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Planning helps to get it right
Planning ahead
When it comes to a well -executed wedding, planning is key.
Making sure everything is lined up will reduce stress on the
big day. (MS photo)
MS — Wedding planning can be an
exciting undertaking, but couples
who have already walked down the
aisle can attest that wedding
planning also can be stressful.
Ensuring all of the details come out
right can prove overwhelming at
times.
Hiring a wedding planner is one
way to alleviate some of the stress
associated with wedding planning.
Couples who do not have the money
to hire a wedding planner can
borrow some of the tips and tricks
professionals rely on when planning
weddings.
• Make guests the first priority:
Even though it may seem like
weddings should be geared around
couples tying the knot, many
wedding planners advise couples to
focus on accommodating their
guests. Having a handle on the
number of people who will be
attending, any of their specific needs
(allergies, mobility issues, etc.),
providing a comfortable
environment (addressing bugs,
weather, seating shortages) and
knowing how much space guests
will require can make choosing a
venue that much easier.
• Rent what you don't have:
Renting rather than purchasing items
can save couples money. Wedding
planners do not stockpile items such
as tables, chairs and decorations.
Instead, they rely on rental
companies to provide what is
necessary. According to
Minneapolis-based professionals
The Wedding Guys, even couples
working with small budgets can
enhance or elevate their weddings by
working with rental companies.
• Flush out foliage: Wedding
planners know that flowers cost a
great deal of money, especially
flowers that are not native to the
region where couples are getting
married. The process of making
arrangements can be time-
consuming. Also, many flowers no
longer produce strong scents
because they're bred for longer
stems and a lengthy vase life.
Interspersing potted plants with
arrangements that are lighter on
blooms and heavier on filler can help
cost-conscious couple stick to
budget.
• Trust vendors' advice: Wedding
vendors tend to know one another
and can be good sources of
information. A wedding
photographer, for example, may be
able to tell couples which reception
venues photograph particularly well,
and a reception manager may know
which DJs or bands are best at
getting guests on the dance floor.
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• Negotiate before signing the
contract: Wedding planners
understand that vendors may be
more willing to offer perks or extras
rather than adding up a la carte
pricing before the contract is signed.
This way they secure the reservation
on good will. Negotiating for more
later on may be difficult.
• Get organized: Organization is
key. Brides- and grooms -to -be may
want to enlist friends or relatives
with a flair for organization to help
with details.
Borrowing tricks from wedding
planners can help couples save
money and avoid stress.
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