Standing at the altar and saying “I do” can be a nerve wracking experience in itself, let alone the planning process for months (or in some cases, years) before the big day. This article offers some tips to help you easily plan your wedding and take your mind off the rest.
Use the property of a relative or friend to hold your wedding. Using someone else’s property can free a huge expense from off your plate and allow you to allocate funds elsewhere. Tell this person you will pay for pre- and post-cleaning costs.
Before you leave for your wedding, make sure that you have a solid breakfast that is filled with a lot of carbs. Typically, you will not eat until later on in the day and will be under a lot of stress, which can drain your energy very fast. A proper meal will combat a haggard feeling.
If you are looking to dazzle your guests but cannot afford a hit to the wallet, consider renting diamond jewelry. This can help you to look more stunning while not breaking the bank so you can stick to the budget you have created.
Have an unexpected twist at your wedding to make it more memorable. If you are planning to have your wedding during the summer, consider having a winter related theme. If your wedding is planned for the winter, you could try a beach theme. Guests will remember that your wedding theme was different from the actual season.
If you are having a reception at a venue that doesn’t supply the decor, you’ll have to pick up the napkins and tablecloths yourself. I wouldn’t recommend going with plastic, so instead pick up inexpensive fabric and hem the edges to make it look like a professionally finished product. Do the same for napkins in a matching color.
Skip having guests throw confetti at your wedding as it makes a mess and isn’t good for the environment, nor will you like picking it out of your hair. Instead, give your guests a noisemaker with the date of your wedding and your names on it to take home as an inexpensive keepsake.
When you arrive to your reception, make sure to make the rounds to all the tables to greet your guests. By the end of the night you should have spoken with each guest at least twice, so take that into consideration as you plan your events for the evening. Don’t forget to say goodbye as each guests leaves if you can.
Make sure that you wear comfortable shoes on your wedding day. You will be standing throughout most of the ceremony and dancing for most of the reception, so you do not want to neglect your feet. This does not mean you have to get ugly shoes, just get comfortable, attractive ones.
This article has provided great wedding planning tips and hopefully you are able to utilize at least a few of them. Through careful planning and thoughtfulness, your wedding will be a day you will always remember. Hurry up and get the planning over with so you can enjoy the special day!
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