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A little gem of a site … Top Notch Gift Shop
If you’re getting married and have started to explore wedding-related sites, you already know there are tons of sites out there that sell lots of absolute crap (and look more than a bit sketchy doing it). This is what makes Top Notch Gift Shop and the people there such a breath of fresh air. First of [...]

An easier way to play the name change game … introducing MissNowMrs.com
Not everybody changes their last name … my wife kept her last name (mostly because the end result would have given her initials that mirror an unfortunate acronym). However, most brides do change their name, as do some grooms (via hyphenation). But regardless of who you are, there’s quite a bit to do when changing [...]

Ask the Experts – My parents divorced, will my marriage be doomed?
Today we have a guest post by the esteemed directors of the Relationship Institute at UCLA, Dr. Thomas Bradbury and Dr. Benjamin Karney. From time to time, they will be offering us advice on how to maintain healthy, enduring relationships, so we really appreciate their time in sharing their insights with us. Just a bit about [...]

Choosing a photographer – and a bit about photography studio management software
It probably comes as no surprise that couples spend the biggest chunk of their wedding budget on their reception, but did you know that they spend the second largest chunk of their budget on their photography and videography? When you thing about it, this makes sense, because most brides and grooms first want to have [...]

Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring
For today’s post, 77 Diamonds has compiled a ten-step plan to finding the perfect engagement ring. So before the panic sets in, ease your mind with their simple-to-follow guide. 1) DECIDE ON A BUDGET AND KNOW HER RING SIZE Before you can even begin to comprehend the process of deliberating over diamonds, you must outline your budget [...]

Choosing the best event planner software
In this post, I am going to discuss something near and dear to my heart … event planner software. I know having this level of emotion for something so mundane and inert may sound a bit crazy, but bear with me. I have been building and marketing wedding planning software and event planner software for [...]

Finding and booking a DJ for your wedding (and a bit on DJ management software programs)
Been a while since I last posted, but no time like the present to dole out some advice on reception music. Groomasaurus Gal and I decided to forego any DJ or band and use mixes that we put together and play them via our iPod. This is an excellent choice for those brides and grooms who [...]

Groomsmen’s Role in Groom’s Wedding Planning
Today we have a guest post from the very kind people over at EngravedGiftCreations.com… You may have been appointed as one of the groomsmen already at least once in your life but until now you still don’t know what your role is. Well, you have roles and that’s for sure, and not you’re not there to [...]

Picking a florist – and one with flower shop software
Getting your wedding decor just right can make all the difference in transforming your venue into a wedding wonderland, and flowers are often at the center of wedding decor. Beautiful floral arrangements can not only embellish your ceremony venue but also give your reception venue a breath of life and vibrancy. If you’re anything like me, [...]

Planning the Wedding Rehearsal Dinner for Groom with Groomsmen
You’re getting married. You’re the groom. Then your bride tells you to prepare the rehearsal dinner while she is charge of wedding party gifts for everyone. You have no idea what a rehearsal dinner even is. It’s your first time to get married and hopeful that it’s your last time as well. Now you’re thinking [...]

How to Prevent Wedding Day Limousine/Wedding Car Disasters

 

By Mark Minaglia, PerfectGroomsmenGifts.com 

 Many people assume that when you hire a limo or wedding car for your special day, that there will be no glitches.  With all the tasks that need to be done to prepare for the wedding, it seems that arranging your limo or wedding car would be one of the easier tasks.  Be aware.  Problems do happen. Limo drivers can get lost or run really late.  I have seen this happen and it is not a pretty picture.  Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help prevent any problems from arising.

First of all, really research the different limo companies. They are not all equal.  Ask your married friends which limo company they used and if they would recommend them.  If you want a wedding car instead of a limo, go and see all the different cars they have.  Have fun. Check out under the hood. Climb in. Honk the horn!

Make sure you know the exact number of hours that you will be renting your limo or wedding car from the time that you are picked up from the house until the time that you will be taken to the reception after the wedding. Do they accept credit cards, checks, or cash only?  Find out if the tip can be included in the final balance.  If not, delegate another person in the wedding party (perhaps your father or father-in-law) to take care of tipping the limo driver.  You do not want to have any financial responsibilities on this day.

Be sure to give the limo driver good directions and have him or her repeat them back to you.  Do not assume that they know where you live or will have G. P. S. to guide them there.  Have them arrive at least 1/2 hour before the wedding party needs to leave for the ceremony.  That might seem like a long time for a limo driver to be waiting around for the bride and bridal party, but it leaves extra time heaven forbid the limo driver is running late or has gotten lost. Don’t forget, should your wedding be on a weekday, this is usually prime traffic for people coming home from work, so travel times must be adjusted for this.

Lastly, keep in touch with the limo service.  Most likely, you have booked your limo 6 months to a year prior.  Call them every few months to verify that everything is in place.  Make sure cell numbers are exchanged.  

They say a wedding is a day, but a marriage is a lifetime.  Still, your wedding is a very important day, and if you keep in mind the above mentioned, it will help to keep this very special day “driving “smoothly. 

Congratulations on your special day.    


 

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