How to Use A Platinum Theme In Your Wedding Decor

May 16th, 2012 . No Comments »
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Are you looking for a color theme that exudes in class and grace? You’ve thought about a white on white color motif but fear that it’s too plain for you. Why don’t you go for something metallic to be a little more exciting? Platinum wedding theme is an excellent suggestion. Not only are there plenty of ideas for platinum wedding decor, it’s also very easy to mix and match things due to its neutral color. Here is a quick guide on how to infuse this particular theme into your wedding decor.

  • For the centerpiece, fill a tall clear vase with white roses, lilies and orchids. Add some baby’s breath and other lush greens for contrast. Tie a platinum ribbon around the vase. Voila, you have an instant table centerpiece that’s a cinch to make.
  • Cut thin strips or triangle shapes from platinum-colored paper. String these together to form a platinum streamer that you can hang across the ceiling above the heads of the guests in the reception site. You don’t have to use only platinum paper. You can alternate these with light blue, white, gold, or whatever color combination that you plan to have for your wedding. When hanging the streamers, be careful not to pull them too tightly or hang them too low.
  • Spread mini flower pots around the venue. Use platinum spray paint to color the pots. These are easy-to-make reception decors that are also inexpensive.
  • Have the guests sign the platinum by design wedding guest book. Make a strong impression with this platinum guest book that emanates stunning sophistication. It’s not only the platinum color that gives it a classy style but also the scattering of shimmery crystals and classic pearls on the book cover. This guest book has 25 pages so it can fit in about 400 names. Pair this with the platinum by design satin wrapped wedding guest book pen set with a base delicately showered with miniature crystals and pearls and layered ribbon tailored bow on the top that’s truly elegant.
  • Place platinum-colored floating candles in low clear vases with wide openings. Pour water into the vase so that the candles would float while giving off a soft romantic glow. This is a fantastic idea for the table centerpiece.
  • Get tall tree branches and stick them inside tall vases. Dress up these branches with platinum beads and trinkets. These make elegant decors for the corners of the reception venue.
  • Cover the chairs with platinum colored cloths. Tie it with a black or any other dark colored ribbon for contrast. Secure the ribbon with an accent like crystal or pearl.
  • If you’re going to use ice sculptures in your wedding, have them placed on platinum dishes or containers.

Your platinum wedding will surely brim with class, style and personality. Don’t stop at these wedding decoration ideas. Keep your eyes peeled for more suggestions from past brides, wedding experts, including wedding websites like Canadian Bridal.

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Top 10 Duties of the Maid of Honor

April 19th, 2012 . Comments Off

Wedding PlanningThe success of a wedding does not entirely depend on the bride alone but also on the people who will help her plan, prepare and organize the wedding. Without team wedding, the bride will fall short on hands and creative minds to help her create the perfect day. And one of the most important members of team wedding is the maid of honor—the bride’s right hand. Below is a list of the MOH’s top ten duties that she must do for her beloved bride friend or sister.

Duty # 1 – Help with the wedding invitations
Before the wedding, the maid of honor has to assist the bride in organizing and mailing of the wedding invitations. All the decisions pertaining to this would come from the bride herself but the MOH is free to make suggestions, corrections and advice. She should also step out to help in the process of checking the information and proofreading of grammar and spelling.

Duty # 2 – Help with the dress shopping
This shouldn’t really be seen as an obligation but more of an opportunity to spend quality time with the bride. Selecting the wedding dress is often complicated and it helps a lot to have a dear friend offer valuable advice as to which gown makes the bride look stunning and gorgeous.

Duty # 3 – Organize the bridal shower and bachelorette party
Of all the duties that fall into the hands of the MOH, organizing the bridal shower and bachelorette’s party has to be the most exciting. The maid of honor should make sure that these events, which are a tribute to the bride, are memorable and wonderful experiences for everyone.

Duty # 4 – Mediate between the bride and the people in the ceremony
So that the bride doesn’t have to rush back and forth in her wedding gown, everything that needs to be done before the ceremony starts should be taken care of by the MOH. She’s also the one to relay the bride’s messages to the people in the ceremony.

Duty # 5 – Be the all-around assistant during the ceremony
The MOH has to be on call during the entire ceremony to assist the bride in whatever purpose. For example, if the dress’s flowing train becomes entangled, the MOH should rush over to the bride’s side (or back) to straighten this out. She’ll also be the one to carry the bouquet at some of the times during the ceremony.

