Friday, May 29, 2015

Music 10 - All Time Low Songs

Best band. Best songs...
Literally the most difficult list for me to narrow down, so I have given my top 2 per each album. And this was still the most difficult list to narrow down!

  • Party Scene
    • The Girl's a Straight Up Hustler
    • The Party Scene
  • Put Up or Shut Up
    • Coffee Shop Soundtrack 
    • Jasey Rae
  • So Wrong It's Right
    • Vegas
    • Remembering Sunday
  • Nothing Personal
    • Weightless
    • Keep the Change, You Filthy Animal
  • Dirty Work
    • Heroes
    • Get Down on Your Knees and Tell Me You Love Me
  • Don't Panic!
    • Oh Calamity!
    • Outlines
  • Future Hearts
    • Don't You Go
    • Missing You
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Sunday, May 3, 2015

Music 9 - Taylor Swift Songs

I really should have saved this one for #13, but I had such a TSwizzle day that I needed to share it with the world!

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Music 8 -Guilty Pleasures

We all have those songs... the ones we don't want anyone else to know we not only listen to, but JAM along with. I bust out all the karaoke moves for these songs!
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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Music - Best Albums as a Whole

Get to work listening to these. Now.
  • Future Hearts (All Time Low)
  • Daughtry (Daughtry)
  • 1989 (Taylor Swfit)
  • Boys Like Girls (BLG)
  • Everywhere We Go (Kenny Chesney)
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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Music 6 - A Good Cry

Best songs when you need a good cry

As you'll notice, all of the songs are in the Country music genre. That's because, despite how much I do love other genres, I truly believe fiddles reach the heartstrings.
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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Music 5 - Female Independence

Continuing on...
These songs scream "I'm taking my life into my own hands

  • What the Hell - Avril Lavigne
    • "All my life I've been good but now I'm thinking, what the hell?"
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQmEd_UeeIk
  • Red High Heels - Kelli Pickler
    • "Nobody holds a candle to me In my red high heels..."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5Ri8GY57SI
  • Man I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
    • "The girls need a break-tonight we're gonna take The chance to get out on the town We don't need romance-we only wanna dance We're gonna let our hair hang down!"
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJL4UGSbeFg
  • Bitch - Meredith Brooks
    • "I'm a little bit of everything All rolled into one...."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivt_N2Zcts
  • Change - Taylor Swift
    • "These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1jYllE0T-k

:D
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Saturday, January 31, 2015

Music 4 - Getting over Hearbreak

I recently sent a CD to a friend of mine that's dealing with a terrible break-up and I truly believe the songs on it are some of the best songs for getting over a breakup. Not to mention, the order of the playlist.

Start slow and painful, rebuilding, get mad, and then get over it.


