While Saturday may be the most popular day of the week when it comes to weddings, it doesn’t mean you should ignore the other six days when you’re looking at your options! If you do decide to liberate your wedding from the weekend, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Our experts have rounded up the top tips to make your weekday wedding a smashing success.

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1. Give Advanced Notice.

Most people have Saturdays and Sundays off, but they may not be as free or flexible during the week. Send invites early (around the 12-week mark, like you would for a destination wedding) so your guests have ample time to rearrange their schedules and make plans for things like babysitters.

2. Host in the Evening.

Unless your guests are planning on taking the day off, there’s a very slim chance they’ll be able to attend a weekday wedding that begins before 6:30 or 7pm. Instead, consider inviting them for cocktails starting at 6:30, followed by a ceremony at 7:30, and then straight to dinner. Having cocktail hour before the ceremony means anyone who is running a little late doesn’t have to worry about missing the main event.

3. Be Prepared for Questions.

A weeknight wedding is unusual, so there’s a good chance your guests will have some questions. Acknowledge that you’re planning something a little less traditional, but stress how fun it will be to turn “hump day” into a real celebration!

4. Ask for Discounts.

While you may not be able to negotiate a lower rate with every vendor, many will be open to giving you a better price because you’re booking on an off-day. You’re more likely to be able to work with the vendors you really want because you’re not asking for a prime wedding day, and some will be able to work with you on the price because of that.

5. Take Extra Care of Your Guests.

If you’re inviting people in from out-of-town, be sure to acknowledge that they’re taking off extra time in order to celebrate with you. Write a hand-written note to greet them upon arrival, treat them to a tasty welcome bag, and be sure to thank them (and all your guests!) in your toast.

6. Take the Day Off!

It’s your wedding day, so treat it as such and take the day off. Spend the night before at a fantastic hotel, wake up to breakfast in bed, then spend the day getting dolled up and relaxing. Consider a first look and doing portraits before your wedding begins, so you can make the most of the evening with your family and guests.

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Actor Naga Chaitanya and actress Samantha, who are said to have been secretly dating each other, reportedly have made plans for their wedding, which is likely to take place this December.

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Akkineni Nagarjuna recently revealed that he has approved the love affairs of his sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil. He also said the he would make an official announcement about the further formalities. Since then, one question doing rounds in the minds of Akkineni family fans is — when will Sam and Chai tie the knot?

A source close to Akkineni family says that Naga Chaitanya and Samantha have planned to enter wedlock this December and preparations for their wedding are now underway. But their families are keeping it under wraps to avoid unnecessary attention. They are expected to make an official announcement about it a couple of months later.

Samantha and Chaitanya are busy with their films right now and want to keep their wedding plans under wraps to avoid attention. They are planning to get married in December and the families have begun preparations already. An official announcement will be made in late August or early September,” a source in the know told the Times of India.

Naga Chaitanya has two projects — “Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo” and “Premam” — which are slated to release in theatres on July 15 and Aug 12, respectively. Samantha is waiting for the release of “Janatha Garage,” which is set to hit screens on Aug. 12. They will make an announcement after their films release. “After the release of Sam’s next, ‘Janatha Garrage’ a clear picture will emerge,” the source added.

Naga Chaitanya and Samantha first met each other on the sets of Gautham Vasudev Menon’s 2010 bilingual movie “Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa” in Tamil and “Ye Maaya Chesave” in Telugu. They were paired up again for movies like “Manam” and “Autonagar Surya.”

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If you’ve ever attended a swank wedding, then you’ve probably been too tipsy on the endless booze to really appreciate the work that went into everything; from the choice of venue to the tiniest details on the wedding cake. But wedding planners put enormous effort into making every ceremony a storybook affair, a point that’s brought to life in Sugar Games’ upcoming sequel Wedding Salon 2.

