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Tips to planning an outdoor wedding
There is no point in telling you how important a wedding is in a couple's life. I guess we all want dreamy weddings, to become an unforgettable memory for the years to come. And the way we plan the wedding is always different. In fact every couple should do it as they want it. Among all the interesting ideas of wedding planning, there is one I like the most: planning an outdoor wedding.
The advantages of an outdoor wedding
There are so many possibilities when you are planning an outdoor wedding. For example, you can choose from various locations, such as mountain resorts, parks, seaside cottages, and the most popular location, on the beach. You will have the chance of celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime moment surrounded by gorgeous scenery. Just imagine yourself next to the one you love, getting married on a beach at sunset. This will truly be a unique moment in your life.
Also when planning an outdoor wedding, you can invite as many people as you want. You won't have to worry about the space, about air conditioning and so on. It will be much more comfortable than an indoor wedding. It will bring comfort to your guests, and the idea of freedom will help anyone relax and have some quality time.
Among the several advantages of planning an outdoor wedding, there is the low cost. It is times cheaper to rent a parcel of land than to rent a reception hall that would cost you thousands of dollars. Even in case you want to rent someone else's backyard it would cost less than a ballroom.
The disadvantages
Let's not forget the disadvantages of planning an outdoor wedding. The first thing to mention among the negative aspects of an outdoor wedding is the weather. You should accept the risk of ruined wedding because of bad weather conditions such as rain or storm. In addition, there are people who are allergic to sun, pollens, bugs and so on.
Fortunately, all of the above can be avoided. For example, to prepare for the rain, set up some sheltered space, to make sure your guests will be protected from it. Also, you can choose to have large white tents that can keep your reception away from the hot sun and the rain. This will protect your guests and also the tablecloths, disposable cups and plates or napkins from any dust or sand.
To end this article, I must say that planning an outdoor wedding is a great idea. Moreover, if you start all the preparations in time, the planning process can be pleasant and fun. Also, if thing go as planned, you will definitely have a memorable wedding.
Wedding Planning - Working Within Your Budget
By Jerry Leung
Wedding is expensive. Of course there are a lot of people who can afford a really luxury wedding. However, there are also people who need to work within a limited budget. It will be even more important to do so in such an economic down time.
However, the problem is that most items will become very expensive the the word wedding is added to them. So, a common question couples will asked is how to plan a wedding which is within the budget. As a matter of fact, it is not that difficult to do so. However, sometimes you may need to compromise. And you will need to make sure that you will not consider your preference before your budget.
Of course the first thing you need to consider is the budget itself. You will need to think about the total amount you would like to spend. Then you will try to divide the total budget into different parts. For example, you will divide 45% of your budget for the venue and catering of your wedding reception.
Now, let us talk about some ways to save money. There is no doubt that your reception will be the most expensive in your wedding. And the number of guests you are going to invite will directly affect the amount of money you need to spend. If you invite more guests, you will need to search for a larger reception hall. And of course the catering services will also cost you more money. As a result, it will be a good idea to keep your wedding small. If you can keep it small, you will also be able to spend less on your other items such as the invitations and favors.
If you can do the first step right, you will find that it is not difficult to work within your budget. So I will assume that you will only invite 20 to 30 guests to your wedding. You may probably know that the unit price can be very high if you are going to print 20 to 30 invitations only. However, since you only need a small amount of cards, it will not be difficult for you to print them yourself. This will certainly help you to save some money.
The above also applies to your wedding favor. You can try to create the wedding favor yourself and this will not cost your much money. However, if you do not have the time to do so, you may still consider to purchase some ready made wedding favors. You can try to take a look at the discount section in some online shops and you should be able to find some excellent discount items.
You should bring the liquor yourself in your reception. This will also help to save a lot of money. The liquor provided by your caterer can be a lot more expensive. And you should also make the decoration minimal. This does not mean that you do not decorate the venue. You should try to be creative and try to do the decoration part with minimum materials.
If you can do the above, you should be able to have a wedding which is within your budget.
Jerry Leung has great interest Auspicious Wedding Date. He runs a website on Special and Unique Wedding Bands. Be sure to check Unique Wedding Favor Ideas.
