Wedding Planning Tips

Wedding Planning Tips.

The first step in wedding planning is deciding how much money you are going to spend and make a budget. When planning your wedding budget allow 25% more for extras that you haven't planned for.

When planning the guest list, remember that you do not need to invite your co-workers.

Planning a wedding takes a lot of time. If you don't have the time, hire a wedding consultant. Don't hesitate to ask family and friends to help with preparations.

When choosing a wedding date, take your guests into consideration. Avoid family birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Also think about those that will be travelling.

Make all arrangements and reservations for your honeymoon six months in advance.

Finding the right place, and that too on the date you have decided is not an easy task. The venue needs to be decided before you send the invitations for printing, so make sure you decide the outlook of the invitations and look at venues simultaneously. Once the venue is decided, you need to decide how you're going to decorate it, and how the seating arrangement is to be kept.

When selecting a caterer try to sample their food before hiring them. If it is a restaurant, go there to have dinner before you hire them.

Start shopping for a wedding dress six months in advance. You will need several fittings before it is perfect. Selecting a wedding gown has to be done keeping in mind what the groom is going to wear or vice versa. The footwear, accessories and the tiara also needs to be finalized. Similarly, the attire of the bridesmaid, and of the good man, also has to be thought of.

Order the invitations four months in advance. Invitations should be mailed four to six weeks in advance.

Before hiring a photographer, view his or her photographs to see if you like their style of photography. If you do, book as early as possible.

On your wedding day bring along an emergency kit with a needle and thread, safety pins, hairpins, hairspray, nail polish and extra pantyhose.

Do your hair and makeup before putting on your wedding dress.

Eat something before your wedding. Even though you might not feel hungry, try to swallow just a few bites. You don't want to faint on your big day!

Remember to always send a "Thank you" note for all wedding gifts you receive.

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