  1. Broken - Lifehouse
    • We all feel a little broken when we're getting over a loss. "I am damaged at best... I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing, with a broken heart that's still beating..."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6cdPeYJh0s
  2. Compass - Lady Antebellum
    • Because your friends are always right down the road.
    •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiG-4-V7Xd0
  3. Payphone - Maroon 5 ft Wiz Khalifa
    • "Where have the times gone baby?... Where are the plans we made for 2?"
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRaWnd3LJfs
  4. Should've Said No - Taylor Swift
    • It always seems like there was something that could've been avoided to avoid the whole mess...
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfWwrUd4dwk
  5. Harder to Breathe - Maroon 5
    • This is my favorite Maroon 5 song because it holds so much passion and hatred and recovery.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV8NHsmVMPE
  6. All Over You - Spill Canvas
    • Most people haven't heard of Spill Canvas, but they have so many great angsty songs... like this one. "All I'm asking for is love, but you never seem to have enough."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV3tLQ2uGzs
  7. Breathing - Lifehouse
    • Who doesn't love Lifehouse?? They just *get* love! "I'm finding my way back to sanity again Though I don't really know what I'm going to do when I get there..." 
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c6GWPjH40g
  8. Drunk on a Plane - Dierks Bentley
    • First of all: Dierks nailed the video. Secondly: everyone can appreciate a quick rebound. 
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrM39m22jH4
  9. A Little Bit Stronger - Sara Evans
    • Here's where it gets intense. It's time to pick your self up and start putting the pieces back together. "...got dressed through the mess and put a smile on my face. I got a little bit stronger."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22zB6Soc2Gk
  10. Something in the Water - Carrie Underwood
    • Because the real answer is above.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH9kYn4L8TI
  11. Forever & Always - Taylor Swift
    • "It rains your bedroom, everything is wrong, it rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mshTih8qYs
  12. Forget You - Cee Lo Green
    • Atari is much better anyway.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTZ65SbocSo
  13. Undo It - Carrie Underwood
    • Nothing better than waring tons of shimmer and realizing you're better off without that memory. And doing it with sass.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywtJYvDBKek
  14. Piece of Me - Britney Spears
    • I've always thought of this as the best eff-you song around. I don't care what you think, but I'm gonna do me every day... no matter how much that changes.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4FF6MpcsRw
  15. Picture to Burn - Taylor Swift
    • "You're just another picture to burn..."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCMqcFAigRg
  16. 12 Gauge - Casey Donahew Band
    • Physical or psychological pain has the same affect. "You can be real sure of 1 thing friend, he'll never ever hit her again."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhoDSCbg_O0
  17. Findin' a Good Man - Danielle Peck
    • "Blind dates and horror stories, pushy guys and fast movers, let's dedicated this girls' night out to big talkers, bad losers. It's so hard finding a good man"
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtdRVjq64BY
  18. If I Never See Your Face Again - Maroon 5 ft Rihanna
    • We had our fun and now we can be done.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbtajuiuLMU
  19. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
    • Everyone knows the song. Everyone knows the feeling. "Well, now go! Walk out the door! Just turn around now, 'Cause you're not welcome anymore!"
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBR2G-iI3-I
  20. Counting Stars - OneRepublic
    • All about finding yourself again.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT_nvWreIhg
  21. One Way Ticket (Because I Can) - LeAnn Rimes
    • "I will face the world around me Knowing that I'm strong enough to let you go And I will fall in love again Because I can."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6wM34HrJqo
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Friday, January 30, 2015

Music 3 - Love Songs

Ah love... amoré... liebe... amor...amouré... liefde.
Everyone loves love, but no one loves love more than songwriters. The below 5 songs are the most beautiful (positive) love songs:

  • God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton
    • There's a reason this was the song four our first dance :)
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCf2PoTuh4Q
  • God Must Have Spent a Little More Time On You - NSYNC
    • Back when boy bands knew what they were doing
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fxh7jAJR8U
  • From This Moment On - Shania Twain ft. Bryan White
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4aTUaEgH0Q
  • A Thousand Years - Glee Cast
    • Don't knock it 'til you try it... Making this song into a duet is so powerful
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUKkews19n0
  • Little Moments - Brad Paisely
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBErCVNP6rM



And because love hurts... the below 5 songs are the most beautiful (but a bit negative) love songs:

  • This is Me You're Talking to - Trisha Yearwood
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjLc_b6utWE
  • Beaches of Cheyenne - Garth Brooks
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1E2qu8AJlc
  • Don't Take the Girl - Tim McGraw
    • Get through this without crying!
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_rEIA_ohto
  • Don't Speak - No Doubt
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR3Vdo5etCQ
  • How Far - Martina McBride
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU5uPbXXSfc

And a bonus song that fits both descriptions!
  • Love, Me - Collin Raye
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmi7kxKe3i0

Love on :)
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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Music 2 - Most Relaxing Songs

Continuing my trek across music....
I've had a long 12 hour workday, so these are the songs I find most relaxing.

Most of the time when you think of relaxing songs you don't think of lyricals, but I do. Words move me as much as a tune and the below 5 songs are some great ones to help me tune down at the end of a  tough day.


Namaste, loves :)
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Music

Music is like religion to me (not a God, but a lifestyle). Lyrics proclaim the emotions I am not eloquent enough to speak and music projects those feelings so strongly that you can only feel joy after singing at the top of your lungs for 3 and 1/2 minutes.

