Advice for  intending Couples

·         Pray about EVERYTHING and for all vendors

·         Try as much as possible to work with a budget you both agree on

·         Never underestimate the importance of Pre-Marriage Counselling.

·         Give yourself time to plan and start early.

·         Don’t allow the challenges of wedding planning come between the two of you. Go through everything and make decisions together.

·         Once you’ve done your best, leave the rest to God and on your wedding day focus on each other and ensure you enjoy EVERY bit of your day….it goes by so fast

·         Get a wedding planner or a Wedding Co-coordinator at least. ..you can’t imagine the amount of stress they take off you.

Quote yagazi...

cheers!

 The 500k wedding is possible!

Weddings are not meant for the show they have been changed to in Nigeria today. Especially amongst the elites, it has become a competition and an opportunity to show off their wealth. It may be surprising to note that you can have a beautiful wedding with only 500k in Nigeria, without running into debts or putting a dent in your pocket. All you need do is cut down on all the unnecessary stuff by setting your priorities on the important things and STICK TO THE BUDGET!

Planning a wedding is one of the most important tasks a bride or groom will have to handle, even when working with a wedding planner. It comes with the excitement, joy and thrills but is also something that can get you worked up and worried if everything about the wedding is not properly taken care of. In a case where all you have is 500k, many will ask, how can you have a glamorous, stylish and classy wedding that you will remember forever, without milking yourselves dry of funds?

Here are few tips on how you can successfully go about it without shooting yourself in the leg.

1. Stick to your budget! : be determined about your budget, do not waiver, a lot of things would look very attractive to you especially after attended some friend’s wedding such as a top musician coming to perform, a mobile bar with all the exotic drinks on display or the beautiful marquee used as the reception. Wait and think it through before you take that loan or do anything on credit. A wedding party is an investment with no gain. If all you have is 500k please stick to it and don't spend a kobo more. Shikena!
2. Minimize your guest list: One of the major factors that determine the budget of a wedding is the number of guests. This plays a crucial role in picking a hall and decoration, the budget for food and drinks, souvenirs and goodie bags (if you have to) and sometimes it even determines the charges of the DJ. If all you have is N500,000 then you need to start plan for properly trimmed guest list of between 50-100 people. You might think I am kidding with the figure I just proposed, but I assure you as long as you don't put up your invite on Facebook or send out any invitations to people you do not plan for it a sure thing. If they are not family members and your closest friends they don't have to be there.

3. Prioritize and have a realistic checklist: Have a comprehensive checklist on all it takes to have a wedding ceremony. Then set priority based on what gives you joy and will leave pleasant memories years after the wedding party. You can develop a chart to indicate the percentage of the budget allocated for each item on the list on a scale of 100%.

• Venue - 15%
• Catering - 18%
• Make up - 2%
• Photography/Video- 7%
• Entertainment - 10%
• Brides Wardrobe - 13%
• Grooms Wardrobe - 8%
• Decoration - 12%
• Wedding Rings - 5%
• Invitation/Programs - 4%
• Miscellaneous - 6%

Do a rough estimate based on the percentage allocated to each item, and this will give you an idea on what to spend on what. In order to achieve this successfully you need to employ the services of an event consultant who will put you through and help out in recommending seasonal and professional vendors, who are flexible enough to work with your budget. A wedding consultant who has being in this wedding business and knows how to play ball, will be able to help out in the proper allocation of your bills.

Many blissful couples enter the meat-grinder known as the wedding industry completely unprepared; without research and planning proper within their budgets. Planning a wedding on a 500k budget is perfectly realistic. It should be a rewarding experience that will provide memories for a lifetime. And for the faint of heart, there is always Plan B: elope!

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Seyi Ayinuola

Wedding Check List

The day you decide to get married your mind starts to work overtime in order to come up with all those ideas that are bound to make you happy on your wedding day. The only problem is that as more and more ideas start to crowd your mind you are likely to become overwhelmed with the things you need to do. When that happens, you will become more and more likely to forget some of the important things that matter when it comes to your wedding day. If you want to avoid such a situation you should put together a wedding check list that will keep your thoughts organized and will help you make sure that, one by one, all your wedding ideas become reality. To be even more organized you should divide that checklist into categories of tasks related to important elements of a wedding such as the wedding venue, the bridesmaids, the groom, the music and so on. That way you will make sure you focus at a time on a certain category of tasks and you exhaust all the ideas related to that category.

