The only things a good wedding really require are the bride, the groom, an officiant, and love. Everything else is not needed. They are added extras that make the day even more delightful, but they are definitely not necessities. The piece that follows offers help for keeping your perspective and really enjoying your wedding.

Having a friend or relative become ordained online can allow them to officiate your wedding. While having someone special officiate makes the ceremony truly yours, it also has the additional perk of allowing you to redirect the money for something else, such as flowers. You should check the legality of this option in your area before you make a decision.

Your vows are very important for a very momentous occasion so make sure you take time to write them to perfection. The institution of marriage is lifelong and marked by willingness to enter into a major commitment. Let your partner know how much you adore them and that you really do want to spend forever with them.

Silk flowers can be a good option to use in lieu of cut flowers. Since they can be chosen months in advance, you won't have to worry about their freshness, which will be one less thing to worry about as your big day approaches.

Open a checking account that is used only for wedding expenses. If you only have so much money to spend, it will be easier to budget. Open a savings account and start putting money aside if you can wait to get married.

Try to plan some fun group activities that your guests can enjoy on your wedding day. You don't want all of the guests simply watching and waiting for the vows to come to a close before leaving. A scavenger hunt, or even a volleyball game, could be offered to your guests. Make your wedding a participatory event for all, and it will be both fun and memorable for everyone.

If you are assigning any guest to give a speech at your wedding, have him rehearse the speech with you beforehand to ensure that it is appropriate. If there are going to be different generations there, you don't want to offend anyone.

As previously mentioned, the day you get married is a momentous occasion in your life. Without the right preparation and support, planning a wedding can be a real headache. When you follow the advice presented here, you can be fairly certain of having the wedding of your dreams.

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