Weddings are full of emotion and a lot of responsibility, and there are many things that are going on to get the wedding just right. However, you could use these wedding tips to ensure that your wedding or that of your son or daughter goes off without a hitch from start to finish.
Be sure that everyone will be able to hear during your wedding. If you are having an outdoor wedding, many things can cause your guests to not be able to hear. Consider having a sound system with microphones that are able to clip on to the bride and groom. This will allow everyone to hear what you are saying.
Before hiring someone to do your makeup, examine their previous work to be sure it suits your preferred look. It would certainly ruin your day to have you and your bridesmaids looking harsh in makeup that does not suit the colors or the styles you have chosen. Make sure it’s to your liking. The last thing you need is to wind up looking like you are going trick or treating right before the ceremony begins.
Make sure that the groom has appropriate socks for the wedding! Socks are such a small item that they may seem insignificant, but when he realizes that all his good socks are in the wash he may end up scrambling to buy a new pair at the last minute. Save him the hassle by picking him up a pair of “wedding socks” and keeping them aside for the big day.
Make sure that if you are going to be traveling out of the country on your honeymoon, to have all of your documents intact, including your passport. This is a stress that you will not need right after your wedding and could put a damper on your honeymoon if something is lost.
Between your ceremony and your reception there can be a long down-time for your guests. If they can’t be seated at their tables right away, choose a venue that has a bar or lounge available for them to hang out in while they wait for the guests of honor to arrive.
If you’re planning a destination wedding, don’t plan on getting any wedding gifts. Your guests will probably be spending around a thousand dollars just to attend, so asking for a gift on top of that is excessive. Let them know in their invitation that their attendance is enough of a gift for you!
For brides-to-be, make sure to ask the store where you are getting your dress how long it will take to alter it. You may even want to ask them to sign a contract stating that your dress will be ready in time. Many women have been stuck having to wear an emergency dress because their dress was not altered in time for their wedding.
You can have a sit down dinner if you desire, however, a buffet meal will be less expensive. The labor cost associated with a sit down dinner can be very pricey because of the staff needed to accommodate the service needs. By offering buffet style you can allow your guests a bit more freedom and save much needed dollars.
If you love the idea of adorable flower girls sprinkling petals across the aisle before your big entrance, you can still achieve this look for less by opting for faux rose petals and silk blooms. Fresh petals can easily set you back a few hundred dollars, but faux roses look nearly identical; after all, they will be trampled underfoot shortly.
Tips like these can keep your wedding rolling on the right foot, giving you a great experience to keep in your heart forever. Even if this isn’t your own wedding, these tips could give you great advice to carry forward to the bride and groom to ensure their special day is as memorable as they wish.
