May Newsletter
Posted on 30 April 2009
Hello! There is plenty going on in May for brides. Late Autumn is still considered “wedding season” although things are slowing down for winter. A good month for getting some wedding planning done though as the weekends get cooler and the heaters come out of storage.
Let’s look at what May means in terms of weddings.
1. Birthstone
Vintage Emerald Ring
The birthstone for May is the Emerald – a divine stone – now making a comeback as vintage engagement rings appeal to brides without the diamond budget.
Visit some vintage jewellery stores or see if your mother has one she can hand down. Get it re-sized and cleaned and voila! You have an heirloom at much less cost of a diamond engagement ring, and much more sentimental value!
2. Flowers
Tulip, Hyacinth, Lavender & Lily are just some of the flower varieties in season late Autumn.
Pretty Tulips are a May flower
Tulip colours symbolise different things – yellow means cheerful thoughts, white conveys forgiveness and purple represents royalty. Red tulips signify “perfect love”. Overall, Tulips are an elegant and graceful flower, and are also the flower to give on your 11th wedding anniversary.
Tulips make for a chic and simple arrangement, and need wiring for a long bouquet. Usually available in many colours, Tulips can offer the flexibility of suiting your colour scheme of your wedding.
3. Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride
The 10th of May is Mother’s Day this year. Celebrate the power of love that mother’s have for their daughters by remembering your mum next weekend.
Some ideas and events near you:
Sydney – Mother’s Day Royal Picnic : EQ Village Markets Randwick
Melbourne – Mother’s Day High Tea at the Sofitel Hotel
Brisbane – Mother’s Day Classic Fun Run for Breast Cancer
Perth – Mother’s Day special Pamper Package Revive Day Spa
Adelaide – Mother’s Day Tribute Killara Estate Winery Yarra Valley
Hobart – Art and lunch at the Henry Jones Art Hotel
Holding the Purse-strings
Whilst we are on the subject of mothers and parents, many brides wonder who is meant to pay for what at the wedding? With the average Australian wedding now costing a whopping $49,202* it’s a major financial comittment and the difficult question of who pays for what will come up at some stage.
Below is a general guide of how costs are traditionally split up.
Bride/ Bride’s family pays for:
- Stationery
- Wedding gown, shoes, accessories
- Bridesmaids events and gifts
- Grooms wedding ring
- Flowers & decorations
- Ceremony Fees
- Reception venue, catering, music and hire
- Photography
Groom / Grooms family pays for
- Engagement party
- Grooms’ attire
- Groomsmens’ gifts / events
- Bride’s engagement & wedding rings
- Marriage Certificate and Officiant fees
- Rehearsal dinner
- Reception alcohol / drinks
- Honeymoon
So, best get started on your budget! Use Marziplanner’s clever budget planning section – download your free trial now if you haven’t already. DOWNLOAD NOW
HAPPY PLANNING
Ilka Brookes, Marziplanner
*Source: bride to Be Cost of Love Survey 2008
Image source: Tea Rose
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