It is that time to plan the best day of your life. It’s the day you’ve been dreaming of forever, and you naturally want all aspects to be perfect. Perfection is easy to find, but not as easy to pay for. Is it possible to get what you desire on your budget? Keep reading for some great tips on planning the perfect wedding.
You can get a better rate on almost any venue by booking during an off period. Wedding season runs from May through September. During this time, wedding venues will be more expensive. Book in advance if you must schedule your wedding during this time.
When planning your wedding, think about what type of alcohol serving you want, and what type will be the most cost efficient. An open bar can be very expensive over a long time period. Ask the venue you’ve chosen for the reception which options they have available to you, and what the cost would be for each.
Purchasing wedding gowns through the Internet can help save you a lot of money, but see to it that you do it early in order to have enough time to alter it if needed. You may only spend $100 on the gown when buying it online, but it may cost another $200 for the alterations. Budget in this additional cost.
Try using the property of a loved one for the wedding venue. If someone you know owns a large piece of property, like a farm or a place with a large backyard, you can cut down a major cost. Make sure you offer to hire help to prepare and to clean, though. Do not leave this up to the homeowner.
Don’t forget about the transportation on your wedding day. Some guests might need a ride to their hotel, so make sure there are taxis available (at minimum). Also, this is helpful for those who drank liquor during the event.
If you do not want a traditional wedding cake, consider individual-sized cakes. Some bakeries can ship lower calorie cupcakes and also offer gluten-free options like no-calorie sweeteners, fruit-filling, and meringue toppings.
Tall flower arrangements can be the perfect idea for round tables at the wedding reception so guests are able to see and speak to each other. The flowers will often just get in the way when your guests are trying to eat. In addition, some guests could be allergic to flowers. To give the tables a romantic look, consider using non-scented candles as a centerpiece.
Tell your DJ the songs that you do not want to be played. It could be a special song representing “old love”, a heavy metal song, or a country song. Whatever your dislikes, make sure your DJ knows about them.
Part of the wedding tradition is to wear “something borrowed,” so don’t hesitate to borrow jewelry from a friend. When you do this you save money, you can make yourself look way better and even form a closer bond with people who become more involved with the wedding.
If the groom and bride love to travel, try to look for decorations that incorporate that particular theme. Their are artistic ways to make wedding invitations distinct, so that they reflect the couple’s personalities and interests. Family photographs and wedding programs could be displayed inside a propped open vintage leather suitcase.
So the time has come to plan your wedding and you’re not sure how to get everything done on the budget you have. You don’t want to spend too much on the wedding. The preceding paragraphs gave you some tips you can use to help plan a successful wedding. Apply these when planning your wedding to save on costs.
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