Other Wedding Considerations

Top wedding questions with answers that you may not have thought of.

Budget: Just a thought....since most weddings average $30,000, perhaps you save this money and invest in your marriage, home, and pay down any debt. Thought we would mention this.
Guests: There are two guests’ considerations that may come up, asking the guests not to wear a certain color and no children at the wedding. They can both be done graciously in the invitation. Although it can be seen as rude and awkward, it is your wedding and you should celebrate it in your vision. In your invitation, add a separate note "as a special request to our honorable guests, we ask that red not be worn at the wedding day". For the reception, you can add on the RSVP, "Adult Only Reception". As long as you do not state, no children or no kids, then you should be fine. Remember, if you have adults only, then it would be fair not to have a flower girl.
Asking for cash as wedding gift: This is a common one as almost 50% of couple’s state that they have difficulty asking this question. Know this; almost 80% of guests prefer to give cash. The first way to let your guests know is to spread the word with your family and friends. The next is to have it state on your website or invitation in a poem like: "To our family and friends, we can not wait to share in our special day, if you want to look for a special gift, cash would be the best way". The other option is to register for items that you can return, register for gift cards or there are registry sites that help you finance your honeymoon.

Second weddings: Second weddings that have children allow for more sentimental ceremonies. You can incorporate your new family in the wedding party, readings, candle lighting or any part of the ceremony. Just be sure to communicate which part they would like to participate in.
Green weddings: Weddings can be very eco friendly and can start with the invitations. You can do all the inviting via email or using websites. Another option is a plantable seed card. For the wedding, organic clothing and food are choices that you have options.
Catholic: you may have the Papal blessing. Simply send your wedding invitation along with a donation to the Vatican. You can frame it forever.
Name change: if you plan to change your name, there are comprehensive kits that you can purchase that have all necessary forms that you need to fill with the addresses.
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Rent your wedding dress (I know, but really will you wear it again?). What else can you purchase second hand or at a close out? Ebay, clearance racks, consider any place where you can purchase any of your items less than the cost of new.

Wedding Planner or Not?
Many couples opt for a wedding planner because on a scale of difficulty, planning a wedding is DIFFICULT. You are a project manager, coordinator, liaison, creative consultant, financial planner, salesman, etc. You are shifting roles and it is a full time job. So how can you plan a wedding when there is not time, no help or ideas. You can find help. Wedding planners are experts in their game. They can work within your budget, handle the back and forth and can work on your terms of communication. Wedding planners can put your vision on an "inspiration board" and they are very helpful in allowing brides focus on ideas, colors, and decoration. Planners are wonderful for coordination of the wedding day and ensuring all details are not forgotten. In sum, wedding planners can help make the wedding more merry. For planning, wedding consultants may cost between 10-15% of your total budget.

So how do you choose the right one for you and your fiancé?

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Getting started (Plan Now)
How to schedule your wedding date
How to plan your wedding ceremony and reception
How to budget your wedding

Creating your own wedding site

Date
6 month checklist
12 months checklist

Place
Local Wedding Destination
Travel Wedding Destination

Wedding Budgeting
Budgeting for the Invitations
Budgeting for the Ceremony and Reception
Budgeting for the Wedding cake
Budgeting for the Wedding flowers

Other
List of Wedding Traditions
Other Wedding Details