Important words have been spoken, the ring on the finger is shining, the status of the bride has been received! Today you will learn how to prepare for the wedding so that this day will remain unrepeatable in your memory! Organization of a wedding is both troublesome and costly. Many newlyweds are tormented by the question of how to organize a wedding on their own inexpensively? What to take care of, what not to forget, what important points to take into account so that the celebration is special and unique. This endlessly exciting time from engagement to wedding will never happen again, so there is a lot to be done and realized. In this review, we have selected tips and advice that will save you from unpredictable situations on the most important day of your life. Since the main task for your holiday is to prepare everything in such a way that on your wedding day you enjoy and enjoy every second of an unforgettable event. So, let's begin.
Budget
Make a list of the expenses of your wedding and stick to it. At the same time, changes in plans and additional costs in the "budget" must also be spelled out. Keep 20% of the total in stock, as overspending is very common, and this stock will help you control spending.
Wedding concept
Most newlyweds want to embody their wedding in some style. It can be a wedding in a mega-modern, classic, vintage, rocker, sports, oriental, peasant, vampire style. The bottom line is that from the invitation to the menu, everything is created according to the idea. If you are original, then warn the guests so that they prepare themselves for an unusual holiday. The concept of the wedding can be specified in the invitation cards.
Marriage registration
Usually, the solemn registration of a marriage takes place at the registry office. An application is submitted, the state duty is paid and it is expected 2 months, and if the bride is pregnant - 1 month (upon presentation of a certificate or an exchange card of a pregnant woman). But supporters of non-classical weddings can arrange a quiet wedding. Sign, and arrange the main celebration on the day of the wedding, or hold the solemn wedding procedure in a restaurant, in the countryside, on the seashore, planetarium, circus arena or other place. Hired artists will help you to play registration.
Wedding
There are many holidays and holy fasts in the church calendar when the wedding is not held. Therefore, it is possible that the registration and wedding ceremony will not work on the same day. Then the bride and groom decide on their own what date they will celebrate: registration, wedding, or both. It is important to remember that the wedding is carried out in the presence of a state marriage certificate.
Outgoing wedding
Recently, the fashion for holding weddings in tents in picturesque corners has been gaining momentum. This can be entrusted to specialized firms. They will install arches, set tables, bring everything in and then remove it. This wedding option increases material and organizational costs. There is an element of surprise to consider here - the weather, which is highly unpredictable. Also, pay attention to the availability and number of toilets so that it is convenient for guests to visit them.
A restaurant
The choice of a restaurant should be based on the cuisine, so that you like both the general menu and the banquet option. Of course, it is better to order a banquet in a trusted restaurant. But if the institution is not familiar to you, then visit it several times to try the cuisine. Since a wedding feast takes up a large chunk of the budget, a healthy economy is important here. Calculate the number of guests accurately, making sure everyone comes. At the same time, discuss with the institution the possibility of an additional order for 2–5 persons, bring your own food and alcoholic beverages. Order salads at the rate of 1 portion - 2, 5–3 people. Make sure that everything not eaten and unfinished will be packed in disposable dishes and given to you with you.
Also, when choosing a location, take into account the season, traffic intersection, the surrounding area, opening hours and the layout of the halls. Find out the time until which you can hold the event, the amount of additional payment for each extra hour. Check if your wedding will be alone on this day.
Make sure there is ample room for a dance floor in the room, check for smoking areas, parking and fireworks. Once you have made your choice, pay a deposit and ask for a written confirmation of your reservation.
Seating guests at the table
Friends of the groom, bridesmaids and parents usually sit with the young. The rest of the tables can have a capacity of 6-10 people, or be arranged in length with the letter "P", if the size of the room and your wishes allow. So that the guests can clearly see the young, the tables are placed in a herringbone pattern. Having decided on the seating plan, prepare a specific place for each guest, which you can indicate on the invitation, for example, table number 5, place "Natalya". Put a plate with a number on each table, and a plate with a beautiful postcard with the name of the invitee. Group guests by age and family background, dilute the guests of the bride with the guests of the groom, so that everyone gets to know each other and relax.