For instance, when it comes to the wedding venue make sure it has all the necessary requirements, Then, you should make sure the space available can accommodate the maximum number of guests that you are expecting. Don’t forget to evaluate safety measures and discuss with the owner the matter of liability because you definitely don’t want to pay more than you should on extra mess or other problems that are likely to arise. You should also look into the possibility to make available a bar in charge of serving alcoholic drinks to your guests. Then, there’s the matter of food which plays an important role in any wedding, so it needs to be seriously considered.

When it comes to the bridesmaids and the groomsmen you will first of all have to decide what you will do in order to take care of their look. This is a decision that you will have to make while taking into consideration the budget available. For instance, if you are not that willing to spend serious money on your bridesmaids’ clothes and accessories, you should consider allowing them to come up with a look based on items already available in their wardrobe. You should also have sections dedicated to the flowers, the transportation necessary, the decorations you would like to use and so on.

If you are afraid that by creating this check list on your own you risk forgetting about some important details, you should opt for the pre-made options that you can find on various websites dedicated to wedding planning. Those checklists tend to be extremely detailed and help you to even take into consideration all those factors that make a certain venue suitable for your wedding or not. What you should avoid doing is confusing this checklist with the schedule that you need to create in order to make sure on the day of the big event everyone gets on time to the planned events.

At the end of the day do have fun planing

Cheers!!!

Modern Wedding Reception Venue Ideas

The location plays a crucial role in deciding on the menu, décor and music used during the reception. You should be able to make these choices based on the type of location you’ve initially planned. The theme and the other small details you need for the reception must suit the tonality of the venue and reflect it. The venue can transform the feel of a wedding through its specific. Outdoors wedding don’t even need much of a decoration.

One of the most important and exciting decisions you’ll have to make as a couple is on the venue. The ceremony usually takes place in a church or chapel and it is a more formal event based on religious considerations. The reception on the other hand is more relaxed and diverting. The reception party is meant to celebrate the couple’s sacred union and offer the guests an enjoyable meal. As we said before, many people like to attend a wedding because of the delicious food, desserts and dancing music….lol

Backyards and open fields can help you plan a particularly personal affair. You can install a tent to make sure that your guests are safe in case of rain or wind. You will need chairs and tables and a dance floor platform to transform an open field into an elegant space for a wedding celebration.

You can choose an old-time barn if you want a vintage party. Check if the venue is well equipped with modern amenities. You will need good lighting, a sound system

Garden receptions are romantic choices for those who want to add a magical flair to their big day. There are many spots to choose from for a unique garden wedding. It can be a gazebo or arch reception. These locations are ideal for romantic wedding photos. Choose a botanical garden or an English themed garden reception for a more whimsical feel.

The colors and materials you decide to go for should be based on the overall concept of the event. Sashes are the most popular choices when it comes to adorning the chair covers. For a more appealing effect, use a highlight color for the sash in order for the rest of the hues to stand out in the room. The color of the sash should a darker shade or a lighter one, depending on the color scheme.

A contrasting look will pop more for sure. To add a hint of sparkle to the sash, add a vintage looking pin right in the middle of the sash. You can rent or collect these brooches from family and close friends

If this represent too much work and stress for you, forget about brooches and pins and use flowers. Silk flower adornments tucked into the knot of the sash will also add a splash of color and uniqueness to the chair design. Opt for really unique color combos and some interesting floral details as well

If you wish to tap into your creative side, painted wooden signs can be a very personal touch. Write your wedding date on these signs, or romantic poems. You won’t even need sashes or other types of bows.

Try and stick to your theme as well when buying such small adornments.

