When you make the decision to plan your wedding, there are a few things that you need to know. This guide will help you to find out everything you could ever want to know and without any hassle or fuss.
Guests Come First
You have to calculate the number of guests who are going to be coming to your event. This will help you to ensure that there is enough space for everyone. As a rule of thumb, you need around 20 square feet per guest. This may seem like a lot but it’s not when you think about the amount of space you will need for the tables and the bustling waiters. Of course, you also need to account for a dance floor too.
Blackout Dates
You have to know ahead of time when your wedding date is going to fall. If you find that your wedding date falls on the same day as a trade conference or even a charity walk then this may affect the hotel room availability and the last thing you want is for your guests to not be able to stay over at your venue.
Mother Nature
You need to take note of the weather and any other annoyances. Guests will probably skip out on a hot summer wedding or even a poorly heated winter reception if they don’t feel as though they can be comfortable. On top of this, bugs tend to swarm in certain spaces at certain times of the year. If you want to help yourself here, then you need to try and rent a pest control tank as this will help you to alleviate the problem.
Check Credit
It’s so important that you take advantage of the high cost of a wedding. Sign up for a credit card or even a rewards program. When you do, you will soon find that this can give you the chance to spread the cost of your wedding and you may even find that you are able to get a very favourable interest rate too. You never know, this may help you to cover the cost of your honeymoon!
Pay it Forward
If one vendor recommends another then you need to go with that. A wedding photographer may be able to tell you which florists have flowers which pop and you may even be able to find out which DJ is able to pack the dance floor. Little things like this can really work in your favour and you may even find that you are able to save money as a result.
Lighten the List
Believe it or not, the easiest way for you to trim your entire wedding budget would be for you to lighten your guest list. Remember that half of the expense that is associated with your wedding is your guests and their dining options, so the more you can cut here, the better. If you aren’t sure who to cut then make a separate list of your closest friends and family and set a number. Anyone who doesn’t make the list doesn’t get an invite.
