Beauty Exclusive: Wedding Edition

BET Beauty Lounge: Wedding

Wedding Bliss - As wedding bells chime all across the nation, allow us to endow you young brides with some fabulous tips for a frugal and fierce wedding!<BR><BR>We recently spoke to T.I.’s new bride, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, to get the dish on her spectacular day, along with Allison Paige, a North Carolina-based wedding planner with a specialty in “jumping the broom” on a budget.

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Wedding Bliss - As wedding bells chime all across the nation, allow us to endow you young brides with some fabulous tips for a frugal and fierce wedding!<BR><BR>We recently spoke to T.I.’s new bride, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, to get the dish on her spectacular day, along with Allison Paige, a North Carolina-based wedding planner with a specialty in “jumping the broom” on a budget.

Easy, Breezy Bride - I was pretty cool the day of. I wasn’t over-worked. Get help! When you’re getting married, you’ll need a lot of help so you won’t be stressed. It will keep you at ease.

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Easy, Breezy Bride - I was pretty cool the day of. I wasn’t over-worked. Get help! When you’re getting married, you’ll need a lot of help so you won’t be stressed. It will keep you at ease.

Is Marriage Dead? - About 40 percent of people surveyed believe that marriage is obsolete, according to a Time magazine survey published in this week’s issue. This percentage has jumped over ten percent since the question was last posed over 30 years ago. The shift in public psyche could be a result of the fact that more Americans are willing to accept alternative households and living arrangements, the magazine reported.

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Hire a Wedding Planner - Don’t buy into the myth that having a wedding planner is a waste of money. A good planner will help you achieve your dream wedding within your budget because of their knowledge of the industry. Your planner will also help to reduce stress on your big day and that’s priceless!

Shop Around - The dress that I wore, I loved! One of the wedding dresses I wanted was in L.A., but it was too late to get it, so my tip would be to check other cities if you’re able to do so. I found the dress that I wore in Atlanta, but when I went to L.A., I saw this dress that I felt like was my dream dress. But all in all, I can’t complain because the dress that I did wear…I loved.

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Shop Around - The dress that I wore, I loved! One of the wedding dresses I wanted was in L.A., but it was too late to get it, so my tip would be to check other cities if you’re able to do so. I found the dress that I wore in Atlanta, but when I went to L.A., I saw this dress that I felt like was my dream dress. But all in all, I can’t complain because the dress that I did wear…I loved.

Second-Hand Glam - Shop consignment! When looking for your wedding gown, visit your nearest consignment shop. You will be surprised to see what treasures you will find. Even couture options!

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Second-Hand Glam - Shop consignment! When looking for your wedding gown, visit your nearest consignment shop. You will be surprised to see what treasures you will find. Even couture options!

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Moments to Remember - On my wedding day, I felt great. I had such a great time. El Debarge sang at the reception and Jamie Foxx sung me down the aisle. It was perfect.

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Moments to Remember - On my wedding day, I felt great. I had such a great time. El Debarge sang at the reception and Jamie Foxx sung me down the aisle. It was perfect.

Get Gifted - Have a friend or family member &quot;gift&quot; you a skill. If you know someone who can sing, cook, bake or play an instrument, you can cut costs by having them “gift” their talent for the festivities.

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Get Gifted - Have a friend or family member "gift" you a skill. If you know someone who can sing, cook, bake or play an instrument, you can cut costs by having them “gift” their talent for the festivities.

Must-Haves - Re-prioritize your &quot;must-have&quot; list. It is better to invest in a more expensive photographer than anything else. Your guests won't see every mishap or remember the details of your dress, but your photographs will truly capture the essence of the day.

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Must-Haves - Re-prioritize your "must-have" list. It is better to invest in a more expensive photographer than anything else. Your guests won't see every mishap or remember the details of your dress, but your photographs will truly capture the essence of the day.

Change the Date - Consider the date. Many wedding venues are free or less expensive on Valentine's Day. Also, consider the time of your wedding. Most venues and reception sites are less expensive during brunch or early afternoon hours.

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Change the Date - Consider the date. Many wedding venues are free or less expensive on Valentine's Day. Also, consider the time of your wedding. Most venues and reception sites are less expensive during brunch or early afternoon hours.

Flower Power - When shopping for your floral arrangements, purchase flowers that are in season. In-season flowers are in more abundance and therefore usually less expensive.

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Flower Power - When shopping for your floral arrangements, purchase flowers that are in season. In-season flowers are in more abundance and therefore usually less expensive.

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Good Eats - Have a local restaurant cater your reception. Though you may run a small risk of your guests recognizing the food, most restaurants charge up to 75 percent less per person than a caterer.

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Good Eats - Have a local restaurant cater your reception. Though you may run a small risk of your guests recognizing the food, most restaurants charge up to 75 percent less per person than a caterer.

Bridal Bliss - Pampering yourself is key. I would say that getting a massage the day of is great. I did that.

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Bridal Bliss - Pampering yourself is key. I would say that getting a massage the day of is great. I did that.