Planning for a wedding can be a bit overwhelming; it can be hard to know where to begin. Most brides agree that finding a venue is a top priority, since some places can be booked for years in advance. Finding your perfect venue is also important because it sets the tone for the kind of wedding you’d like. But what comes next? There are so many little details and so many decisions to make that it’s nice to know what you can hold off on. Here are a couple areas you can wait on:
Dresses – Start browsing magazines early and get an idea for your gown and bridesmaids dresses, but try to hold off on buying anything too soon. Many brides will change their minds before their wedding and feel unsatisfied with their original choice and some will even buy entirely new wardrobes for themselves and their bridesmaids. You can still choose your colors early and proceed with buying your decorations and favors, but hold off on the dress until about a month or two before your big day.
Seating Chart – Most brides will agree that creating a seating chart is one of the most daunting tasks you will encounter with wedding planning. You’ll want to keep track of your guest count along the way, but making a seating chart too early can cause even more headaches when people change their plans. Try finalizing your seating chart about a week before the wedding, so you don’t stress over it the night or two before your big day.
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen – Choosing your bridal party can be one of the most emotional parts of planning a wedding. No bride wants to hurt her friends’ feelings or have anyone feel left out, but choosing bridesmaids requires careful consideration. Not only will you need to consider your friendship with each potential bridesmaid, but you should factor in things like expenses, time and travel. Sometimes it’s very difficult for long-distance friends to participate in all the pre-wedding day festivities. It’s also best to make sure each bridesmaid is able to fulfill her commitments so there is no resentment or hurt feelings on either side.
Edibles – Edible wedding favors are a fun twist on the traditional favor and are becoming very popular at weddings. Edible favors are unique wedding favors, since you’ll want to order them at least a month before your wedding, to guarantee enough time for your items to arrive. One good tip is to stay in contact with your edible favor supplier, to ensure a timely and accurate arrival. Give them a call two weeks before your wedding to double check on your order and get a better idea of their arrival date. Your guest will love the fresh favors and you won’t need to scramble at the last minute if there is any delay.
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