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Preparing for Your Big Day? Here Are Some Tips to Help You Along the Way

written by Ideal Bride September 11, 2020

On your wedding day, you will want everything to be perfect and go well because a wedding is something that you will remember for the rest of your life. From setting budgets to booking venues and more, these are some of the important things that you will need to take care of in time for your big day.

With so much to organise, it is a good idea to look for a guide to get you on the right track, so you don’t forget any important details. If you are planning for your big day be sure to keep reading this article because we are going to offer you some tips to help you along the way.

Look for a Planning Guide

When you are preparing for your big day, the first thing that you should do is make sure you look for a planning guide to get you started. This is because a guide can cover all of the things that you need to know about weddings and give you an idea of what you need to arrange. From all of the big things to the intricate details, you can find out just about anything to do with weddings in a planning guide. A wedding planning guide can take you through the process and ensure you are on track. Without one and limited experience, you might forget something important along the way.

Set a Budget

The next thing that you will need to do when you are preparing for your big day is set some budgets. As you can imagine, weddings are expensive as there are so many things that you will need to pay for and book. Setting a budget is a good idea when planning a wedding as you will have a certain amount you want to spend and stick to. When you have set your budget, you will need to make it stretch over the cost of your whole wedding from the venue to the dress. Usually, people forget about the little details such as save the dates and wedding favours but the costs of these can all add up.

Work Out Numbers

When it comes to your wedding, you will want to share your special day with your friends and family and as a result, you will need to start working out the numbers as soon as possible. Some have large weddings with hundreds of guests while others prefer more intimate ceremonies. The best place to start is with your immediate family and closest friends. Remember that it is common to offer a ‘+1’ with each invite so this will almost double the numbers. Once you know how many people you need to have, you can consider adding a few more if you have the budget and space for it.

Make Bookings in Advance

While you are preparing for your big day, you will need to make sure you book things well in advance to avoid any disappointments. From venues to transport to entertainment, these are some of the things that you will need to book before months or even a year in advance. Venues can be hard to find for weddings as they are booked out regularly. It can be useful to have a few dates in mind so that you are more flexible. It can also be useful to have a list of things that need to be done in advance so that you can leave the rest to closer to the wedding.

Set Themes

For your wedding day, you will want to make it special to you and, this is when you should think about setting a theme. If you want to make sure that your wedding is personal to you, the theme can come in handy. Most people choose a colour scheme for their wedding and this is displayed through the dresses, ties and table settings. However, more extravagant themes can also work well and are much more memorable. For example, a theme could focus on a decade, a popular movie or even a certain location.

Entertainment

At a wedding, there is a lot going on from the ceremony to photoshoots to the meal to the first dance and more. However, you can make the day even more enjoyable by providing the right entertainment for guests. For instance, you could hire out a photo booth for your guests, get a caricature artist to come to your venue and even get a candy cart to keep all the children entertained. It isn’t just about the music, there needs to be something memorable that your guests will remember. If you have a fun theme, this can bring it all together.

Decorating

When you are decorating the venue, you should make sure you keep in line with the theme that you have selected. At the venue, you could include the colour scheme on the tables with napkins, name tags and in the centrepiece. You could also cover the chairs in white cloth and then wrap a bow around the back to make the seating area look more elegant. This is common but it doesn’t have to be the only way to decorate your venue. Have a think about what works for you and make sure it looks extra special.

Wedding Favours

Your guests will have made your day that extra bit special so, a way that you can say thank you to them is by leaving some favours out. You can put favours on the tables next to the name tags so guests can take them home as a keepsake from your special day. Favours can be anything from customised items to miniature bottles of alcohol to bath products and more. The more unique the favours are, the more interesting they will be to your guests. Customised items often work well so make sure to check out some suppliers online.

Keep These Tips in Mind

There is a lot involved when it comes to planning a wedding as you will want it to be a day to remember. You will need to plan and arrange everything right down to the last detail so, it is a good idea to look for a planning guide and start making arrangements in advance. Make sure to take all of our tips on board.

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