How much do you want to spend on attire? Decide what’s most important to you and splurge only on that. If it is essential to have the perfect Vera Wang gown for your wedding, then, if it’s manageable, spend the money, but cut costs in other places. In terms of wedding party attire, be prepared in case your dress provider wants a fee up front to secure the ordering of the dresses. Most of the time, your wedding party reimburses you, but you must be prepared with the money in case you are presented with this situation. Also, when deciding your wedding party’s attire, keep in mind the economic range of your party. Many of the people you ask to participate in your wedding have additional expenses like hotel and travel fees, salon appointments, et cetera. Be reasonable when deciding on the cost of your wedding party’s attire.
Daytime or evening? The time of day for your wedding can determine food expenses, facility expenses, attire, and so on. In general, evening weddings require a bit more formality. The reception food is generally dinner food. Having dinner food may also require hiring assistants to serve the food. At daytime receptions, the food is generally less formal and buffet style serving is more acceptable. Also, some facilities charge more in the evening than they do during the day. In terms of attire, evening weddings may require more accessories such as stoles for lady’s attire.
Weekend or weekday? More and more couples are opting to have weddings during the week. Many facilities charge less for weekday weddings and you don’t have to compete with many other couples for your dream facility.
What’s most important to you and what can you let go? If having a large floral centerpiece for your reception tables does not rank at the top of your list of important elements of your wedding, you can consider being creative with centerpieces by making your own. There are many creative options available. However, if centerpieces rank high on the list, then allot the sufficient amount of money to meet your needs. This applies to everything else as well – decide what you must splurge on and then find a way to cut costs on things that you have a less vested interest in.
Setting a budget and staying within it is very important. You should enjoy your day to the fullest, but be mindful of the long-term commitment of wedding bills should you go beyond your spending limit.
**Wedding Checklist The following is a concise version of the important tasks that need to be accomplished before the big day. This list follows a 12 month planning period. Adjust your timelines accordingly.
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