Sadly, wedding planning often results in unnecessary stress, when it really should be something fun. Here’s some tips to help make your wedding wonderful.

Realize that religion is going to play a major role on your actual wedding day and moving forward in your marriage. It may help to discuss this with your families so that they understand how you plan on handling dual faiths in your marriage.

Wedding Season

For a more reasonably priced wedding, consider a date that’s not in the traditional wedding season. The wedding season is traditionally from May through September. Wedding venues are more expensive during these months. If you’re set on booking during this season, book as far in advance as possible.

If there will be toasts or speeches given at your wedding reception, ask the speakers to practice in front of you to ensure that the material is appropriate for those attending your wedding. Generally, many generations attend a wedding, so a joke that’s funny to young people may not be to the elders.

Strive to incorporate personal elements in your wedding, things that accurately reflect you and your future spouse. Pick out a theme fitting for the time the two of you have spent together.

When picking out a makeup artist, make sure you see what looks they have created previously. Is the style they do to your liking? It is critically important that you know they can meet your needs. It can be helpful to do a practice run before the big day so that you will be happy with the results.

Make sure that you carefully consider what to include in your vows, as they will be something that your future spouse remembers forever. Keep in mind that the union of marriage is a long term commitment and will require both parties to make some sacrifices. Make your love for your spouse-to-be crystal clear in your vows.

If you do not want a traditional wedding cake, consider individual-sized cakes. Some bakeries can ship lower calorie cupcakes and also offer gluten-free options like no-calorie sweeteners, fruit-filling, and meringue toppings.

Have a mid-afternoon wedding reception. Three or four o’clock is ideal. During the day most people drink less alcohol, which can greatly reduce your bar needs. In addition, a lunch reception is less expensive than a dinner one would be. You can either keep the savings or splurge for more expensive items.

When you plan out tables at the wedding, be sure that there’s even numbers of guests sitting at them. Another thing to consider when arranging your table seating is the age of the people at the table. Try to group the same aged people at each table.

Make certain to send an online itinerary to your guests with the events, so they know how they should schedule their day and which part they are looking to attend. For family members and members of the bridal party, give them information about the rehearsal dinner, as well.

After you select and purchase your dress, see if you can leave it at the store until the big day. The likelihood of something happening to it is much higher than if you leave it at the bridal store! It can be safely kept at the store until you need it and can be freshly steamed when you pick it up.

Be prepared and plan ahead, then take time to relax as the big day gets near. Your wedding will be a day you will never forget, so make it what you want it to be.