Chair covers and sashes vary in different degree from bows to tiebacks to flowers to pins etc choose the colour and style that best suits you and also affordable

Choose A Wedding With Color

Many couples are conservative and wish to plan a traditional wedding. In terms of decorations and attire, “traditional” usually refers to the white theme. Weddings are unique and joyous events by their own nature. But you can make your big day feel even more special and original by adding a little bit of color. White will always remain the official color of a wedding, but not everybody is satisfied with the way white behaves. Many of them find this tonality to be too boring and rather static than fun and cheerful – as they wish their wedding to be.

The success of a modern wedding is in the tonality the couple uses for the setting. The more colorful the décor is the more chances the wedding atmosphere will be more inviting for the invitees. After all, this is a time for celebrating the most important event of your life and this is why it’s supposed to be an entertaining mood. Using bright colors to accentuate different wedding areas or details seems like a good idea, especially for those who are having a personalized reception. The best way to insert color in a wedding is through flowers, drapings and decorative motifs. Focus on the wedding theme and choose the most representative details or items your guests can admire. Use them in rich colors.

You can get inspired from the season and use specific shades. For instance, if you’re getting married in the spring, you can play with soft shades and add more warmth to the entire event. Choose blush or pale pink and white if you don’t want anything too flashy. If you’re tying the knot in summer, consider nautical hues or bright tones in general, such as navy, ultramarine blue, hot pink or fuchsia, bright orange and yellow, emerald or sea green. Those who are having a fall wedding can select from deeper shades of purple, pink and green. Rusty reds, chocolate browns and golds are ideal for foliage color themed affairs.

Consider silver, bronze, pewter, platinum, slate, electric blue and other metallic tones. The colors you select will make the wedding atmosphere more or less romantic, elegant and enjoyable for your guests. It’s needless to say that you must follow the formality of the event and carry out the theme throughout the entire event. Look for unique colored details to use for your own bridal attire. Consider a sash, waist band, bow or flower in the colors of your wedding against a white dress. Or, choose a pair of colored shoes to make a difference. Modern brides also like to wear a colorful headpiece, just to add a personal touch to their overall look. It’s always a good idea to choose colorful dresses and shoes for the bridesmaids.

Now you can have the best wedding ever!

 

 

Welcome….

Firstly, congratulations on your engagement!

Thank you for joining Decorunlimited. we’re looking forward to helping you plan your special day. We’ve got you covered from creating a budget, sending your invitations, to the minute you walk down the aisle. This Wedding Planning Guide covers all you’ll need to know to start planning the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. Don’t forget to regularly visit www.ibukunsoares.blogspot.com  where you can find resources to help in the planning process, planning guides for all areas of your big day.

Above all else, don’t forget that planning a wedding is meant to be fun! Sure it’s a lot

of work too, but

Remember... you’re tying the knot with the person you love more than anything in the

World. And when you walk down that aisle, and see your loved one waiting at the top for

You... take it from us, it’s well worth it.

Some budgets pointers

• Figure out how much you’re willing (and able) to spend, where it will come from, and what you’ll spend it on.

• Determine your priorities – large or intimate wedding? What parts mean the most to you – the photos? The  DVD? The venue? The dress? The Decoration?

• If you’re considering a loan to help pay for your wedding, do your research and get the best dea

Happy Planning!

events planner, the vendors you provide for a corporate or social event can either make or break your reputation especially if you are an upcoming business owner.

Here are tips to ensure your vendors are on the same page and deliver a fabulous event.

Understanding of Deliverables
Communication is key, and this is true with vendor relationships. It is very important to articulate your client’s requirements clearly to your vendors, especially with services that require creativity such as decoration, cake making or video coverage. It is best to go over things so that the information is understood. Always provide a written document for each vendor with terms and conditions. The vendor should also provide a check list of all the items they will supply for the event. For example make sure you know exactly what your cake vendor will provide based on the client requirements such as cake table, knife, table cloth, candles, matches etc. Do not presume. If in doubt, ask.

Time of Set Up and Departure
A vendor who turns up late for set up can actually make an event turn out disastrous. Such vendors should be struck off your list instantly, unless there is a good enough reason. Engage vendors with a track record of being trustworthy and reliable and who won’t let you down.

