I am the maid of honor for my sisters wedding, I am planning a bridal shower for her (which means I will be spending some money on food and such), I am also going to another bridal shower for her.
I am spending about 220 on the dress, plus shoes, hair and makeup.
My question is how much should I spend on the two bridal shower gifts?
And how much should I spend on the wedding gift? My boyfriend is attending the wedding and he said we can split the gift (we have been dating 5 years so he knows my sister and her fiance well) .
How much is reasonable??? Also keep in mind that I am still in college and barely getting by on my own, but I am willing to spend quite a bit.
How much money do I spend on my sisters wedding? Read details?
Spend what you can afford. You are already throwing her a shower and buying your own dress and accessories! See if she is registered anywhere for her wedding and if she is, pick out a gift that you can afford! I am sure she appreciates everything you are already doing for her! You are a good sister
Reply:Don't worry about how much to spend.Give her something from the heart;)and price won't matter!
Reply:Just because you are going to another shower for her does not mean you have to give another gift! You've already spent to much if you ask me! I'd get her one nice gift and call it quits!
Reply:I threw my sister a shower...and it was a pot luck style so that helped me to keep the cost down...
We had a theme: "Wine and Pampering" , and as such this created a focus for all of us!
I think that I spent a total of $180.00 for the whole thing...keep in mind that I was lucky to be working for a party rental company @ the time.
I went to one shower that took place at a nice bistro and we all put $ into a pot to pay for everything the bride ordered and for one big gift for her....we all ended up getting something else to add to the gift giving!
My best advice: be creative and use all the expertise of those involved!
Reply:Get some foot implants.
Reply:You aren't exactly expected to buy her two shower gifts... Actually, you're not even expected to give her a shower gift at all - you can coordinate with the other women in the wedding party and get her one gift - usually like the cake knife for the wedding or engraved champagne flutes - something like that. If you each want to give her something on your own, that's fine as well - in which case, go with something you can reasonably afford.
As far as a wedding gift itself - go with money - and since she's your sister give her at least $300 or so from both you and your boyfriend. ($150 each or so)
Reply:You're sisters! I don't think you should worry about that! I'm sure she would love anything that you give them, expensive or not.
Reply:Well, one thing you could do is call the other bridesmaid's and jointly buy her something from her registry. The amount of money probably depends on a number of things:
1. how much you have to spend. (You obviously knew this was coming, did you save money up? ) You shouldn't weenie out of a good gift because you like spending money on yourself... but if you are a full time student and don't have it... then be reasonable.
2. How much is she paying per plate... is your father or someone else paying for the wedding? If she is paying $50 per person, that is the minimum you could spend on her wedding present.
Also, the shower gift. (singular) needs to be something special. I wouldn't suggest sticking to the registry. If you can get creative and scrapbook her and her fiance, or get them a gift certificate to a bed and breakfast for before the wedding, to de-stress.... or something that will mean something to her, you could scrimp a little bit.
I figure what you don't spend with dollars you need to make up for in creativity and sentimental value.
Every single year my younger sister scrap books my kids and family for me. She includes poems that she writes all year long and pictures that she drew herself. She now has a job and the ability to buy a present, but I wouldn't trade my books for the world!
Good luck!
Reply:I think what you are doing for her is a GREAT GIFT considering you are still in college. Shouldn't the bridal shower be a big enough gift for her? You dont need to give her 2 gifts. That would be silly. It's like getting a gift for each birthday party someone gives you.
Reply:Well my sister is going to be the maid of honor in my wedding and i think that all the money that she is spending on her dress and shoes and all the other stuff she has to buy to be in my wedding is gift enough. If you want to get her a little something for the shower than thats cool but I think you are spending enough already and thats a gift in it's self!!
Reply:Why is it necessary to buy 2 shower gifts? Get her one for the shower you are not hosting. The shower itself is gift enough for the one you are hosting.
Reply:Good Question. I would spend no more than $100 on each gift. She will just love the thought you put into it.
Reply:Since you're already doing so much for her, I would say $40 on each shower gift and $50 on the wedding gift. You can find nice gifts that aren't so expensive. Money isn't everything.
Reply:If it was my sister, I would say none. She is not a very nice person.
Reply:There is no appropriate dollar amount for a gift. It is what you can afford. It would be unseemly for a gift receiver to even question how much you paid. And if you were my sister, and as generous and loving as you apparently are - I wouldn't want you skipping meals to buy me a present.
Wedding presents were originally given to give the young couple a start in life. They were often 2 teen aged kids who didn't own anything and they got very practical things like food, cows, maybe a little acreage a couple fo bottle of wine - that sort of stuff. Everyone in the community gave as they were able.
