The first concern that most have after getting engaged is their wedding. Weddings are a great time to celebrate with friends and family but they take a lot of planning out. Here are a few tips to ensure your wedding goes as smoothly as possible.
Before your wedding day, practice the aisle walk as much as you can. Do it at your actual wedding site to test out its floor with your chosen shoes. That way, you will know precisely how you should move.
When you plan your wedding, be sure to think about cost effective alcohol options. If there’s a bar that’s open, it can be expensive, especially the longer it’s open. Inquire with your wedding venue as to what their alcohol options available are.
Pick a reasonable dress that you won’t have to starve to get into. Starving yourself will just dehydrate you and make you feel sick. You would hate to faint while standing at the altar. Instead, choose a dress that has a corset back that can be taken in and out as needed on the big day.
Instead of spending a fortune on a wedding cake, get a bunch of mini-tarts or cupcakes. This will make things very convenient for you. Guests can serve themselves or even take one home as a party favor of sorts.
If you have a destination wedding, consider inviting family to stay for the honeymoon. You can get some great deals on hotels if you need group accommodations. Not only do they get to share in your special time, they can create their own memories as well.
“Destination” wedding guests will appreciate a thoughtful gift of vacation items awaiting them in their rooms. Some useful items to include might be tourist information, sun hats, sunglasses, disposable cameras, maps of the area, sunscreen, and so on. It would be nice to also include a guide to local restaurants to make it easy for them to eat.
During your wedding planning, arrange for even numbers of guests at each table. Also group tables by age, to help them find things to talk about.
Send each guest an online itinerary, so that they know exactly when and where every important event will be. Give them clear direction, times to be there and what they need to bring, so that things go smoothly.
Even if you’ve already chosen and bought your dress, it’s wise to leave it in the bridal store until the day of your wedding. Putting it away in a closet could cause it to become wrinkled or even stained. If you keep it at the shop until the big day, it will ensure it is in pristine condition when you wear it.
Have your wedding while on a cruise with your close family and friends. If you do this, you can start your honeymoon immediately after the ceremony ends. Some cruises will offer discounts if you are getting married.
A sweet treat between meal courses is a great way to keep your guests happy. Just about anything will do, even crackers with a bit of flavor.
If you and your intended come from vastly different backgrounds, find ways to blend both of your heritages into a unique fusion that honors both families. This will help create a memorable wedding that honors both sides of the wedding party’s family traditions.
Creating the wedding of your dreams take some effort but the payoff is an unforgettable day. Remember that it’s a celebration, so try to enjoy each minute of it. Make use of the tips you read here to make this a day to remember.
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