How To Plan Your Wedding
Here are some tips that you can use to plan your wedding on your own:
1. Book the church and reception venue first
This is the most important aspect of the wedding. You will want to stay within the theme of the wedding by booking a church and venue that will maintain this theme. There are plenty of venues that you can find that will not only give you a place to hold the reception, but will also hold the ceremony. There are many venues that are licensed to offer you a civil ceremony if you want to go that route. Setting the date and booking the venue for the ceremony and reception is first on your list.
2. Decide on the number of guests and budget
You should have already decided on a wedding budget. Now you have to stay within that budget when you figure in the number of guests. You can often change things around, such as offer a luncheon instead of a dinner, to accommodate more people and make the wedding less expensive. Get ideas on how much each person will cost for service and then create your wedding guest list within that budget.
3. Book the music
If you are hiring a live band or a DJ, you will want to book them right away. They are usually tied up months in advance, so the earlier you book them, the better. They will often want a booking fee in advance. After you have settled on the church, the reception venue and the music, the rest is a bit simpler and you have more of a time frame.
4. Choose flowers
A florist will work the day of the wedding and good florists are usually booked up a few months in advance. Fortunately, there are plenty from which to choose. After you have chosen the venue and the music, move to the florist. You will want to book them in as soon as you are happy with what they have to offer for your wedding.
5. Book the photographer
Wedding photographers capture the entire event on film. You want a professional taking the photos of your wedding, not a cousin who might as well be taking family snaps. Book the photographer when you are set with the big day and shop around to make certain that you find one who is reliable and well respected in the field.
Those are the five main aspects to planning your wedding. Once you have gotten this far, you can shop for attire, invitations and accessories without much fuss. Planning any type of wedding, whether formal or informal, is not difficult as long as you stay focused and organised.