In many cases, squaring away all the details of a wedding can drown out the joy that a couple should feel as they are about to get married. Here are some wedding tips to make sure that your wedding is everything you want it to be.
For food, consider going to a store such as Costco. When you shop this way, you can buy your food cheaper than at regular retailers. See if your friends can split some of the cost.
Typically, a wedding dress costs a lot of money. When looking for a dress, consider dresses that aren’t necessarily in the wedding dress category. You might even consider whether a dress designed for bridesmaids could meet your needs. You can choose to alter the dress and add your own flair, while still saving plenty of money.
Purchasing your wedding gown on the internet can be a budget saver, cutting down your costs by hundreds of dollars. Make sure to order early so you have time for alterations if any need to be made. While buying a dress online may be less expensive, alterations can quickly add to the cost. Include the additional cost in your budgeting.
Tie in small decorative items to your wedding decor. You can use a nice little ribbon in many places, such as on your gown, in your hair, or even intertwined with bouquets of flowers. Little details like this can make for a superior look since it shows you put a lot of effort in your special day.
If there will be speeches, then be sure to censor the content to make them appropriate. Otherwise, there may be a joke told that may be inappropriate to the youngsters or elderly in the crowd.
Writing your vows is an important part of your wedding ceremony, and you should go slowly and think hard about what you want to say. The vows should reflect the fact that marriage is not easy and will require sacrifice on the part of both partners. When you are saying your vows ensure your spouse knows and understands that you love them with all of your heart.
Choose ethnic catering to spice things up. Chicken and steak have both been done. Go with something creative! Variety is important and will make the dinner memorable.
Brides should de-stress their skin before walking down the aisle. Consider natural ingredients and treatments that will brighten your complexion.
If you wish to appear absolutely beautiful on your wedding day yet you need to control costs, think of renting diamonds. This will allow you to work your aesthetic to your tastes without the hefty price tag.
Brides who love fashion will perhaps want to add a dash of sparkle to their bouquet; think rhinestones, Swarovski crystals or even some diamonds. You can create this look by using adhesive to affix crystals, a beloved heirloom or costume jewelry to the bouquet. To make sure that this look complements the entire look of your outfit, be sure that the colors, size, and cut are consistent.
You can embellish your bouquet with tiny crystals, rhinestones or perhaps diamonds if you can afford to. You can add some crystals that have been glued on, some costume jewelery, or an heirloom of your own. The bouquet should not clash with your overall look, so pay close attention to the colors, cut and size of each stone.
Instead of an expensive wedding cake, get cupcakes or mini-tarts. Their affordability, convenience and versatility make these arrangements highly desirable. Guests can even take a cupcake home.
Sweet cupcakes are great alternatives to an expensive cake. These arrangements are convenient and affordable. Guests can serve themselves or even take one home as a party favor of sorts.
It can be a friend or a family member, they just need to help you carry your gear wherever you go. Your assistant can help you round up the family members for the group pictures to make things run even smoother.
If you have a destination wedding, offer a basket full of goodies delivered to guests in their rooms. Include gifts that are sure to be useful while on location at the wedding, like sunglasses, tourist maps, disposable cameras, hats, and pamphlets that detail all of the best attractions in the local area. It may also be nice to give them a guide to a restaurant in the area so they have an easier time finding a place to get food.
A midday reception may be the perfect way to cut costs at your wedding. Most people will drink less at this time, which can cut down on your bar needs. Lunch receptions are usually cheaper than dinner ones, and you can use this to either get better food or apply funds towards another aspect of the wedding festivities.
Midday is the best time to have wedding receptions. People don’t tend to overdo it on the alcohol during this time of day, which saves you money on beer. Also, lunch receptions will typically be cheaper than dinner receptions and allow you to either increase the quality of food or allocate the rest of your food and alcohol budget to another need for the wedding.
If you can afford it, you can try having a wedding on the cruise you like. You could just invite only those close to you. Doing this will allow you to start your honeymoon immediately after your wedding is done. Some cruise ships offer special wedding and honeymoon packages.
Even if you’re sure of the dress you want and have bought it, keep it in the bridal shop prior to getting married. Putting it away in a closet could cause it to become wrinkled or even stained. Keeping it safely at the shop will ensure that it is in pristine condition and ready for your wedding day.
Wedding Ceremony
If you have a large wedding cake decorated in brightly colored icing that has its own stand, consider placing the stand on some color-coordinated fabric to create a stunning focal piece. You can also try solids, patterns and heavily-textured fabrics like satin, velvet or silk for more visual interest that helps bring everything together.