Invitations
Having decided on the date and venue of the celebration, make sure to send out wedding invitations as early as possible. Come up with your own original way of notifying family and friends. For example, a postcard for a grandmother, and an original email invitation for a young friend. You can independently invent and make invitation cards by drawing them in a computer program and printing them on special paper.
Banquet hall and car decoration
Experienced florists and wedding decorators will help you to competently decorate your wedding in an individual style: balloons, fresh flowers, ribbons, candles, wire frames, colored paper pom-poms. You can decorate the cars yourself, and the wedding hall of the restaurant itself usually has a supply of pretty decorations, but, of course, no frills. Basically, the decoration of the hall with the attributes of the restaurant is included in the cost of the banquet.
Ransom
Ransom is the most fun entertainment. But how entertaining and interesting it will be depends only on the guests. Therefore, if the groom is ready to overcome obstacles, and the guests are ready to support him with active participation, then develop an interesting scenario of redemption. It does not imply a large budget, you can redeem a bride not with money, but with trifles, sweets, and completing assignments. Usually, a lot of intoxicants are drunk under such fun, so exclude expensive alcohol at the ransom. If it's summer, then you can make a refreshing low-alcohol cocktail, winter - a fragrant mulled wine. Ransom scripts can be found on the Internet.
Home wedding ceremony
In addition to the traditional banquet in the restaurant, you need to take care of the home celebration. Pick up light, not loud accompanying music, decorate the apartment, prepare hot snacks and alcohol. Depending on the budget, this work can be done by: toastmaster, room decorators and restaurants with food delivery.
Toastmaster
A good host is the key to a fun wedding. Choose this person carefully according to the recommendations of peers with the same views. Talk to the host about every detail so that contests, jokes and ideas fit into the canvas of the wedding and the idea of fun. In the cafe, provide a place in advance for dressing up the presenters, entertainment group and guests. Note that it is a gross mistake to consider that the wedding will be merrily held without a special toastmaster. Guests will not entertain each other, everyone wants to relax, relax and have fun. Keeping guests busy is hard work that takes experience.
Artists
When hiring a toastmaster, listen to his recommendations about the artists he works with. Usually they have a well-coordinated team, so the risk of "snags" will be less. In addition, you can ask for a video to see how everything will look like. Pay attention to the length of the performance and the number of times it appears. It is better to choose one main large performance lasting most of the wedding and additional small ones. For example, by ordering an ensemble of ethnic gypsies, you will receive heartfelt singing, playing the violin, and daring dances. No one can sit in front of this, and in between times, the toastmaster will amuse the guests with contests.
Music
The hosts have a standard set of festive wedding music. Check it out in advance so that you can correct it. Prepare for the DJ a piece of music on a medium convenient for him, which you give in a few days, so that he can check the sound on his equipment.
Video, photography
Take the utmost responsibility when choosing operators of photo and video filming. Take a look at the portfolio and check out the specialist's website, given that only the best works are posted there. Usually every photographer and videographer has their favorite and standard routes and compositions, but you have the right to change them to any romantic corners of the city. A specialist should be close to you in spirit, have experience in similar work and hear your wishes. Talk about video effects and wedding movie editing so that the soulful songs accompanying the storyline suit you in spirit. It is ideal to conduct a test photo session of pleasant memories associated with your favorite places before the wedding.
Transport
You can hire any vehicle: cars, limousines, buses. The main thing here is the capacity, the condition of the car, the punctuality and tact of the driver. For the bride and groom, you can choose a beautiful executive class car, and guests - a comfortable bus / minibus, where they can meet and drink champagne. The most economical option is the cars of friends, but then the friends-drivers will not be able to relax, because do a certain job.
