A wedding is a very exciting time! However, it may also be a bit demanding to make various appointments around other people’s schedule. Then sometimes, too many choices may make it difficult to make a decision. Just remember to breathe! Use these tips to make your wedding day easier:
Make sure that at your wedding, there are enough refreshments for all of your guests. During the night, there will be a lot of dancing and conversing, which can lead to dehydration. Prepare accordingly by having a lot of quality water and soda in many different locations at your wedding.
How your complexion looks is a major factor of the wedding as you will want to reduce the amount of blemishes that you have. You will experience anxiety, so combat this by drinking more water than you usually would. This will help to flush out the toxins in your body, giving your skin a natural glow.
When you are giving your speech at the wedding, understand that it is okay to show emotions. The stories that you tell will most likely be very emotional, as everyone at the wedding will be expecting you to shed some tears. Let it all out, to show how much each story means to you.
For an outdoor wedding, try to place your guests away from staring into the sun. The sun should be on your guests’ backs so that they are not blinded while trying to watch you take your vows. You can also try planning your wedding where the sun will benefit you, by providing a beautiful sunset behind where you and the groom will be standing.
Including pets in a wedding can be a fun, original way to celebrate your union! Dress your doggy up as a groomsman or bridesmaid and take them up the aisle with you. But do have someone take the dog away during the actual ceremony so it doesn’t end up barking or doing something it shouldn’t!
At your reception, make sure that you have wonderful food. Also, you will want to make sure that you give all of your guests a choice of meat, chicken or fish to maximize the quality of their experience. People always remember the food at a wedding so choose wisely when you pick.
Brides should de-stress their skin before walking down the aisle. Look for facials that include ingredients known for being gentle and soothing, such as oatmeal proteins.
When you and your betrothed start adding items to your wedding registry, don’t be afraid to add things that are over-the-top, expensive, or just a bit elaborate. Focus on choosing items that you can both envision as part of your new shared life together based upon your shared preferences, not the price tags.
To save money, use seasonal flowers instead of exotic or out of season flowers for your wedding decorations. Flowers that are in season are a lot cheaper to buy. While exotic flowers may look nice, they can be more than double the price as they need to be imported from abroad.
Give the children who attend your wedding some responsibility to keep them occupied. If they have to guard the ring with their life, or count how many people come in the doors, they’ll have something to do and it should keep the boredom at bay. They may need to have different tasks to keep occupied, though, as they could become tedious.
Leave a gift for out-of-town guests in their room as a thank you for coming so far to attend your wedding. A nice basket of snacks, like crackers, fresh fruit, and drinks, will give them something welcoming to enjoy while they are away from home. Another excellent choice would be a gift card for a local restaurant!
When you have family that can offer services that are perfect for your wedding, such as a DJ or baker, do not be afraid to ask for the gift of trade. It can be a tremendous boon to your budget if someone close to you can offer a service as all or part of their wedding gift to you. Just remember that this is a business for them, most likely, and they may have restrictions.
If the groom and bride come from different cultural backgrounds, embrace each background by incorporating the traditions of both in the wedding and reception. This will make your wedding memorable and satisfactory to both families.
If you are traveling abroad for your wedding, consider hiring a local wedding planner. A good wedding planner in your country of choice can make the difference between your greatest memories and your worst nightmares. With the planner at your side you can overcome language barriers, service mishaps and any multitude of wedding day chaos that would ruin the day.
By not being too nervous, using a clear head and working hard, you can make sure your wedding is as rewarding as possible. Not only are you entering a new chapter into your life story, you’re going to be sharing this with the person you’re decided to share that story with. Congratulations! Enjoy you day!