Weddings can become nightmares especially if you have financial hitches. Below are the guidelines on how you can effectively plan for your wedding.
There are apps you can use or even spreadsheets which can help you in the planning process. In case you decide to use spreadsheets, you will need to use two spreadsheets. The guest list should have all the names of the visitors that are expected at the wedding. On the other spreadsheet, you should indicate all the categories that will be required and leave spaces for costs and other important notes. There should be rows for things such as the dress, venue, entertainment, drinks, photographers, etc. This is the only way that you can be able to calculate the totals and eliminate other items so that you remain within your budget.
Another important thing you need to do, is to look for a venue for the wedding event. Before you can choose a date for the wedding, it is important for you to identify the best venue. The venue is likely to cost a lot of money, probably the most expensive thing in your budget. You also need to know that venue costs normally don’t cover beverages and other refreshments. You should receive several quotations from different event centers, most preferably the local ones because they may be cheaper. You should choose a weekday as the day for the wedding because it is likely to get discounted prices due to few bookings. You should then look for a dress for the wedding. You should choose a wedding dress that won’t cost you a lot because quality wedding dresses can be very expensive. It is important for you to order for the dress early enough to allow time for fitting and modifying it.
Finally, it is important for you to plan for the food and cake. You will find it necessary to find an event that allows for outside catering. Organizing for the catering for your event will be better if the venue permits for outside catering. You can have buffets which are most preferred due to wide food options and selections of food, as well as lack of limitations by the caterers. You don’t need to order for a very huge cake for the wedding because, after all, not everyone will be able to eat it. You can get a small cake which can be eaten by a few guests whom you consider close to you, especially your loved ones and closest friends. You should to find entertainers for the event. Getting the right entertainers such as DJs and dancers can be a bit tempting. Entertainment and reception are some of the important features that will be used to measure your wedding’s level of success.
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