Becoming engaged is a romantic moment that is full of possibilities for a couple. That said, the wedding planning that follows the engagement is often extremely stressful, not to mention expensive. If you are excited about getting married, read on to learn how to have fun while planning your wedding.
One way you can cut hundreds of dollars from your wedding budget is by purchasing your wedding gown online. However, make sure you do this early enough that there is time to make any needed alteration to the gown. Sometimes a gown can cost as little as a hundred dollars; however, you might spend twice that amount to have it altered to fit. Make sure to allow for additional expenses in your total budget.
When it comes to the decor of your wedding, spice things up with small, but meaningful decorative items. Use the same ribbon on the bouquet for your gown, centerpieces, or even your hair. Your wedding day is special and important so you want to put in the effort for even the littlest details.
Flowers are great, but don’t place too many of them on your tables or they can become tacky. Most of the time, the flowers are just in the way of your guests. Also, some of your guests may have allergies to the flowers. You might consider placing non-scented candles in the middle of the table for an understated, romantic look.
The wedding DJ needs a list of the songs you want played at the reception, but make sure they know what you dislike. Perhaps it’s heavy metal, country music or special music from an ex. No matter what, you must make sure he knows what music to avoid.
When you invite your family to your destination wedding, see if they’d like to stick around for the honeymoon, too! This saves people money based on hotel discounts for guests that stay longer, and it also helps maximize the fun. This will not only give them a single day to remember, but a whole vacation.
Have a mid-afternoon wedding reception. Three or four o’clock is ideal. Alcohol consumption will be less during a day reception, which could help to reduce costs. In addition, you can save money by serving lunch instead of dinner at your reception. You may be able to purchase a higher-quality menu at lunch time for the price you would have paid for dinner. Keep in mind that if you spend less on food, you can use the savings to pay for another service your wedding requires.
When you plan out tables at the wedding, be sure that there’s even numbers of guests sitting at them. To keep table conversations flowing, group the people you have sitting at the tables by their age.
Even if you’ve already chosen and bought your dress, it’s wise to leave it in the bridal store until the day of your wedding. If you keep it in a closet, you run the risk of wrinkles or stains. Keeping it at the bridal shop ensures that it will be fresh and pressed for your big day!
Any couple that applies these ideas to their wedding planning might just find the process a further bonding experience. The compromise and communication that go into the planning process lay down the foundation for a lifetime of happiness. The tips given here can help you as a couple, both in planning your ideal wedding and in building a marriage that doesn’t lose its romance.