Laugh Out Loud Questions to add to your "Wedding Shoe Game" Question List

Most people have attended a wedding where the newlyweds play the "Wedding Shoe Game". If you haven't seen it played or played it yourself this is how it works:

In the middle of the dance floor  place 2 chairs back to back. The bride sits in one chair and the groom in the other. They will then take their shoes off and give one shoe to one another. The couple should now be holding one of each. Someone from the bridal party or the DJ will read questions from a list like "Who's always late?" or "Who has the most friends?" The bride and groom will then hold up the corresponding shoe to match the answer 

We have come up with questions to keep your guest laughing and learning more about the happy couple. These questions will be great to mix in with the traditional questions of the "Wedding Shoe Game"

Who said " I love you first"

Who owns the most clothes?

Who is the best dancer?

Who is the better singer?

Who is older?

When you first met, who made the first move?

Who is the better dresser? 

Who starts the argument?

Who got better grades in school?

Who wears the pants in the relationship?

Who has control of the TV remote? 

Who spends more money?

Who was the most nervous about the "Big Day"?

Who complains more?

Who makes all the decisions?

Who holds their liqueur better?

Who is the biggest flirt? 

Who's idea was it to play this game?

Can't Get Enough of the Royal Wedding? 5 Ways to Give Your Wedding Guests the Royal Treatment

Transportation 

If your ceremony and reception are in separate places, offer a fun way for your guests to get from one place to another. Are you having an elegant fairytale wedding? Horsedrawn carriages would be the perfect unforgettable touch. Will your guests be downing shots and partying until late into the night? Get them prepped for the celebration with party busses! If you really want to set the tone (and make sure your guests don't get restless or bored between the ceremony and reception,) consider budgeting for a memorable transportation service for your guests. We promise- it's worth it!

  Cocktail Hour

Your guests will have worked up an appetite by the time they arrive at the reception. Don't let your guests get hungry and grumpy while they wait for you and your wedding party to take photos! Cocktail hour is an integral part of any wedding, especially when the wedding party is taking photos between the ceremony and reception. Don't worry-cocktail hour can be tailored to fit any budget! If you don't have the budget for formal waiters passing out appetizers, a couple of tables of food will do. Cheese platters, vegetable and fruit trays, and dips and crackers are popular food ideas. They're also easy and affordable! A limited bar is a great idea during cocktail hour, as well. Try two signature drinks in your wedding colors! 

 

Know Your DJ

The DJ is so important when it comes to setting the tone of the reception! Make sure to talk to your DJ extensively beforehand. Does he know who and when he is supposed to introduce at the beginning of the reception? Does he know which genres of music you prefer? Perhaps you want to play edited songs the first couple hours in order to keep your older guests comfortable. Do you want your guests to be able to request songs? These are all important things to make sure your DJ knows! The last thing you want is to spend your reception listening to music you and your guests don't like.  

 

Add a Surprise Treat

 Celebrating the newlyweds will leave guest wanting a late night snack! Set your reception apart from the rest by offering a surprise late night snack. Find out how much your local food trucks will charge to make a visit to your reception during the last hour. Tacos, burgers, or anything greasy would be a welcome surprise to your guests, especially if they've been drinking all night. Send them home happy and full!

Open bar

An open bar is worth figuring into your budget! Get your guests loosened up and ready to celebrate. Figure out which type of open bar will fit your wedding best. You might prefer to serve only wine and beer. If your guests are partiers, you may choose to also serve liquor. It's a smart choice to close the bar a half hour to an hour before the reception ends so that your guests aren't drinking up until the minute they leave- they won't want to have a hangover as a wedding favor!

4 Easy Saving Tips to Afford Your Dream Wedding

When someone asks you what your wedding budget is, do you have an answer? 
Do you have a savings plan? If you're like many of us, it can be 

difficult to get by even without spending money on a wedding. These 

foolproof savings plans may seem silly, but they are great ways to save up

 change!

One $5 Bill at a Time

This savings tip requires you to spend cash instead of carrying around your

cards, but the habit you create is one that you could very well carry

into post-wedding life, and continue saving! The only thing you have to 

do is save all of your $5 bills! Every time you get change, stash those $5 in 

your wedding savings shoebox. You'll be amazed at how quickly those $5

bills will add up to hundreds of dollars.

Honeymoon Now, or Honeymoon Later

It's becoming a popular option among brides and grooms to take a 

delayed honeymoon. Instead of jetting off the day after the wedding, 

spend a few months soaking in that newlywed bliss, all while still looking

forward to your honeymoon! This will allow you extra time to save for the

trip and gives you that extra money to spend on the wedding.

Budget Master

Does your budget tend to get away from you most months? Do you have

the best intentions of saving more this time but you still find yourself

unable to do so? The answer is envelopes- that's right, envelopes. Take 

each of your expendable bills (groceries, gas, wine, restaurants,) and label

an envelope with each expense. Budget what you plan to spend every month

on each, take the cash out and put it in the envelopes (and put

them somewhere safe!) Spend no more than what is physically there.

Make it a game. See how much you can have leftover in each envelope 

at the end of each week or month. You'll be impressed with how much

money is left over for saving when you stick to this method!

A Little This Week, A Little More Next Week

This is an easy way to start a savings plan that may seem intimidating. 

Some people prefer to walk into a pool, starting with their toes and, 

eventually, slowly submerging themselves. This method involves money,

not a pool (sorry- it's not your honeymoon yet!) Do this savings plan at a 

rate that is comfortable for you and your budget. For example, start week

1 by saving just $10. Next week, save $12. The week after that, save $14. 

