Wedding Celebration Tips And Tricks For The Couple

Written by-Harrell Charles

Congratulations on your engagement! As excited as you are for the upcoming nuptuals, you may also be very intimidated by the planning process. There is so much to decide and do. This article will give you tips on how you can get through the planning process and the big day itself and still have a great time.

If you live in a larger city, consider looking into smaller cities for a location to have your wedding. Venues are more expensive in the large cities. If you have a small city close to where you live, check out what it has to offer. You may find a great venue for a reasonable price just by changing your venue city.

If you're having trouble coming up with a gift for your wedding guests, think of something useful. My parents had matchbooks printed with their wedding date, which was great when they got married as no one knew smoking was bad yet. Today I might have a candle with a tag engraved the wedding date instead as it's far more healthy for them to burn that!

Even if you have a wedding planner, make a checklist on the days leading up to the wedding, for things that you have to accomplish. This will allow you to take care of your personal needs so that you feel comfortable when the wedding day comes. Finish everything on this checklist for optimal success.

Make sure that your whole arsenal of wedding attire is as comfortable as possible as you are going to have to spend many hours wearing this material. Additionally, you should wear shoes that fit perfectly since you are probably going to be on the dance floor often. Maximize your comfort to have a memorable night.

If you cannot decide on colors for your wedding, consider using the colors from nature. Many weddings have multiple colors, not just one or two. You could experiment with yellow, greens, browns, reds, and pinks. You could, also, plan your wedding colors around the season. If you are having a fall wedding, use fall colors to influence you.




It is important that you find out how many people can fit into the venue where you are going to have your wedding reception. Many times, people pick a venue that does not have enough room for all of their guests, which then creates an array of unnecessary problems. Also, do not forget how many hours that you have rented the venue for.

If you find yourself getting stressed in the process of planning your impending nuptials, consider taking some time away from the process for a bit of rest and relaxation. A day at the beach for the bride and groom or a day spent doing something you enjoy can help replenish you.

Including pets in a wedding can be a fun, original way to celebrate your union! Dress your doggy up as a groomsman or bridesmaid and take them up the aisle with you. But do have someone take the dog away during the actual ceremony so it doesn't end up barking or doing something it shouldn't!

Part of the planning for a destination should include checking out the typical weather for the time you want to get married. It's not recommended to go to Bermuda during hurricane season, for example. Try to plan for a time where the weather is guaranteed to be sunny but not too hot.

Don't get drunk! If you don't want your guests getting inebriated and making a scene, then you don't want to behave like that either. Keep your alcohol intake to a minimum so you can actually remember the night you had for the rest of your life and not end up on the nightly news.

Don't postpone the reception while you have photographs taken. These pictures should be done beforehand. Having as many photographs taken as possible beforehand will help the transition between the ceremony and the reception go much smoother.

Look at suits for the men in the wedding as opposed to tuxedos. Suits can very easily fill the role of a tuxedo with the right accoutrements. You will find that not only will these be cheaper to rent than a tux, in some cases, purchasing the suits can be cheaper than a tuxedo rental.

Schedule your reception for midday. People consume less alcohol during daylight hours, and this can lower your bar tab. In addition, a lunch reception is less expensive than a dinner one would be. You can either keep the savings or splurge for more expensive items.

Find out if you can bundle services at your wedding venue. For example, find out if your venue can host both the wedding ceremony and reception as well as the catering. See if these costs save you more than doing things individually so you can save money altogether when making your plans.

Ask the vendors you're using for more recommendations. If you found the perfect photographer already, ask him to recommend a good band. Once you settle on the band, have them recommend a caterer. Not only does this make the search much easier, these recommendations are often made because they do good work. Those that told you about them are not going to want their reputation hurt by someone who offers poor service off of their recomendation.

If your home or yard are big enough, consider having your wedding there. This can save you a significant amount over renting a venue. You can make your home beautiful with a few simple additions, such as flower arrangements and basic decorations. You also will not be limited to the time constraints of a rented venue.

Include your partner in the decision-making process for your wedding. Some people tend to make a wedding all about them, giving little thought to what their partner might enjoy. Remember that the wedding is about both of you, and you should both enjoy yourselves and have wonderful memories of your wedding day.

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.

Your wedding should be a reflection of you as individuals and you as a couple. If you use the advice given to you in this article, you will be able to plan the wedding of your dreams and do it within your budget as well. Keeping your sanity in place is an added bonus as well.