Your Big Day Can Be Perfect - Read These Concepts!

Content writer-Raun Fallon

When you're planning a wedding, there are a lot of things to juggle. It can be a tough task even with the help of friends, family and experienced wedding planners. Here are some great tips to make sure you feel confident about every aspect of your wedding, from the centerpieces to the rental fees.

If you have guests who are traveling to a destination wedding, make sure that you give them gift baskets at the hotel they are staying at. This will help to show the appreciation that you have for them for changing their plans and traveling to be a part of your festivities.

When thinking about wedding jewelry, consider borrowing your jewelry instead of buying it. Your friends and family may have great jewelry pieces that they will be willing to let you use free of charge. If you use someones jewelry instead of buying new, the jewelry will also hold sentimental value.

If you're already living with your spouse-to-be and don't really need housewares for wedding gifts, ask for cash instead. If you include a cute little poem asking people to consider giving you a cash gift instead of something you can't use, you'll be saving them the time it takes to shop and helping pay for your honeymoon!

Include your fiance in planning your wedding or he'll end up feeling like it wasn't really his day at all. If he says he doesn't care what you do he might just be saying that to keep you happy, so try to include him in the catering or cake choice so he has a yummy way to get involved.

When choosing flowers for your wedding, consider the meaning behind the flower that you are choosing. For example, daisies represent innocence while orchids symbolize love. Be sure to choose a flower that has a meaning that fits you. Try learning what most flowers mean so that you can properly choose meaningful flowers for your big day.

Practice walking down the aisle in front of a full-length mirror to make sure you know what you're doing, especially if you're going to be wearing heels. Go with flats if you're worried about twisting an ankle. No one can see your shoes under your gown anyway, but if you fall on your rear end, they'll see a lot more than shoes.




You could ask from any friend or family member that is capable of carrying your gear. They can also help get together family members for group shots!

Typically, you will have a set way that you want everything to go for your wedding. If something does not go according to plan, try not to stress out. Adjust to the situation so that you can make the most of what you have and avoid any stress on the day of your wedding.

When you are planning your wedding, and you just don't have the time to spend on every little detail, consider hiring a wedding planner to take care of those things for you. A wedding planner doesn't have to plan the entire affair for you, and most would be happy to take on fewer tasks for a lesser fee and the ability to handle other jobs alongside your wedding.

Give the children who attend your wedding some responsibility to keep them occupied. If they have to guard the ring with their life, or count how many people come in the doors, they'll have something to do and it should keep the boredom at bay. They may need to have different tasks to keep occupied, though, as they could become tedious.

If you want a very original wedding, why not a cruise? Many cruise lines offer very affordable cruises anywhere. You can have all your guests with you for the duration of the cruise and visit many great locations while enjoying the comfort of a luxurious boat. Make sure everybody can take a few days off.

One of the ways that you can make your wedding as convenient as possible is to have your ceremony and reception at the same location. This will allow you to save a lot of money on transportation and miscellaneous costs, which will appeal to your guests and your bank account.

Weddings are typically cheaper to hold in the off season, which is November-April. Most people get married in the spring and summer, which leads to venues increasing costs. With so many engaged couples competing over the perfect wedding locations, venues can afford to increase their prices and maintain their customers. The off-season (especially January-March) sees fewer weddings and therefore, much cheaper prices.

When inviting parents to your wedding, consider what time it will be held if they're planning on bringing their kids. A night-time wedding with a reception that runs into the wee hours of the morning will not work well for children, so either move your ceremony to an earlier time or provide accommodation for children to have a nap during the reception.

Choose a wedding ring that is both appropriate for you and your future spouse; diamonds are always popular, but sometimes cliche and very costly. Sterling silver and white gold are more affordable than platinum and shine up just as well. There are many natural gemstones also available that make a great alternative to diamonds and are more affordable. Shop around to make the right decision because this is a ring that you will have for years to come.

Choosing a color palette is an important part of the wedding planning process. You have to take into account any colors of the location where your wedding will take place. You also have to think about the colors used in your bridesmaids' dresses, the wedding invitations, and perhaps even the tablecloth and napkins at the wedding reception. But above all, you should consider what colors you will want to associate with your memories of the wedding.

Do not use white flowers in your wedding. White flowers have a tendency to bruise, making them look unattractive and causing them to be virtually unusable. This means that your florist will have to get rid of a bunch of the blooms in order to find some that will look perfect on your special day. You will spend less money if you choose a different color.

You may want to consider not planning your wedding for a Saturday. There are a lot of weddings planned on Saturdays, normally because most everyone already has the day off. The issue with planning your wedding for that day is that most every church and reception hall is booked far in advance for each Saturday. By changing the day, you may find that the venue you genuinely want is available.

Make good use of all the helpful information available to you on effective wedding planning, and learn from the experiences of others who have come before you. Your wedding is a day to be celebrated and treasured and met with excitement. We wish you a beautiful and joyful day!