Reem, Oscar, Monique, Vera, Amsale, Jim, Ulla....**sigh** some of my favorite names when I was shopping for gowns. But one look at the price tags on some of those gowns had me thinking that David wasn't such a bad name either {hah!}
But I am all about having my {wedding} cake and eating it too. And I refuse to pay full price {$10k+} or settle for less {David}. Especially because there are so many options out there for finding a high-end designer gown of your dreams for a "reasonable" price. Take the annual Running of the Brides hosted by Filene's Basement {a bit extreme if you ask me} or the coveted sample sales or even consignment shops {some people never even get to wear their gown!}. If there is a will there is a way.
The way may be getting even easier soon if The Aisle New York has anything to say about it. The site hasn't officially launched yet, but it sounds fantastic. On-line sample sales for high-end designer wedding gowns. If you're not lucky {or unlucky} enough to live near a major metropolis, or don't want to brave the no holds barred real world sample sales, this site sounds like the perfect solution, or at least worth a peek. As the company so aptly puts it: Love. Shop. Wed.!
He's asked for your hand. You've said "Yes!" You've picked a date. The location has been selected and your bridal party confirmed. Now all that's left {besides saying "I Do."} is to tell the world {or your close circle of friends & family} all about your special day.
Long gone are the days of conveying details by word of mouth. Now everyone immediately goes to www.sallyandrichard.com {i.e., www.[insert bride's first name]and[insert groom's first name].com} to find out all the juicy details. Just like a company website says a lot about the company, your wedding website says a lot about you and your intended and what your day will be like.
Do you want a site that says the two of you are inattentive and our Day will be generic, or do you want a site that says the two of you are on top of your game and that your Day will be an event people will be talking about for years to come. The custom websites by Wedding Window help you to be the latter. You can get your own domain name -- KatieandJake.com -- and select a design that coordinates with your wedding colors and theme. They even let you try it all out for free!
The part I like most is the back-end webware they give you. It helps you create your guest list/mailing list, track RSVPs, create a wedding budget, track the gifts that you have received, and so much more. It allows you to not only look like you're on top of things, but actually be on top of things. What more could you want!