I truly believe there is a song for every moment in life, no matter how grand or insignificant it may seem. Over the next few.. however long I feel like doing this... I will share with you five songs per post. Five songs that are pure magic to me in some way or another. Maybe I'll introduce you to some new bands, maybe I'll drudge up a classic you haven't heard in years. No matter what, I guarantee your ears will enjoy the 20 minutes spent on this page.

Day 1 - Alison's Favorite Songs

I refuse to number these because honestly my top 5 songs rotate order based on my mood, environment, & stress levels, so here they are in alphabetical order by band:

  • Weightless - All Time Low (2009)
    • We've all been here: "maybe it's not my weekend, but it's gonna be my year... I've been going crazy I don't wanna waste another minute here." The lyrics in this song are more powerful than just about any other pop punk song ever written. There's even more power in the music. Start out slow... give it a little edge then get loud and fast.... so wonderfully orchestrated. Also Alex Gaskarth has the voice of an angel and Rian, Jack, and Zack are right there with him!
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpG3BxRctQ4
  • When You Say Nothing at All - Allison Krause ft. Keith Whitley (1989, 2002)
    • This is truly the most beautiful love song I've ever heard. If you've never been in love, this song perfectly illustrates what it feels like. "The smile on your face lets me know that you need me, there's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me..." 
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpG3BxRctQ4
  • Hero/Heroine - Boys Like Girls (2006)
    • This is another fantastic song both lyrically and musically. When you sing along you can't help but smile. "Do you know that your love is the sweetest sin?... never felt so good to be so wrong..." Another heavily underrated pop punk band from the States!
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYNznNBeDnQ
  • Friends in Low Places (Live) - Garth Brooks (1990)
    • SPECIFICALLY THE LIVE VERSION because there is an extra verse that makes this song. But again, who hasn't been in this place before and needed a big screw you to someone who did you wrong? And you know what, you still have friends to help you get through anything. "I'll be as high as that ivory tower that you're living in..."
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w8wcmZQ-pc
  • Unwound - George Strait (1981)
    • The King has 60 #1 hits, yet my favorite will always be his first single ever... the one that peaked at #6. Most people reading this probably won't like this song because it's so twangy, but I cannot resist George's voice mixed with the fiddles. I love paradoxes... how upbeat people can be in negative situations. It's the cheating man's side of the story and he knows how wrong he is and owns up to it. Not to mention the play on words. Gotta love it.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHHU-Aeuxg8

Happy singing!!
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Sunday, July 20, 2014

DIY Gel Manicure

Howdy!

I am going to be in a friend's wedding next weekend, which I am super duper excited about! She picked out this gorgeous OPI pink-nude nail color to go with our sangria-colored dress. I absolutely love the elegance of it all!

ANYWAY... I work all week so I can't get a manicure and I will not have time to do my nails at all in the two days before the wedding. Everyone knows that no matter what the brand, nail polish only lasts up to 3 days without chipping, so I was in a real pickle!

Then I found out about Sally Hansen's gel nail base & played around with it for weeks until I found the perfect solution that lasts over a week! So here it is, folks, the best DIY gel nail manicure around. The best part is that this does NOT require a UV salon lamp!!



The Ingredients:
  • Base Coat
  • Sally Hansen Hard as Wraps Hardener
  • ANY Nail Polish (that's right, any kind... it doesn't have to be a special gel nail polish!)
  • Sally Hansen Strengthening Top Coat OR Sally Hansen No Chip Top Coat



The Process:
The more time you can devote to this, the better, but I understand you probably have a jam-packed schedule like me, so you can definitely do this in under 15 minutes.