Duty # 6 – Give emotional support to the bride
Weddings can be stressful. The maid of honor is not only there to lend the bride an extra hand but also to give a shoulder to cry on when things get tough.

Duty # 7 – Serve as a witness for the signing of marriage license
The MOH will be the primary witness to guarantee that the marriage is legal and binding. She should therefore be present in the signing of the marriage license.

Duty # 8 – Give a toast during the reception
Another thing expect of a maid of honor is to give a toast during the wedding reception. The toast is also to be given by the best man.

Duty # 9 – Oversee the reception program
She’s like the overall coordinator for the reception program, especially if there’s no wedding planner hired. She will also oversee other matters like the catering, photography, and so on.

Duty # 10 – Help bring home the gifts
Finally, at the end of the wedding, she’s expected to help in the bringing home of the gifts.

The maid of honor obviously has a lot of duties, that is why, it’s very important to pick someone who’s not only close to the bride but someone who is also responsible and dependable.

This article is a courtesy of  TheWeddingExpert.ca, a wedding blog dedicated to Wedding Etiquette and Planning

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5 Ideas For Western Weddings

April 10th, 2012 . Comments Off

Western Wedding Cowboy HatIn Western lingo, a hog-killin’ time means a grand time. And this is what you’re going to have if you decide to pursue a western theme for your upcoming wedding. Not to mention, there are plenty of great ideas to weave into your big day, from cowboy hats and boots to square dances to wildflowers and many more. So saddle up and check out these awesome ideas for your western wedding.

Location
If you’re planning to hold your wedding in a traditional wedding venue, hold your horses! You actually have lots of options that you may want to explore first before you make your final decisions. Best locations for a western themed wedding include old bars, historic country homes, country inns, historic country churches, horse farms, old western villages and rodeos. If you can’t find any of these in your local vicinity or in the area where you’ve decided to tie the knot, western-themed resorts or country-themed restaurants will do. If these are still not available, don’t despair, turn any community hall or public reception site into a wild, wild west with the right decoration.

Decoration
Speaking of decoration, the western theme is rich and colorful so you really won’t run out of ideas. Start with western wedding favours or table centerpieces, which can be a bouquet of flower blooms tucked neatly into a cowboy hat or boot. Instead of the traditional entry way, install a swinging saloon door so that guests will feel like they’re traveling back in the western cowboy times when they enter your wedding. Dress up the place with cowboy items like cowboy boots, rope, wanted posters, and cactus plants.

Invitations
Since everything with the wedding starts with the save the dates and invitations, it would be nice if you can incorporate the western theme into these stationery pieces. For example, for the invite, you can turn it into a funny wanted poster. Put a photo of you and your groom on a wanted poster invite and say something like, “Wanted for their undying love for each other!” and then for the invitation part, add “Yeehaw! Saddle up all cowboys and cowgirls. Roundup for the wedding of the year is on (insert date) at the (insert venue)!”

Attire
Yes, you’re having a western theme, but chances are you don’t want to look like a cowgirl. You want to look like a bride. What you can do is to preserve the tradition of wearing a full wedding gown either in white or some other color your prefer and then finish off these look with a pair of cowboy boots or a cowboy hat. The groom can wear a cowboy hat and look ruggedly handsome in his tux.

Arrival
A horse drawn carriage is a fantastic way to arrive at your ceremony or reception venue in style. If you want something more daring, why don’t you arrive in separate horses? Just make you train properly in horseback riding, as you don’t want to land flat on your face. Yes, that would be an unforgettable entrance but also embarrassing.

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Fall Wedding Themes and their Magnificent Colors

February 26th, 2012 . Comments Off

Many couples choose a fall theme wedding because of the cool air, magnificent colors and outstanding autumn atmosphere. Both elegant and memorable, autumn theme weddings can feature a variety of unique ideas.

Incorporate the deep hues of brown, red, orange, bronze, gold and beige into every aspect of your fall wedding. A romantic, sophisticated or rustic mood can be created using this warm fall colors. You also have the options of selecting gown in a variety of colors with either long or short sleeves.

Autumn flowers add to the mood of your fall wedding. Include favorites such as dahlias, spider mums, chrysanthemums, sunflowers, heather, wheat and sprigs of berries in your bouquets and on the tables. Decorate with colorful garland and include vanilla scented candles or potpourri at each table.

