How to Have a Great Wedding

Planning a wedding can be stressful if you let all the individual to-dos overtake the collective joy. Grab a glass of wine, take it easy and follow these simple tips.

• Tour local wedding venues as far in advance as possible to make sure you get the right event center on the right day at the right time. Simply Google “event venues near me” to pull up a list of possible wedding spots. You’ll be able to choose from chapels, event halls, conference centers, churches, and more.
• Get to bed very early on the night before your wedding. This will allow you to be as rested as possible and will help to reduce the levels of stress that you will feel from pure exhaustion. Getting a good night of sleep on the day before your wedding will maximize your experience.
• For your first song as a couple, use something that is not only popular but has a lot of meaning for you and the person that you love. Play the first song that you ever danced to or a song that reminds you of that person to make the best of this moment.
• Let loose at your wedding reception. Many people take their wedding day too serious and do not remember it is supposed to be a joyous occasion. When this happens, they look back at their special day with unpleasant memories. Laugh with your guests, and dance to upbeat music.
• It may be wise to put an announcement for your wedding in the newspaper. It is common to forget to invite certain people to your wedding, and you do not want to make anyone feel neglected. Do not forget to put the location, date and time of your wedding.
• Consider how many ushers you'll need to seat people at your ceremony. The common standard is using approximately one usher for every fifty people. Smaller venues may only need one usher, especially if the aisle is small and only one group can be seated at a time. Think ahead!
• Everything you purchase for your wedding can be negotiated! Wedding dresses are marked up by 50% or more. See if you can get a discount on the one you love. Even flowers can be bought at a discount if you're not too choosy.

Having confidence that your wedding day will go off without a hitch can take a lot of stress off a nervous bride-to-be. Thankfully, you now have great wedding planning tips and are ready to make your wedding the day of your dreams for both you and your family and friends.