A wedding is an important occasion which marks the beginning of a new phase of life and of course, everyone wants it to be a memorable one. You want everything to be picture-perfect. The elegance of the wedding hall, the wedding dress, invitations, and the details like music and the theme. There are several aspects you need to consider when planning your big day.
We have culled some beneficial planning tips to make your wedding an amazing and indelible event, not just for you but for the guests as well.
1. Wedding Dress
The most integral element of your wedding day is the wedding dress. Since it is a once in a lifetime moment so the bride and groom do their utmost to look captivating. Women are very considerate about the ongoing trends and usually go for a style they would look best in. They should try to venture outside of their comfort zone for once. High slits, empire dresses, feather gowns, or corsets style wedding gowns are some of the styles you can opt for.
When it comes to men, choosing a wedding suit is not so overwhelming but surely requires some effort. There are several trends for men too nowadays but a tuxedo never goes out of style and most men go for it. Men can also color coordinate your neckpiece with their partner’s gown. Other than tux you can go with notch or shawl lapel suits with a branded collar t-shirt underneath, accentuated with cufflinks and a brooch.
2. Budget
Many people get stuck when it comes to planning the budget for the wedding. You would want to host your biggest event ever with every little detail being perfect but it might not be that easy. Set the budget so that you don’t go overboard. Keep a margin of extra guests and unexpected expenses. Preplanning it all out would prove beneficial.
3. Venue
While planning a wedding, choosing the venue is essential. It should be selected by keeping in mind the number of guests invited, weather, and environment. Weddings can be arranged indoors as well as outdoors depending upon the preference of the host. In case of an outdoor wedding, certain precautions must be taken for the wedding to proceed smoothly without any unnecessary interruption. For instance, a weather forecast should be considered, to be well aware if it is going to be a rainy, stormy, windy, or pleasant sunny day. Arrangement of heating and cooling systems should also be arranged in winters or summers respectively. In the case of indoor weddings, a proper system of ventilation should be established which helps to keep the atmosphere fresh.
The decoration is also an important part and should be dealt with keenly. The host should talk to the décor team manager and decide the timings and all the details of the hall or the wedding ground including the staff, beforehand.
4. Invitation Cards
After selecting the venue, you need to prepare the wedding invites. It may be a softcopy that can be sent to the guests online or it can be a hardcopy to invite the guests. It’s better to create a list of guests you want to invite, beforehand. There are certain elements which are must mention on the card i.e., the venue, the time, host’s name, bride’s and groom’s name, reception information, contact information, and the request for the guest to join the blessed event. You can get your invites made according to the theme you chose. It is always preferred to prepare more than the required number of cards in case you need them at any moment.
5. Catering
Catering occupies an important position at any event. Having s good quality catering will please the guests as well as the hosts. A good caterer should be arranged which will provide you with everything as per your budget. Do a tasting session so you know if the food is up to the mark. The menu probably matters more than the venue! Make sure to send back the guests, bellyful.
6. Music and Theme
Music plays a vital role in weddings as it boosts the mood of the guests and makes the party going. Music is a source of entertainment and everyone likes jamming to the music and dancing along. You can book an orchestra of musicians according to your liking.
The theme can also be a way to fancy up the wedding as it develops a challenging interest among people. Themes might be in terms of any particular color combination or movie-inspired, like “Fairy tale theme”, “Romantic theme” or maybe a vintage barn wedding. This gives the photographer an idea of what to focus on and also helps the event manager to decorate the venue according to the selected theme.