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Planning a wedding and keeping your sanity is not an easy task.
Everyone knows that planning a wedding can be an extremely
stressful and trying time, especially as the big day approaches.
One of the most important details of the wedding is the actual
wedding date. This is usually the detail that is taken care of
first. Factors in choosing a date include the availability of
the venue where the wedding will take place and availability of
friends and family on the assigned date.
It is also advisable to set a budget before you start to make
plans. This way you're able to organize the details according to
your budget.
Some venues where weddings are held offer discounts on days when
traditionally, weddings are not held. Also, the time the wedding
takes place also becomes a factor in the expense. For example,
mornings and afternoon receptions are usually cheaper than
receptions held in the evening.
Venues can offer discounts depending on the time of year. Just
after the holidays could be a good time to hold a wedding if you
are considering the cost. This time is not considered a 'peak
time', therefore the price tends to be less expensive.
It's important to talk to your fiancée about the size of your
wedding. Your dream wedding might not be your fiancée's. So it's
necessary for you to discuss details such as the location of the
venue/reception, the number of people who get invited to the
wedding/reception, and the choice of entertainment.
It's important to reach an agreement on the guest list. If you
want to keep the wedding an intimate affair, only family and/or
friends would be invited. If you wanted to have the wedding of
the century, friends and family, long lost relatives, the whole
neighborhood and high school buddies could be invited. When
making the guest list, consider the space capacity of your
chosen venue.
It's a good idea to hire a professional to capture this
momentous occasion. Sure, your friends can take good pictures
and some of them may own a camcorder. But for this special
occasion, you would want something special, lasting, and
visually presentable. This way you could also share them with
your friends and family.
Don't forget the cake! It's a good idea to have a tasting first,
before settling on a cake. Invite your family and friends for
the cake tasting. This way, this task becomes fun for everyone!
Order wedding invitations. If you want to get creative, you can
always print your own. This way, you can customize them, and add
a more personal touch to the invitation.
Don't forget to start looking for a wedding gown months before
the wedding so the bride has plenty of time to make a selection.
Also, the groom should make arrangements to rent or buy a tuxedo
preferably in advance in case there is trouble with the fitting.
Couples who don't have enough time on their hands or just find
the preparations that go into planning a wedding too
overwhelming can always just hire a wedding planner. This way,
everything gets organized and coordinated for them. But if you
decide to go the wedding planner route, don't forget to add this
cost into your budget.
About the author:
Susan Jones loves wedding planning and sharing her knowledge
with others. For more exciting information on planning your
dream wedding, visit Wedding Secrets
Online today!
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