Most people think of every detail of our wedding from childhood. The hairstyle we will have, the dress we will wear and how our bouquet will look are just some things we think about. However, actually making these dreams into a reality can be difficult without the right advice.
If you’re taking care of the food yourself, shop at a wholesale store, like Costco. When shopping wholesale, you can get large amounts of food for cheaper than you could if you did not wholesale shop. Think about asking friends to assist with the food costs.
The earlier you buy things for your wedding and plan things out the cheaper they should be. You can even find great deals online so be sure to shop around. For example, you may purchase your dress for $100, but you need to spend an additional $200 on alterations. Include the additional cost in your budgeting.
Plan your transportation wisely. Make taxis and limos available to transport people to their accommodations after the affair is over. This is especially good thinking because many guests at your wedding are likely to be drinking.
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. Bakeries can offer options, such as sugar free cupcakes or a gluten-free cake, if you want a healthier option or if you have guests with special dietary needs.
Avoid cluttering tables with too many flowers at your reception. Much of the time, table arrangements will just be in the guests’ way. Plus, a few of your guests could have flower allergies that you were not aware of. You might consider placing non-scented candles in the middle of the table for an understated, romantic look.
While you definitely want to provide songs you like to your DJ, you also want to include songs you definitely don’t want to make the list. You may not like country music or metal, or you may have a certain song that is associated with an old flame. Make sure your partner knows about this too.
Make sure your venue has enough space for dancing. You want room for people to move freely as they dance. Move furniture if necessary to make room for exuberant dancing.
Planning your wedding doesn’t have to be overwhelming; by heeding the suggestions and advice of others who’ve gone through it, you can keep the anxiety and stress to a minimum. You may even find planning the wedding as fun as the big day!
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