Decorating in bronze add to the elegance of your fall theme wedding. Both bronze and copper are ideal metallic accents for fall weddings, inspiring thoughts of copper kettles, fireplace décor and frolicking in fall leaves. Fill small bronze colored buckets with potpourri as favors for your guests. Fill copper kettles with dried fall flowers as centerpieces for your tables. Scatter silk fall leaves around your guest book table for an authentic autumn feel.

A Halloween fall theme wedding is another exciting idea. You can use a simple Halloween theme by using mini jack-o-lanterns on the tables and pumpkin scented tea lights. Decorate your wedding cake with orange, yellow and brown. If you prefer a full-fledged Halloween theme, invite all your guests to come in costume. This is a great way to include the kids in your wedding day. Bob for apples and give out trick or treat bags filled with gourmet jellybeans and prestige chocolates as wedding party favors.

A traditional harvest theme is also a great way to celebrate your fall nuptials. Instead of having the wedding in a garden, park or backyard, rent a barn. Decorate with fall flowers, pumpkins, hay and black-eyed Susan. Get a square dance caller and give out cowboy hats to all your guests. Combine a western theme with your fall favors for a fun-loving wedding day nobody will forget.

A fall theme wedding uses a variety of unique ideas, colors and accents. Thanks to Mother Nature, you have all the beauty you need for your wedding day by simply using the awesome autumn atmosphere.

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Tips For Your Wedding Reception Etiquette

January 30th, 2012 . No Comments »

wedding reception - couple with parentsGetting married is a big deal. It’s not just about the lavishness of the event but the celebration of love between two people. So aside from the fun areas of planning and preparation like shopping for a wedding gown and decorating the reception venue, there are also serious things that you should keep in mind such as the wedding reception etiquette. It’s important to understand the rudiments of wedding reception etiquette to have an elegant event.

Guest list

If you’re going to have the ceremony and reception together in one day, which is what most couples do, it’s only right to have only one guest list. All the people you invite to the ceremony should also be invited to the reception. Even the officiant, the musicians and other people who gave their services for the ceremony should be included in the reception guest list. For the guests, the right way would be to attend both parts of the wedding and not only be there when the food is already being served.

Children

Children are cute and lovely but let’s face it, they can be a handful especially during formal occasions like weddings. If there are children in your wedding, you have to be prepared for wailings and some minor mishaps. If you’re not up for that, you have two options: one is that you leave the children’s names off the invitation and two is to have your family and friends spread the word that the wedding will be a kid-free zone.

Budget

A full cash bar or partial cash bar that charges your guests for their drinks is never acceptable. If you are on a tight budget, there are other alternatives that won’t break the code of reception etiquette. For one, you can simply serve tea, punch, soda or fruit punch. You may also trim down the guest list to include only those who are close to you and your beau. Another technique would be to hold a breakfast, brunch or lunch reception, which are all less expensive than the usual sit-down or buffet dinner. It would also save you a lot if you choose to have a cocktail wedding reception.

Invitations

Make sure that the invitation states clearly what guests should expect about the event. If you’re going to have a cocktail reception, say something like, “please join us for a cocktail reception following the ceremony.” This will give them a heads-up so they don’t expect to have a full meal if you’re not going to serve that.

Menu

For the menu selection, it would be best to have a little bit of everything to cater to everyone’s tastes and food preferences. This is unless you’re inviting a majority of people who belong to a same culture or group that has a certain food preference. For example, if you’re marrying someone from the Muslim religion, then you must not at all have pork dishes served during the reception.

All these must be followed to ensure that you won’t have any problem with the reception of your wedding.

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Tips To Plan Your Wedding Reception Schedule

January 26th, 2012 . No Comments »

wedding reception schedulePlanning the reception schedule can be quite tricky. You don’t want your wedding to be a cookie cutter but at the same time, you don’t want to deviate from the standard reception format in fear of disorganization and boredom among guests. So how do you go about it? Here are some tips and ideas to help you on this matter.

Look at reception schedules online

The internet can be a bride’s best friend. Here is where you’ll find an array of information on wedding planning and preparation. Even for planning the wedding reception schedule, you’ll also find lots of tips and ideas here. Consider looking at reception timeline samples and compare each and every one of them. Imagine how each of this is going to run and find out which one seems apt for your own wedding. Feel free to add little tweaks here and there as you deem necessary.