  1. 1 thin coat of your favorite base coat. I love the Wet 'n' Wild base coat because it really works to protect your nails and keep them healthy. (Dries in ~1 minute)

  2. 1 coat of Sally Hansen Hardener. (Dries in ~1 minute, I give it 2, just in case)

  3. 1 coat of nail polish. (Let dry for as long as you need... 3-10 minutes)

  4. 1 coat of Sally Hansen hardener. (Dries in 1-2 minutes)

  5. 1-3 coats of your nail polish. Whatever it takes to get the color you desire. (Let dry fully. You may use ice water to accelerate the drying process)
    1. Side note, if you've never used the ice water drying process, you should DEFINITELY try! Let your nails air dry for a minute or two, then put each nail under running cold water for 20 seconds OR soak your entire hand it a bowl of ice water for 20 seconds. Top 2 coats will dry automatically!
  6. 1 coat of Sally Hansen Top Coat. (Dries in 1 minute)
VIOLA! Perfect gel nails that will last at least 1 week! :)


Happy Manicuring :)

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

DIY Towel Cake

I found this idea on the Internet, but I have to say, I really made it look good. Put in a little time & effort and viola! Beautiful gift straight from the registry!


My friend's bridal shower had a theme: Sunflower Soirée AND she had brown towels on her registry so this worked perfectly for me. It was a great bridal shower gift that also doubled as decor.

It isn't the cheapest gift in the book, but it's a great DIY because nothing like it exists, it's adorable, and the bride will love the way you presented her registry gift!

The end product:



What you need:
  • 2 full-sized bath towels
  • 2 hand towels
  • 2 washcloths
  • 1 dowel rod
  • 3+ corsage pins
  • silk flowers 
How to do it:
  1. Lay 1 of the bath towels flat on the ground. Fold it in half so it becomes skinnier. Roll the towel up tightly, like a sleeping bag. Set it aside. 
  2. Lay the second bath towel flat on the ground and fold it in half so it becomes skinnier. Place the first rolled up towel on top of it and roll the second towel up around the first. 
  3. Take a corsage pin and pin the end of the towel to the towel base. If you're not comfortable with it holding, use 2 or more. This is the bottom tier
  4. Repeat with the other types of towels in order to create each cake tier.
  5. Stick the dowel rod in the center of the bath towel roll. Place the dowel rod through the middle tier and place the top tier atop the dowel rod.
  6. Your cake is complete! Now all you need to do is decorate :)

Happy crafting! :)
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DIY Bachelorette Gifts

I'm officially at the age where most of my friends are getting married (me included!). I've searched day in & day out for gift ideas that will blow others out of the water; something special that the bride will cherish and appreciate. I definitely use the registry as much as possible for my gifts, but when it comes to bachelorette parties, there is no registry so I just do what I want. And what I want... that is below!

Here are some ideas for some cute DIY bachelorette gifts that every bride will love :)




  1. No gift is complete without  its wrapping. 

    The bag: Panty party? Bringing lingerie? Why not decorate the bag in a very bachelorette manner? Super sexy!

  2. Stocking-stuffers.
    I love throwing little additions into a gift, goofy side notes to the main gift.
    A major one? Nail polish with a cute tagline -




    Or dress it up a little!


    There are some seriously cute ideas out there!
  3. Outfit-Inspired Gift:Don't just buy lingerie, make your lingerie gift fun!

    Traffic lights: In the red tissue wrap a non-sexy outfit to let him him he might as well stop. In the yellow wrap a cute nightie to show him to proceed with caution. In the green wrap some sexy lingerie to let him know to go for it!


    The Panty Bouquet: Roll em up horizontally & stick them in a silicon cupcake-shaped cake mold or a vase

    or any other sort of holder to look like a bouquet or cupcake! If you want to make long stem roses, use some floral tape to create the stems.





    The panty cake/box: Tie each pair of panties together with a ribbon, attaching the last one to a longer ribbon at the top. When she goes to unwrap the ribbon on the box she will pull the first pair out and more and more panties will keep coming!


    Groom's Choice: If you know the groom well enough, play to his interests. Is he obsessed with superheroes? Throw in a pair of Batman undies or Spider-Man lingerie. The groom will greatly appreciate it!

  4. The alcohol-based gift.
    Wine for first the first year(s) -


    Glammed liquor for the night: All you need is some Mod Podge, glitter, and some rhinestones or other gems from your local crafting store!






