Congratulations on your engagement! As excited as you are for the upcoming nuptuals, you may also be very intimidated by the planning process. There is so much to decide and do. This article will give you tips on how you can get through the planning process and the big day itself and still have a great time.
Carefully select a photographer. You may find a photographer that does not charge you a whole lot to take the photos but he is going to charge you an extreme amount for the prints. Find a photographer that will give you copies of all of the photos that were taken that day. It may cost you a bit of money to get them but it is going to save you a great deal to get the prints made on your own.
A good thing for the bride to keep in mind when it comes to weddings is to take pictures of yourself while trying out different makeup and hair styles. This will ensure that you do not pass up on a great combination while trying out different techniques for your wedding day.
When you mail out your wedding invitations, make sure that you mail them out all at the same time. When guests receive their invitation they are bound to talk to others that they believe will be attending the wedding as well. The last thing you want is for someone to feel left out because they were part of the later batch.
Write your own wedding vows. While it may be easier to copy from a different source remember that no one knows your future spouse better than you. Writing your own vows can add more meaning and romance to your special day and make your loved one feel closer to you. You can use inspirations from other sources, but make it your own to add that extra special touch.
If you have a huge list of wedding invitations to write out, do not do them all in one sitting. Make sure to make time to break them up over a few days. If you do too many in one day, then the writing on the last ones will start to look pretty bad.
You can consider holding a separate "reception" style party at your home after the wedding for friends and family who couldn't attend the wedding. It can be much like your wedding reception, and you can show photos or video from the actual wedding and enjoy good food and dancing with your loved ones who couldn't make it to the big day.
As much as your wedding guests might like an open bar, don't spring for it if it doesn't fit in your budget. Open bars are always big hits at parties, but they aren't quite as fun for the person that has to pay for it. Put together a list of some popular mixed drinks and have plenty of beer on ice for your guests instead.
Having the perfect wedding doesn't have to be a dream. Even on a limited budget, there are a lot of things you can do to get the most for your money. Use the ideas that were given to you in this article to have a beautiful wedding and to enjoy the big day.