Beware of the time frame of hire. Some vendors have a time frame for engagement such as car hire services. Find out if they are flexible with their time because you do not want any surprises. I recall a wedding where the Limo driver was threatening to leave the venue because the contracted three hours was up.

Staffing
Too many staff or too little staff can create havoc at events. There is nothing worse than seeing more vendors at your events than guests. You always need to know the number of staff that is being supplied by the vendor. Find out as much information as possible. For example, how many waiters, servers, ushers etc.

Most clients do not cater for vendor feeding. They expect that any feeding will be included in the vendor fees. So make sure this is communicated to your vendors before the event. Under no condition should a member of staff from a vendor go and help themselves to feeding that has been provided for guests. This is highly unprofessional.

Last Meeting
It is a must that you speak with vendors face to face for meetings prior to the event. Get as much detail as possible and talk through the event set up and where each vendor will be located. And remember to ask if any matters need clarification. This will shed light on any loop holes.

Rules of Engagement
It is very important to brief your vendors on the rules of engagement for your events. There is nothing worse than seeing staff provided by vendors dancing around or taking photos of the event with their phone cameras, when there are guests. This is bad manners and unprofessional. Vendors need to be informed that if any such behaviour is demonstrated, they will not be called again.

Excellent Customer Service
Remind your vendors that their staff should demonstrate excellent customer service at all times. Under no condition should they argue with your client or their guests. They should go behold the call of duty to delight the client and always be at their best.

Source: RitaOkoye

 

It Is Never Too Early To Start Planning Your Wedding!

A wedding is a special event for everyone involved in it either as a planner or guest. Everyone is drawn to weddings by emotions and the idea of actually feeling that sense of happiness and fulfillment when two people who are in love share their feelings in front of the people they love.

Planning a wedding is not an easy thing to do especially when you are not the best planner ever and when wedding elements are not your strongest point of interest. This is why it might be a good idea to do your research first and then start planning your wedding.

Also, trust us when we say that it is never too early to start researching and planning your wedding as you have no idea just how hard it is to get everything done after all the necessary brainstorming and decision taking during the planing stage.

 From the invitation to the elementary wedding napkins, every bride wants to discover and choose a fabulous color combination to create her wedding day decor.

 The trend this year is to adopt tones of different colors or of the same color in original combinations that will be appreciated for their uniqueness. The classic black & white is still in trend as well as the combination of metallic gold and silver! The conclusion is that anything goes when it comes to colors as well as we consider well done combinations and well chosen textures and patters!

Using pretty wedding colors in your wedding decor is a must and this is why we have considered a few ideas concerning decors that are in trend .

There are all sorts of great ideas for you to use, combinations to compare and match, colors to analyze separately and together in your attempt to create something unique for your wedding. Take the time you need to do all this and make sure your wedding will be a blast next year!

all this can be pretty daunting and the best advise for our brides to be is to hire a wedding planner!

Cheers!

 

Once you have determined what theme you want for your wedding, it’s easier to firmly come back with a few characteristic wedding table decoration ideas. The table centerpiece encompasses your guests and its deemed as the number one component within your wedding decoration theme.
Think about the explicit atmosphere you’d like your reception to form in exchange for guests. Are you searching for fun and informal?This can be a powerful guideline for determining what sort of centerpiece you ought to have.
1   Floating flowers create an elegant attraction by simply filling a shallow bowl with a few inches of water and letting blossoms float freely. Flatter flowers with a wide base work best as they are not so likely to crumple. Adding floating tea candles will give it even more of a romantic look.
2   Traditional floral arrangements are always a weddings favorite and wedding table decoration ideas are endless with all the types and colours to choose from to make your table centerpiece look extravagant or more simpler,depending on the outcome you are trying to create. Roses, daisies, lilies and orchids are excellent flower choices to use for wedding table centerpieces. Matching your colour scheme, the flowers can be grouped into various types of containers.

