How to create a wedding budget

Weddings are joyous moments, but we cannot all afford spending a fortune on one big party. Most of the couples out there have to stick to a budget – and believe it or not, you can still get a dream-wedding even if you don’t break the bank.

Creating a wedding budget is absolutely crucial if you want to limit your spending as much as possible. Follow the next tips and you will be able to pull off planning a beautiful wedding even when on a shoestring.

·         Start by knowing exactly what you really want and what can be classified just as an “extra-option”. For example, not many brides are ready to make compromises when it comes to their gowns, but they may be more open-minded towards less expensive locations which they can decorate themselves.

·         Establish a budget for each of the major items on your to-do list: food and drinks, décor, attires, bouquet, location, music/entertainment and stationery. Start with the most expensive part (which will most likely be either the attires or the location and the catering services) and end with the details that will not cost as much (e.g. stationery, which you can also do it yourself with a bit of skill and creativity).

·         If you really care about having something at your wedding, don’t just simply give up on it because you can’t afford it. There are always simpler and less expensive ways to really make your dream come true no matter what.

At Flowrtown Country Club, we will welcome you with our arms wide open. We want every single wedding happening under our roof to be amazing and special and this is why we are ready to offer you packages to suit your budget and your dreams at the same time. We love seeing happy couples tying the knot and our venue is just perfect for this very big moment of your life.

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Be blemish free on your wedding day

Blemishes are always annoying when they appear – but when that happens on an important day of your life, everything can turn into a real disaster. Your wedding day is definitely not the moment to think that you need three layers of foundation to feel truly pretty and this is why taking care of your blemishes much before that is absolutely essential. How do you do that? Here are some tips that should keep your skin clean and nice:

• ·         Start the skin prep months ahead of the wedding date proper and make sure you stick to a plan. No matter how good a product or a service may be, they will never be able to get you 100% blemish-free overnight. You do need to allow them to be efficient on your skin.
• ·         Clean your face every morning and every evening before you go to bed. Make sure you use a foamy soap created especially for your type of skin and that you don’t use anything that dries out the skin too much. Contrary to the popular belief, dry skin is will not get you blemish-free. On the contrary, it may ruin your face even more.
• ·         Apply proper hydration cream twice a day as well. Even if you have oilier skin, you still need hydration and choosing the right kind of cream can really go a long way when it comes to this.
• ·         Once a week, apply a mask that is suitable for your type of skin. You can also use homemade natural masks as they are greatly efficient and they are really affordable too.
• If you know you have been doing all these things and that you still have skin-related problems, visit a dermatologist or a cosmetologist a few months before the wedding. They will advise you what to do next!
• As for the location of your wedding, don't forget about visiting Flourtown Country Club. We have the most superb venue to host your big day and it is very much likely that you will absolutely love it!

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Dessert Stations your Guests will love

Weddings are sweet by nature, but when you want to offer your guests something sweet for their taste buds too, you know that there are million-and-one options available out there. Sure, the classic wedding cake is one thing, but wouldn’t it be great if you offered other dessert options too?

Your guests will be pleasantly surprised if you come up with a dessert station idea that is meant to sweeten their souls and their mouths as well. Read on and acquire some inspiration because we have put together some of the very best ideas for dessert stations we have found:

·         Mason jars with candy. Who doesn’t love candy? Even if you will be serving cake too, a candy bar can definitely please some of your guests. Place them in nicely decorated mason jars and you have an arrangement worth your guests’ smiles!

·         Mini-tiramisus. Tiramisu is a dessert most of the people love and this is why it makes for a great dessert station idea. Place these mini-tiramisus in small cups or glasses and make sure there are enough of them for everyone – because they will all want a taste of this delicious dessert!

·         Cupcakes. We all love cupcakes in all their colors and shapes. Why not serve them at your wedding? The best thing about this kind of dessert station is that you can choose the cupcake design in a way that will fit your wedding theme as well. Even more, arranged the right way and with little bride and groom figurines on top of them, cupcakes can double as the wedding cake too – especially if you have already grown tired of how many traditional wedding cakes you’ve seen so far!

Focus on what you would like most and Flourtown Country Club will take care of the rest. We offer a stunning location at your disposal and some wedding packages you will not be able to resist!

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Party favors that your guests want to take home

Party favors are a great way of thanking your guests for having been there for you on a very important moment of your life – your wedding. However, many times the party favors guests receive are not exactly useful and they lack originality. If you want to avoid giving them pictures with you, custom key chains and other kinds of gifts they may not appreciate very much, then read on and find out about some cute party favors your guests will definitely want to take home with them:

• ·         Personalized water bottles – if your wedding takes place in the summer your guests will get thirsty during the ceremony and a personalized water bottle will be more than just useful for them. Even more, if you design the water bottle in a cute way, your guests will definitely want to keep the bottles. Do keep in mind that plastic bottles are not your only choice and that glass bottles can be personalized too.
• ·         Fancy coffee – everybody loves coffee and your guests will definitely appreciate having a cup of coffee made from really high quality beans. Pack them in personalized wrapping paper (you can have your wedding date, your name and anything you want written on them in a good looking way) and you’ve got the perfect wedding favor!
• ·         Teacup plants – these are really cute and they can double as placement cards too. Succulent plants work very well with teacups and your guests will definitely want to take them home as a memory!
• ·         Teacup candles – you can simply get some thrift store teacups and make your own scented candles in them. These wedding favors look very good and they are definitely appreciated by most of the people out there!

