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- Wedding Ideas & Advice for the Couple, Wedding Party and Guests
If I Could Do It Again…: How to Avoid Potential Wedding Blunders
| Although hindsight is 20/20, learning from others is a great way to help you plan your own wedding. From hiring the wrong photographer to beauty boo-boos, there are a host of things that can leave you frustrated. Here, is a sampling of great advice from couples who have "been there, done that." |
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Set a Realistic Budget. Avoid getting overly stressed and upset because the spending is getting out of control. Sit down with your partner and/or your family to decide how much money is allotted for the wedding and find a way to stick with it. |
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Communicate Well. Clearly communicate with your wedding professionals and your family what your expectations are. This way when things are getting stressful, people understand where you’re coming from and you can all stay on the same page. |
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Hire a "Day-Of" Wedding Consultant. If your catering hall doesn’t provide a wedding consultant, hire someone to oversee the details and timing of the day - you don’t want to be bogged down with the little things on your special day. |
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Photographer. Hire a professional with an assistant. Don’t rely on friends or relatives to take your photos. Make sure you see the person’s work before you sign the contract. |
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Contracts. Be as explicit as possible on all signed contracts. That includes the exact banquet room you’ll be having your reception, the specific name of the photographer, and the license plate of the limousine you’re renting. |
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Widen Your World of Registry. Having a wide range of merchandise in a variety of price points gives guests an opportunity to buy things that you like, at levels they can afford. Offering small wishing well type selections to larger items that could be given as a group gift. |
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Extra Invitations. You’re better off over-ordering your invitations than not having enough. |
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Sample the Wares. Ask the florist to see a sample of your centerpieces or your bouquet. Make sure to taste the food at the catering hall or restaurant you’re using. |
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Right Postage. Take your invitations to the post office for weighing before you decide how much postage to put on them. You don’t want them returned. |
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Wedding Gown. Choose the one you love - even if it costs a little more. And remember to buy it in the right size – because it’s easier to take it in than take it out. |
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Kids. If you’re going to have young children at your wedding, reserve a room with a babysitter for the ceremony. |
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Sample the Menu. Prior to your event make sure to have your caterer make you a sample food plate of each item you are serving so you can taste everything before serving it to your guests. |
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Enjoy the Party. Make sure you spend time with your partner throughout your affair, have a good time and dance! |
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Videotape. Because the moments pass quickly, many people wish their wedding (or at least the ceremony) was videotaped. |
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Beauty Blunders. Don’t get a chemical peel or a new haircut or color close to your wedding date. The same goes for lying in the sun or spending time in a tanning booth. If you are new to these services you might easily burn or get a look that you’re not happy with and have no time to heal from the damage done. |
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Hotel Arrangements. Make sure you make arrangements for out-of-town guests as far in advance as possible, especially if you live in a city which often hosts conventions. |
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Driving Directions. Make sure that all drivers have clear, printed directions to the ceremony and reception sites. |
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Pamper Yourself. Make sure the day of your wedding isn’t rushed. Plan when you’re going to have your hair and makeup done—and don’t let anyone else’s primping get in the way of you feeling great. |
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| Finally, ask married friends about their own experiences—what they thought they did right and what they might have done differently. And probably the best piece of advice - keep your sense of humor. If things go wrong the day of the wedding, try to keep it in perspective so you don’t unnecessarily put a damper on your special moment. |
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