3    Edible table centerpieces are very attractive, non-wasteful and it is fun for guests to nibble off the centerpiece while visiting. Everybody’s favorite, chocolate-covered strawberries make a yummy accompaniment to any edible centerpiece. In lieu of a large wedding cake, placing individual decorated cakes in the centre of the table allows your guests to eat at their own leisure.
This option will allow you to have a smaller and less expensive bride and groom wedding cake.Above all, keeping it simple is a good approach because not only does it save on money but crowded place settings can make it difficult for guests to enjoy their meal.
Also, an oversized table centrepiece can become a distraction rather than a decoration if it makes it difficult for guests to converse across the table.

Cheers!!!

TABLE STYLING DETAILS

Pay close attention to detail at your wedding by incorporating lots of little touches and flourishes into your table styling. The more of these touches you incorporate, the better. However, use your table real estate wisely! If you want to create stunning looking tables then please don't overclutter with bottles of water and needless sideplates.

Examples: square napkins, mirror frame for table name, personalised place cards, bespoke menus and nitelights. Phew, that's a lot going on and we've not even discussed the table centre yet! However, everything works perfectly together and the table still has enough room to breathe. Minimizing your table space says a lot about your event.

The Ideal Colors For Your Wedding

Coordinating your big day might well be a taxing and chaotic method. You ought to ensure each aspect is simply perfect to create to make sure that everybody will look back for this time with utterly happy memories. Half of the planning is selecting your overall colors.

The first step is to make a list of your preference in colors. You needn’t to be precise. Those that stand out are the hues you ought to consider first. You do not wish to pick a hue you do not really enjoy for your biggest moments. Don’t forget, the wedding photos last for decades! If you aren’t certain, pay attention to the world around you for a couple weeks. Notice objects and clothing which you are drawn to. You may have a favorite  among them and just not realize it.

Next you need to deliberate over your wedding theme. If there’s something special you’re after, then the inherent color limitations will narrow the selection. Do a bit of online research to find what colors were popular in that setting. If you are having a seasonal event, such as Thanksgiving or autumn, then you might constrain your color combinations.

After you have narrowed down your wedding color selections, you can go over color swatches, then picture the outfits and decorations. Many colors are vibrant, but not in large amounts. Those colors can be decorating details added to more neutral colors such as white. As you sift through them, discard any colors that do not appeal. It is easy to railroad yourself into an idea, yet much harder to live with the choice. Many times, you simply know the best color when you encounter it. Do not double-guess this instinct. If you like the color yourself, that is what’s ultimately important.

Wedding Table Decorations

Enchanting table settings and elegant wedding reception decorations make the reception venue glitter like the mind of the bride. The ambience and the decorations of the reception corridor and the tables naturally need to exhibit the mood and the enjoyment of the gathering. The wedding table decorations are due to this fact to be planned to look attractive. Decorations are an integral part of wedding..

Beautiful table decorations are always the result of enviable imagination and product of master minds. Specialized decoration, little doubt makes the table decoration engaging, but the scope for innovations and use of unconventional decorative pieces make great marriage ceremony centerpieces. Lighted candles on glass bowl with pebbles, homemade synthetic crops and tall wedding muffins add to the great thing about the table decorations if arranged properly.

Marriage ceremony flower preparations form the most important a part of table decorations. The flowers have to go together with the desk linen and the atmosphere of the hall. The arrangements must be executed in such a manner that it doesn’t current a gaudy look and hinder the face contacts throughout conversation of the guests. Equally the flowers that we choose for the table decoration must associate with the situation and surroundings. One needn’t additionally go for highly fragrant flowers or pricey off-season flowers. Seasonal flowers are usually low-cost as well as contemporary from the garden.

Creating your dream wedding

Your wedding should be a true reflection of both the bride and groom's personalities. It doesn't matter whether you’re tastes are elegant, extravagant, contemporary or traditional.

Creating an unforgettable wedding that ticks every box for you is what's important.

Because at Décor Unlimited, we know exactly what it takes to create a fantastic wedding.

Combine your passion and vision with our wealth of experience and creativity and together we'll create your dream wedding.

You might want us involved in the whole wedding from start to finish or just certain elements. Please don't worry about that just now. Instead, get in touch to find out more about the different levels of service we offer.

