Make Your Wedding Spectacular With These Tips

Sotero Garcia Oct 24, 2012 · 6 min read

Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.

Planning a memorable, modern wedding is a major undertaking–just ask anyone who has ever tried! The information provided in this article will help you be more prepared as you plan a memorable wedding.

Flowers are great, but don’t place too many of them on your tables or they can become tacky. The majority of the times, the flowers just get in the way. In addition, some guests could be allergic to flowers. Adorn the tables with romantic, non-scented candles instead.

Decorate your wedding with items which represent your hobbies or passions, such as traveling the world. You could fashion your invitations to resemble boarding passes or vintage postcards. You could use a worn leather suitcase to display things such as your wedding program, photographs, or favors for the guest.

TIP! Keep the wedding in line with how you are personally. Make sure it reflects your spouse as well.

Open a designated account specifically for wedding money. By knowing exactly how much money you have to work with, it will help you stick to your budget. If you’re not ready to get married, start saving now, so you can use the money later.

Pregnant brides should anticipate the need to adjust the size of their dress. It can sound so simple, yet you have to remember that you will keep getting bigger and your dress needs to be able to accommodate that.

The single most important factor when you are getting married is also the most obvious, your choice in bride or groom. Do not make a hasty decision. Give this person’s habits and peccadilloes a great deal of consideration.

TIP! Invitations are the first element of your wedding that presents the overall theme. You can give your guests ideas of what colors to wear to the wedding or other themes.

Practice Dancing

Be sure to get some practice dancing while wearing a long skirt to present the most graceful silhouette at your wedding dance. You may feel comfortable walking in your dress but your husband may need practice dancing with you in a long skirt, so that your first dance is not a disaster. This can get your soon-to be-husband used to any awkwardness he might feel, which can really happen with full-skirted dresses.

Plan out every detail and facet of your wedding, ranging from reception events to the dishes served. Your guests should have a good time, and take part in different activities for your special day.

TIP! Be mindful of possible weather conditions. An extremely hot day is not going to lend itself well to a wedding, where your guests have to stand.

Have a mid-afternoon wedding reception. Three or four o’clock is ideal. You will find that people are not so ready to drink heavily during the day, which will cut back on the costs of an open bar. Having your wedding during the midday can also cut food costs and even get you a discount for booking during the day.

If you cringe at the thought of purchasing an extremely expensive yet incredibly unhealthy wedding cake, there are other options available. You should consider getting in touch with local bakeries and specialty boutiques to inquire about individual portions that are healthier. Some bakeries can ship lower calorie cupcakes and also offer gluten-free options like no-calorie sweeteners, fruit-filling, and meringue toppings.

All the bridesmaids and the bride’s mother should be dressed and ready well in advance. Right before the ceremony, all attention should be focused on you, the bride. They cannot focus on helping you if they are still trying to get ready themselves.

TIP! Craigslist is a good place to look when you want to locate someone local to assist you with a wedding. Make sure to meet them in person, with your groom for safety, before you give them any money.

Try something different as opposed to engagement ring shopping. Try using a family jewelry that has been passed down through the years. A beautiful keepsake from a grandmother can help your new fiance feel part of your family.

You will probably want to take pictures with many of the guests that attend your wedding. If you don’t have a predetermined schedule, it can be very difficult to track everyone down for pictures during your event. Speak with your photographer about spending a few hours during the day taking these photographs, and inform the appropriate guests prior to the specified time of where and when they should meet.

If you do not plan to serve your guests dinner at the reception site, consider foregoing multiple tables in favor of rented furniture. A lounge, chaise or even a cushy piece of sectional can give guests a greater way to communicate. Plush seating arrangements encourages comfort and relaxation among your guests, meaning you can even partition differing lounge environments through your reception site.

TIP! Put your schedule of events online, so that all guests can access it at any time. Inform people of events, like rehearsals, that they are required to attend, so they will be where they are supposed to be at the scheduled time.

If you want your colorful wedding cake as the focal point of your reception, present it on a coordinating fabric tablecloth. You can choose to use solids, patterns or textured fabrics like silk, velvet or satin to create a visual interest that will tie all these elements together.

You don’t have to go all out when it comes to purchasing things like centerpieces for the tables in your wedding. Rather than buying a huge centerpiece that occupies the entire table, you should purchase a simple one. Simple centerpieces help keep the table from feeling cluttered and make it easier for guests to talk to each other.

A thoughtful gift for destination wedding guests to receive is a basket of vacation goodies delivered to them in their room. Also include practical items such as maps of the area, disposable digital cameras, sun protection, and tourist information. You may also want to include a guide for the restaurants in the area so they can choose where they prefer to eat.

TIP! Instead of forking over cash for fanciful floral arrangements, consider relying on potted plants to add a touch of green to your ceremony site. You also have several choices for pot decorations.

One strategy for reducing the overall stress level of your wedding day is to plan the event for a little bit later in the day. This way you can get things done without waking up early and being exhausted. If possible, try to do something relaxing before the big event.

Make certain that the reception area you choose has enough dancing space. Forgetting this can end with a cramped reception, so don’t forget this important detail. You can always move chairs and tables to have more space for dancing.

Consider silk flowers for your wedding instead of spending a lot of money on luxurious floral arrangements. Because they don’t have to be bought fresh, you can get them far in advance of your wedding, making one less thing you have to worry about on your wedding day.

TIP! Choosing to hire a consultant for your wedding can be a smart choice; they plan the entire process for you, and offer help when you need it the most. Weddings are a hassle and dozens of different problems can crop up.

Instead of becoming discouraged and distressed by the vast number of options available for weddings, utilize the advice above. This will give you the ability to plan your wedding and have it go smoothly and memorably; you’ll have the day of your dreams!