Be sure to check out their website @ www.CoolChilies.com

The video was filmed by the great Bob Ridge of www.IndyVisual.com

* Talk to your favorite restaurant to see how much it would cost to rent a private room or even the whole place. This is an option that works best during non-peak hours, as the restaurant might not want to lose their busy weekend crowd.

* Avoid planning your event during typically busy times like June or around Valentine’s Day. During the “off season”, many places will work with you on the price.

* Earn frequent flyer miles for your honeymoon by paying wedding costs with a credit card. Just make sure to pay the balance in full each month to avoid interest charges.

* Find one location for your ceremony and reception to avoid having to provide transportation between venues.

* Skip the champagne and let guests toast with what they are already drinking.

* Reduce the length of your reception, and don’t announce a last call for drinks.

* Book in advance since last minute bookings are usually more expensive due to the extra work involved to coordinate everything.

* Hire a student quartet to play during your ceremony or cocktail hour. Check with local colleges and universities.

* For inexpensive wedding favors, bake cookies or make your own sachets filled with Jordan almonds.

* Using an online budget tracker to keep your wedding finances in order and help control overspending.

* It costs merchants an average of 2% (or more) to process a credit card transaction so pay cash for all or part of the more expensive components of the wedding and ask for a cash discount.

Circle City Planners & Crowne Plaza Hotel will be hosting an amazing event to help you do just that!

“Join us for a spectacular evening at the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station.
It promises to be a fun night out, filled with surprises, great ideas & complimentary cocktails.
So bring your groom, mom and best friends… you won’t want to miss it!”

The event will be on March 5th, 2009 @ 6:30pm.
It’s being held @ Crowne Plaza Hotel
To RSVP please email Katricia Jenkins – kjenkins(@)genhotels(dot)com

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]]> http://www.indianapolisweddingblog.com/2009/02/plan-a-luxe-wedding-on-budget/feed/ 0 http://www.indianapolisweddingblog.com/2009/02/indianapolis-wedding-event-the-art-of-the-table/ http://www.indianapolisweddingblog.com/2009/02/indianapolis-wedding-event-the-art-of-the-table/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:45:00 +0000 Ryan http://www.indianapolisweddingblog.com/?p=899 We all know that table decorations are a major part of planning the perfect wedding reception.  You won’t want to miss this upcoming Indianapolis wedding planning event.

The Art of the Table is an excellent to help you get fresh ideas for your tables!

The Indiana Association of Bridal Consultants will be hosting their annual fundraising event at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Over 20 tables will be created and designed by premier bridal consultants and event planners in Indiana. Wedding and party themes will be featured.

This year’s proceeds will benefit the Betty Jackson Memorial Education Fund, the American Cancer Society and the Dorothy Penner Memorial Scholarship.

Last year’s event hosted a record crowd. Art of the Table will showcase designer table scapes and entertaining ideas for gatherings for two guests to a gala for 2000. Inspiration and ideas for dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, receptions and galas will all be featured at this event. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided also.

Presale tickets are $10 each and may be purchased from any Association of Bridal Consultants member, by contacting state coordinator, Gloria Boyden at 317.228.9333 or by sending a check payable to the ABC IN Chapter with self addressed stamped envelope to: Art of the Table, c/o Gloria Boyden, 14066 Song Court, Carmel, IN 46032. Tickets will be available at the door for $12.

The Art of the Table 2009

Indianapolis Museum of Art
Sunday, March 1st, 2009
Noon – 4:00pm

Also check out their website @ www.artofthetable.info

{TIFFANY BLUE + LIGHT AQUA} WEDDING COLOR ~ INSPIRATION BOARD

Here’s what Michelle has to say about these colors…

“Tiffany blue is calming and refreshing. I love the brightness and the modern look it conveys. A few accessories here and there look classy and hip. Light aqua and tiffany blue lets your guests know you are FUN and not afraid to be happy. How cool are YOU! Paired with green florals, red, orange, yellow or lavender colors make the aqua POP.”

Inspiration Board by Michelle Mospens of MyPersonalArtist.com

Now, it’s all about putting on a show to entertain your guests!

Check out this Youtube video taken at a Wedding Reception.

So, will you & your fiance be doing a traditional first dance or 
going all out and putting together a masterpiece?    

Be sure to leave a comment and let us know!