Monday, October 31, 2011

Top Tips On How To Plan Your Wedding

By Andy McDonald


Take the mystery out of planning a wedding by having the information you need to do it right. No matter what your dreams for the big day, find out the best tips to make it special and make it a day you will always remember. The article below has some practical ideas that you can use right now.

Choose a venue that is willing to work with your schedule. Sometimes, the room rent will be completely waived by the facility if you use a certain amount of their catering and concession services. This can be a great way to save on renting a venue, especially since weddings are so expensive.

Shop thrift stores for your wedding gown! There is no shame in saving money. Think about it. Expensive wedding gowns are typically worn for only a couple of hours and then they are discarded. You can pick one up for pennies of what you would have to pay for a new gown. Save your money for the honeymoon!

When you are getting married you should pick a festive theme for your wedding. Having a themed wedding adds interest to your special day. Decide early and inform your guests with custom invitations reflecting your theme. Ask them to dress the part. Make the theme be anything you ever dreamed.

Make your own wedding invitations or have a relative or friend do it. More than likely you have a budding artist in you circle of acquaintances that would love to try their hand as some hand made paper invitations. Maybe another friend does calligraphy? Ask them to help. That's what friends are for!

Start planning your wedding at least a year in advance. Many venues and photographers are booked out 12 to 18 months and require deposits to hold a date for you. Even if you aren't engaged, it might be a good idea to start thinking about your potential dates and venues before hand.

Shop thrift stores for your wedding gown! There is no shame in saving money. Think about it. Expensive wedding gowns are typically worn for only a couple of hours and then they are discarded. You can pick one up for pennies of what you would have to pay for a new gown. Save your money for the honeymoon!

Now that you have the practical tips from the article above, you can get on your way to having the best wedding that you can. It is no longer such a mystery when you have the information you need. Use one tip or use them all to make the big day one that you and your guests will always remember.




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