Just when you think you have everything you need to pull off the perfect wedding, you inevitably overlook a major detail and end up having to start from scratch. Avoid the wedding blues by checking out this informative article packed full of cool tips you can use for that special day.
If you or your future husband have a great voice, one of the things that you can do is to sing a song at your wedding. This should be a slow song that you dedicate either to your future soul mate or someone that is looking down upon you at your wedding.
If you fear that people won't want to give you cash wedding gifts as they don't have a lot of money to give, include a "cash box" at the door to your reception. Guests are asked in the wedding invitations to bring their gift in an unmarked envelope, allow them to place it in the box anonymously and reducing any guilt they might feel.
Try renting diamonds if you're on a tight budget with your wedding. You can get the stunning look without spending too much money.
The best photographs are candid, so try to have as many unposed photographs taken as possible. My favorite wedding shots are from my reception where guests, and myself and the groom, are laughing and having a great time. These are the memories you want to have for the rest of your married life!
An important component to your wedding is the invitations that you send out to your guests. Make sure that you make these as elegant as possible, as you want the invitations to represent how people see you and your future husband. Quality invitations will help to garner respect for your wedding.
Whether or not to invite children to your wedding is a delicate choice to have to make. You don't want to offend your guests by saying they must come childless, or forcing them to find a babysitter. At the same time, you don't want kids tearing around your reception or disrupting the ceremony. If you want to have kids there, give them something else to do or another room to play in.
Consider purchasing wedding insurance. If you are spending a lot of money on a wedding, then wedding insurance can protect your investment if any problems arise. For example, a supplier going bust or a wedding cancellation due to the bride or groom being ill or injured on the big day.
When taking your family on your destination wedding, a way for everyone to save money is by cooking your own meals. Plan ahead for meals outside the wedding day so that you'll have a shopping list at the ready and cooks who know what they're doing. Having a barbecue on the beach is an excellent way to enjoy your surroundings while eating well on a budget.
Fun wedding favors are a great way to keep kids entertained at your reception. You can go to the dollar store and pick up a basket full of goodies to set at the tables which can keep the kids busy while their parents have a great time at the party.
Put people at your wedding together in tables of people who have similar interests, hobbies, or careers. That will give them something to talk about while they enjoy their meal at the reception, and reduces any awkward feelings for your guests. You want the day to be perfect and special for everyone in attendance!
If you're trying to save money on your wedding reception, consider planning it for a time that does not require a lunch or dinner to be served. Instead, you can just serve appetizers, drinks, and/or desserts. This can save you a significant amount over the cost of providing a full meal.
Always do a practice run, if you are hiring someone to do your makeup for the wedding. If you are doing your own make up, stick to what you know looks good. Do not neglect your hands and fingernails. Be sure to cover them up with fake nails if you have horrible looking nails. They can be purchased from a drug store or done professionally.
Consider using fake flowers for your wedding. This saves a lot of money and most people will not be able to tell that they aren't real. If you are crafty, you can put together the arrangement yourself in advance of your big day. You can also spray a floral scent on the bouquet if you want the flowers to smell fresh.
Schedule your wedding between November and April. Because most weddings happen in the spring and summer months, those that occur in the "off season," are more likely to benefit from discounts and deals. You'll have less competition for wedding venues and have more of a selection with caterers and florists.
Ask for wedding help in lieu of gifts. If you have a friend who can DJ, enlist his services instead of hiring a professional. If you have an aunt who takes beautiful pictures, have her snap your photographs. Asking for help instead of gifts will save everyone money, and who doesn't want to do that!
Whether we're speaking about a major detail like the invitations or the best man, or even a minor detail like the embroidery color of the table arrangements, you are bound to overlook something. Make sure that you're using the above tips to cover all your bases when planning a wedding.
If you or your future husband have a great voice, one of the things that you can do is to sing a song at your wedding. This should be a slow song that you dedicate either to your future soul mate or someone that is looking down upon you at your wedding.
If you fear that people won't want to give you cash wedding gifts as they don't have a lot of money to give, include a "cash box" at the door to your reception. Guests are asked in the wedding invitations to bring their gift in an unmarked envelope, allow them to place it in the box anonymously and reducing any guilt they might feel.
Try renting diamonds if you're on a tight budget with your wedding. You can get the stunning look without spending too much money.
The best photographs are candid, so try to have as many unposed photographs taken as possible. My favorite wedding shots are from my reception where guests, and myself and the groom, are laughing and having a great time. These are the memories you want to have for the rest of your married life!
An important component to your wedding is the invitations that you send out to your guests. Make sure that you make these as elegant as possible, as you want the invitations to represent how people see you and your future husband. Quality invitations will help to garner respect for your wedding.
Whether or not to invite children to your wedding is a delicate choice to have to make. You don't want to offend your guests by saying they must come childless, or forcing them to find a babysitter. At the same time, you don't want kids tearing around your reception or disrupting the ceremony. If you want to have kids there, give them something else to do or another room to play in.
Consider purchasing wedding insurance. If you are spending a lot of money on a wedding, then wedding insurance can protect your investment if any problems arise. For example, a supplier going bust or a wedding cancellation due to the bride or groom being ill or injured on the big day.
When taking your family on your destination wedding, a way for everyone to save money is by cooking your own meals. Plan ahead for meals outside the wedding day so that you'll have a shopping list at the ready and cooks who know what they're doing. Having a barbecue on the beach is an excellent way to enjoy your surroundings while eating well on a budget.
Fun wedding favors are a great way to keep kids entertained at your reception. You can go to the dollar store and pick up a basket full of goodies to set at the tables which can keep the kids busy while their parents have a great time at the party.
Put people at your wedding together in tables of people who have similar interests, hobbies, or careers. That will give them something to talk about while they enjoy their meal at the reception, and reduces any awkward feelings for your guests. You want the day to be perfect and special for everyone in attendance!
If you're trying to save money on your wedding reception, consider planning it for a time that does not require a lunch or dinner to be served. Instead, you can just serve appetizers, drinks, and/or desserts. This can save you a significant amount over the cost of providing a full meal.
Always do a practice run, if you are hiring someone to do your makeup for the wedding. If you are doing your own make up, stick to what you know looks good. Do not neglect your hands and fingernails. Be sure to cover them up with fake nails if you have horrible looking nails. They can be purchased from a drug store or done professionally.
Consider using fake flowers for your wedding. This saves a lot of money and most people will not be able to tell that they aren't real. If you are crafty, you can put together the arrangement yourself in advance of your big day. You can also spray a floral scent on the bouquet if you want the flowers to smell fresh.
Schedule your wedding between November and April. Because most weddings happen in the spring and summer months, those that occur in the "off season," are more likely to benefit from discounts and deals. You'll have less competition for wedding venues and have more of a selection with caterers and florists.
Ask for wedding help in lieu of gifts. If you have a friend who can DJ, enlist his services instead of hiring a professional. If you have an aunt who takes beautiful pictures, have her snap your photographs. Asking for help instead of gifts will save everyone money, and who doesn't want to do that!
Whether we're speaking about a major detail like the invitations or the best man, or even a minor detail like the embroidery color of the table arrangements, you are bound to overlook something. Make sure that you're using the above tips to cover all your bases when planning a wedding.