Does the thought of planning your wedding overwhelm you? Are you considering scrapping your wedding plans, and simply eloping instead? While planning a wedding is definitely a stressful experience, there are many joys to be had in the end result and plenty of ways to make planning more enjoyable. This article provides several useful pieces of advice that can reduce the amount of stress that your wedding planning is causing you.
Make sure to prioritize your wants when you are starting to organize your wedding plans. For example, some may feel that great food is more important than having a DJ or dance floor. Now that you know what is most important to you, you can allocate the funds accordingly so that you have the best day possible.
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? Plants in decorative glazed pots or terracotta tones will look great and save money. The guests are able to take the plants home with them, or the couple can take them home and plant them.
Only place a few flowers in the centerpieces at your reception tables. The majority of the times, the flowers just get in the way. An additional possibility to consider is that a number of your reception guests may suffer from allergies. A romantic alternative to floral centerpieces at guest tables is the use of fragrance-free candles.
Check your wedding venue to emsure that there will be enough room for a dance floor. There is nothing worse than being crammed like sardines while the people around you are trying to do the Mashed Potato, so move some tables and chairs to make the extra room you need to get your groove on!
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. Ask the venue you’ve chosen for the reception which options they have available to you, and what the cost would be for each.
Table centerpieces for your wedding can be very costly, both financially and in terms of aesthetics. As an alternative, try selecting a simple but elegant centerpiece that isn’t too large or overwhelming. This will allow for the free flow of conversation, as guests will be able to view each other without distraction.
Don’t let wedding planning get you down! You may have a lot to worry about, but the advice in this article will make the work you have to do much easier to manage. Soon, you’ll be able to stop stressing about your wedding, and start looking forward to your big day instead.
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