Lists For The Big Matrimonial Family Events
You may well envision that you can stay within "budgetary constraints"
, yet often there is tremendous pressure on the bride and groom by well meaning family members and friends
Here is an overview of the traditional outlay items for all parties concerned. Bear in mind, that matters vary for each and every situation.
The costs paid for by the woman's side:
- Invitations, wedding programs, thank-you cards, etc, the groom's ring.
- The wedding venue, organist, etc.
- The bridal gown, veil, shoes and accessories
- Flowers at the wedding venue and reception, plus all bridesmaids' bouquets and corsages.
- Whether its photos for electronic picture frames
or dvds
- All reception food, beverages, fittings and music
- Transportation of the bridal party to and from the ceremony and reception.
Who pays for what ? The rules used to be black and white. In many cultures it was the responsibility of the family of the bride. In other cultures a dowry was a fact of the contract. Yet in various geographical areas and off places of the globe it was exact opposite. The point is now in many cases the rules are not the standard traditional rules and guidelines. It may be the old tried and true way, it may be not. The point is that there has to be two way communication between the involved parties and their families no doubt:
- Various additional costs and honorarium will be required. Plan for these in the day's and event's estimated expenses, finances and accounts
- The bride's ring
- The groom's suit.
- The bride's bouquet, boutonnires for the men, and corsages for the mothers.
- Expenditures for the complete honeymoon. Its always a question - is it in the pay of those who throw and arrange the party - or should it be the responsibility of the participants themselves.
Having a large budget for a wedding is easy but to spend under very tight resources is an art. To run away from having to dwell on pasta after the wedding, determine what is necessary, what is tempting and what is extraneous. Then get estimates. The following list of suggested ideas for keeping.
Invitations: invitations are the very first thing people get a glimpse of
that represent your wedding, so they should look nice, work with your printer to come up with somewhat chic but resourcefully frugal or that one which is manufactured from used or waste materials that have been reprocessed (e.g. save money by skipping the RSVP card and asking the responses by telephone or through e-mail of the invitation.)
Transportation: In strict legal terms now - in many Canadian jurisdictions including Manitoba , hosts are legally responsible for the sobriety or non-sobriety of their attendees once they get behind the wheel of their auto , after celebration events. Its not only a matter of "cutting off" these inebriates. Plan ahead for designated and alternate drivers - lest you have the police at your door, before even your honeymoon begins. In terms of planning and restraining transportation costs , often what seems as more , can be better and at less cost overall. Check out the various alternative rental forms of transportation including amazingly limousines and even having a mid or full size bus or two.
Flowers for Venue and Reception: When on a budget, get them at your local grocery store on the wedding morning and arrange them up at the ceremony reception sites. If your budget would permit, consult a florist to take care of the flowers that would suit your motif.
Caterer: More than one bride's family has been suddenly hit with wine serving fees , out of the blue, from nowhere. Foresee this potential challenge . Leave a 10% budget surplus on hand. If the fee does not avail itself - then its your found money in your and your spouse's pocket and pocketbook , to spend as frivolously as you like on your honeymoon or on your new home. A buffet or hors d' oeuvres reception costs less than a formal dinner. Discuss this option with the many venues advertised in various print.
Music: DJs are less expensive than live bands.
Photographer: Your photos will be the one lasting memory keeper you retain from "that day". Why trust the wedding day pics and images to a friend of the family with a digital camera - arrange to book a real Pro. It is often within your reach. The photographs are enduring remembrance to revisit your special day for the years to come. You might consider hiring a budding or wannabe artistic budding professional photo professional - says sometime photo shooter R. Way Riteway. Many of these have the skills , and several professional quality Hasselblad large format cameras. If Hasselblad cameras were chosen by NASA for the Apollo they should suffice for your
album.
by: Terry S Vostor
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