How To Successfully Plan For Your Dream Wedding

By Carla Rossouw


Are you holding your wedding in July or January? How about roses or some other type of flowers? There are so many decisions to make when planning your wedding, so keep it simple whenever possible. It doesn't matter if you're the person getting married, or just the person planning the wedding, these tips below can help you pull off a great event.

Provide your guests with an online itinerary of events so that everyone, including out-of-town attendees, know what they should be scheduling and planning to attend. It is important that you let people know about events, such as the rehearsal they need to attend; this ensures that they show up at the appropriate time, when they're needed.

One way to help remain in budget is to search Craigslist for items or services needed for your wedding. Before you hand over any money, both bride and groom should meet with them ahead of time, in person.

Midday is the best time to have wedding receptions. You can cut down on bar costs when you have a reception during the day, when people tend to drink less. Lunch receptions are often cheaper than receptions held during dinnertime. This can help you focus your budget on higher-quality foods or providing higher-end alcoholic beverages.

Silk flowers are an attractive alternative to expensive floral arrangements at a wedding. You can buy silk flowers well in advance to avoid the stress of getting fresh flowers a few days before the wedding.

If the wedding couple both like to travel they can use decorations that portray that interest. One could age the invitations and notices to look like they are vintage postcards. Family photographs and wedding programs could be displayed inside a propped open vintage leather suitcase.

Keep the wedding in line with how you are personally. Make sure it reflects your spouse as well. Find a theme or topic that reflects your time as a couple.

Dependent on the state where the wedding is to occur, certain popular flowers, such as those that bloom in your state, might not be easily available especially if they are not in season. Contact florists near the destination and you can find out which flowers are available.

Invitations are the first element of your wedding that presents the overall theme. Invitations normally include such things as date, time and location. Invitations also help your guests know what the theme of the wedding will be by the design and color of your invitations. Look at many different styles and colors prior to choosing your wedding invitations.

Come up with group activities to entertain your guests. Instead of your guests simply waiting for you to come down the aisle, plan a contest or a game for your guests to partake in while waiting for the wedding to begin. You can choose to have a lot of different kinds of things to do, from volleyball to contests. Make your wedding a participatory event for all, and it will be both fun and memorable for everyone.

Any bridesmaids or relatives who you have asked to help you on your wedding day should be ready themselves prior to the time you need to put on your gown. In the minutes leading up to your wedding march, all attention should be dedicated to getting you ready. They should have finished their own preparations so they can help you be ready.

If dinner isn't being served at your reception, you should consider renting comfortable furniture instead of having tables for everyone to sit at. A lounge, chaise or even a cushy piece of sectional can give guests a greater way to communicate. Plush seating can also make guests feel more comfortable and relaxed; this also allows you to create separate lounge areas throughout the site.

When you don't have a lot of money but do have a lot of time, think about printing your own invitations to your wedding. Creating your own invitations from a kit will give you more choices, including the ink color, creating your own wording and your choice of font.

It is more than likely that you are going to want to have your photograph taken with many of the guests attending your wedding. If you don't have a predetermined schedule, it can be very difficult to track everyone down for pictures during your event. Inform your guests in advance of where and when to be for pictures with you, and make sure the photographer is free for a few hours to do this.

When you are looking for a wedding dress, think about what styles will suit you. Avoid getting hung up on a particular style before you know how well that style fits your body. Choose from the petite selections if you are not tall. These gowns are specially designed and cut to flatter your shape. After it is all said and done, you'll be pleased with yourself for making this choice.

After reading these tips, it's safe to say that you probably weren't aware of even half of these ideas. And that's because no one ever realizes just how much goes into planning a wedding until they're actually staring at it in the face. A wedding is perhaps the most detail-oriented celebration out there, so be sure that you're using these tips to help you out.




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