Your wedding day should stay as
simple as possible so that everyone can have a great time without a lot of
hassles. Taking some simple steps allows this to happen, but you may have to take
steps away from tradition and that is hard for many people to do. Here are some
pointers to consider.
Forego Physical Gifts
Couples are getting married later in
life, and most are already struggling to combine two apartments into one.
Therefore, consider foregoing physical gifts. You may want to set up a simple moneytree where everyone can clip on an amount that they choose with
the couple announcing that they are going to spend the money on a new house or
another item that they want at an appropriate time. Other couples are choosing
to have each guest who chooses to participate make a cash gift to a couple’s
favorite charity.
Skip the Wedding Dress
Many brides stress over finding
enough money to buy a fabulous wedding dress that never gets worn again. In
fact, many spend more on their dress than they do on their wardrobe for the
first five years of their marriage. Consider skipping this purchase and ask
someone if you can borrow their wedding dress. Most people will be thrilled
that their dress is being used. Others choose to skip the traditional wedding
dress and get married in a nice outfit.
Rethink the Bridesmaid Dress
There is nothing worse than having a
closet full of bridesmaid dresses as you cannot wear them anywhere else without
people thinking bridesmaid. If you want all your bridesmaids to look alike,
then head to a department store where they can buy dresses that can be worn in
many different places. On the other hand, consider telling your bridesmaids
your color scheme and asking them to find an appropriate dress.
Limit Decorations
Making your wedding reception
decorations do double purpose is a great way to cut down on the number of
things that must be moved on your wedding day. For example, use Mason jars with
circles attached to them that your guests can sit on tables where they want to
sit. Place a handkerchief in it to serve as the napkin and put your silverware
in the middle. Consider using small potted plants as centerpieces and let each
guest take one home.
Rent Supplies
Renting chairs, tables, lighting,
tents and linens allows you to save the hassle of buying each of these items.
Arrange with a company like Party People Rentals &Sales ahead of time to carefully package these items in crates.
Then, simply have someone pick them up on your wedding day. Have someone return
them after the ceremony, and we the professionals take care of the rest.
Following these simple tips will
help you relax and enjoy your wedding day because you will not have to worry
about the multitude of details that most couples have to take care of on their
wedding day. It is a great way to show that you truly are ready to do your own
thing. Enlisting help from friends and family will help you relax even more.
About the Author:
Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. She went to college at The Ohio State University where she studied communications. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and long walks in the park with her 3-year-old husky Snowball.
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