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Celebrating Your Love: Wedding celebration PreparingAdvice

Many cultures and religions have their own wedding traditions. Some couples let doves go after theysay their vows, while others jump over a broom. The traditions seem countless. You may want toincorporate one of these traditions into your own wedding ceremony, or maybe come up with one ofyour own. This article will give you some ideas for different wedding traditions.

If something goes wrong on your wedding day, don't freak out! My cake fell over on the way to myceremony, and both the best man and woman were unable to attend. In the end, those people are nolonger in my life and my new best woman was a cake decorator who was able to fix the cake. It willalways work out!

As you plan your wedding, you must consider the type and amount of alcohol you wish to serve,especially if you're working with a budget. Open bars are typically very expensive, especially whenthey are open for long time-periods. Inquire with your wedding venue as to what their alcoholoptions available are.

If you can't have a limo for your wedding, dress up the cars you're going in. Put on crepe paperflowers, streamers and whatever else the owner will let you dress it up with. It will make you feellike you have your own customized coach, so you don't really need a limo anyway.

If you cannot decide on colors for your wedding, consider using the colors from nature. Manyweddings have multiple colors, not just one or two. You could experiment with yellow, greens,browns, reds, and pinks. You could, also, plan your wedding colors around the season. If you arehaving a fall wedding, use fall colors to influence you.

When thinking of what to give your guests as a wedding favor gift, consider who you're inviting. Ifhalf your family are recovering alcoholics, then a bottle of wine is probablyhttp://www.yourmarriagecounselor.com/ not a good idea. If they're diabetics, then candy won't work,either. Choose something they're likely to keep as a memento and not throw out when they gethome.

Bring a pair of fold-up flats with you to a wedding so you can dance the night away withoutdestroying your feet. The worst thing to have on your honeymoon is sore feet, so take care of them!Book yourself for a pedicure just before you leave on your trip and include waxing to make sureyou'll look super hot in your bikini!

One of the things that you should try to implement is a day of rest after your wedding. This will giveyou the time that you need to recover, both from a mental and physical standpoint. After resting thisday, you will be able to have an energetic and lovely honeymoon.

If you are planning a tropical destination wedding or honeymoon on the beach, opthttp://bobhannaphd.com/danny-dreyer-cofounder-chi-running-walking for inexpensive sandals with athin rattan or jelly sole. These shoes can be easily embellished to match your bridal gown or beachattire by adding on ribbons, vintage brooches, silk or fresh flowers, or even clusters of crystals.

It's important to research the laws in the location you've chosen for a destination wedding beforeyou get there. They may have a curfew, or rules about alcohol consumption, or even licenses that

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you need to buy for photography or alcohol sales. Check with a local wedding planner for assistance.

Do not spend a fortune on your honeymoon. Nowadays, there are many websites that can help setyou up with a honeymoon package that will save you money. Also, if your wedding is in the summer,you may want to consider putting your honeymoon off until winter, when vacation packages arecheaper.

Do you want to do something different? Why not plan a wedding far away from home, perhaps on thelocation of your honey moon? Make sure all the important guests can afford the trip, or provide themwith transportation. Traveling together can be a lot of fun, and your wedding will look more like avacation than a ceremony.

Add some sentimental value to your wedding attire while saving money. Jewelry can be a veryexpensive addition to your wedding look. You might find some choice pieces that are hiding in arelative's or friend's jewelry box. These items can add unknown appeal and design effects to yourdress that make you feel beautiful and instill warm feelings during your day.

A wedding planner is an excellent idea if your desire to have a destination wedding. It's next toimpossible to plan your wedding from home, so a planner can save you money and time by doingeverything locally. They'll know all of the best vendors to use and all the ways to get a discount.

If you can't afford expensive floral arrangements, consider using potted plants throughout thereception and ceremony areas. Use colorful, glazed ceramic pots, or dress up earthy terracottastoneware with ribbons, decoupage, or decorative paint effects. After the wedding, guests can takethe potted plants home as a wedding favor, or the new couple can plant them in their yard.

A rich and memorable fragrance can evoke memories of your wedding day for many years to come. Ifyour venue features elaborate and plentiful fresh floral arrangements, you can enhance the scent inthe area by spritzing vintage and floral-inspired perfumes throughout the air. You can also achievethis atmosphere with scented candles, room sprays, or reed diffusers.

Do not break your wedding budget on the cake. The cake can be a beautiful decoration, but thereare other things you can do to make your reception site look amazing. Cakes are often veryexpensive; find someone who can provide you with a reasonable price and go with them.

Invest some of your wedding budget on personalized gifts for friends. Your friends and family arepart of what makes your life together so special. Give them something that reflects your gratitude.Customize it so they have a memento of your special day that they will want to enjoy for years tocome.

If you feel overwhelmed at all the necessary preparations, try asking others to help you break downthese tips into steps that can be divided up and conquered separately. Now that you are are armedwith a few great tips, you are well on your way to making your wedding an occasion to remember.