Planning a wedding sometime within the next year?
We"ve got plenty of tips to think about as you start to plan.
Consider the ambiance of the venue.
Find out what"s included. For example, one venue might provide a coordinator for free and another might eliminate the cost of having to rent tables or chairs. You need to consider all of this before making a decision.
Your ceremony and reception sites can be different, but you"ll usually save money if they are at the same place.
Make sure you like your photographer. You will be spending a lot of time together on the wedding day.
Plan your wedding time around natural, pretty light.
Determine the type of images you want. Some photographers are better at action shots (photojournalistic style) while others are better at portrait shots.
Inquire about purchasing a high resolution CD of your wedding shots. You"ll own the rights to the images and can make as many copies as you want.
Schedule at least 20 minutes to do photos as a couple without family and friends.
You can save money on the cake by ordering a small cake to show and serving from sheet cakes.
Make sure the reception room has been cooled down before the cake is delivered.
Let the person that delivers the cake set it up.
Taste any food prior to the event.
There are four catering styles to choose from: hors d"oeuvres, buffets, food stations or a sit down dinner. Talk with your caterer about the pros and cons of each.
Look through magazines and take photo examples of flowers you like.
You"ll want to give your florist dress swatches.
The paint section at your local home improvement store can be an excellent source of color selections.
Find out what flowers will be in season and use those. It will save you money.
Don"t forget to include invitations, stationery and postage in your wedding budget.
The invitation is the first part of the wedding that your guests will see and often sets the tone for your event.
Making invitations yourself can end up costing you time and money, but printing them at home can help you save.
You can find pretty wedding invitations regardless of your budget.
Be sure to schedule some time with your DJ or musicians prior to the wedding and ask them how they will make your reception fun and different.
If there are any songs or type of music you don"t want played, be sure to let them know.
Don"t forget that this space needs to be booked well in advance.