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Top common questio ns when organiz ing your wedding

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Page 1: Top common questions when organizing your wedding

Top common questions when organizing your wedding

Page 2: Top common questions when organizing your wedding

The top common questions when organizing your wedding that I frequently find have to do with the wedding budget, wedding reception costs and the way the ceremony should be held. Always remember that a beautiful wedding is possible with any amount of money; you simply need a spending strategy to suit your tastes and, OK your wallet.I usually find couples asking me this type of questions when they start organizing a wedding:Q1. Our relatives haven´t offered to help us pay for the wedding. Is it OK to ask them for money?A. Yes you certainly can. Talk to your parents separately and show them the type of wedding you are hoping to have. Explain how much you and your fiancé can afford and the amount you think your dream wedding will cost. Then ask them in a kind and gracious way whether they would consider paying for a specific aspect of the wedding instead of purchasing a gift for the two of you.

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Q2. My in-laws can´t afford to contribute as much as my parents. How do I manage this situation?A. You and your fiancé should speak with your parents individually to find out if they can afford to cover part of the weddings costs. Let them know about the financial situation of the ones that would be willing to help in the organization but can´t pitch much. Arrange  a dinner with both families and talk through who will contribute what. Keep in mind that contribution don’t necessarily have to involve a price tag.Q3. What is the most expensive time of the year to get married?A. Definitely Summer. Some statistics say that almost 70% of US weddings take place between May and October. You will find that these months prices for venues and vendors generally go way up. Try to hold your event during the off season months and you can end up saving up to 50 %.

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Q4. Are there any hidden expenses likes service taxes or delivery that we should consider when organizing a wedding?A. Yes, there are charges you should keep in mind whenever there’s a bill, there’s is probably surcharges. Also keep in mind that some venues have extra fees for cake cutting ($1 to $3 per person), they may also have corkage fees(often $10 and up), florits will also charge costs of transport of flowers.Our recommendation is that you should have a cushion in your budget for extra fees. Don’t forget to take into consideration the tips for servers and the facility director if your venue has one.Q5. How many bridesmaids should I have?A. Traditionally when organizing a wedding one should have one bridesmaid for every 35 to 50 guests, but there is really no rules on that. If you happen to have a lot of sisters, close cousins or best friends feel free to include them all.

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Q7. Must I invite significant others of single guests?A. Definitely no. When organizing a wedding, excluding someone who means a lot to a friend could end up causing hurt feelings. My advice is that you should take a look at your list and if you don’t have many friends that have significant others, including them would be a nice gesture, especially if you have met and like the girlfriend or the boyfriend.Q8. How do I convey the fact that we prefer guests to leave children at home?A. Rule one in wedding planning etiquette is that if the names of children do not appear on the invitation, they are not invited. If you have friends that you think may come along with them, give them a phone call and let them know that many guests have phoned to inquire about children, and that as much as you would love to include them, you just can’t.

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Q9. What is the best way to handle family matters regarding cultural and religious differences when organizing your wedding?A. As soon as you and your fiancé agree on concepts for the ceremony, tell both set of parents about the plans. Listen to your family members´ concerns; explain your choices and even compromise. A great way to avoid family drama is by including ritual and vows that speak to the spiritual side of things rather than to a specific religion.Q10. How long does the Ceremony Last?A. There is no magic number for this. A 20 to 30 minutes wedding ceremony is a feasible figure. Keep your guest attention span in mind and aim for a balance. Nothing worse than having guests falling asleep or having others miss it in a blink of eye.

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A final recommendation for organizing your wedding is to have a backup plan in case something goes wrong at the last minute. Write down the number of florists, caterers, planners and rental services. Have your maid of honor carry this list so that help is just a phone call away. For peace of mind, you can also buy a wedding insurance (starting at $100 and up).It will cover calamities, cancellations due to weather  conditions, failure from the florist delivery or others.If you need further advice when organizing a wedding feel free to call us at 305-300-0664 / 305-262-6202  email us at [email protected] and visit our website www.amazoniapartyrental.com. We will be more than glad to help you.Thanks for joining me and we´ll see next time.Your friend,Elina Merchan