Now it's your turn. Since you are hostessing the shower, I'd get her an inexpensive gift for that. Something sentimental, even. Maybe a Barbie doll in a wedding dress - something fun! And a card that says "Seems like only yesterday, this was our world, now you've found your Ken" (Or GI joe as the preference runs) For the second shower, I'd buy her a place setting or two from her registry or something else and for the wedding I'd spend a little more.
Reasonable is what you can comfortably afford and still keep the roof over your head.
Reply:Typically spend about 50 on the shower then another 100 for the gift However, if it was my sister i would probably spend a little more than that on the actualy gift, and maybe less on the showers it is a huge contribution as it is to throw her a shower. I'd say 30 on each shower then 150 on the actual, so with your bf splitting it then a total of about 135.
Reply:by her a present equal to the dinner amount for you
Reply:I'd say $10-15 would be acceptable...you could find something for cheaper than that at a thrift store...
Monday, November 16, 2009
How do you measure and price a serving of a wedding cake?
I've made a couple of wedding cakes for friends and now I've been asked to make one and I want to charge for it but I don't know how to price it. I think one serving is about an inch wide, am I right?
How do you measure and price a serving of a wedding cake?
get on line to view bakers cakes.Call or go to a bakery and tell them you are shopping around, take heed of price, and size for their suggested serving. A baker will charge up the ying yang. remember you are not a pro, but don't let yourself be under paid for your hard work either.
Reply:that has a lot to do with what kind it is, and how extensively it's decorated. One inch is quite small. figure out the ingredient's cost, add 20.00/hour for labor. Should be about 3.00/person
Reply:I usually charge .75-80 cents per serving depending on how intricate they want it then tack on the price for the top.
Reply:It depends on what kind and how big,as well as how well you like them.
How do you measure and price a serving of a wedding cake?
get on line to view bakers cakes.Call or go to a bakery and tell them you are shopping around, take heed of price, and size for their suggested serving. A baker will charge up the ying yang. remember you are not a pro, but don't let yourself be under paid for your hard work either.
Reply:that has a lot to do with what kind it is, and how extensively it's decorated. One inch is quite small. figure out the ingredient's cost, add 20.00/hour for labor. Should be about 3.00/person
Reply:I usually charge .75-80 cents per serving depending on how intricate they want it then tack on the price for the top.
Reply:It depends on what kind and how big,as well as how well you like them.
How much should I charge to do video for a wedding and sweet sixteen?
I'm starting a business doing videography and would like to know if there is an average rate to go by charging for a sweet sixteen party and a wedding.
How much should I charge to do video for a wedding and sweet sixteen?
It really depends on how expeienced you are at this. Also, definitely reduce your prices if you are using only one camera. Check out my website at www.readyforsummer.com. (The site name's temporary!) I use only one camera at the moment, so my prices are reduced a bit. Just click some of the sections under Services for a detail of my pricing. Actually, I'm working on the site as I'm typing this, so there will be more sections added later.
Reply:Depends on the media you are recording on, if you have multiple cameras running at once, if you are going to be editing and dubbing the finished product or only giving the raw footage, so on and so on.
The best idea is to figure out how much everything will cost you, figure out how much of your time is going to be needed, figure out what you think a reasonable rate is for your time, and from that information you should be able to figure out how much to charge.
How much should I charge to do video for a wedding and sweet sixteen?
It really depends on how expeienced you are at this. Also, definitely reduce your prices if you are using only one camera. Check out my website at www.readyforsummer.com. (The site name's temporary!) I use only one camera at the moment, so my prices are reduced a bit. Just click some of the sections under Services for a detail of my pricing. Actually, I'm working on the site as I'm typing this, so there will be more sections added later.
Reply:Depends on the media you are recording on, if you have multiple cameras running at once, if you are going to be editing and dubbing the finished product or only giving the raw footage, so on and so on.
The best idea is to figure out how much everything will cost you, figure out how much of your time is going to be needed, figure out what you think a reasonable rate is for your time, and from that information you should be able to figure out how much to charge.
What is the best website for wedding attire?
planning a wedding in Pittsburgh and another one in Cabo San Jose so I need a lot of options...also looking for wedding cake designs
What is the best website for wedding attire?
theknot.com
Reply:yes, check out www.theknot.com because it does help you plan your wedding and makes it really simple with different links and stuff you can go to. my friend is planning her wedding out right now, and this site does help you out a lot. also, if you're planning to make your own invitations, go to www.mygatsby.com, you can save tons of money doing it on your own. good lucks~!!