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Long Tables For Weddings

There are many ways of playing a wedding in a more creative manner. And we are very happy to offer you a few great examples that you can follow or simply get inspired from for your own beautiful affair. One of the cleverest ways of planning a wedding reception is by style. You can choose to focus on the details or on the important things, like the tables. The way you arrange them can help you add more to the elegance of your wedding and more flair to the atmosphere.

You can do it by design, by color or by size. What happens if you focus on the way you arrange the tables and not necessarily the centerpieces? The majority of brides and grooms decide to invest more time in creating the floral centerpieces and the other aspects of the décor. But the very first thing to plan is the tables’ design. Think about the way you want your reception to look like. Let’s take for instance the outdoors parties. When planning an your wedding you are totally free to use your imagination and arrange the tables and the chairs the way you want.

If you are a creative person you might not be satisfied with the way the regular style looks like. Don’t be afraid to make your own arrangement based on your preferences and vision. But it’s truly easy to make your wedding look outstanding and still feel commodious and relaxing for your guests, especially when you’re outside the doors.

One of our favorite ways of playing modern and original at the wedding is to use long tables. This design is simple but special in a certain way. It doesn’t really matter where your wedding takes place.

 Rectangular tables are perhaps the new romantic thing of modern weddings.

Table Decoration Ideas For The Current Wedding Season

 

It’s a known fact that each wedding season comes with its own trends regarding wedding dresses, wedding decorations and wedding stationary. Therefore, if you consider yourself a modern person and you are planning a wedding that follows the newest trends, you will find quite interesting the following table decoration ideas;

One of the hottest trends in table decoration involves choosing a gradient look for your reception tables. That means you should create a warm and stunning floral centerpiece using blooms in shades of pink and purple. For instance, a reception table will look amazing if it hosts in the middle lavender and deep purple. You should also consider cutting the flowers short and placing them around a glass tube that hosts inside a candle. To complete the look you should add white China plates and silver cutlery along

Considering that the vintage trend is still popular this year, choosing an antique tabletop décor for your reception tables is also a great idea. You will be able to obtain this sophisticated look by using vintage dishes and glasses in colors like burgundy and gold made more exciting by interesting patterns that match the theme of the wedding. Silver or gold accentuated cutlery will fit perfectly within such a vintage décor. It would also be interesting to use vintage tablecloths with gold accents.

If you are planning a relaxed and more casual event, you should know that organizing the wedding in your home’s garden is definitely trendy this year, especially if your garden is full of green trees and plants. To make sure your guests feel comfortable and warm, you should opt for six-seat rectangular tables covered by a tablecloth. The dishes and glasses should have a more casual appearance, reminding of homes. As centerpieces, you should use hydrangeas(flowers) in shades of pink and purple filling not so tall vases. You should also add more color and elegance to your garden by hanging some floral bouquets over the tables. You can opt for garden rose arrangements too.

 

Blue Wedding Decorations

Your budget is very important when planning any type of formal or informal wedding event. Make sure you have all the items required before starting the whole décor process.

The color blue seems to be one of the most popular shades used for wedding adornments. This color is a suitable choice for any season. Blue shades can be incorporated into a spring wedding; crisp blue hues are fun to use for summer while icy shades are ideal for a winter wedding. This color can be easily paired with white if you want the traditional look, or pair it against black and dark brown for a contemporary note.

Start by adorning the aisle runner in a blue tone. Choose a light blue shade for a summer themed-wedding and choose tulle to make ribbons for the pews. The contrasting mixture between colors can really have a strong visual impact. If the ceremony is held outdoor, consider using blue stands to adorn the arch or lighting if you are having an evening wedding ceremony. Blue paper lanterns can give the venue a whimsical allure along with some string of lights.

The centerpieces for your reception should also be the color scheme of your wedding. You will be needing blue linens and china with a few blue accents. As for the table ornaments, use flowers. For more hints of blue in your centerpieces, use blue colored containers. For a winter theme, choose to add blue and silver globes for a contrasting table décor. A silvery tray can be used to displays the edibles and some blue bows can be tied at the base of the tray.

