Of all outstanding life events, weddings are bound to be among the biggest. With luck, your wedding day will be a happy one, but often innumerable obstacles must be overcome to accomplish that bliss. Contemporary weddings come with long to-do lists where every item seems equally critical.
Imagining Your Ideal Wedding
Modern weddings are elaborate affairs requiring months of planning, even for a traditional ceremony. If you opt for a theme, it can take significantly longer. You’re under pressure to choose between various venues, outfits, menus, bands for weddings Connecticut and a host of other things that all somehow have to harmonize.
Once your needs have been clearly established, it’s the details that will bring your dreams to life. Here’s where it may be useful to hire a professional event planner to handle the logistics of booking the caterer, photographer, entertainment and event space and the technicalities of design, AV and lighting. Leaving certain tasks in someone else’s hands, you can manage your other preparations with peace of mind.
Controlling Costs
Preparation for such a special occasion has a hefty price tag. The average American wedding currently costs upwards of $30,000, so it’s wise to seize every chance at keeping costs down. For a start, finalize your guest list as fast as possible, then plan the rest of the budget per head. It’s also important for all concerned parties to establish early on who’s responsible for which expenses.
There’s no better time than a wedding to rely on the generosity of others. Perhaps you know a venue owner who would be happy to host your party, or somebody else who can act as caterer, and a third person with other expertise, and all of them willing to work at a friends and family discount. An added advantage of making acquaintances valued parts of your wedding plans is the increased sense of closeness fostered between you all.
Accommodating Guests
Of course, it’s important to make your wedding guests feel welcome. This means making sure everyone is well-fed and has a place to stay. Note any guests’ dietary requirements so caterers can come up with suitable substitutions.
You’ll need to make sleeping arrangements for out-of-town visitors. Many couples opt to rent a block of hotel rooms. If you already happen to be having your reception in a hotel ballroom, you may be able to get a group discount on rooms at the same facility.
With these considerations and many more besides, it’s natural to delegate some of the preparation to others. Only with proper planning can you ensure the big day goes off without a hitch.
