Do you want a wedding day that looks as good as the ones in the magazines?
It may feel impossible, but it is possible to ensure that you and your partner have the wedding day of your dreams, one that you will reflect on in a few years and smile about, not regret.
How do you achieve this goal without spending a fortune on wedding planners? Read on to find out!
Pick the Right Venue
If you are looking for a wedding venue that feels right, you will need to find one that matches both your personality and your partner’s. Alternatively, you may need to look for one that complements your wedding theme perfectly.
Now, this can be tricky. All venues boast about being able to cater to different types of weddings, but the best way to be sure is to visit each one in person. This will allow you to get the feel for the place, and to see if you can picture your wedding and/or reception taking place there.
Choose A Comfortable Dress
Most brides will have an idea of what they are looking for in a wedding dress. However, when they start wedding dress shopping, they may want high heels, a tight bodice, and a dress with no sleeves. Ladies, for your wedding day to look and feel good, you need to be comfortable when you walk down the aisle; otherwise, your guests will notice, and you won’t be happy. Try to conduct wedding dress shopping in person, make sure the shoes fit, and, of course, that you can walk in them!
Look at the Food
Most people who are planning their wedding hire in professional wedding catering teams, and there is a simple reason why. The food not only tastes amazing, but it looks amazing too! Catering teams will be able to present the food at the reception perfectly, which means the stress of having the perfect buffet table is taken off your hands.
Of course, for yourself and your guests, there are generally some foods that are best to avoid at a wedding, such as oysters, shellfish, and overly spicy food, as all of these can cause discomfort. Not ideal!
Pics Yourself or a Photographer?
A key part of weddings is the wedding photos. A snap of the first kiss of you both after the vows, you and your partner leaving the church or registry office, as well as pics of you both at the reception. When you look back on this day, you want to remember the magic that you and your partner had together, which is why many couples opt to have a professional photographer take the photos. Much like the catering, this offers precision and high-class photos, taking the pressure off you and your guests, allowing everyone to enjoy the day.
Triple-Check The Guest List!
As odd as it sounds, a wedding day reception can be a bit of a powder keg. If you have an aunt and uncle who haven’t spoken in 20 years and you put them in a room together, sparks will fly, and not the good ones. So, before sending out invitations, check the guest list to ensure that there are no two people coming who may ruin the vibe of the day. You want your wedding day to be peaceful and celebratory, not to turn into a living embodiment of a soap opera!