List down your preferred timeline

Now, you have to list down your preferred timeline. For example, for the first hour, you may want it to be the cocktail hour since you can imagine that at this time, you’d still be at the ceremony site having your photos taken. The guests will be in the reception and they’ll keep themselves busy by mingling and drinking cocktails. Once you arrive in the reception venue, you can proceed with your grand entrance. The emcee should alert the guests about your imminent arrival. Your families and wedding party are also introduced.

This may be followed by the couple’s first dance along with the father/daughter and mother/son dance. Cheers and toasts are headed your way after the dance. Hopefully, people have not yet drunk so much so it’s the best time for toasts. Your father will welcome the guests and thank them all for coming. The best man and maid of honor may also give their toasts. Then comes the eating time, followed by cake cutting, bouquet toss and finally, the partying and merry-making. All these end when you’re sent off to bid your goodbye.

This is just a sample timeline that you may want to use for your wedding reception. Be sure to be very specific when jotting down the reception schedule so that you don’t miss out on anything important. Don’t forget to include the time allotment. You don’t want to spend too much time on one area and be rushing with the other parts. For example, you don’t want your dad to talk for an hour and a half during the welcome speech and then you’ll only have two minutes to cut your cake.

Get suggestions from family and friends

Finally, be sure to get suggestions from your family and friends. Your parents will surely have something to say about the timeline. Of course, your groom will also have some suggestions. Friends who have gotten married before may share with you pretty good insights that you would want to consider. For example, a friend may tell you how terrible it went when they chose to hold off the meal time until the later part of the evening and guests were already complaining about their grumbling stomachs. You don’t want to make the same mistakes.

Good luck and have fun!

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Examples of Wedding Vows

January 23rd, 2012 . No Comments »

Wedding Reception DecorationsA wedding vow is a formal commitment that is done in public. Like any commitment, it has elements that should be included as a formal proclamation of your partnership. You can add personal notes, such are references to inside jokes or other aspects that hold special meaning, but at its core, a wedding vow is your public commitment to your spouse an theirs to you.

The reason most vows start out formal is that they are a public proclamation, not different than any other proclamation. The basic components of any wedding vows are the recitation of names, proclamation of love and commitment and the promise to love, respect and support your spouse regardless of consequences. In many ways, the vows are the entire reason for holding the wedding and associated events.

Consider the following examples of wedding vows and use them as a frame of reference for your own:

“I, (Bride/Groom), take you (Groom/Bride), to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part. ”

“In the presence of God and these our friends I take thee to be my husband/wife, promising with Divine assistance to be unto thee a loving and faithful husband/wife so long as we both shall live.”

In two very different ways, each vow basically says the same thing. The public affirmation of the core purpose of the vow is what makes the marriage official (even though you probably already are married in the eyes of whatever state you live.) The vows are the formal, public way of affirming what your legal commitment.

If you want to add to the theme of a public commitment, you can incorporate your wedding ceremony decorations into your vows. Publicly signifying your decision via a nesting unity and ceremony set or lighting / Unity Candles are also ways you can commemorate your commitment in unison. Other ideas include exchanging a vow in unison to the audience after your individual commitments.

There are countless examples of wedding vows that you can choose from, alter or use as a concept to come up with your own. What is important is that whatever you come up with, you adhere to the basic principles of the commitment. After that, what you add is up to you and your future spouse.

 

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Put Your Stamp Of Personalization On Wedding Table Gifts

December 20th, 2011 . No Comments »

Favour with Personalized TagPersonalized wedding favours become timeless keepsakes of your special day. Because personalized wedding favours are one-of-a-kind, your guests will always remember your love when they look at them.

There are many reasons to choose personalized table guest gifts to express. First of all, weddings are busy and often you don’t get to talk to everyone. Personalized wedding keepsakes can be used to express a particular thought or sentiment to all your guests. Secondly, they often feature a name and date so your guests never forget where they received the gift. Finally, personalized wedding favours show you pay attention to detail and really care about catering to your guests.

Guests really enjoy receiving personalized items because they are forever keepsakes of your day. After wedding favours are tucked away on a shelf for years, the recipient may forget where they came from. Personalized wedding favours are a constant reminder of your marriage so recipients remember where they came from.

