While your wedding is sure to be beautiful, the planning process that leads up to it is equally likely to be stressful. You may feel overwhelmed by all the decisions you must make in regards to venue, floral arrangements, refreshments, cake, dress, etc. Read on for some ideas to help you minimize the stress during the process of planning for your own wedding.
For more cost-effective weddings, try choosing a date that is atypical to wedding season. Many brides and grooms decided to tie the knot between May and September. You can expect to pay more if you schedule your wedding during this time. If you still want to have your wedding during this time, be sure to make all your arrangements well in advance so you receive the best possible deal.
If you choose to take care of your own food serving at your wedding, try going to wholesale stores, such as Costco. This is no secret but buying your foods from the big club stores will save quite a bit of money over retail grocery chains and that is considering the membership charge. It is acceptable to ask others to assist with these costs in lieu of gifts if finances are tight and you do not want to run out of food at the reception.
You can save quite a bit of money by purchasing your wedding dress over the Internet, but make sure to factor in shipping and alteration time when planning when to order. In fact I spent $300 in total, $100 for the gown itself, and only another $200 for the tailoring. Make sure you consider this cost in your wedding budget.
A beautiful wedding is a dream come true, that most girls have been waiting for their entire lives. While magical, weddings are filled with nuance that can overwhelm even the most organized hostess. By following these pointers, you should find it a bit less stressful as you dive into the work necessary to make your big day come to life.