To make your wedding more personal, include a theme that encompasses you, your future spouse, and the things that are most important to your relationship. Choose a theme that matches your time together!
The pictures you will have taken on your wedding day are meant to be a memento of your happy day for a lifetime. It would be wise to spend a few more dollars and employ a professional photographer to perfectly capture these once-in-a-lifetime images.
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Instead of one large, expensive wedding cake, consider serving cupcakes or several small cakes. You may be able to find a bakery willing to provide freshly-baked cupcakes that are low-calorie and available in healthier options for family with special dietary needs such as gluten or sugar-free.
Flowers are great, but don't place too many of them on your tables or they can become tacky. Flowers can be obstructive to guests a lot of the time. Also, some of your guests may have allergies to the flowers. You might consider placing non-scented candles in the middle of the table for an understated, romantic look.
Your assistant just needs to be someone who is capable of keeping up with all your photographic gear and following along unobtrusively behind you. They can help to gather up the family for group shots as well.
Rent a venue, with lights that are capable of being dimmed, for your wedding reception. This may seem like it's trivial, having the option to lower your lighting during the first dance will be nice, and then you can brighten it for the remainder of your event. Before committing to a venue, you will want to ask about this option.
By using the suggestions here, your wedding will be an event to remember that everyone enjoys. Since this is such a special day, it should be perfect. It is important that both parties to a marriage have the wedding they have always dreamed of.
