Who wouldn't love to save $1,000 or more on their wedding gown, right? How about super cute Bridesmaids gifts that are $3!

Retail $1,789.00, sale price $449

So I was checking out some of my favorite deal sites and found that Hautelook is featuring some AMAZING deals on everything from Wedding Gowns to Bridesmaids gifts.  I'm talking about save $1,000 or more on your wedding gown!!!  They have a few different designers such as, Christina Wu - the designer of the dress shown above, with savings of 75% off retail.  That means you are paying $449 for an $1,800 gown!  

If you don't already know about Hautelook, it's a great deal site that I have come to really love!  

Other great wedding deals I found were:

Tuxes, Ties, and and more

Bridal Lingerie {$12 for bras & $8 for panties!!!}

Great Wedding Books like Martha Stuarts Weddings 40% off

Honeymoon Beachwear 

Bridesmaid Dresses

and more....

I love this adorable little flower girl dress.  How sweet is this and at over 50% off, this is a total win!

Us Angels

Lace Bodice Dress Retail $150, Sale $70 

Only $5 for cute Bridesmaid gifts!

With all the costs that come along with a wedding, it's always great to find a good deal.  I hope this helps!!!  Hurry, check out this site before the sales end.  Leave a comment below and tell me what great deal you scored.

      

{Tuesday Tip #5} - Seating the older generation at your wedding reception

When working on the ever dreaded seating chart for your wedding reception, be sure to really think about your guests.  Nobody likes to feel like they have be shoved into a corner.  

The older generation (think grandparents) will most likely not join in all of time on the dance floor, but they will still want to feel like they are included.  Seat them closest to the dance floor, but at the far end away from where the speakers will be.  They will have a great time watching from their tables.  Be on the lookout for lots of chair dancing!  

{Tuesday Tip #4} Have your wedding invitations weighed BEFORE purchasing postage

Custom Designed Postage Stamps

Can you just imagine!  You spend lots of time and energy making sure your invitations are perfect and ready to mail out on time, just to get them all back in the mail 2 weeks later because you didn't add enough postage.  Yikes!  Now you are racing against the clock because you are 2 weeks behind and faced with ordering all new envelopes, purchasing postage (AGAIN!) and - horror of horror - maybe even paying to have your envelopes addressed all over again!  Especially if you have sprung for beautiful hand calligraphy, this can be a costly mistake.  Don't let this be you!  

These days with pockets, layers, and embellishments, most invitations require more than the standard 1 oz. stamp.  Did you also know that things like the shape of your invitation can change the over all price as well?  You read that right.  The ever popular square invitation is beautiful and eye catching, but according to the post office it is considered an "odd size" and requires additional postage.  Who knew, right?  

To make sure this doesn't happen to you, check with the post office about the size and weight of your invitation.  Once you have your finished sample in hand, head on over to your local post office and have it weighed and measured for correct postage. Make sure to check the schedule for any postage increases to plan accordingly.  Remember, this will effect your response cards and response post cards as well! 

Proofs - Christine's Pink Gerber Daisy Wedding Stationery {Save the Dates, Place Cards, Table Cards, Wedding Invitations, and Program Covers}

Gerber Daisy Save the Date Post Cards

Let's talk proofs!  I can hear you all now - "What are proofs"?  Proofs are a digital representation of what your stationery design will look like once printed and assembled.  When working with a custom design, after a consultation with a client, the designer (that's me) builds your invitation by pulling together all those ideas that were tossed around and putting them on paper in the form of an over all design.  Although not 100% accurate in terms of colors, proofs can give you a much clearer idea of what to expect the final product to look like and allow you to make any edits before moving into printing.  The reason colors aren't totally accurate is because not everyone uses the same kind of screen.  In fact, these days, you could be viewing a proof on everything from an ipad to a cell phone. With electronic proofing you can view several versions of a design theme and choose the one you like the most without dealing with the expense of having each design prints and assembled.

Below are some more examples of proofs for the Gerber Daisy Wedding Set.  Be on the look out for more posts with design proofs to come.  

Christine Gerber Daisy Invitation Proof 2

Christine Gerber Daisy Invitation Proof 3

Christine Gerber Daisy Invitation Proof 1

Christine Gerber Daisy Invitation Set

Christine's Gerber Daisy Program Covers

Christine's Gerber Daisy Table Cards

Christine's Gerber Daisy Place Card Proofs

{Tuesday Tip # 3} - Have your wedding stationery photographed!

Tuesday Tip #3

Have your wedding stationery photographed.  {That means your wedding invitations too!}

Details, Details, Details!  I can’t say it enough – Truly memorable weddings are built by paying special attention to the details.  Now that you have put all your time and effort into creating all those extra special details, don’t let your wedding day slip by without capturing them on film.  

If you are like 99% of the Brides out there, you are already planning on hiring a photographer, videographer, or both for your wedding day.  Take this opportunity to have all those special touches photographed. Most good photographers will be sure to snap a shot of a few things here and there. Be sure to meet with your photographer and have a list ready of people & items that you really want photographed.   When making your list, don’t forget your wedding stationery {ceremony programs, place cards, table cards, menus, special signs, etc.}.

What about your wedding invitations?   Plan on ordering an extra copy of your wedding invitation and give it to your photographer ahead of time or bring it to your wedding.   Very few people end up with a photo of their wedding invitation and while having a copy tucked in your memory box is great, what happens if it gets lost?  Photos that showcase your invitation with your bridal bouquet, wedding rings, or other meaningful accents are always a hit. 

Be sure to let us know if your photographer snaps some lovely photos of your wedding stationery by Fine Prints and you (as well as your photographer) could find yourself featured on our website or blog.  Check out our REAL BRIDES SPOTLIGHTS to see examples of some amazing wedding details captured by the pros.  

{Tuesday Tip #2} When to order your Wedding Stationery {Featuring a Wedding Stationery Timeline}

"When do I order my wedding stationery?"

I hear this from Brides all the time.  The ever popular question of when to shop for and order your wedding stationery can be a tricky one.  I have found that although wedding planner books are very helpful in many areas, they all seem a bit out of date when it comes to ordering your save the dates, invitations, and other paper needs.  This is especially true when it comes to custom invitations.  A good rule of thumb in all things wedding is "you can never be too early" when selecting vendors and checking things off your list.  

Start out by checking out wedding magazines and websites for inspiration.  Print out photos of your favorites and note what you love about them and what you wish you could change. Your stationery is a very important part of your wedding.  Save the dates or the actual invitations are often the first glimpse your guests will have at  your Wedding.  What kind of message do you want to send?  This is your chance to get them excited about the amazing event you are planning.  You want to make sure that it reflects who you are as a couple by showcasing your style, tastes, and even humor at times.  

Often you will find that stationery lead times can be longer than you might think.  To avoid paying costly rush fees to meet your deadlines, or worse - not being able to get what you want at all, be sure to plan ahead.