Keeping Your Wedding Costs Under Control

By Carla Rossouw


No matter what role you are playing in the preparation of a wedding, the entire process is often very complicated, and a million things can possibly go wrong. Luckily, this article offers a selection of useful ideas and inspiration for creating the perfect wedding.

Be sure that any reception venue you select has enough space for you to dance. If you want to dance at your wedding, make sure you have the room to do so, and if you do not, simply move some of the furniture out of the way and shake your tail feather!

Big centerpieces are overpriced and overrated, often taking more from table conversation than they add to it. Avoid overbearing table decor; instead, opt for something simple yet elegant pieces. If the centerpiece is too big, it becomes a distraction, making it difficult for people to interact as well as enjoy their food.

Your main concern when getting married is, of course, the individual you are going to marry. Don't be in a hurry to get married. Marriage changes your life forever, and if you truly want your marriage to last a lifetime you need to move slowly towards this step. Your decision to get married should take into account everything that you love--or can't stand--about your potential mate.

Alert your caterer to the fact that you would like your reception to be held outdoors. They will need to plan your meal knowing that the weather could be less than ideal for your food. You could use covered chafing dishes, or keep the food inside a tent. You could even run an extension cord and plug in a bar fridge to keep beverages refreshingly cold.

Don't feel your engagement ring has to be the typical diamond solitaire just because that is what the commercials all advertise. An heirloom piece of jewelry can be a wonderful engagement ring that has great sentimental value. A keepsake like this can really make one feel that they have truly become a part of the family, along with having something beautiful and vintage that they can wear all the time.

Fashionable brides can add a touch of luxury to their bouquet by applying some sparkle through the use of Swarovski crystals, diamonds or rhinestones. This can be done with the addition of adhesive or thermally attached crystals, smaller pieces of costume jewelry and maybe even a cherished heirloom. Use stones that are roughly the same cut, size, and color as those in your ensemble to ensure coordination.

You don't need a big, expensive, flashy wedding cake. Talk to your local bakery owner about something smaller, or pre-cut into individual portions. 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.

It is important to get high quality wedding photos so that you can truly cherish them throughout your life and hand them down to your descendants. It might cost a littler extra to do so, but hire yourself a professional photographer so that on your big day you can get the quality of photographs you desire for your momentous occasion.

Do some dancing in a very long skirt with your betrothed prior to the wedding so that you're prepared for the first dance. Even though walking and dancing in a long garment may seem normal to you, your future husband may feel differently. This allows him to be more comfortable and to avoid stepping on the hem of your gorgeous dress during the dance.

Ask your close friend if you are able to don their items for your big day. By doing this, you can get the look that you want and add a special touch to your wedding.

Design and your print your wedding invitations yourself. This may take time, but it will save money. You can buy an invitation kit; you will then be allowed to pick all of your own inks and fonts.

If you are shopping for wedding dresses while pregnant, keep this in mind. This may seem obvious, but the dress should expand and flow over your body as your belly becomes bigger.

Weddings can be stressful, but planning can make everything run smoothly. This way you can get things done without waking up early and being exhausted. If possible, do something relaxing for yourself.

With a familiarity with the basics of wedding planning, you're now ready to strike out on your own and use this knowledge to build a custom wedding experience. These tips can help reduce your stress for planning a memorable wedding for the groom and bride.




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