This follow-up to 2011’s Wedding Salon puts you in charge of a business dedicated to engineering dream weddings. That means engaging with mini-games that let you bake cakes, help the bride and groom make their gift registry, sew a prom dresses 2015, and take care of the countless odds and ends that pop up (and anyone who’s ever had a wedding knows those odds and ends never stop coming).

But sharing in other people’s drama doesn’t put a halt to the drama you have to deal with in your own life. You want to expand your business and open bridal boutiques across different cities, but a rival is threatening to run you out. You also need to find time to decorate your own house and build your own life.

Can you balance work and life? Can you keep your business rivals at bay? Can you bake a delicious wedding cake without losing control and diving into it face-first before the bride and groom even have a chance to see it? Find out for yourself when Wedding Salon 2 joins the Worldwide Premiere program at iWin on Wednesday, May 11th.

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In a little over two months, I’m going to be Mrs. Stockrahm.

Since Logan proposed on Christmas Eve, our spare moments have been packed full of planning for our June wedding. Weekends are filled with visions of lavender and silver as we get everything together.

I’ve spent evenings focused on do-it-yourself projects, picking the right cheap prom dresses and preparing the invitations.

I thought everything was pretty well on track, at least as far as planning. But, someone asked a question that threw me off.

“What’s your wedding hashtag going to be?”

My what?!

I don’t go to many weddings, so my knowledge of the “wedding hashtag”concept is pretty minimal. I’m an avid social media user, but I tend to use the hashtag very seldom and usually just in an ironic sense. Of course, my favorite is the sarcastic #partylikeajournalist.

The concept of the hashtag (if you’re not already aware) is a way to allow people to find other posts with a similar topic. So, if you include #partylikeajournalist in your post, other social media users could potentially find your post while searching for that particular topic.

Naturally, like any technology-loving twenty-something would do, I Googled it. Which, of course, yielded 536,000 results.

Topics ranged from “Wedding Hashtag Ideas” to a personalized hashtag generator to “7 Steps to Crafting Your Wedding Hashtag.” Some of the ideas are straightforward, while other ideas are “punny.”

I honestly thought my toughest decision in preparing for the wedding (technology-wise) would be if I should waste money on stamps for RSVPs when people would rather text or email.

We are all so connected to our devices (myself especially), I’m not sure I want to promote having your phone out while I’m saying my vows.

Maybe I’ll stick with my sarcastic preference for hashtags, such as #leaveittothephotog.

That reminds me: Have I booked the photographer yet? Uh oh.

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With its intricate design and stunning detail, this looks like the type of wedding long prom dresses most brides would be proud to walk down the aisle wearing.

However, this gown is one that will never be worn – as it’s made entirely out of cake, and weighs more than 11 stone.

Award-winning baker Sylvia Elbar, from Hornchurch, Essex, was part of a team who spent 300 hours putting the creation together.

The tasty Weddible Dress, which stands 170cm tall, was fashioned by cake sculptor, Sylvia, Yvette Marner, 43, founder of Fun N Funky Cakes, and artist Ilinka Rnic, 17

The design was made using 35kg of fondant, 3kg of cake lace and 2,000 sheets of water.

And it was all glued on to the dress with 10 bottles of edible decorating liquid.

The tasty Weddible Dress, which stands 170cm tall, was fashioned by cake sculptor, Sylvia, Yvette Marner, 43, founder of Fun N Funky Cakes, and artist Ilinka Rnic, 17.

The impressive frock will be showcased at the two-day Cake International exhibition in Alexandra Palace, London which kicks off on Saturday.

The unique gown created by Sylvia Elba took 300 hours to make and stands at 170cm tall

The gown appears lifelike with the intricate detailing crafted from cake lace and edible metallic beads used to embellish the dress

Sylvia (centre) worked on the cake with Yvette Marner (right), founder of Fun N Funky Cakes, and artist Ilinka Rnic (left)

The design was made using 35kg of fondant, 3kg of cake lace and 2,000 sheets of water

The impressive frock will be showcased at the two-day Cake International exhibition in Alexandra Palace, London which kicks off on Saturday

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