Because the bride often takes the groom’s surname after marriage, monogrammed keepsakes are a popular choice. Show off your new monogram when you give your guests “Our New Monogram” votive candles in their own sheer organza bags. These candles will make your guests light up with pleasure. These gifts can be portable, too. Give your guests personalized travel candles in their own sheer organza bags.

Another popular choice for personalized wedding favours are shot glasses. Fill personalized shot glasses with candies or votive candles to create your own custom tokens of appreciation. After you fill the shot glasses, wrap them in tulle and tie them up with colorful personalized ribbons. If your guests would rather have coffee, show you are the perfect blend with elegant personalized coffee kits with their own heart-shaped scoops.

Create beautiful table decor by using customized gift bags and boxes. Welcome your guests to the reception with welcome to our wedding personalized welcome bags with white satin ribbon handles. Monogram miniature silver chair favor boxes with a heart charm and ribbon to fill with tiny treasures for your guests.

Give personalized favours as gifts to your wedding party. Use champagne flutes for the bride, groom and each member of the wedding party. After the toasting ceremony to the bride and groom, these personalized champagne flutes become lasting keepsakes.

Express your thanks in a special way by giving out ideas mentioned above at your wedding reception.

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Bridal Shower Ideas for the Bride-to-be!

November 25th, 2011 . No Comments »
It’s the party before the party! Possibly a party that will be even more memorable than the wedding itself. The well-planned bridal shower is the party that will be etched in the memory of those present. And of course, will be the lesson to learn for the next bridal shower!

Wedding planning these days includes, more often than not, a bridal shower. What began once upon a time as a gathering of close female company for that last moment of private “girl talk” before matrimony begins, has now become a whole event in itself. And planning it can be just as much a full-time as planning the wedding itself!

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The bridal shower has evolved even within itself. Where once before it was a simple meal with drinks and private gifts for the bride-to-be, bridal showers now almost seem like a competition – where the next one has always got to be better, more fun, more eventful with more memories, than the one before. The party should also be organized by persons closest to her as they would be the best to judge her likes and dislikes at the party.

Here are a few bridal shower ideas for you to consider.

Theme
Having a theme adds an aura of mystery, fun and excitement all rolled into one. Themes can be based on holidays, seasons, colors, events or just about any other thing that comes to the imagination. A shower in October could follow the Halloween theme, or if the guests are the kind to frolic around spontaneously, go with Oktoberfest – complete with German accents and yodels. Surprising the bride-to-be with a shower that goes in her favorite color is one theme that aims to please – although decking out in the color purple or turquoise may be a little beyond your guests’ capabilities! With some budget and a whole lot of imagination, there’s very little that cannot be done to liven up this much anticipated event.

Venue
Contrary to what people think, a bridal shower is not exactly something you should hold just about anywhere – unless you have a bride-to-be who will not mind being the scrutiny of the public or, in the worst case scenario, the interrogation of the enforcement forces, should the shower get a little more exciting than originally planned. Try aiming for a private function – borrow someone’s home for the day or book a hotel room or function room.

Decorations are strictly at the discretion of the organizers and guests – not completely compulsory unless a strict theme is the order of the day. Otherwise, a familiar surrounding will do just as well. The main thing to remember with regards to the venue is privacy – as bridal showers tend to be cozy, intimate “for girls only” gatherings. The last thing any guest would want is a complete word-for-word replay on YouTube.

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Games are an option to seriously consider. Most popular are the “secrets” kind of games where the bride-to-be and guests have to indulge in confessions of the very worst kind. Fair warning though, these games have been known to make or break one too many friendships. However, they are also known to be the most entertaining. Charades and dares are another option to consider at the shower, although these need just a little bit more planning than confessing secrets to each other.

Another somewhat famous (or infamous) option is the stripper. With a choice of either a total or half, the male stripper (or two) is always a welcomed highlight at the party. A little reminder though, should this be the main entertainment for the day, bear in mind the venue where the shower is to be held. No one wants to end the day behind bars for public indecency or being a public nuisance!

