Thursday 18 April 2013

A Check List For The Week Of Your Wedding

By Carla Rossouw


Weddings are very beautiful, special occasions. It is not only because they are in love, but weddings make everyone involved shine! Make sure that you carefully organize your wedding in order to ensure there are no nasty surprises on the big day. This article will help you do just that.

Make sure the lights at your reception venue have dimmer switches. While this might seem like a little detail, a lower light for the first dance is always preferable, while you will want things a little brighter during the speeches part of the ceremony. Discuss this with the venues you're considering before making your final choice.

Invest time in writing vows that will be truly meaningful to your intended spouse. Marriage is supposed to mean the rest of your life, including both ups and downs. Use your vows to publicly declare the love and dedication you feel for your beloved.

If children are to be a part of your ceremony, pay special attention to the comfort of their clothes. Use soft, loose fitting fabrics. Break in new shoes first, and make sure they are comfortable. You want children to be as comfortable as possible on that day so that they aren't being distractions by fussing with their clothing.

Try to arrange to hold your reception in mid-day. You can cut down on bar costs when you have a reception during the day, when people tend to drink less. Lunch receptions are usually cheaper than dinner ones, and you can use this to either get better food or apply funds towards another aspect of the wedding festivities.

The lighting in your venue should be able to be dimmed. While this may appear trivial, you want to have this option, perhaps for your first dance, then brighter for the remainder of your ceremony. Ask the venue about this before committing to it.

Are you the groom? If so, buy a tux that fits you like a glove. Ask for friendly advice from other people before you make a decision on what tuxedo you want to get. 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.

Make sure every part of the wedding follows a plan, from what food is served to what happens at the reception. Make everyone feel warm and welcome on your wedding day.

If at all possible, you should schedule a relaxing or calming ritual for the morning of the big day. An early morning massage is a great way to relax and get your day off to a good start.

Be aware of the weather. People aren't going to stick around for an outdoor reception, if it's sweltering outside. As well, if the weather is frigid and your guests are too cold, they may decide to leave early. Try to make your wedding as pleasant and comfortable as possible for your guests. If it is a hot day, for instance, have fans available.

Going online to purchase your wedding dress can save you a small fortune. However, you should make sure that you order it well before the big day in order to allow time for any alterations to be carried out should they be needed. I only spent $100 on my gown when I was married, but I spent another $200 on having it altered. Include the additional cost in your budgeting.

Vacation goody baskets make great delivery presents to guests at your destination wedding. You can include tidbits like tourist maps, sunglasses, novelty towels or even information on nearby attractions. One piece that will really make this idea a hit with everyone is to include a restaurant guide so that all your guests are able to find options that they enjoy.

Create wedding invitations on your own if you have the extra time. Creating your own invitations from a kit will give you more choices, including the ink color, creating your own wording and your choice of font.

Instead of allowing yourself to succumb to the pressures and myriad choices involved in the planning process, remember the advice that you have just read. The information you found here will help you to keep a level head and focus on the most important things so your wedding will be exactly what you want it to be.




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