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So, you have found your soul mate. You are head-over-heels in
love, and the time has come. You are getting married! It's a
time of excitement, joy, and new beginnings. It can also be a
time of pain, sorrow and misery if not planned correctly.
One of the most important details of the wedding a couple needs
to decide on is the actual date of the event. This is usually
the detail that is taken care of first. Factors in choosing a
date include: the availability of the venue where the wedding
will take place as well as availability of friends and family on
the assigned date.
It is also advisable to set a budget, even before a couple
starts to make plans. This way they are able to organize the
details according to a budget they can afford.
For couples who are about to get married, it is important to
talk about the size of wedding they both have in mind. The dream
wedding of one person might not be that of the other. So it is
necessary for couples to discuss details regarding the
arrangements for the wedding, such as: the location of the
venue/reception, the number of people who get invited to the
wedding reception, food, and the choice of entertainment if any.
It is important to reach an agreement pertaining to the guest
list and the entourage. Whether you want to keep the wedding an
intimate affair, in which case the bride and groom will just
invite their family and friends. Maybe, you want to make this
affair, into the wedding of the century. In which case, the
bride and groom get to invite the whole neighborhood, long lost
relatives, high school buddies, etc., in addition to their
family and friends. When making the guest list, consider the
capacity of your chosen venue. And back to point number one:
KEEP THE BUDGET IN MIND!!!
So, you have decided on the size of your wedding, and where you
are going to have it next, order wedding invitations. If you
want to get creative, you can always print your own invites.
This way you can customize them and add a more personal touch to
the invitation.
The bride will want to start looking for a wedding gown months
before the wedding. This way, the bride has plenty of time to
make a selection. The groom should make arrangement to rent or
buy a tuxedo, preferably in advance also. Just in case you
encounter some trouble with the fitting, you will have time to
make other arrangements.
You really want to hire a professional photographer to capture
this momentous occasion. Sure you friends can take good
pictures, and most of them own a camcorder, but for this
occasion, you would want something special, lasting, and
visually presentable to remember your wedding. This allows you
to share your special memories with your family and friends.
What about the cake?! It's best to have a tasting before
settling on a bakery. Ask the bakery to prepare some cupcakes
using the same recipe as the wedding cake. Invite your family
and friends for the cake tasting. This way, the task becomes fun
for everyone!
Does all this sound like a lot? It is! If you find the
preparations that go into a wedding too overwhelming, you can
always just hire a wedding planner! This way, everything gets
organized and coordinated for you.
How do you find a good wedding planner? That's another article!
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