Do you have a wedding coming up and need great ideas? Well, you are in luck. The following tips will ensure the day goes smoothly and is everything you hoped it would be.
You can plan a personalized wedding by choosing elements that reflect who you are. Pick out a theme fitting for the time the two of you have spent together.
If you will have a makeup artist, make sure that you have seen their previous work and like it. It would certainly ruin your day to have you and your bridesmaids looking harsh in makeup that does not suit the colors or the styles you have chosen. So choose a makeup artist carefully and consider having them do your makeup in a test session weeks before the wedding. You don’t want to discover right before the wedding that you do not like the way your makeup artist does things.
You should put a great deal of thought into writing your wedding vows. The vows should reflect the fact that marriage is not easy and will require sacrifice on the part of both partners. Use your vows to publicly declare the love and dedication you feel for your beloved.
For any stylish and fashion forward bride, there is always the option to add some flare to a bouquet with a splash of diamonds, rhinestones or Swarovski crystals. You can accomplish this by including some heat-fixed or adhesive crystals, some costume jewelry or an heirloom that is treasured. Make sure it goes with your dress and accessories, and that the color, cut, and size of the stones compliment your ensemble.
A multi-tiered wedding cake can set you back well over a thousand dollars. You can save money by serving cupcakes, small tarts, or cake pops. These arrangements are more convenient, versatile, and more cost effective. Each guest can just grab a cupcake or tart, then put them into special take-out inspired box.
A relative or friend can serve as your assistant, as often the only requirement for the job is being able to haul your gear. You can even have the assistant help you collect family members when it’s time to take a group shot!
“Destination” wedding guests will appreciate a thoughtful gift of vacation items awaiting them in their rooms. Useful items you will want to include would be tourist maps, sunglasses, hats, disposable cameras and brochures of fun places they could visit while in the 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.
Aim for a mid-day reception. Your bar tab will be significantly less as people drink less in daylight. Lunch receptions are often cheaper and will allow you to use more money toward other needs for the wedding.
One detail to consider is that the venue lighting can be dimmed, if necessary. Although this may seem trivial, you want the option of having a low-light setting during your first dance and a more brighter setting for the rest of the celebration. Ask the prospective venue about it, before choosing.
If you’re able to afford this kind of a wedding, take a cruise and have your closest relatives and friends come with you. This way, you can begin your honeymoon right after your ceremony is finished. Cruise companies often have special packages and rates regarding honeymoons and weddings on their ships.
The above article has given you great suggestions on how to plan a great wedding, so now all that is left to do is to make your plans a reality, and hope the weather cooperates! With proper planning, your big day can be relatively stress free and completely enjoyable for you and all of your guests.