    HAPPY GIFTING! :)
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Monday, May 26, 2014

DIY Wedding Ring Framed Holder

These are so cute, I saw it on Etsy & thought to myself: "HEY! You're kinda crafty, you can do that instead of paying someone else $10 to do it & ship it to you from Randomsville, Tennessee!" So I did it! It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be, but once I figured out the trick to it, making this cutie was a breeze & a half!

 What am I talking about? A framed ring holder. You can sit one by each of your sinks, so it doesn't get soapy or fall down the drain while you cook or wash your hands. It's fantastic & really could cost you less that $5. AND if you're my age and it feels like every one you know is getting married, it's a great, cheap, personal bridal shower gift. Icing on top of the cake you already baked!

 First off, here are a few examples of what I'm talking about, in case my vivid description didn't do the trick for you. Take a look & make sure this is something you're interested in before you waste vital crafting time.





Okay, so you're still here so you must like what you see. Good! I'm glad I've hooked you, so I'll get to the point now. 

 You'll need:

  • A picture frame. I like a tiny 1 that would fit those wallet photos that no one develops anymore because no one has room for pictures in their wallets. Get one of those. I always go to Hobby Lobby first because they have what feels like hundreds of options & they are always 50% off, so 1 frame can cost you $1-5. No biggie. Pick whichever color & design your heart desires :) If you want to go bolder or put a phrase in your frame with Scrabble letters, go bigger! The same principle to create the holder still applies.
  • Corsage Pins. You can get these from Walmart or crafting stores & they're infinitely handy. I used them for a towel cake this month too! They're the pins with the little fake pearl glued to the end; a perfect ending to make sure your wonderful ring doesn't fall off the pin!
  • Paint or something else for the background. I like to go with black acrylic paint because it dries fast & black looks great as a background color. Folkart is my go-to paint brand. You'll also need something to paint with, most people who have paint have smallish brushes that will work well ;) You can do so many things with this, just use my basic how-to guidelines to help you out.
  • Super/wood glue. A tiny bottle goes a LONG way.
  • If you want, you can even spruce up the frame itself with pearls, jewels, or sparkles. Just grab the extras & some modge-podge while you're at your local crafting store!
That is seriously it!

The Process:
  1. Get rid of your frame's glass window.
  2. Paint/decorate the frame's backing.
  3. Decorate the frame (if you choose).
  4. Take your corsage pin & stick it just north of the center of the backing. Most backings have a metal hole in this area, which will help stabilize the pin. Stick the corsage pin through this hole.
  5. Determine how far out you want the pin to stick. REMEMBER it needs to be far enough out for the ring to sit on the corsage pin & not fall off! 
  6. Once you've got the length figured out, bend the corsage pin upward so it fits in back & no one gets stabbed!
  7. Take the crazy/super/horse/wood glue & glue the pin down.
  8. After the glue sets, you may want to cover the entire back of the frame with decoration OR just paint over the corsage pin.
  9. TA-DA! Your project is complete!

The pin goes through the hole & bends around the frame prop
Super glue the pin down

Complete! This is the holder I created for myself, so excuse the poor tester handwriting ;)

There are so many different ways to vary it up, so try your own! Create a phrase or do side-by-side spousal ring holders for the bedside table. Whatever suits your fancy! That is one of the fantastic things about this, you can get so creative and personable with these. Here are some more ideas to get those creative juices flowing:









Happy crafting :)




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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Planning a Wedding on a BUDGET

A few weeks ago I got engaged to the man of my dreams. Literally 30 minutes later multiple people asked us when we were officially tying the knot.  That's right, we barely had time to be happy and in love and then the planning began.  I am a college student, graduating in December, my fiance graduated this past May (thank goodness he has a job!), he proposed mid-September, and our wedding will be in early April.  Have you done the math now? That's right, 6 1/2 month engagement and practically no money to put on the show that is a wedding!!  In my short time as a bride I have picked up a few hints and tricks how to stay on a budget.  Some of these you won't be able to do and, like me, you'll be aggravated more than ever, BUT some of these you will be able to do and it will save you greatly.

