As you plan for your wedding, there are a lot of preparations to make from hiring a catering service to writing the wedding vows with help from Save the Date Music. Unfortunately, amid all the stresses and worries leading up to the big day many people forget to prepare their home for the wedding. Getting your home ready is arguably one of the most important activities that come with planning a wedding. Your home can host pre-wedding activities or even the actual event and reception.
Hosting wedding activities at your home helps you maintain a healthy budget while providing a relaxed atmosphere to make the celebration more intimate and enjoyable. Readying your home for the wedding is simple and inexpensive but it involves more than arranging several folding chairs in your backyard. Here are several pointers to help you prepare your home properly for one of the most important events in your life:
Evaluate your space
Before you decide on hosting any wedding-related activities in your home, Forever Bride notes that you need to evaluate your space carefully. Can your home realistically host everything you have planned for? What level of organization or modification do you need to make it a good venue? You can consult experts from wedding planners to contractors to help you evaluate the suitability of your home before making any wedding plans around it.
Keep in mind that a few easy upgrades can enhance a space. One consideration is the wall space inside the house. You can also coordinate the colors and designs of your wedding with the walls, which is best done with a fresh coat of paint or wallpaper. When you try to peel and stick wallpaper, you have the convenience of being able to remove and replace it – if you so desire – after the wedding. These products come in a dizzying array of color schemes and designs that literally overhaul the look of a room within minutes.
Clean Thoroughly
If you decide to use your home for any wedding activities, you must make sure that it is clean. Get rid of all the junk and clean every surface and crevice. You should clean both the house and the yard. Start cleaning weeks before you host any wedding guests. You can come up with a plan of attack to maximize efficiency. You can hire a cleaning service to take care of the cleaning before and after the wedding.
Make all necessary repairs
Before you can host guests, you need to make sure that your home is in good condition. Hire a handyman to make repairs to what’s broken around the house. Fixing creaky doors, dripping faucets, chipped paint and other small issues is easy and affordable. More work could be unfinished projects such as retiling the bathroom or repainting the walls. Such home modification projects take time and should be started early.
Spruce up your landscape
In addition to mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes, you can consult a landscaper about designing the backyard to complement your wedding décor. Landscaping can save you a lot of money you’d otherwise spend on flowers.
Prepare for the weather
The Knot points out that a sudden change in weather can ruin your backyard wedding. You need to be prepared for any weather. Set up a tent or a space indoors where you can move the guests in case of rain or snow. With a backup plan, your wedding can go on despite any changes in weather.
Rent what you don’t have
You are likely to have more guests than furniture, cutlery, and other items. You can purchase paper and plastic plates, cups, and chairs but this is not an environmentally friendly option. Do not buy what you do not have. Instead, rent what is missing. Renting can provide you access to sophisticated options at a budget-friendly price. You can rent everything from tents to wine glasses to décor and return them after the festivities.
Plan for entertainment
If you decide to host the wedding party, you must make accommodations for entertainment. You need entertainment for kids and adults. The most important form of entertainment is music. You need to have quality music to bring life to the party. Whether you have a DJ or live music, you need to invest in some quality wireless Bluetooth speakers to make sure that the sound is adequate.
Spare your plumbing
You can prepare your bathrooms by stocking them with plenty of toilet paper, hand towels, and soap. However, your home bathroom is probably not suited to handle a rush of guests. Spare your plumbing and rent a portable toilet. Make sure the portable toilet is stocked, clean, and has a fresh smell.
Final thoughts
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming and stressful. There is plenty to do from looking for a venue to hiring a catering service. Weddings are also quite expensive. To cut down costs and host a truly personalized event, you should consider taking a DIY approach where you use your home as a meeting location, a staging area, guest quarters, and the venue for the wedding ceremony.
When planning your wedding ceremony/reception or other special occasion music in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill or the surrounding Triangle Area, you want to set the right mood to make the day memorable. That’s where Save the Date Music comes in, helping you find the perfect accompaniment for every stage of your event. Reach out today for more info! (919) 942-7882 or (919) 259-3974
