Things to Remember

Things to Remember

When registering for stainless steel flatware, look for the numbers 18/10 stamped on the item. The 18 stands for chromium, which makes the utensil more rust resistant. The “10″ refers to the nickel content. It’s added for strength and shine.

How much to spend on a wedding photographer? The rule of thumb is 8 to 10 per cent of your wedding budget.

Looking for great deals for your man’s tuxedo, try the upcoming bridal shows. Moores and other companies have great deals during the shows to lock in great prices or Book your tuxedo rentals by the end of the year. If they do increase, rental prices usually go up at the beginning of the calendar year. If you book before, stores should honour last year’s price.

When shopping for a wedding dress take your mother with you, if you don’t some clerks will not treat you seriously as they will feel you are not buying since your mother isn’t present, don’t buy one that’s more than one or two sizes too big. While alterations are common, altering a dress that’s way too big will affect the proportions.

If you’re going with simple flower arrangements for your centerpieces, don’t forget to check out prices at your local grocery store florist. They’re buying in bulk so they can often offer better deals than a small neighbourhood florist.

Start your registry early and include them in your wedding invitation. When registering for towels, take a close look at the merchandise. Towels with looped threads absorb water better.

When purchasing a wedding dress from a store, make sure you get everything in writing – the price, completion date, cost of alterations, etc. And if you can, store the dress with the retailer until a day or two before your big day. That way it will be kept in perfect condition!

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