Are you feeling the pressure of wedding planning? Do you sometimes think about giving up and eloping? You undergo a lot of stress when planning a wedding, however, there are a lot of things that could be done to help make things easier on you. These tips can help you remove the frustration of your wedding planning.
When you are choosing your wedding dress, don't be a slave to current fashion. Choose a gown that will flatter your figure, even if it's in a style you may not have thought about. For example, someone of short stature should buy from the petite section of the store, don't waste your money on alterations. You will be much happier with your choice.
Tell your caterer if you plan on having an outdoor reception. Some foods are not suitable for an outdoor reception because they may not keep well or they may fly away in heavy wind gusts. A pretty cover is recommended for foods at outdoor weddings, to keep them fresh and free of debris or bugs. If you can, use a small fridge for keeping drinks cool.
Perhaps you could borrow something from a friend. This "something borrowed" will enhance the way you look and feel and add a special touch to the day.
Try to keep your wedding day peaceful and relaxed, and don't have the morning of the wedding full of things that have to be done. For example, why not plan an early-morning massage or a pedicure?
Make a detailed itinerary with directions, so guests know when and where the wedding and reception will be held. It is important that you let people know about events, such as the rehearsal they need to attend; this ensures that they show up at the appropriate time, when they're needed.
You can a choose a menu that combines the best of both families and their culture. You can also offer desserts, drinks, or edible favors with an ethnic twist.
The lighting at the venue hosting your wedding's reception should be able to be dimmed. Certain occasions throughout the evening will call for their own separate mood and lighting, such as a first dance or cutting of the cake. Check out the lighting available at different venues before picking one.
Go easy on the number of fresh flowers you put on the guest tables for your wedding reception. Often, flowers just get in your guests' way. Excessive flowers can also be inconvenient for any allergy sufferers who are attending your wedding. Think about putting candles that aren't scented onto the table. This can create a romantic look.
When you are planning table seating, try to set guests in pairs, so you can ensure every table has an even number of those sitting at it. To keep table conversations flowing, group the people you have sitting at the tables by their age.
If you have plenty of extra time but not a lot of extra money, then consider printing your own wedding invitations. Creating your own invitations from a kit will give you more choices, including the ink color, creating your own wording and your choice of font.
Once you know who all is going to give a speech at your wedding, hold a rehearsal for everyone so you can censor out inappropriate material. If there are going to be different generations there, you don't want to offend anyone.
After reading these tips, it's safe to say that you probably weren't aware of even half of these ideas. And that's because no one ever realizes just how much goes into planning a wedding until they're actually staring at it in the face. A wedding is perhaps the most detail-oriented celebration out there, so be sure that you're using these tips to help you out.
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