Proposing marriage or accepting an engagement ring is usually very romantic for both members of a couple. Of course, the planning process is stressful and leaves many brides and grooms feeling overwhelmed and anything but peaceful. If you want to make your wedding planning as much fun as the actual wedding will be, follow these ideas.
Put your schedule of events online, so that all guests can access it at any time. If you share your schedule with your guests, it helps them understand where they are expected to be and when they need to be there, so they can manage their travel time appropriately.
Make sure that the venue you choose for your reception has adequate space for dancing. There is little worse than a crammed dance floor, so make sure to move tables and chairs prior to grooving!
Be sure to inform the caterer that your reception will be outside. If the weather is hot, some foods won't keep well, and if it's windy, some lighter foods might actually blow away. You might want to use fancy covers to protect your food. If you can, use a small fridge for keeping drinks cool.
If you have children involved in your ceremony, be sure to outfit them in comfortable clothes. Choose fabrics that are softer and loose-fitting, in order to maintain a high comfort level. Shoes, especially if new, should be comfortable and broken in. Attention to these details will help the children focus on their part in the wedding instead of fussing with their clothing.
If you will not be serving a supper at the reception, think about using other furniture instead of tables and chairs. You can witness far more social interaction among your guests if they are seated in chaises, lounges and maybe even comfortable sectionals. Plush seating is also conductive to a relaxing time, and is comfortable for those with mobility issues. You can also use your furniture to customize your space.
If you care about the bride, you will definitely be looking for ways to make sure her wedding is everything she has dreamed of. A wedding can be a stressful day for any bride, and if she's struck by disappointments, she may have a melt down. In order to avoid a potentially catastrophic situation, you should make certain that every decision is reviewed by her.
If you will not be serving a supper at the reception, think about using other furniture instead of tables and chairs. Chaises, lounges and even sectionals can encourage your guests to mingle like old friends. Perhaps you could create different lounges and add plush seating to allow your guests to relax.
Make sure your wedding reception lighting can be dimmed at the venue. This small detail allows for little things like low lights on the first dance, and bright for the duration of the event. Inquire about the lighting with the venue, prior to signing any contracts.
If you don't want to spend a small fortune on flower arrangements on the reception tables, have you considered a display of potted plants instead? Seek out plants in lovely glazed pots, or make a simple stone look elegant with some ribbons and paint. The guest's wedding favor can be the plants in the pots, or you can put them in your garden.
If you want to have a good wedding speech, see to it that you practice and plan for it sufficiently. Being well prepared will help you to not freeze up, or babble on nervously, and will help you give a thoughtful and well spoken speech that you can be confident about.
One strategy for reducing the overall stress level of your wedding day is to plan the event for a little bit later in the day. This way you can get things done without waking up early and being exhausted. Do try to schedule some relaxation time for you.
Making arrangements for a wedding is sometimes complicated, but if you use the tips provided, you should be able to have the wedding of your dreams. These tips should have helped you have more fun with your wedding planning.
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