The wedding cake
The wedding cake can be ordered from a restaurant, a separate cookery, or a home baker. It all depends on the preferences of the newlyweds and the budget. Typically, a serving of dessert is calculated at about 100-150 g per person.
Wedding Dress
Choose a dress in advance. Decide on the style (especially for a themed wedding): original, simple, lush, tight-fitting, retro. And then with the price. In bridal salons, there are tons of options for every budget and taste. Having tried on the model of the dress you like, take a picture of yourself from different angles and take a few days to take a closer look at yourself. To save money, the dress can be rented at wedding salons, purchased at a sale, ordered online, or sewn at a tailor shop.
It is better to abandon the tradition of bridesmaids dresses of the same style and color in order to save the wedding budget. Since the outfits will have to be ordered from tailors in advance, which will entail money spending. You can simply oblige the bridesmaids to choose the style of the dress on their own, but in a certain color.
Groom suit
Choosing a suit for the groom does not create difficulties. The festive outfit can also be rented or made to order. But in order for the groom's suit to match the bride's dress, put a handkerchief in the buttonhole in the same color or fabric as the dress. It is reasonable to prepare two types of shirts, because they often get dirty during the holiday. Shoes, belt, tie and cufflinks should be in harmony in color.
Makeup artist and hairdresser
Light hairstyles and fresh makeup that highlight the beauty of the bride are in fashion. If you know what you want, then provide the master with photos of hairstyles and makeup in advance so that he thinks about the fidelity, while it is advisable to pre-train.
Bride jewelry
Jewelry is selected according to the general concept of the image. Wedding ring in white gold - the rest of the jewelry in steel-colored, pink or yellow gold frames - jewelry should match the shades. Dresses with an open top are complemented with long earrings, a stand-up collar - with medium clips. To make it comfortable to wear a veil, get an elegant comb. It is better not to wear additional rings, because beauty will be emphasized exclusively by a wedding ring.
Wedding shoes
Shoes must be chosen after purchasing the dress. At the same time, remember that you will need to spend at least 12 hours in it: running, walking on the lawns, participating in competitions, dancing. Therefore, immediately prepare replacement shoes in case of fatigue, or sacrifice beauty in favor of convenience. Replaceable shoes in the form of "ballet flats" should also be smart, with decor. Also remember that the bride's shoes should not be taller than the groom. Even without attaching importance to it, in the photographs this factor will not be in your favor.
Garter
If the scenario involves the groom throwing a garter removed from the bride's leg, then take care of this detail of the toilet in advance so that it is comfortable to wear. Or, according to the scenario, put it on a few minutes before the action.
Bride's handbag
The handbag should match the color and style of the bride's look. It should be small to fit a package of wet wipes, lip gloss, a mirror, a patch, a phone. It can be bought separately or ordered from a salon or from a dressmaker.
Mani Pedi
Wedding manicure should match the color of the dress, makeup and jewelry. If there are no false nails, then cover your nails with shellac, then the drawing will be reliable and will not deteriorate at the wrong time.
Legs should be well-groomed, even if no one sees them, and you will be in stockings. But if the shoes are open, then be sure to take care of the pedicure. The jacket looks very good on the legs.
The bride's bouquet
The bouquet should be light, because you will need to hold it in your hands for a long time, and then throw it into the crowd of girlfriends. The most convenient options are with long stems. Choose a bouquet to match the colors of the groom's dress and suit.
Towel
According to an old tradition, newlyweds in the registry office and in the church should stand on the wedding towel, which symbolizes the beginning of a joint life path. According to legend, the towel should be embroidered by the mother of the bride or directly by the girl. But in modern times, it is more often bought ready-made with prints of national ornament.
Wedding rings
Rings are a symbol of marriage. You can buy them at jewelry stores, or develop an original design yourself and order at a jewelry workshop. But then this must be taken care of in advance.
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