymore! Stain wipes or pen: Individual wipes or a stain pen are super useful. Mints (Not mouthwash): No one wants to trust that the person before them did not put their mouth on the bottle! Dental Floss: It is so annoying when you have something stuck in your teeth and you cannot get it out! Individually wrapped dental floss picks are the best Bobby Pins and Hair Ties: For hair emergencies or to tie back your hair when you are getting down on the dance floor! Meds: Individual packs are the best. An antacid and a pain reliever is good (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, etc. ) Hair Spray: Just a travel size is fine. It is great for men and women. Feminine Products: A few tampons and pads and you are good to go. You do not need to buy the giant box from Costco! In fact, grab a few things that you have and call it good. Most people bring their own and only need it in case of an emergency (or they didn't bring their purse into the bathroom). Don't worry about buying too much. If you have leftovers, they are all small items to throw in your purse or car. Trust me, you will use them. Grab a basket from home or buy a cute one to put everything in. You will want a basket that will fit everything but will look very full. Here are some that I like: P.S. This is a fantastic job for a Mom, Future MIL, sister, Aunt, etc. asking to help out with the planning. Just send them to this page :)
I started my wedding planning business in Metro Detroit in 2010. I have planned and coordinated hundreds of weddings all over Michigan. I opened a wedding venue in Novi, Michigan in 2019. I LOVE weddings! I have loved weddings since I was a little girl.
I created Savvy Ties to help couples plan their weddings from anywhere. I have planned weddings for every budget. From the DIY couples to the hundreds of thousands of $ weddings with a 6' wedding cake! I have a niche for saving where I can. There is something about the challenge to save $ that excites me! I believe everyone should have the wedding of their dreams and be able to afford it. After all, it is all for one day and it is over so quick! I hope to help couples plan the wedding of their dreams that won't put them in debt. I think it is important to use your budget wisely and spend where it is important to you. Your wedding should reflect you as a couple, not someone you found on Pinterest or Instagram. I have so much I want to say and I cannot wait to share it all with you! |
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