These following tips will save you great aggravation before and during your wedding day.
o Remember, this is your day. Enjoy it. It will pass quickly.
o If possible, shop for flowers, music and favors early. These are the things that always seem to cause a problem. Be very specific about the flowers that you want. If you are general, you will get whatever they have on hand at that time.
o When putting together your wedding list, have an A and B list. The A's being "have to" invite, and the B's being "if there's room".
o Get invitations out very early. At least 2 months in advance of the date. This way, if people decline, you can invite some people from your B list.
o Don't spend extra money on a lavish wedding cake, unless you have the money to do so. Most of the guests will never remember what it looked like anyway.
o Don't forget, what is usually remembered at a wedding is the food, music and of course, the favor.
o Make sure you have contracts and agreements for everyone you've hired. Also, make sure you are very specific about your wants, i.e. you want a lot of ballads and oldies, but not hard rock, or whatever. If you have the patience and time, it is wise to ask the DJ or band for a list of what they do, and then cross out what you definitely don't want them to play.
o Secure your marriage license early. And don't forget to have it on you the day of the wedding. Yes, I've seen it happened, where the bride and groom could not be married because of this!
o MAJOR TIP! When speaking to banquet halls, florists, limo companies, photographers, etc. ask them if you can be advertising for them. If you don't mind, tell them that they can put their cards on the guests table, or they can use you to advertise their product. Many times you can secure a nice discount if they agree.
o Always, unless absolutely impossible, accompany bridesmaids to their fittings. This will insure that they do not alter the dresses to be too tight, short, loose, etc.
Look for Part 2 of our Top Tips! Print this out and keep it close to you. It will help you navigate through the sometimes murky waters of wedding planning!
Delora O'Brien is an expert in the area of wedding designs and products. She is the resident consultant at Designs to Remember. Designs to Remember is a unique online store that carries designer wedding favors, bridal gifts and accessories. Delora also oversees the extensive line of unique wedding favors, bridesmaid gifts, groomsmen gifts and wedding invitations. Many of the wedding favors and bridal shower favors she has purchased for Designs to Remember, have been featured in well known bridal magazines.
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