If you love the person you are with, your first wedding will be your last. Marriage is a big step but if you have the right person and know it, then the time is right to get married and begin a life together. Use the following advice to put together a great wedding.
If you are planning a wedding, consider keeping your guest list on the smaller side. You can save money by having not so many guests. You can show your small number of guests’ greater details such as large gift baskets, large meals, and limo services. This can be paid for just by reducing your guest list.
The best photographs are candid, so try to have as many unposed photographs taken as possible. My favorite wedding shots are from my reception where guests, and myself and the groom, are laughing and having a great time. These are the memories you want to have for the rest of your married life!
Brides can treat members of the wedding party with handmade fashion emergency kits as a way of saying “thank you” to their bridesmaids and maid of honor. Include quick fixes like heel cushions, fashion tape, bobby pins, and strap strips for strappy heels, sandals, and pumps. Your bridesmaids will be able to strut down the aisle in comfort and style.
When picking a DJ for your wedding, make sure you choose someone with a great reputation. A bad DJ can ruin your reception, so ask any candidates for their references along with their fees. If a candidate has no references, mark him off the list immediately! If his references are all family, that’s another reason to give him the boot.
It is good etiquette to hold your champagne glass by the stem and not the bowl so you don’t heat up the liquid inside. You should always have a glass of champagne available to you during your reception so that you’re totally prepared whenever someone is ready to toast you.
Don’t make your guests wait while you take all of your photos. These pictures should be done beforehand. The pictures for the bride, groom and immediately family can also be done in advance.
Do not try to please everyone at your wedding. Some guests don’t like chicken, and some family members do not like the type of flowers you like. These things are unimportant in the long run. It is your day and that means making yourself and your future spouse as happy as possible. Sure you can have special meals for special diets; however, it is your day in the sun. Let yourself shine.
For brides-to-be, pack a beauty emergency kit and give it to your maid of honor to hold on to. This way, should your makeup smear or your hair fall out of place, you are prepared. In this kit, include your makeup, a brush, hairspray, and extra hairpins, should you lose one.
Weddings are really important and should be treated with as much respect as possible. Get the most from your wedding to set the stage for your lifetime together.