Thursday, February 2, 2012

HOW TO PLAN A GREAT WEDDING: TIPS ON HOW TO PLAN A SUCCESSFUL WEDDING

While your wedding is sure to be beautiful, the planning process that leads up to it is equally likely to be stressful. The wedding checklist includes a million things to take care of from flowers, to the cake, the gown, and more. This article can help you better plan your wedding in a less stressful manner.
Firstly, get a person who might be a dedicated friend or family member; to be tasked with toting your wedding gear. You can even have this assistant help you to collect family members when it's time to take a group shot!
For help with the entire wedding planning and checklist process, you should hire a professional wedding consultant. Weddings are very stressful, and things can go wrong. Having a professional around to deal with all of the emergencies and the extra details is a great idea. This will allow the family and guests to take comfort in the beauty of the big day instead of worrying about what could go wrong.
You don't need a big, expensive, flashy wedding cake. Talk to your local bakery owner about something smaller, or pre-cut into individual portions. For example, cupcakes can be made to be gluten-free, topped with fruit, or include artificial sweeteners.
Instead of forking over cash for fanciful floral arrangements, consider relying on potted plants to add a touch of green to your ceremony site. Ceramic pots that have been painted or decorated with ribbons make a wonderful table centerpiece. The plants can be used as wedding favors for the guests to take home, or the bride and groom can use them to landscape their own yard.
You can find some talented wedding professionals, or coordinator, in your local area to help you have the perfect wedding day by advertising for help on Craigslist. Prior to giving them a dime, meet them personally, but have your groom along for safety.
The actual day of your wedding can seem especially stressful, so consider having your wedding later in the day. By planning early and developing a time line, you can ensure that everything will be completed on schedule, allowing you to rest the day before the wedding. If you can find time for it, schedule a relaxing activity.
Writing your vows is an important part of your wedding ceremony, and you should go slowly and think hard about what you want to say. Marriage requires sacrifices from both sides, keep this in mind as you make the strongest commitment of your life. Express your unconditional love for your future spouse in your vows.
Any female participants in your wedding, such as the bridesmaids, should aim to be ready before you are. Your bridal party should be focusing on you right before the ceremony begins. If they have to worry about getting ready, they are not focused on helping you.
The lighting at the wedding reception venue should be able to be dimmed. This may seem minor, but lighting is important to setting the mood and dimmed lights are preferable for your first dance. Before you sign any contracts with the venue, make sure this is an option.
The groom must always make sure, prior to the wedding, that he has a tuxedo that fits properly. Before you pick a tuxedo you should get some opinions. Keep in mind you and your bride will be the main focus at the wedding, so the appearance you present should be the best one possible.
Getting married is a magical time, that most girls dream of their whole lives. In order for a wedding and reception to be the one you want, comes much planning. Hopefully, after reading this article you feel like you have a handle on planning for your big day, and can breathe a little easier.

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