By adding just $2 onto the total saved each month, you'll have $286 in 13 

weeks. Of course, you can always save more if you feel your budget allows it. But the point is, 
building slowly makes saving feel more possible!

Top 10 Things to Do When Selling at a Bridal Resale

1of 40 tables at Event Customs' first Wedding Resale

 Do Your Homework

Does the venue have electricity for that gorgeous LED sign you're selling? Do they have space for you to display that arch that that's been sitting in your basement? Don't hesitate to ask any questions. Any successful resale will be happy to answer you're questions and make sure you're set up for success. 

Know The Details 

What time can you start setting up that morning? Many resales allow you the option of setting up the night before. If that is a more appealing option to you, make sure to ask if that option is available. 

Prepare For Set Up

Take a good look at all of your post-wedding inventory. How long do you think it will take you to carry it all inside? Try to enlist a family member of friend to help you. 

Taller items in back

                           Catch Their Eye

It's helpful to have a picture of how you want your table to look in your head beforehand. For example, you'll want to be able to display the tall candelabras and the bride and groom champagne flutes- prepare to put the candelabras and other taller items at the back of the table. Most resales provide you with one 8 foot table, so being prepared will help you make your space count- and also ensure that you aren't that vendor scrambling to finish setting up your table as shoppers pour in! 

    Know What You Need To Bring

Most resales provide a table and one or two chairs, with the seller being responsible for the tablecloth. It's recommended to bring a clean, pressed, neutral colored tablecloth, so you don't distract from the merchandise. Remember to make sure you know the size of the table so you bring the correct size tablecloth!

Don't Forget The Change!

This one is obvious, but so easy to forget during the rush of getting ready- bring change for those cash transactions! You'll want to bring something to keep the cash in, as well.

Be Honest With Yourself

Would you prefer to "price your items to sell" (price them very cheaply to get them out of your hair quickly,) or charge a little more, with the likelihood of going home with quite a bit of inventory left? This is something only you can answer. If you plan on doing a few different resales, you may choose to price higher. Keep in mind, though, that brides come to resales with cheap prices in mind. Ultimately, you need to ask yourself if you prefer to go home with minimal inventory left, or prefer to hold on to your items longer while potentially making more money in the long run. 

Know The Food Situation 

Neatly displayed

How long will you be in the building? Don't forget that you have to eat! Some resales will provide complimentary donuts and coffee to sellers in the morning, and have lunch options for sale to sellers and shoppers. Check ahead. Maybe you'll want to take your own snacks. Maybe youll bring a friend to help you sell and make a lunch run. Just make sure you're not in the middle of peak shopping hours with a grumbling stomach!

                  Prepare The Merchandise 

Make sure everything that you're selling is in good shape. If you do want to sell anything that has stains, rips, or nicks on it, consider selling those items at a reduced cost. 

 Get to Know Your Neighbors 

You may not think you'd be interested in purchasing anything at a bridal resale that you're selling at (hello- your wedding already happened!) but there may be some things you find you need. Maybe the table across from you has adorable doilies from their wedding that would look perfect on your new dining room table. What a great opportunity to dress up your house without spending much!

Interested in selling your gently used wedding items? We are hosting a Bridal Resale this summer- follow the link below for more information!

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrifty-bride-wedding-resale-and-bridal-show-tickets-36971015302

Top 10 things you should do when attending a Wedding Resale.

Over the past few years more resale sale events for gently used wedding decor has popped up all over North-East Ohio. You can think of it as a flee market for wedding decor selling anything from table cloths to burlap chair covers. 

Its a great way for a "bride to be" to save money on wedding decor. Event Customs have attended these events and planned many of our own. Weddings can get expensive and this is great way to save money. Here are the top 10 things you should do when attending wedding resale event: 

1. "The early bird gets the worm". Get to the resale early so you can have the best decor to choose from, before everything is picked over. If the event is offering special tickets or passes buy that ticket. 
2. Bring cash. Plain and simple most people will not have a card reader for gently used wedding decor they want to resell. You don't want to miss out by having to run to the ATM for cash and hoping the gold chargers will still be there when you return.  
3. Always negotiate on the price. Odds are most of the wedding decor from a wedding has been setting in a box taking up space in garage,attic, or basement. Most people don't want to take items they will never use again home. 
4. Clean out your trunk. If you find great decor you want to be able to fit it into your car. 
5. Bring someone with you. They will be a extra pair of hands to help carry things and someone to bounce ideas off of. Doesn't matter if its the groom, maid of honor, mother in law or aunt they will be happy to help. 
6. Grab a few reusable or old store bags you have laying around. This way you can put your new decor in bags and move thought out the resale with easy. 
7. Apply for give away.  Create a email just for events like wedding shows and resales. If they happen to be giving away prizes make sure you fill your information out, you could get lucky and win a free honeymoon!
8. Stop back by towards the end of the event. Sometimes sellers don't want to haggle with you on the price of certain items, but if they haven't sold the items by the end of the day, they maybe willing to drop the price. 
9. Check the items before you buy them! Make sure if you bought 8 round tablecloths all the table cloths are round. You don't want end up with 7 round tablecloths and 1 rectangle tablecloth.
10. Collect the sponsors information. After you celebrated your big day you may want to sell your gently used wedding decor at the next resale event.
    
    

Looking for a resale near you? Click the link below for the information on the next resale Event Customs is hosting.

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrifty-bride-wedding-resale-and-bridal-show-tickets-36971015302