The wedding of your dreams need only have yourself and your partner, an officiant and love. Everything else involved with the wedding is just part of the elaborate celebration that brings about the stressful circumstances. In this article, we focus on the most important things to help you have a memorable and enjoyable wedding day.

When planning your wedding, think about what type of alcohol serving you want, and what type will be the most cost efficient. If there's a bar that's open, it can be expensive, especially the longer it's open. Inquire with your wedding venue as to what their alcohol options available are.

You can save a lot of money by buying your wedding gown online, but buy it with enough time to spare so you can get it altered prior to the big day. You want to make sure that you think about other expenses that you might not commonly think of, like having the wedding gown altered, which can cost extra money. Keep in mind any additional costs, and include it in your budget.

Purchasing a wedding dress can be expensive. There are often prom dress or bridesmaids dresses available that can turn out to be a beautiful choice for a wedding dress. For example, a formal white dress, such as a prom or bridesmaid dress, will not be as expensive as a wedding dress. You can choose to alter the dress and add your own flair, while still saving plenty of money.

Your wedding photos are of the utmost important, since you will view them forever. In order to be able to document this magical occasion, hire a professional and spend extra if necessary.

If you are looking to dazzle your guests but cannot afford a hit to the wallet, consider renting diamond jewelry. This can help you to look more stunning while not breaking the bank so you can stick to the budget you have created.

Try to have your reception during the middle portion of the day. Doing this, people will likely drink far less alcohol and keep your bar tab lighter. Lunch receptions are generally less expensive than evening ones and give you the freedom of having more food choices or taking the money you saved in this area and putting it toward another aspect of your wedding.

It can be a friend or a family member, they just need to help you carry your gear wherever you go. They can assist you in getting the family together for group shots, too!

"Destination" wedding guests will appreciate a thoughtful gift of vacation items awaiting them in their rooms. Fill the basket with useful, fun items like a map, camera, sunblock and brochures from local attractions. You may want to include a food guide to some local restaurants so that they can eat.

Try to plan your reception for the afternoon. You can cut down on bar costs when you have a reception during the day, when people tend to drink less. Lunch receptions are generally less expensive than evening ones and give you the freedom of having more food choices or taking the money you saved in this area and putting it toward another aspect of your wedding.

As previously stated, a true wedding needs but a few things to make it complete. So many other things are simply options and upgrades. They can be nice to have, but can also cause stress, which takes away from the happiness of the day. Think about what you've read in this article. You want your guests to be happy, but the most important thing is that you and your spouse are happy while planning the wedding and on your wedding day.

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