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What is the best website for wedding attire?
theknot.com
Reply:yes, check out www.theknot.com because it does help you plan your wedding and makes it really simple with different links and stuff you can go to. my friend is planning her wedding out right now, and this site does help you out a lot. also, if you're planning to make your own invitations, go to www.mygatsby.com, you can save tons of money doing it on your own. good lucks~!!
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How do I acquire an internship or employment in my area of study?Wedding consultants please help?
Im currently finishing up on studies in wedding/party planning online. Im living in Maine because my mom was sick....I would like to move back to Colorado Springs and want to find an internship or employment with a wedding consultant. How do I go about doing this? Would it be professional to email and ask? I need some experience...
How do I acquire an internship or employment in my area of study?Wedding consultants please help?
It would not be professional to email. Plan a few weddings for free so you can build up a resume, then mail it around and ask if they would accept a job application from you. In your cover letter, say that you will call them at such-such time on such-such date, then do it. Good luck! I did a little bit of this when I was a pro wedding DJ, and we could use more professional planners here in Maine, in case you would like to stay. Those Bridezillas - and their mothers - are murder!
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How do I acquire an internship or employment in my area of study?Wedding consultants please help?
It would not be professional to email. Plan a few weddings for free so you can build up a resume, then mail it around and ask if they would accept a job application from you. In your cover letter, say that you will call them at such-such time on such-such date, then do it. Good luck! I did a little bit of this when I was a pro wedding DJ, and we could use more professional planners here in Maine, in case you would like to stay. Those Bridezillas - and their mothers - are murder!
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I'm looking for a recipe to make a chocolate wedding cake that is not a pound cake. Any help?
We want to make our own cake. I found several recipes for a wedding cake that are pound cakes. I would like a chocolate cake. I know the cake has to be heavier in order to stack it but not too heavy. Thanks.
I'm looking for a recipe to make a chocolate wedding cake that is not a pound cake. Any help?
10 oz bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 c sugar
5 eggs separated
2 tbsp dark rum
1/3 c chopped walnuts
2 1/2 c Creme Ganache
3 c crushed English Toffee
Preheat the oven to 325.
Butter an 8-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment
paper. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Beat the butter with 1/4 cup
of the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, two at a time, and
then the rum, then the walnuts, beating well each time.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and the rest of the sugar
until they are stiff and shiny. Add the melted chocolate to the butter
mixture and combine well. Fold in the egg whites and combine well, until
there are no more white streaks. Pour the mixture into the cake pan and
bake about 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
with a few crumbs.
Cool the cake and then chill.
Whip 2 1/2 cups of ganache until light and fluffy. Smooth a little of the ganache on top of the chilled cake. Sprinkle crushed toffee on top of the cake, and then cover the whole thing, top and sides, with ganache and chill
for two hours.
Serve the cake at room temperature.
CREME GANACHE
1 qt heavy cream
2 lbs bittersweet chocolate
Bring the cream to a boil in a 6-quart pot. When the cream boils, remove it from the heat immediately and add all the chocolate at once. Stir with a wire whisk until the chocolate is all melted. Pour into a bowl, allow to cool
at room temperature, cover with plastic wrap, and chill. You can keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for several months.
ENGLISH TOFFEE
3 c chopped walnuts
3 c sugar
1/2 c water
1/2 c light corn syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c unsalted butter
Preheat the oven to 175. Put nuts on a cookie sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Coat another cookie tray with vegetable oil. Put the sugar, water, corn syrup, and vanilla in a heavy saucepan and stir well to dissolve the sugar. Wash down the sides of the pan with a pastry
brush dipped in cold water so that there is no sugar clinging to the sides of the pan. Cook over high heat until it reaches a boil, continuing to wash down with water. After it has boiled for one minute, add the butter, stirring often. It is done when it registers 290 on a candy thermometer and it is the color of a brown paper bag. Remove from heat and stir in the walnuts. Pour the mixture onto the oiled sheet and let it cool completely.
Reply:check out some cook books
thank you
Reply:You can make the perfect cake from a box. I do it all the time and they turn out great. The trick is to freeze it before you stack it, level the top and use picks to keep it from falling.
They have pillars that go through the whole cake to hold it up if you are really worried about it. The pillars also make it easier to transport after it is decorated.
The bakery I worked for used Pilsbury cake mix.
Reply:www.wilton.com/wedding/recipes/index.cfm this website will help you i made the chocolate grooms cake and it came out so heavenly...
I'm looking for a recipe to make a chocolate wedding cake that is not a pound cake. Any help?