Paraphernalia
What to have at the party – or props – depends greatly on the theme, venue and events at the shower – and how private the party is meant to be. Cameras are a must-have, video cameras are an option. To live up to a particular theme, like the Mardi Gras or Independence Day, party poppers, confetti and bloomers are a must while a more personalized theme like color and style may need nothing more than a few party hats. A bridal shower cake is optional although finger food and drinks, even alcohol, are a necessity. Other necessities include appropriate music and a cleaning-up committee, for the after-party mess.

Souvenirs
If your budget can hold, try spending a little (or more) on bridal shower favours. Souvenirs to remember the event by can include group or individual shots with bride-to-be (provided you can get express photo service while the party is going on), take-home slices of bridal shower cake, mini bouquets of flowers, little lace hankies, or anything on an even more personal level, like a copy on video of the whole party to be distributed to each guest, however incriminating that may be!

In this particular section, it is to be noted that souvenirs are at the cost of the bride-to-be and her immediate family, including the groom in question. It would be a personal keepsake from the matrimonial couple to their best friends for time immemorial.

Most important is the (mis)conduct of the bride-to-be. If there is any undesired behavior on the part of the guest of honor or her guests, it should be the code of the day that all will keep mum on the issue, unless it is life-threatening. The bridal shower is to be one of the bride’s best-kept secrets.

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Planning Your Wedding is Easy if You Know What to Do

November 22nd, 2011 . No Comments »

Unless you’re a professional wedding planner, you’re probably like most other brides out there who hardly have any clue on how to go about the wedding preparation. Sure, you know that you need to book the caterer, fit a wedding dress, and buy the wedding ring. But other than that, do you know how much wedding planning entails? This is not meant to scare you off but to enlighten you and equip you with all the things you need to know in order to plan for your big day sans the stress and anxiety. As they say, planning your wedding is easy if you know what to do.

wedding planningCreate a wedding checklist

The first thing you to need to do to know what you’re going to do is to make a checklist. The magical checklist contains all the pertinent wedding tasks. This piece of paper is your best defense against delays, missed out details, and forgotten tasks. With so many things you have to remember, this will help keep your sanity intact.

A basic wedding checklist would contain the basics such as date, time and venue, ceremony requirements, ceremony items (unity candles, ring bearer’s pillow, Bible, and so on) officiant, reception venue, decoration, flowers, caterer, photographer, videographer, wedding gown, attire for the entourage, wedding rings, music, sound system, host, bridal car, and many others. Feel free to add to this list as it only covers the general aspects of a traditional wedding.

Set a budget

After you’ve created the checklist, you must now set a budget for the wedding. Don’t just say you’re going to spend X amount for the entire event. You must be able to allocate the budget and divide it among the necessary expenses. This will help ensure that you don’t spend everything on the wedding gown and not have anything to pay for the musicians or the photographers. Talk to your beau about money matters thoroughly so you can come up with a reasonable budget for the wedding without having to spend a fortune.

Decide on the basics

Once you’re clear on the money part, you can now start making decisions about the wedding. Start with the basic time, date and venue. The reason you need to set a budget first before deciding about these things is that these factors can affect your expenses. For example, having a dinner reception is a lot more expensive than a lunch or breakfast one. If you’re a little tight on the budget, you might want to consider the latter options.

wedding photographerThe venue is another thing. If you decide to hold the wedding in a five-star hotel, of course, expect to pay a lot more than if you have it in a simple restaurant. If you’re going to have a destination wedding, you must decide on the location as soon as possible. Don’t forget the date. Remember, during the wedding peak season, everything is pricier.

These are not the only things that you have to decide about. If you want to have a themed event, you also need to choose the perfect theme. You must decide who to hire as caterer, florist, event stylist, videographer, wedding gown designer, photographer, reception host, and so on. Talk to your spouse-to-be about everything so you can come up with the decisions together.

Book services

After you and your beloved have decided what companies or people to hire, you must book their services as early as possible. This is especially true if you’re getting married during the wedding peak season. You don’t want to have your heart set out for a particular caterer only to be dismayed that he/she is not available anymore. If you book the last minute and the service you want to hire isn’t available, it would be harder for you to find a replacement than if you book earlier.

Start shopping

Apart from booking the services, you must also start shopping for the items that you’ll need for the wedding. Get back to your checklist to find out which ones you need to buy. Be sure to keep the budget in mind. Consider shopping online to save yourself from the stressful and time-consuming traditional shopping. Online shopping also gives you affordable prices for wedding items that are usually more expensive in the traditional market.

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