Posted on November 13th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Celebrity Weddings
When Beyonce married Jay Z in a very private ceremony earlier this year, the event was kept away from the paparazzi. Many thought that the couple would reveal pictures of the ceremony at a later date, but so far it’s not happening.
Many Hollywood couples invite a particular magazine to their wedding for exclusive photos (at a huge cost to the mag, of course). But Beyonce scoffs at the idea.
“Now, they offer crazy money that’s just ridiculous. But in the end, absolutely not,” Beyonce said in a recent interview. “It’s so not worth it. If anything, if you wanna put something out, then put it out, not for money.”
“We worked really hard at keeping it private. I’ve always been this way, and he’s always been this way, so that’s why we complement each other. We always knew that it would be private and quiet, for all the right reasons.”
Posted on November 12th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Invitations
When planning your wedding, one of the first things you might do is pick out wedding invitations. This video will explain the basics of the wedding invitation ensemble. You can also find out how to make your own wedding invitations too!
Read more about wedding invitations from Yours Truly.
An eco-friendly idea for wedding favors is to buy mini potted plants and decorate the terracota pots with the names of each guest.
You can choose flowering plants, mini bamboo trees, cactus or whatever you like. During the wedding, you can use them as place cards and then afterwards guests can take them home as wedding favors. Functional, fun and eco-friendly too!
If your best man is having trouble coming up with a speech for his toast, maybe you can recommend a rap …
Get more unique toast ideas for the best man.
David’s Bridal is offering a variety of wedding gowns on sale right now for $99. That’s right – you can’t get your bridal gown for less than a hundred bucks.
Of course all their gowns aren’t available at this price, but they have a decent selection. So if you are looking to save money on your wedding, check out this fabulous sale on wedding gowns. Offer ends November 17th.
Photo credit: David’s Bridal
Are you getting married this winter? 
It’s not too late to order your wedding favors. For a winter wedding, choose favors that incorporate a snowy theme. These crystal snowflake glass coasters are a perfect choice.
These beautiful coasters are functional and stylish – plus, they are affordable. At about $2 for a set of four, you can’t beat the price. Order your wedding favor coasters now from Truly Wedding Favors.
If you are looking for something completely different for your wedding invitations, check out Corndog Industries. 
They offer custom-created invitations that are truly unique.
Whether you are looking for something funky and fun or elegant and beautiful, they can create a design just for you. You give them your idea and choose a price package. Hand over your 10% deposit and they will create your design. When you are satisfied with the mock-up, they make as many invitations as you need. Prices start at $500 and go well over $2000, depending on what you want.
Photo credit: Corndog Industries
These days, many couples are planning outdoor garden weddings. A location you should really consider is your local botanical garden. The spectacular backdrop of all the flowers and nature is the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony and reception.
In most major cities, the botancial garden has its own event coordinator who can help with all the logistics of your wedding planning.
Photo credit: istockphoto
If you are trying to cut costs on your wedding, eliminate the fresh flowers. 
I don’t mean get rid of flowers altogether – instead use silk flowers.
Silk flowers are simply gorgeous and no one will know the difference. You can utilizes them in your centerpieces and then re-use the centerpieces in your own home for years to come.
If you love the scent of fresh flowers, you can still use them in your bridal bouquet and replace all the other flowers at the wedding and reception with silk.
Photo credit: Tome213
When I first saw this bridesmaid gown, I thought it was too elaborate and would almost upstage a bridal gown. But after I thought about it, I decided it’s perfect for an evening wedding.
The deep blue color is simply gorgeous. What do you think of this bridesmaid gown? It’s available from Mori Lee in dozens of rich luxurious colors.
Photo credit: Mori Lee
