October 16, 2011 @ 04:13 AM

  

 Dear Hanna,

The last time my groomsmen and I wore tuxedo's was our high school prom 10 years ago. We are all grown up now and don't want to look like high school kids going to prom. Is there any tips or suggestions you can give me as to what the tuxedo's for my wedding should look like?



Dear Growing up,

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. This is your big day too, so you want to look proper. This starts by chosing a tuxedo shop that suits your needs. Some questions to ask are;
- Do they have actual swatches and samples that you can see and feel?
- Do they own their stock or do they special order tuxedos? 
- Do they accept out of town measurements?
- Are they able to ...

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October 16, 2011 @ 03:31 AM

Dear Hanna,

               I am recently engaged and trying to figure out what kind of budget to make for my wedding. I want to be realistic. How do I know how much to set aside for my gown?

Budget Savvy Bride!

 

Dear Budget Savvy,
Congratulations! Planning a wedding can be a very stressful time, here are some budget tips that will help you along your way.
Bridal experts say that you should spend;
*6.3% of your budget on your bridal gown, Veil and other accessories.
*0.9% on the grooms formalwear.

So how do you work these percentages into your budget? Simple math.

Example: Let's say ...

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