Wedding Coordinator Fee

A lot of hours go into planning and coordinating a wedding, so take the amount a coordinator has charged you, divide that by the amount of hours you think it would take to plan and coordinate a wedding (typically 150 hours or more) and decide if you yourself would work your job at that hourly rate. Many people do not consider this, but it will allow you to appreciate your planner all the more when you think from that perspective.

Happy Planning!!!

Bridesmaid Clutch

Matching clutches for bridesmaids are an awesome way to add a bit of flair to the bridesmaids attire, serves as a great gift for the bridemaids, and is a great way for them to carry around their touch up lip gloss on the day of the wedding.

I found all of these fantastic clutches on Etsy.com and saw that you can actually buy the clutches in sets at a very affordable price.

Tipping Your Wedding Hair Stylist and Make-Up Artist

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This is one area where a gratuity is definitely expected. Tip between 15 - 20 percent just as you would in a hair salon, and consider giving a little extra if there's a crisis, like one of your bridesmaids has a meltdown over her updo and it requires a redo at the last minute.

Protocol: Expected

The Standard: 15 - 25 percent, depending upon the quality of service

When to Tip: At the end of your service

Tipping Your Wedding Coordinator

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Wedding planners won't likely expect anything; however, if yours did a great job you can always offer a token of your appreciation. (Note: Non-monetary thank-yous like professional photos of the wedding for the planner's portfolio can go a long way too.) Approximately 50 percent of couples do tip their planners -- typically those with more opulent weddings.

Protocol: Optional

The $tandard: Up to $500, or a nice gift

When to Tip: The bride should hand off the envelope at the end of the reception, or, she should send a thank-you note with photos or a check after the honeymoon.

Tipping Your Wedding Reception Band or DJ

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Whether you hire a 12-piece swing band or a DJ, tipping musicians is completely optional. (Depending on the quality of the job and how willing they were to follow your ideal playlist!) And don't forget about any sound technicians they bring with them.

Protocol: Optional, yet preferred

The Standard: $20 - $25 per musician; $50 - $150 for DJs

When to Tip: At the end of the reception, by the best man or wedding coordinator.

Tipping for Transportation on your Big Day

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Be sure to first check your contract, as gratuity is usually included. If it isn't, plan to tip provided they show up on time and don't get lost!

Protocol: Expected

The Standard: 15 - 20 percent of the total bill

When to Tip: At the end of the night or after the last ride. If you used a separate company for the guest buses, designate a bus captain to hand the driver a tip, otherwise, this duty falls to the best man.

Rent the Runway

So you remember when in Sex and the City you heard Jennifer Hudson saying that you could actually rent designer goods... and you thought "where from and how and sign me up"! 

Well ladies it's true...Rent the Runway is the place to go to rent designer goods at affordable prices. No longer do you have to struggle to find that perfect dress to wear to your next gala, wedding, or big shindig. You can simply browse the site, pick out your dress and accessories and they will send it to you for a rental price that is only a fraction of the cost of the retail value. Rent the Runway will even go so far as to send you an additional size just in case the size you choose is not quite the right fit. You can't lose!!!