One of the best (and most counter-intuitive) tricks to find good bargain wines is to watch by-the-glass lists at very expensive restaurants with very carefully chosen wines. Prices are inevitably under $15/glass (usually well... (59 replies, last updated by MaggieRSN December 4, 2007)

I am throwing a bridal shower and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of an amazing restaurant in the Raleigh or Cary areas that could accommodate a party of about 40-50 people. Any suggestions would be great and are... (11 replies, last updated by Tehama June 1, 2008)

I am looking for french macaroons to serve at a bridal shower. Though I want them to be yummy, cost is a concern. Anyone know where I can get tasty macaroons without breaking the bank? thanks! (6 replies, last updated by gifter girl February 8, 2006)

Hello everyone, I’m planning a bridal shower and require a large amount (200-250) of hershey kisses or hershey nuggets (the mini chocolate bars)...anyone know where i can purchase them in the GTA? my first thought was... (7 replies, last updated by caitlink March 28, 2008)

of Boston but it’s in Quincy and let me tell you for 42 people and we added additioanl apps it came to under $900. It was such a great bargain and awesome food I am having my sister’s bridal shower there for lunch... (6 replies, last updated by gobble gobble November 6, 2002)

I find Rodman’s (the 2 MD locations too) have cheaper prices for British (and other European) food products than the small British speciality stores you’ll find in the suburbs. Rodman’s bargains with... (12 replies, last updated by DC Gal April 7, 2006)

I first went to Tequila Sunrise for a friends bridal shower. She is mexican and knew either the owners or workers there. We got great service and food was wonderful. Went back a few times. The first time we got good service and... (2 replies, last updated by rolise March 4, 2009)

The absolute best bargain in town for high tea is at Hotel Bel-Air. It’s under $20 a person and you get those incredible grounds and a cozy dining room with fireplace. You get pots of tea, petit fours, scones with clotted... (12 replies, last updated by JudiAU December 4, 2003)

off our radar as a potential destination. I can’t speak to how popular the dining room is or how crowded it gets for holidays, but I suspect it is much more marketing ploy than anything else. That said, I attended a bridal... (6 replies, last updated by viperlush June 8, 2007)

well, according to the Bridal Association of America, the average cost of a wedding cake in 2006 was $543...and there’s a good chance it’s gone up in the past few years. what are they thinking? David Chang is one of... (28 replies, last updated by pbjluver August 30, 2009)

Amazon.com has a bridal registry and you can find anything you want there... usually great prices and free shipping to boot! I got married almost 2 years ago and registered at Williams Sonoma (cooking stuff & serving pieces),... (11 replies, last updated by mimilulu February 7, 2008)

My aunt is having her yearly garage sale and she told me I should sell some of my baked goods to the customers. She lives in a well trafficked area of a nearby suburb. I usually tend to stay away from selling on an individual... (21 replies, last updated by alkapal July 2, 2009)

and brother-in-law live downtown and my fiancee and I will be going to the bridal show at the convention centre <insert enthusiasm here>. I was thinking maybe Segovia for paella, but it’s a bit north, otherwise, I was... (11 replies, last updated by c_snapper January 8, 2008)

I ate there for a bridal shower luncheon at least 10 years ago and hated it. Don’t understand how or why it has survived!!! (14 replies, last updated by mobleyfan July 26, 2005)

on a tiered cake stand to serve as the “wedding cake” for photos, plus a couple sheet cakes which were cut in the kitchen and distributed to guests. I decided on this route after reading Bridal Bargains — a... (60 replies, last updated by chowser April 10, 2008)