Getting Married? Try These Wedding Planning Tips! (2)

Getting Married? Try These Wedding Planning Tips!


Weddings are rare and special events that mark significant dates in couple"s lives, as well as the lives of their friends and family. Weddings denote the joining of not just two people, but the conjunction of two families. Whether you are planning on your own wedding, preparing someone else"s or have just been invited to one, read on to learn what to expect.

Only invite people to your wedding who matter to you. It isn"t meant to be a show of wealth or reputation. It is a day for you to share with the person you plan on spending the rest of your life with. Keep your list limited to anyone who you would want to see in the photos you"ll be looking at for the rest of your life.

Since the price of gold is continuing to rise, try have your weddings rings created with some other popular metals. There is stainless steel, titanium, platinum, tungsten, and silver, and more. These can be beautiful, cheaper, and unexpected when paired with whatever you choose to wear at the wedding. It"s time for something a little different.

If you"re on a tight budget for your wedding, ask your family if they can help supply the flatware and plates for the tables at your reception. You can match only the items on a single table as most people won"t be looking at what is on the other tables around them. Most people won"t even notice! The best part is that you can send the dirty dishes home with them for cleaning, saving you additional cost for the extra time at your venue.

Brides should learn to make decisions right along with the groom during the planning of the wedding. This will give you great practice as a couple learning to make decisions together. Even if the groom (or bride) says they do not want to help plan, ask for their opinions anyhow. You will be glad you did.

Rather than break the bank for a towering wedding cake, opt for multiple tiers of decadent, sweet cupcakes or mini-tarts. These arrangements are beloved for their affordable price range, versatility, and convenience. Guests can simply pick up a cupcake or two as they leave, placing them in a takeout-inspired, embellished cardboard container.

It is easy to overlook the basics in the midst of your large scale wedding planning. Besides the important things like selecting a venue, choosing a caterer, and picking out a dress, you will also need to make sure you have makeup, tissues, and maybe even some Advil. Creating a checklist of all the simple and small things you may need is a good way to be prepared.

Do not plan a destination wedding without taking the legal requirements of your location into account. Whether it is residency requirements, fees, or any other red tape - you should have all your needs addressed - before you begin the task of booking hotels and services for the big day.

As you were promised earlier in the article, you now know something about weddings. Keep in mind what you have learned, and you can make sure to honor the happy couple appropriately when you go, or have the day of your life if you are the lucky groom or bride.

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