Planning the perfect wedding can be an incredible challenge, which you have already discovered, if you are beginning that process. This article is full of handpicked tips and tricks which will assist you in making your dream wedding into a reality.
Remember to consider how you would like the alcohol at your reception served, and how much it will cost. An open bar is very costly and can become extremely expensive if open for long periods of time. Ask the venue you’ve chosen for the reception which options they have available to you, and what the cost would be for each.
You can save quite a bit of money by purchasing your wedding dress over the Internet, but make sure to factor in shipping and alteration time when planning when to order. I bought my gorgeous gown online for only $150, but it cost me another $200 to have it altered to fit me perfectly. Make sure to allow for additional expenses in your total budget.
You won’t get a second chance to get your wedding pictures right, so make sure these memories are recorded the right way. It would be wise to spend a few more dollars and employ a professional photographer to perfectly capture these once-in-a-lifetime images.
You don’t have to overwhelm yourself with an expensive and high calorie cake; contact your local specialty bakeries and boutiques and inquire about getting smaller, individual portions made instead. For example, cupcakes can be made to be gluten-free, topped with fruit, or include artificial sweeteners.
Don’t use a ton of flowers on the tables that guests will be sitting at during your wedding reception. Flowers can be obstructive to guests a lot of the time. Additionally, many people are allergic to flowers. Unscented candles can get placed around the tables for an atmosphere of romance.
You can include some embellishments in your bouquet of flowers including rhinestones or Swarovski crystals! Add heat-fixed crystals or adhesive ones to your bouquet, or tie a piece of jewelery to it. To ensure that it coordinates with the rest of your ensemble, be consistent in terms of sparkling colors, cut, and size of the stones.
It could be anyone, really, but they should be able to help you carry your gear. The assistant can help line up family members and round them up for group shots.
If possible, see if your reception venue offers lighting choices. This may seem minor, but lighting is important to setting the mood and dimmed lights are preferable for your first dance. Check out the lighting available at different venues before picking one.
Give your guests an online list of events, including out-of-time attendees, so that they would be aware of the events they could attend. Include events such as the rehearsal, dinners, fittings and anything else they might need to appear at.
A colorful and unique cake can be placed on a tablecloth of complimentary fabric to turn it into a work of art that becomes a focal point. You can choose to use solids, patterns or textured fabrics like silk, velvet or satin to create a visual interest that will tie all these elements together.
Getting a relative or friend ordained online can give him authority to officiate the wedding ceremony. This saves you money, and makes your wedding feel more personal. Make sure this is a legal practice in your state before you get somebody ordained.
See if you can borrow a special item of apparel from a friend for your wedding ceremony. A nice bracelet or necklace will both complete your look, as well as give you “something borrowed” for the day.
Instead of going crazy trying to get every part of the wedding in perfect order, calmly read and use these tips to methodically plan each element and enjoy your wedding. The tips you just read can help lead you to a wealth of resources, so that you can plan a smooth, trouble-free wedding.