Foothills Times January 2014 | Page 60

Where personalized service is the rule, not the exception. Wedding tips and tricks Offering a large selection of bridal gowns, bridesmaids' dresses, flowergirl dresses, mothers' dresses, headpieces, veils and shoes paired with personalized professional service in a relaxed atmosphere, Dawn's Bridals is the place to shop! Serving brides and their wedding parties for 45 years! 1. Number RSVP cards at the bottom and assign a name to the number, so if guests fill them out illegibally you still know who is coming. 2. Make a new email account centered around wedding planning. It will help you stay organized and not be spammed by vendors after the big day. 3. Save time by using thank you post cards, or by having guests fill out envelopes with their addresses 4. Have crayons handy and print out activity books from lovelyindeed.com to entertain squirmy kids. 5. If your having a summer ceremony create wedding programs and glue them to popsicle sticks for guests to use as fans. 6. Having your wedding on a Friday or Sunday instead of a Saturday could save you some major loot. 7. Aim for a midday reception. Most guests won't be interested in drinking much alcohol during this hour so you will save big on bar costs. www.foothillstimes.com 336.248.6131 Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5:30 214 W Center St Lexington, North Carolina 27292 60