Getting married in the peak wedding season can cost a small fortune. Most weddings take place between May and September. During this time, wedding venues will be more expensive. To help ensure you are able to book the perfect venue, plan well in advance.
Make use of a family member's or friend's property for your venue. If someone you know owns a large piece of property, like a farm or a place with a large backyard, you can cut down a major cost. Tell this person you will pay for pre- and post-cleaning costs.
Look at the portfolios of any makeup artist you are considering for your wedding day. Are you impressed with their style? Be sure that it is exactly what you want. You don't want to find yourself with makeup that doesn't appeal to you right before you are about to start your wedding.
If the thought of a cake that costs thousands of dollars and packs on thousands of calories ruins your appetite, check with local and specialty bakers and inquire about individually sized portions. Some bakeries will even ship fresh cupcakes with fewer than 100 calories per serving as well as healthy options like gluten-free ingredients, fruit-filling instead of frosting, no-calorie sweeteners, or even tart meringue toppings.
Brides should de-stress their skin before walking down the aisle. Find a skin treatment that contains one or more of the following ingredients that smooth and brighten your skin: sea salts, creamy scrubs, oatmeal protein, and rose.
Keep in mind all things when considering a venue for your receptions, like having adequate dance floor space. There are few things that can suck the fun out a reception like not having the room to bust a move can, so do what you need to do to give you and your friends the space you need to boogie!
An ordained friend or relative can officiate your wedding. They can get ordained easily online. This saves you money, and makes your wedding feel more personal. Always consult your local laws to ensure that this is legal, and be sure to get the right paperwork and accreditation in order.
You can look for local talent in many places; Craigslist is a great start to find people. Don't pay any of your responders a penny until you meet with them personally, and always have your betrothed accompany you, for safety's sake.
Borrowed jewelry is both beautiful and acceptable for your wedding. When you do this you save money, you can make yourself look way better and even form a closer bond with people who become more involved with the wedding.
Now that you understand many of the things to, and not to, do during your planning, you can feel peace of mind as you plan. Enjoy the whole planning process as this should not be stressful.
