Cheap Wedding

The fact is that you can plan a cheap wedding that won't be inferior to an expensive one. If you and your partner have been living together for many years or if you simply have a small budget - a cheap wedding is a way to go.

A list of the things to save on with cheap wedding planning:

1. Have your wedding in your backyard.

If you have your wedding at any kind of a restaurant, whether it's a large posh place or a small casual one, you will have to "pay the hidden fees" to that restaurant, including a portion of their rent, a portion of their employees' salary, and so on. If you choose to have your wedding in your own backyard, you'll be able to avoid all these extras.

2. Invite only close family and friends.

The fact is that sometimes there are so many people invited to a wedding, that the bride or the groom might not even know some of them. A wedding is a day for you and your partner. If you simply "weed out" unnecessary names from your guest list, you'll be able to achieve both - to save money and to be surrounded only by the people you really want at your wedding.

3. Make your invitations on your own computer and print them out, instead of purchasing paper invites.

Invitations are commercial merchandise, which means that they are marked up. Furthermore, this merchandise is meant for an "emotional" event and that's why they are marked up even more than many other items. Thus, you can save additionally if you make invitations on your own computer and then just print them out.

4. Have a simple menu for your party.

You can organize something tasty but very simple for your wedding. The selection of courses for your wedding does not have to be exotic and expensive. You can have some common meals, like salads, sausages and potatoes etc.

5. Find a cheap wedding dress.

You can find a cheap dress online, at a local consignment shop, or on a sale rack at your favorite department store. Your wedding dress will serve you for just one day, and thus it does not have to be brand new or expensive. Second-hand wedding dresses are generally not worn out and look like new.

Those are just 5 things to consider, and any of them will help you save money with your cheap wedding planning. A wedding does not have to be expensive, and a homey wedding with a special touch will also make everybody feel great, including you and your guests.

See also: Wedding Reception Themes

Planner Wedding

By using articles and expert advice, you can handle the wedding preliminaries yourself, but it is still wise to use event planners to help keep your wedding day organized. A coordinator can smooth the wedding day's progression and so help provide the relaxed and enjoyable day you desire. A relative or close friend may be able to do the wedding day coordinating for you. Many churches have wedding hostesses who know about church facilities and policies.

How to Tips for Wedding Coordinators

• Acquaint yourself with the ceremony site.

• Discuss with the bride and groom any wedding policies of the ceremony site.

• Be available to assist the bride and groom by answering questions, offering suggestions, and having names of available resources for services.

• Be as organized as possible, with all wedding day information in one place.

• As you assist the bridal couple in planning their big day, know the following;

(1) Who will be giving the bride away?

(2) Will the bridal couple be having a double-ring ceremony? Who will have the rings?

(3) Will the officiant provide the wording for the vows, or will the bride and groom be writing their own?

(4) Will communion (the Eucharist) be observed? Who will participate?

(5) Will the lighting of the unity candle be included?

(6) What other special observances will be a part of the outdoor Michigan ceremony?

(7) Who will have the marriage license? When and where will it be signed?

(8) Will the bridal couple have a receiving line? If so, where? Who will be involved?

(9) Who will be responsible for cleaning out the bride's dressing room? The grooms dressing room?

(10) Who will be responsible for audio and/or videotapes of the ceremony? of the reception?

(11) If a pre-ceremony buffet is to be served at the ceremony site, who will be responsible for setup? Serving? Cleanup?

(12) Where will the reception be? How soon will it follow the ceremony?

(13) Who will be responsible for taking the guest book to the reception? To whose home afterward?

(14) Who will be responsible for transporting the gifts from the ceremony site? from the reception site? To whose house?

• Confirm your arrival time for both the rehearsal and ceremony with the custodian of the facility (or other designated person). This time should be early enough to accomplish any necessary advance preparations: unlocking doors, setting up equipment and accessories, turning on lights, heating or air conditioning, etc.