If you would like a relative or a friend to perform your wedding ceremony, you can ask that person to become ordained via an online program. This gives your wedding ceremony a personal touch, while also saving you money as you now do not have to hire an officiant. Make sure that this is something that is legal where you live.
Craigslist is a good place to check out local talent to assist with your wedding. Be certain to take the time to meet them and interview them before making any agreements or giving them money.
When you are planning a multi-course meal for your guests, offer some sort of appeasement on the tables to keep people occupied during the change in courses. You could consider sugared flower petals, sugar roses or maybe some bite size crackers to tide them over.
Borrowed jewelry is both beautiful and acceptable for your wedding. A nice bracelet or necklace will both complete your look, as well as give you “something borrowed” for the day.
If the bride and groom hail from highly divergent cultural backgrounds, honor both sides by planning a wedding ceremony that incorporates one side’s traditions, followed by a reception that includes traditional dishes, rituals, or decor from the other side’s background. This will make your wedding memorable and satisfactory to both families.
If the bride and groom share a fondness for travel, look for decorative elements that convey a shared sense of wanderlust. You can make invitations and save-the-date cards to resemble vintage postcard or boarding pass. Consider using a steamer trunk as an attractive, themed display for everything from wedding programs to party favors.
It is important that every part of your wedding is well planned, from the food that shall be served to the specifics of the reception. Your friends and family have made a special effort to be there for your big day, so make sure they have an engaging and exciting experience.
You need to make lists that are priority based when you start planning your wedding. For some couples, the venue is higher on the list than the cake, or the table decorations are higher on the list than the music, and so on. By prioritizing your budget according to your wants, you can delegate the right amount of funds and insure your day is perfect.
Do some homework on wedding planning before meeting with a planner. Start your project by using imagery, fabric swatches and other pieces of inspiration to make mood board and “look books” like the stylists and fashion designers use. You can add photographs, magazine clippings or perhaps song lyrics in order to show your wedding planner your vision.
If you can’t afford expensive floral arrangements, consider using potted plants throughout the reception and ceremony areas. You can put them in decorative pots, or decorate their pots yourself with paint and ribbons. You can even used the potted plants as a favor for guests after the wedding or plant them in your yard as a memory of the wedding.
If you’re planning on having your reception outdoors, talk to your caterer about appropriate food choices for the event. They will need to plan your meal knowing that the weather could be less than ideal for your food. There are, however, good covers available to protect the dishes. If you have to, use a small fridge for keeping drinks cold.
If the bride’s wedding experience doesn’t live up to her expectations, expect to have an unhappy bride. If she has to stress about planning, and deal with a under par wedding, it will absolutely ruin her. Be sure to get the bride’s approval for all major arrangements well in advance of the big day to avoid last-minute meltdowns.
A gift registry is a traditional part of weddings and it can ensure that guests do not have to come bearing cards and gifts that could get mislaid. For a more pleasant air, try to make guests understand that you don’t require them to bring you anything. By letting them know they are under no obligation and offer several options for gifts, they will also be more comfortable at the event. People need to be comfortable giving what they are able to afford bringing.
Creating your own vows adds a very personal touch. Do not copy these as they should be personal. The personalization of your vows adds meaning and romance, creating an atmosphere of closeness and intimacy. Use inspiration if needed, but add your own special touch.
With weddings, think about whether you would like children to attend. Banning children from your wedding can help make things go smoother as well as save some money. You may find that some guests will not be able to make it because of no one to watch their children.
When thinking about a videographer, be certain to see clips from prospective candidates, and do a lot of interviews. Look at samples of the videographers work to be sure it is high quality in every way. People used to get great VHS tapes of a wedding, but these days you’ll want a digital video or DVD that will last you quite a while. Your decisions should be made on these factors, in addition to the first impressions you get of the different videographers.
Decide on group activities for your special day. Don’t leave your loved ones bored as they wait for your wedding to be over. You can have all kinds of activities, from contests to volleyball. The most memorable weddings are not the ones that cost the most but are the ones where people enjoy themselves and can see the love that the wedding couple has for each other.
You may want to cut down on a meal size for your reception. The more money you save, the more people you can invite. Reducing meal size can also reduce costs. There is a possibility that no matter how you try, you will not be able to accommodate everyone.
Use these tips to make sure that your wedding goes well by planning ahead, relaxing and remembering the reason for the occasion. The wedding is the first step toward your life together, so be prepared and it should go smoothly!
You can often get some great recommendations from the other services you hire. If you already have a vendor that you really like, ask them for their suggestions on other vendors. The musical guest may know a great florist. You can find some great people this way, and you may increase the likelihood that everyone works well together since they already like one another.