Have you decided when you want to get married yet? Will there be red roses or white carnations? There are a lot of choices to make when you are planning a wedding. Planning a wedding can be a challenging and daunting task, and these tips will make your task easier!
Alcohol Serving
When planning your wedding, think about what type of alcohol serving you want, and what type will be the most cost efficient. For example, an open bar can cost you an arm and a leg, especially if it’s open throughout your reception. With only a quick question, your venue should be able to provide you with their alcohol serving options.
Choosing your favorite gown online can be faster and cheaper, but do so well in advance to allot extra time for alterations. In fact I spent $300 in total, $100 for the gown itself, and only another $200 for the tailoring. Include the additional cost in your budgeting.
You’re going to look at the pictures from your wedding for many years to come, so make sure that you get good quality photos taken. Select a professional to take your pictures, and do not be afraid to go above your budget if you have the money to ensure that you get the best photographs possible.
If you wish to look more stunning on your wedding day but are strapped for cash, consider renting diamonds. You will look stunning but won’t have to spend a lot, so your budget stays intact.
Instead of one large, expensive wedding cake, consider serving cupcakes or several small cakes. There are boutiques that will bake fresh cupcakes with very few calories specifically for your event, and deliver them. These boutiques also often have healthy options available such as gluten-free, fruit based fillings instead of frosting, and healthier alternative toppings.
Try talking to local and specialty boutiques and bakeries about individual-sized portion cakes if you don’t want a fatty and expensive cake. Many bakeries can provide wedding cupcakes that come in at 100 calories or less per serving. Other healthier options include gluten-free pastries, no-calorie sweeteners, and icing alternatives, such as meringue or fruit spreads.
Make certain that your choice for the reception has enough dancing space. Forgetting this can end with a cramped reception, so don’t forget this important detail. You can always move chairs and tables to have more space for dancing.
Your family or friends could carry the gear for you. Your assistant can help you round up the family members for the group pictures to make things run even smoother.
Make sure the lighting at your wedding reception venue can be dimmed. While this may appear trivial, you want to have this option, perhaps for your first dance, then brighter for the remainder of your ceremony. Ask the folks running your venue if you have that option.
Be sure that any reception venue you select has enough space for you to dance. People love to dance at weddings and no one wants to be crammed in a small space. If needed, move tables and chairs to free up some room for dancing.
After reading these tips, it’s safe to say that you probably weren’t aware of even half of these ideas. And that’s because no one ever realizes just how much goes into planning a wedding until they’re actually staring at it in the face. A wedding is perhaps the most detail-oriented celebration out there, so be sure that you’re using these tips to help you out.