Wedding Ideas to help you stick to your budget
Wedding Ideas to help you stick to your budget
Wedding Ideas to help you stick to your budget
Planning a wedding can be a wonderful and exciting time in your life. There are many steps involved to ensure your wedding ceremony and reception run smoothly. We have a few ideas that may save you time, money and unnecessary problems during your wedding planning.
So you and your partner are now engaged, and are planning your dream wedding. Over the years you may have seen or heard of ideas that you thought you just had to have for your big day. It can be helpful to start a book dedicated to all your notes and workings on guest lists and different suppliers including your celebrant, venues, party hire and caterers. This way you will always have all your notes in one place. Sticky notes come in handy to distinguish each business.
Once you have a basic idea for your ceremony and reception, look around on different websites for information and photographs on particular services. At the beginning it may be a little hard to get firm quotes as you may not know exact details. A ball park figure for money is a great start, as you can narrow down suppliers based on their availability, style of service and pricing. Opting for the cheapest option may help keep your budget in check, however do look out for additional costs that may be unexpected.
Ask your friends and family members of their experiences with weddings. They may have been to a wedding and they remember the catering was excellent, or the decorations were simply amazing.
Once you have notes on the basics, you can really start to see options that you like, and others that maybe where not such a great idea. This will also avoid any unexpected increases in budget, i.e. you really had been looking forward to a formal style ceremony with plated meal, however found out that your dream venue was not available on your particular date. You may find an alternate venue, and require a mobile caterer. The catering may be better than expected for a cheaper price, however the drinks may be more expensive. If you are having an open bar with basic wine and beer, ask if guests can pay the difference for a spirit. Most guests are happy to pay a few dollars to have their particular drink, especially if they drink spirits.
Planning your date, and knowing the season is important. Try and find some information from previous years during the same time frame. This way you can narrow down if it will be hot or cold, and if it is likely to rain during this time. It is always good when planning an outdoor function, to have a Plan B just in case the weather does turn bad. Also do check with your photographer, caterer and entertainers if they require an undercover area. Nothing is worse than having to hire additional items last minute.
Don't forget to add your own touches to your wedding, sometimes the simplest touches can be the most effective. The look and atmosphere will give your guests a warm welcome, so they can relax and feel comfortable. This can be anything from Bonbonniere, to a photobooth.
Simple but important tips to remember
Try to avoid guests standing in the sun for long periods of time
Ensure there is sufficient seating for the elderly and children
Make sure there is water available to drink, not just soft drinks and alcohol
Have plenty of bins available, especially if your wedding is at a private residence.
Know your timings, this will make the day/night run smoothly
Enjoy your wedding day!
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