The chairs can be adorned with bows made out of two different shades of blue and a glittering blue brooch to tie the fabric. You can also use a blue butterfly pin, or a bunch of silk flowers to give the chairs a more natural touch.

Let’s make your wedding a memorable one…

cheers

Design A Perfect Wedding Decor

The wedding décor is a large part of setting the tone, gaze and a symbol of your great wedding. Finding the right adornments to fit your theme and color design is absolutely vital. If you are going for a vintage themed wedding, beach marriage, rustic marriage, a color themed marriage,

Your marriage decor sets the topic for your marriage, and can give visitors an idea of what to anticipate throughout the day. The best decor works with – not against – you in photos and supplies items of lovely backdrops for your portraits. In short, decor is anything you use to make your wedding prettier, and there are literally hundreds of accessible choices. Blossoms are the most well liked wedding adornments and even brides on a tight allowance typically have at least some amazing blossoms

But there are numerous more choices in addition to flowers, encompassing:

• Candles, lanterns, strobe lighting for the promenade floor, or colored lightweight bulbs.
• Table and seating wrappings
• Runners for the aisle you'll be strolling down
• Devout symbols such as crosses
• Cultural emblems such as paper cranes/lanterns  hanging from the ceiling
• Personalized options

Don’t be darb or boring afterall its your wedding , your one special day, get creative

Winks*

Wedding Decoration: A Fun Task

When a person arrives at the wedding venue the first thing he/she notices is the decoration that has been done. Be very specific in choosing your decorator. Everything you need to have some artistic touch at the wedding you should consider choosing and do not make any compromise at this stage. First list down all the things you want to decorate. Try to give a personal touch to all the things at your wedding. Make the decisions keeping the venue in mind and try to think things well before selecting anything. The budget is very important and make sure that the things that you are interested in having for your wedding are in your budget.

 Decorate Everything as You Want
 

Seats can be decorated with pillows that match your color theme. The flowers can be artificially colored. If the wedding is outside, the tables and chairs can be decorated with some ribbons and flowers. You can hire a decorator for all of this.

Interesting Flower Arrangements

The flower arrangements are an integral part of the wedding decoration stage. Choose flowers that match your personality and also go with the theme. Once you are done with that then choose the places where you want to arrange flowers. After that the arrangement of flowers is also very important and arrange them in a nice order

Useful Use of Candles and Lanterns/chandeliers

If the wedding is at night then use a lot of candles and lanterns as they make the atmosphere romantic. If the wedding is in the church then too candles can be used. If the wedding is at a beach then come up with different ideas about what can be done. Decoration is a very important part of the wedding. It is advisable to hire a professional.

 

 Spending Smarts

 

The number one question we get from brides? How to have a beautiful celebration while staying on budget. On top of all the little ways to save, there are a few big places you can't afford to miss as you plan your big day.

Here are our top savvy saving suggestions that'll leave some money in your nest egg.

o    The Venue

 

Choose a spot that can accommodate both your ceremony and reception to save money on rental fees, décor, and guest transportation. And though bare lofts are lovely, they take a lot of rentals to become wedding-ready. Sites that host weddings usually have chairs, tables, bars, and even linens and food built into the price.

o    Your Date

Every location has an off-season, and when you get married during it, you can negotiate deals. The day of the week matters, too—Thursday, Friday, and Sunday weddings cost less than those on Saturdays.

o    Food and Drink

 

Serve the meal family-style to cut down on waste. And rethink wine and beer only: A bottle of wine contains five drinks; a liter of vodka holds 25. If possible, buy your own booze. You may pay a corkage fee, but it's still usually the less expensive option.

o    Flowers

 

Buy once,use twice. The same blooms that decorate your ceremony can be repurposed as décor for the reception. For the best prices, focus on varieties that are in season.

Honeymoon

It's never proper to ask for money, but you can request help with a trip through sites like honeyfund.com. (If you have a traditional registry and wind up not receiving everything on it, check in with your stores—many will offer to sell you the remaining items at a discount.)

