Friday, May 27, 2011

Modest Celebrity Wedding Gowns

When it comes to fashion, it seems celebrities help dictate trend setting, and it is quite refreshing to see some trends that promote modest styles.  One particular trend is celebrities that have opted to sport more modest wedding gowns.  In recent years, celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Kate Hudson, Ivanka Trump, and Nicole Kidman have walked down the aisle showing less skin, leaving a little more mystery for the bedroom.  To date, they are all still married to their respective spouses, and maybe the mystery will continue to keep on giving.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The Perfect Wedding Venue: Wedding Venue Costs in New York & New Jersey

The cost of the wedding venue on top of the cost of kosher catering can make up almost 50% of the total cost of the wedding budget.  The best way to reduce kosher wedding costs is to choose a wedding venue that includes in-house kosher catering at the venue.  But finding the perfect kosher wedding venue and caterer can be slim pickings for those of you desiring to walk outside the cookie-cutter lines of a traditional Jewish wedding venue and stay within budget.  If you are interested in comparing the costs and capacity of a variety of wedding venues across New York and New Jersey I've done the research for you.  All listed venues either allow kosher catering or offer in-house kosher catering.  Cost estimates are for the wedding venue site fees and are a reflection of Winter 2010 rates for a Sunday evening wedding after negotiations.  These tables can best be used for distinguishing between venues that fit within High, Medium and Low Budgets.  Venues that are italicized and bold include the cost of kosher catering within their Venue Cost.