These tips will help you save money, think creatively, and bring out what is most important to you for your big day :)



-First & foremost: remember to focus on YOU, not what everyone else will think.
-Maintain your sanity. (Easier said than done...) When I realize I'm overwhelmed with information and 
  schedules, I close my eyes and breathe deeply for about three seconds.
-Decorate to your taste and not "this season's wedding fads."
-Use the groom's help. Chances are he'll want less than you & this will help you save money.
-BUDGET/"talk money" before you pick out 1 single thing. And stick to it! A reasonable budget is anywhere   from $15,000-$40,000. Do some research and find out the median price for everything; that'll help you
  learn what budget is possible for all the things you want.

Tips:
  • Use a wedding planning website, instead of a wedding planner: So many others have been through what you're going through, so learn from them! I use both The Knot and Wedding Wire currently.  Both websites are great, but contain different advice, articles, some different vendors, and different planning styles.  Here's the breakdown for my method to the madness:

    • The Knot: 
      • Checklist
      • Inspiration Boards
      • Articles
      • Design by Color or Price Range
      • Vendors

    • Wedding Wire: 
      • Budgeting Tool
      • Website
      • Checklist
      • Seating Chart
      • Guest List (ceremony, reception, engagement party, etc.)
      • Vendors
      • Song Lists
  • Spend your money decorating the reception hall, not the church: You'll be at the ceremony location for a fraction of the time of the reception location AND you will be focusing on your significant other the whole time & everyone will be focusing on you! Some churches already have decor you can use. If you MUST decorate the church, try some DIY crafts, Dollar Store/WalMart/Hobby Lobby Finds, or gifts from bridesmaids. Buy some tea lights to hang from ribbon. Tulle is another great option. You can wrap a single flower in some tulle to hang from the pew so
  • Hold the ceremony and reception in the same location: Many venues offer discounted prices on the reception if you hold the ceremony there too. This is a major money-saver that I was unable to do because my fiance wanted to get married in the church he grew up in, which doesn't allow alcoholic beverages, and 95% of our family and friends expected drinks to be available.  BUT, if you can, hold these at the same venue.  Your guests will be happy they don't have to drive from venue to venue and your wallet will thank you too.
  • Get a second opinion: Just because you fall in love with the decoration, don't buy it on the spot unless you have the chance of losing it. You may be able to find the same decoration for cheaper or something you like even better!! 

  • Bring a friend along: Someone who knows you well should go with you for every purchase. This way someone will balance our your sudden love for something with rationality.
  • Do DIY some things: Table numbers, placecards, programs, party favors or even a photobooth!
  • Partially DIY some things: Use DIY websites such as Shutterfly and Vistaprint to create things with photos, such as Save-the-Dates and Photo Guest Books.

  • DON'T DIY some things: Unless you have a friend that's a DJ or a photographer, I do not recommend doing these tasks yourself.  I read somewhere that a DJ can read the floor whereas a kick-ass playlist cannot.  The only things left after your wedding day (other than your undying love) are the photos. Do not skimp here!
                                                     
  • Leave out the "new fads" that you don't really care about: Don't use a program, don't make out-of-town baskets, etc.
  • Ask Questions: Ask yourself questions to find out if you need or want?? Prioritize. 
  • Limited/no open bar: I know, it's rough. You invite all these people to watch you be happy & expect them to survive without alcohol. HOW?! To assuage this you can give each guest a limit on how much liquor they are allowed to buy. Give each guest a "ticket" at their table or put each over-21 guest's name on a list for the bartender. Allocate only as much as you can afford per guest.  They'll be happy they get to drink & you'll be saving your pocketbook!! OR consider a beer/wine only or beer/wine + specialty cocktail. Consider only serving alcohol for half of the reception.
  • Watch Say Yes to the Dress: Know what you want beforehand when looking for your wedding gown. Watch shows, research online, & browse magazines to get an idea of what you want. THEN FIND IT CHEAPER!!


Happy wedding :D
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