 

 Wedding Mistakes....

Lacking Personality-
The top one of the biggest mistakes in weddings is when they lack the couple's personality signs. This does not mean that everyone has to have a theme wedding ceremony but let your love and style reflect through the day. This is the most important day in your life. Be yourselves

Wasting Money-
Be cautious so that you might not be paying money when its not necessary or on things which are not necessary for your wedding.

Forgetting the real meaning of Wedding-
The marriage ceremony is the major event – the party is just a bash of it. Make sure that you have put adequate thought into the readings, vows and music that will make your wedding ceremony unforgettable.

Not Knowing the Master of Events-
There are two important personalities other than those of the couple getting married: the MC of the ceremony (usually the officiant) and the MC of the reception (often the bandleader or DJ.). If they are boring and dry, your marriage ceremony is going to be uninteresting and dry.

Forgetting about the weather surprise
Many forget to plan for issues going wrong. If you are having an outdoor marriage ceremony, make sure that you have an alternative place in case of rain (a canopy or open hall  in place

Missing the Meaning of Budget-
The caterers giggled at you while they were told about the food budget. make sure you use the funds as a tool to determine out what you are able to cut, what you are able to save and where other cash may come from.

Not Concerning Your Better Half-
It is Twenty-first century. Wedding ceremony organizing can and should be the domain of both people forming a couple rather than assigned to the bride. It is recommended to set aside a frequent weekly conference time to talk about research and new ideas that you have and fix goals concerning the wedding for the next week.

Losing Mindset-
Do not fail to remember to hold your eye on what is essential to you. Do not be pulled down in so many little facts that you do not spend enough time on what is vital. If anything goes completely wrong, try your best breathing and imagine the big picture. Most importantly, sustain your sense of humor!  Everything needs to be well planned so as to enable you as the couple and those attending your special event enjoy everything on the day of the big event.

 

Things to Think About Before the Wedding Day

Weddings can be so demanding. Yes, they can take a lot from the groom and the bride when they are struggling to plan everything perfectly. With regards to the bride and the groom’s emotions, one just could not imagine what they have to go through before the wedding. Although the coming special day gives so much excitement to both of them, it also gives a lot of stressful feelings like anxiety and fear. Why? Perhaps these words below will elaborate this.

1.  Before the actual wedding, the bride and the groom my feel like asking themselves questions like: Am I really sure about this? Well, this may sound really odd but this happens all the time at least if not to all, to many of the brides and grooms out there. What if one day, two weeks before the wedding, someone special comes your way? Lol.. Will it be too late to back out? Questions like this may overwhelm a woman and a man at certain times. How do they deal with this? They simply have to RELAX. Sometimes, psychiatrists say, our emotions play with us especially if they are heightened. In the case of the groom, he certainly would not propose to a girl when he is not sure in the first place. Stay focused and look forward to the most-awaited day. For the bride, on the other hand, look back on all the years you have waited for this. Think about why you said yes(Winks*). Think about what you will lose if you ever lose your mind and go for someone you have just met. Anyhow, this is just a friendly advice and the decision still lies on you both.

2.  Another thing that most brides and grooms fear about is their future. They always tend to get anxious about this. In a way, this is a good thing. Thinking about the future that they will have together and worrying about it in a positive way help them mature. No couple should rush into getting married without thinking about this. As a matter of fact, normal couples and legal couples-to-be should think about this. In other words, this should be a normal thing. In fact, this way of thinking, however practical, is good for long-term relationships. But, too much of this is not healthy anymore. Some brides and grooms eventually change their minds because of fear. Although this case rarely happens, it should be avoided.

3.  Lastly, future couples should be prepared especially in matters of how to raise their family. This, in fact, should be thoroughly thought about first during the period of the engagement. Things like this should be one of the major concerns. In reality, all these things are stressful to think about. But, the groom and the bride have to take efforts and have to be sober in pondering these things. Remember that no couple is perfect. It takes time, effort and sincerity to get things working well in the end.

lastly PRAY!

Thinking about these things before the wedding just might be a great help.

 cheers!
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