10 oz bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 c sugar
5 eggs separated
2 tbsp dark rum
1/3 c chopped walnuts
2 1/2 c Creme Ganache
3 c crushed English Toffee
Preheat the oven to 325.
Butter an 8-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment
paper. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Beat the butter with 1/4 cup
of the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, two at a time, and
then the rum, then the walnuts, beating well each time.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and the rest of the sugar
until they are stiff and shiny. Add the melted chocolate to the butter
mixture and combine well. Fold in the egg whites and combine well, until
there are no more white streaks. Pour the mixture into the cake pan and
bake about 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
with a few crumbs.
Cool the cake and then chill.
Whip 2 1/2 cups of ganache until light and fluffy. Smooth a little of the ganache on top of the chilled cake. Sprinkle crushed toffee on top of the cake, and then cover the whole thing, top and sides, with ganache and chill
for two hours.
Serve the cake at room temperature.
CREME GANACHE
1 qt heavy cream
2 lbs bittersweet chocolate
Bring the cream to a boil in a 6-quart pot. When the cream boils, remove it from the heat immediately and add all the chocolate at once. Stir with a wire whisk until the chocolate is all melted. Pour into a bowl, allow to cool
at room temperature, cover with plastic wrap, and chill. You can keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for several months.
ENGLISH TOFFEE
3 c chopped walnuts
3 c sugar
1/2 c water
1/2 c light corn syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c unsalted butter
Preheat the oven to 175. Put nuts on a cookie sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Coat another cookie tray with vegetable oil. Put the sugar, water, corn syrup, and vanilla in a heavy saucepan and stir well to dissolve the sugar. Wash down the sides of the pan with a pastry
brush dipped in cold water so that there is no sugar clinging to the sides of the pan. Cook over high heat until it reaches a boil, continuing to wash down with water. After it has boiled for one minute, add the butter, stirring often. It is done when it registers 290 on a candy thermometer and it is the color of a brown paper bag. Remove from heat and stir in the walnuts. Pour the mixture onto the oiled sheet and let it cool completely.
Reply:check out some cook books
thank you
Reply:You can make the perfect cake from a box. I do it all the time and they turn out great. The trick is to freeze it before you stack it, level the top and use picks to keep it from falling.
They have pillars that go through the whole cake to hold it up if you are really worried about it. The pillars also make it easier to transport after it is decorated.
The bakery I worked for used Pilsbury cake mix.
Reply:www.wilton.com/wedding/recipes/index.cfm this website will help you i made the chocolate grooms cake and it came out so heavenly...
What the heck do you wear to a casual beach wedding?
I have a beach wedding in two weeks and I have no idea what to wear. I'm not built like a stick ( 5 ft 5 140 lbs)but I'm not huge either (a lot of muscle mass). I just want to look nice and feel comfortable at the same time. Help!
What the heck do you wear to a casual beach wedding?
There are some really cute summer dresses at all the major department stores. Something knee length. If you are like me with broad shoulders and arm muscles, try to find something with a cap sleeve. Shoes should be strappy but comfortable and try to get something with a wedge heel so it's easier to walk in the sand. Hair should be simple and styled so wind doesn't blow it in your face.
Hope this helps!
Reply:What ever you would wear for a sexy summer date if you really wanted to impress a guy.
Reply:a sundress and either flip flops or heels.
Reply:I think a nice, loose fitting white dress, with appropriate shoes, will go well, on the beach. My wife is in the wedding business, and they rent out gowns and tuxedo's for weddings, and do sometimes have them on the beach. Our wedding was casual, as my wife's mother made her a beautiful white dress, and I wore tan slacks, an Aloha shirt, that was white, and slippers,"sandals". We were both comfortable, although we were not on the beach , we were on a private property, on the ocean. I see beach weddings a lot in the summer here in Hawaii, and most of the brides wear, either a nice but comfortable dress, or the traditional wedding gown, and they all look good. Congratulations.
Reply:I see many beach weddings in Hawaii; nearly anything is acceptable. I've seen many brides wear swimsuits with coverups or sarongs, and the brides with full gorgeous trains on the beach and men dressed from lava lavas to formal tuxes. In Hawaii, if you have an afternoon beach wedding aloha wear is fine; that's capri pants, sun dress, casual slacks, etc. If you are in the sand, I would wear sandals or slippers for comfort. Usually, I wear a casual sundress with sandals to such events.
Reply:a long cotton skirt - perhaps with a jagged type hem, sandles, and a top that is MORE than a t-top but less than long sleeves and a high neck --- take a shawl along in case - it can always be tied on the waist for fun.