If you are searching for a magnificent location for your wedding too, do not hesitate to visit Flourtown Country Club. We have a stunning place that will make you feel like royalty for this very special day in your life!

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Decorating your wedding using burlap

Every single choice related to a wedding can take a lot of thought and it can be difficult to make. From the earrings you will be wearing to the location of the party and from your flower girl’s basket to your wedding cake, there are a million choices you have to make – and, like it or not, you have to make them as quickly as possible because the wedding date isn’t really getting any farther.

The way in which you decorate your wedding location depends on a lot of factors – but the one that will matter the most will be what you like. If you want to decorate your wedding with spiders and skeletons (such as in the case of a Halloween wedding, for example), then go ahead and do it because there is nobody in the world who should tell you what is “right” or “wrong” when it comes to this.

Burlap can be a lovely and very stylish choice for wedding decorations. While everybody seems to be choosing satin and silk for most of their decorations, burlap can provide you with some uniqueness and freshness. Here are some ideas you may want to take into consideration when choosing burlap:

• It can look absolutely amazing with deep reds, so don’t be afraid of playing around. Blood-red roses and burlap look stunning and they can work perfectly for your table setting and for your entire décor.
• Burlap looks very, very good with pale colors as well. It can work very well with mint green and lilac purple and it can look amazing with pink too. Don’t be afraid to let your imagination run wild on this!

Burlap looks fabulous in the location offered by us at Flourtown Country Club too, so do not hesitate to check us out if you are still searching for the perfect wedding venue. Classy, cozy and spacious, our space is bound to make your big day the most spectacular and beautiful one in your entire life!

 

 

Where to Buy Umbrellas in Bulk for Your Wedding Day

When choosing your wedding date it's impossible to forecast whether it will rain or not.  It's really not something to worry about because when you have your wedding at the Fourtown Country Club we have a backup plan..and plan B if it rains and will share that with you during your consultation and walk through.

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Corey Balazowich

However, in recent years brides have used umbrellas as wedding decorations and they're quite lovely.  So you could embrace the rain and do that as well or simply have some really pretty umbrellas on hand.  Here are a few places online where you can buy or rent umbrellas for your wedding day:

www.umbrellas.com

www.ikea.com

 If it rains well then you're covered (no pun intended) but if you don't use the umbrellas you may be able to return them as an unused item.  Ikea has some really fun colors and they're only $2.99 each.  Why not buy them in bulk and get an even better price?

Other things you should consider if it rains on your wedding day - shoes.  We've seen some brides embrace the rain and wear rain boots.  These make for some pretty cute photos and the bride that embraces the rain tends to have better wedding day memories than the ones who cry.  Which bride are you?  It doesn't matter to us because we're here for you.  Either way, we'll work hard to make sure that your wedding day is perfect...rain or shine.

Embracing the idea of Elopement

Once upon a time couples eloped because they had to get married in a hurry, or because warring families objected to the match. We all imagine that scene where the young man, under the cloak of darkness, extends a ladder to the bedroom window of his love, and they sneak away to begin a life of secret wedded bliss.

Experts say more and more couples are embracing this once-covert form of nuptials, but turning it into a more public affair and boosting a cottage industry along with them.

While there are no firm statistics on different types of marriages in America, experts say elopement is becoming an increasingly attractive option for many — an option that’s much less expensive than the full-blown modern American wedding.

Today, couples elope not out of shame or secrecy but because they feel they can make their wedding feel more personal, romantic and memorable. Plans are made ahead of time, often in full view of their families, and elopement is viewed as a fun way to begin a life together.

Couples now use the term to describe many different kinds of small weddings — both spontaneous and pre-planned. There is even a book on the subject titled “Let’s Elope: The Definitive Guide to Eloping, Destination Weddings, and Other Creative Wedding Options.”

Elopement can take the pressure away from the planning and allow the couple to better enjoy the sentiment of the ceremony. Not only does it ease responsibilities, it can also cost a whole lot less.

Traditional weddings are not cheap, and many couples choose to go into debt for many years to pay off a single day of flowers and food and music and wine and party planners.

Some couples go the cost-efficient route by heading to a local courthouse or a weekend getaway to their favorite resort. Others want to go all out, and end up wrapping the wedding and honeymoon together at a dream destination — without the huge guest list.

Flourtown Country Club offers The Perfect Wedding Package for those who do not want to deal with the planning details and expense of a large wedding, but still want the magic, memories and traditions of a small, intimate, private and special day. Find out more about our packages at www.flourtowncc.com/weddings/wedding-packages/

If elopement is in your future, you will find that many of the planning details fall away, but it’s important to remember all the legal requirements. You will still need a marriage license, and requirements vary depending on the city, state and country. It’s important to call ahead to see if you need to do special paperwork or have physical tests done, such as blood work.

It’s also important to have all of your documentation on hand: a photo ID, certified birth certificate and proof of divorce or death if either of you has been married before. Some places may require a two- to three-week waiting period, and weddings in a foreign country may come with their own set of requirements.