Wedding planning can be full of challenges, stress and confusion! Perhaps you are somewhat clueless at the moment, but read on for some great advice that will see you through!
You will need to make a choice about how much alcohol you want to pay for, and which type of serving will be most cost efficient. The open bar option is the most costly of choices and the cost can be prohibitive for many couples but do not feel bad if you cannot afford it. The folks running your venue may have affordable bar services, so be sure and ask them about it.
Religion is possibly the most influential aspect of any wedding ceremony. It is important to talk openly about religion not only with your future spouse but also with both families.
Wedding Dress
A wedding dress is a big expense. When you are shopping, try getting a dress that might not be traditionally thought of as one made for a wedding. A bridesmaid dress might strike your fancy as an option, and it would be cheaper than a dress designated for the bride. Even if you think you would like to change it in some way, it should be less expensive than if you bought a wedding dress.
You can save quite a bit of money by purchasing your wedding dress over the Internet, but make sure to factor in shipping and alteration time when planning when to order. In fact I spent $300 in total, $100 for the gown itself, and only another $200 for the tailoring. Make sure you consider this cost in your wedding budget.
One way you can cut hundreds of dollars from your wedding budget is by purchasing your wedding gown online. However, make sure you do this early enough that there is time to make any needed alteration to the gown. It is also important to realize that alterations can cost quite a bit of money. Be sure to work the additional cost for alterations into your overall budget.
For any stylish and fashion forward bride, there is always the option to add some flare to a bouquet with a splash of diamonds, rhinestones or Swarovski crystals. You can accomplish this by including some heat-fixed or adhesive crystals, some costume jewelry or an heirloom that is treasured. Make sure you stay consistent with these decorations in cut, color and dimensions so it goes well with what you are going to wear.
If you wish to appear absolutely beautiful on your wedding day yet you need to control costs, think of renting diamonds. At a mere fraction of the cost, you can add that perfect touch of glamour to your wardrobe for the big day.
Planning and executing a dream-wedding is never an easy job, but little tips here and there can add up and take away a good deal of the hard work required by you. It is hoped that the advice contained here will have inspired you with your wedding plans and put the fun back into the organizing of your special day.