• Confirm with the bride the arrival times of the bridal party, the brides and grooms parents, and grandparents, special others, the officiants, musicians, florist, photographer, DJ, etc. On the wedding day be available to greet each one, to answer any questions, and to give any last-minute instructions.

• At the rehearsal, review the wedding day arrival times with the participants who's to be where and when - and indicate to them the importance of being on time.

• If possible, have all the decisions concerning the ceremony made prior to the rehearsal. If any unexpected changes do occur, they should quickly be addressed to the bride.

• Make certain that each of the ushers receives a list of his responsibilities at the ceremony site. Also, take time at the rehearsal to demonstrate exactly how they are to usher, and allow them to practice. Don't assume they already know what to do.

• As the wedding coordinator you will probably be responsible for collecting any fees or honorariums from the bride and groom. These may be disbursed either at the rehearsal, before the ceremony, or after the reception, as previously indicated by the recipients.

• Determine how many seats (or pews) need to be reserved for special seating, and who will be sitting where.

• Before the florist leaves the premises on the wedding day, count the bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages to make certain all the needed flowers are there.

• Know when and where the photographer will be taking pictures.

• When an aisle runner is being used, make certain it has been firmly pinned and taped in place. Tape the end of the runner down once it has been pulled up the aisle to keep it taut.

• If the facility is not equipped with a signaling system, a small flashlight may be used to cue the musicians for the start of the processional and for any other special timing needs.

• Be prepared for possible emergencies with a special bag that includes these items: aspirin, breath mints, clear nail polish, emery boards, facial tissues, hair spray, iron, sanitary napkins, scissors, sewing kit, spot remover, static spray, and straight and safety pins.

• Another bag may contain: pins (for flowers and for pinning the aisle runner in place), small flashlight (for signaling musicians), hair dryer (for hair needs and candle wax removal), masking tape (for marking the positions of the bridal party), matches or lighter (for lighting candles or candle lighters), measuring tape (for locating positions of the bridal party), scotch tape (for taping gift cards to packages), black ink pens (for signing the marriage license).

See also: Band Wedding

Wedding Bride

Wedding brides are usually the happiest people in the world. However, what people do not say about wedding brides is that they can be the most confused. Brides may end up suffering from stress even depression during the planning season for their wedding. It is vital for you to take this concern very seriously. There are many people who are getting married for the first time in their lives and nobody teaches them how preparations are done or what to think. To many brides, all things need to be perfect. They fear that when something goes wrong, it will be the end for them. This fear can prove to be very real and if not properly checked, a problem can emanate from this. In many cases, brides are fearful of the new commitment in form of marriage. Others may even not be ready to get married and their doubts keep on coming back to haunt them. As a bride, you need to know several things that will prepare you for your transition even as you plan your wedding.

First, all wedding brides need to appreciate their fear. This is to say that instead of running away from their anxiety, they need to confront it and say what they are feeling out loud. We all suffer from fear and, when it comes to the unknown, it can prove to be even worse. All wedding brides should have a support system or people around them to help them cope with aspects of the wedding to come. Close friends really play and important role and, the thought of having a shoulder to lean on will see you feel confident all through. Confidence is what many brides will be looking for. At first, you might be overexcited about your wedding but, as time passes, the reality of a marriage for life might leave you with low confidence. Therefore, have close family and friends to really help you cope. The other thing that brides should know is that nothing is perfect. You will want your wedding to be the talk of the town possibly the country. However, you have to know that this is about you not them. Perfection should not be your goal; seek to do your best and you will be satisfied.

When something goes wrong during planning, wedding brides might have a reason to panic. However, know that things have a way of working themselves out. Even if you are faced with a grim problem, there will be a solution eventually. Finally, as the bride, know that you need to surrender your emotions to the special day coming up. In other words, this is not a time to think too much. Go with the flow and you will be alright. When things are natural you will find the reason to smile and really have a good time without being forced. As the bride to be, look for ways to really pamper yourself to make sure that you look radiant at that special day. Put your focus on the love that you have for your man and all will be well.

See also: Wedding Band