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Follow on Google News | Christa Terry's iDo: Planning Your Wedding with Nothing But ‘Net Useful in Down EconomyTerry says, “Why research and buy on the Internet? Because that's where brides can find the best deals on everything from wedding gowns to wedding favors! In a shop, your options are limited; online, your options are endless."
By: Christa Terry Terry is the editor of the popular nuptial fashion, etiquette, and accessory website Manolo for the Brides (Manolobrides.com) To help readers navigate the endless options on the Internet, iDo cuts through the digital clutter and identifies the best websites for everything from the perfect wedding gown to pretty place cards. A few of Terry’s website picks include: • Bridalinsider.com, Onestopweddingplanner.com, and Weddingwire.com for planning and organization • Eventective.com, Perfecttableplan.com, and Directcatering.com for venue scouting, seating charts, and catering. • Weddingphotousa.com, Visualbride.com, and Ourweddingcast.com for photography, videography, and media sharing And Terry knows that planning a wedding takes more than bookmarking a few helpful websites. With that in mind, iDo goes beyond listing links, showing the bride-to-be: • Where to find FREE wedding software and downloadable worksheets to map out a timeline, customize checklists, and calculate budgets • Why creating a FREE personal wedding website is one of the best gifts she can give her guests • Where to find beautiful yet inexpensive invitations, favors, flowers and *yes* wedding gowns • How saving money when planning a wedding can mean saving relationships Having planned her own wedding for a mere $11,000, Terry knows first-hand the advantages of using the Internet, and how to maximize the benefits. “A wedding doesn’t need to cost $30,000 if you’re careful and cost conscious,” Terry says. “You can spend $5 on a metal spoon with a heart-shaped scoop as a party favor, but it should cost something like $1. When you’re buying online, you can compare 20 shops in 20 minutes, all with the same inventory made in the same factory in China. Or if you'd rather steer clear of mass produced stuff, you can find cool crafters who will make your favors by hand.” Terry is happily married and continues to share her wisdom with brides-to-be at Manolo for the Brides, and now in iDo. She is available for interviews and appearances. # # # About the author: Christa Terry's writing has appeared in numerous weekly newspapers and trade magazines throughout the northeastern United States, as well as several web sites and literary magazines. When Christa isn't blogging at Manolo for the Brides, she can usually be found experimenting with content for her new lifestyle web site, Manolo for the Home. Christa lives, works, and spends inordinate amounts of time thinking about other people’s weddings in Beverly, Massachusetts. End
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