Reply:Well they have alot of really nice looking dresses at the store White House Black Market. They might be a little on the expensive side, but they have many dresses for different occasions. Look at the links below. These might work. The second link is the best dress I think for a beach wedding.
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/sto...
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/sto...
Reply:a pair of smart white pants would look nice with sandals and a floaty top. Don't forget to take something warm incase the wind comes up - a pashmina wrap would work.
Reply:As long as you don't wear white, anything else is fine. I would go with pretty much any sundress that is out there. Just don't wear white - you can't be in the same color as the bride.
Reply:Wear a cute little casual sundress. They aren't super revealing, but then they don't make you look like a nun. They are stylish and comfortable! the GAP and NEW YORK AND COMPANY have tons of cute ones for good prices!
Reply:where a white sundress. and either wedges or flats, so you'll get lots of compliments and no pain. yu can find these at macys, Dilliards, Jcpenney, etc.
Reply:wow a beach wedding thats nice...never been to 1
Reply:I nice pretty sundress and sandals is fine. Minimal makeup, undone hair- either down or in a ponytail. Maybe a sun hat and a shawl just in case it gets really sunny or cool. A regular casual handbag- not too big. You're lucky- beach weddings are the most relaxed and comfortable weddings.
Reply:just wear a nice, flowy dress with a cute pair of flip flops and you'll be set. people could not help and stare if you coordinate your makeup and hair to go with the look.
What the heck do you wear to a casual beach wedding?
There are some really cute summer dresses at all the major department stores. Something knee length. If you are like me with broad shoulders and arm muscles, try to find something with a cap sleeve. Shoes should be strappy but comfortable and try to get something with a wedge heel so it's easier to walk in the sand. Hair should be simple and styled so wind doesn't blow it in your face.
Hope this helps!
Reply:What ever you would wear for a sexy summer date if you really wanted to impress a guy.
Reply:a sundress and either flip flops or heels.
Reply:I think a nice, loose fitting white dress, with appropriate shoes, will go well, on the beach. My wife is in the wedding business, and they rent out gowns and tuxedo's for weddings, and do sometimes have them on the beach. Our wedding was casual, as my wife's mother made her a beautiful white dress, and I wore tan slacks, an Aloha shirt, that was white, and slippers,"sandals". We were both comfortable, although we were not on the beach , we were on a private property, on the ocean. I see beach weddings a lot in the summer here in Hawaii, and most of the brides wear, either a nice but comfortable dress, or the traditional wedding gown, and they all look good. Congratulations.
Reply:I see many beach weddings in Hawaii; nearly anything is acceptable. I've seen many brides wear swimsuits with coverups or sarongs, and the brides with full gorgeous trains on the beach and men dressed from lava lavas to formal tuxes. In Hawaii, if you have an afternoon beach wedding aloha wear is fine; that's capri pants, sun dress, casual slacks, etc. If you are in the sand, I would wear sandals or slippers for comfort. Usually, I wear a casual sundress with sandals to such events.
Reply:a long cotton skirt - perhaps with a jagged type hem, sandles, and a top that is MORE than a t-top but less than long sleeves and a high neck --- take a shawl along in case - it can always be tied on the waist for fun.
Reply:Well they have alot of really nice looking dresses at the store White House Black Market. They might be a little on the expensive side, but they have many dresses for different occasions. Look at the links below. These might work. The second link is the best dress I think for a beach wedding.
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/sto...
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/sto...
Reply:a pair of smart white pants would look nice with sandals and a floaty top. Don't forget to take something warm incase the wind comes up - a pashmina wrap would work.
Reply:As long as you don't wear white, anything else is fine. I would go with pretty much any sundress that is out there. Just don't wear white - you can't be in the same color as the bride.
Reply:Wear a cute little casual sundress. They aren't super revealing, but then they don't make you look like a nun. They are stylish and comfortable! the GAP and NEW YORK AND COMPANY have tons of cute ones for good prices!
Reply:where a white sundress. and either wedges or flats, so you'll get lots of compliments and no pain. yu can find these at macys, Dilliards, Jcpenney, etc.
Reply:wow a beach wedding thats nice...never been to 1
Reply:I nice pretty sundress and sandals is fine. Minimal makeup, undone hair- either down or in a ponytail. Maybe a sun hat and a shawl just in case it gets really sunny or cool. A regular casual handbag- not too big. You're lucky- beach weddings are the most relaxed and comfortable weddings.
Reply:just wear a nice, flowy dress with a cute pair of flip flops and you'll be set. people could not help and stare if you coordinate your makeup and hair to go with the look.
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