Weddings are meant to be the most special and the
happiest days of our lives. Whilst they are a bittersweet affair,
people often forget or underestimate the level of organisation and hard
work actually involved in hosting a wedding. It is crucial that you
talk with your partner, what you consider to be crucial to the big day
may not be to their liking. Remember, it is a special day for both of
you, so don’t let the other dominate it! With some good communication,
you can help reduce stress and focus on what is important.
Before
you even begin to consider the flowers, wedding dress or the food
menus, you have to set a maximum limit of money you are prepared to
spend. Weddings can be very expensive affairs, so it will help in the
long run if you set a ceiling. Set a slighter higher contingency fund
in case of unexpected disasters and the like. These figures will have
to be something that you agree on with your partner.
What kind of ceremony do you intend
to have? It may sound like an obvious one, but you have to decide if
you are having a religious or civil ceremony. If you are both of
different faiths, then what kind of ceremony will you have? As time
rolls on, make sure that you don’t forget about an often overlooked
part of a wedding: the photographer.
The
photographer plays a very important role, the photos they take will
serve as a permanent reminder of your happy day so it is important that
you choose the “right” one for you. What is the “right” photographer
for you will depend on your personal tastes and preferences as well as
the budget range you are willing to pay.
Dont hesitate to shop around, you
can make huge savings especially when you compare the professional
studios which are charging solely on their reputation and freelancer or
smaller scale operations, which can offer much more competitive prices.
Make sure to check out their credentials regardless of who you choose,
how much technical experience does your chosen photographer have? Will
they be able to perform on the big day without being too intrusive?
Able to work around the pace of the day?
What
about the guests? Will you be having a family only affair, or will you
be inviting your friends as well? This may sound cynical, but perhaps
the guests you invite should be determined by your finances. Costs can
quickly add up to a lot with extra mouths to feed (quite literally, if
you are having a meal after the ceremony.)
It pays to shop around be it for the flowers, photographer caterers etc.