Starting a wedding decoration business can be easy. But, like any other business, it is important to do your research and work hard to help you save money in the beginning and make money once the business gets off the ground. Time management will be critical to your success, as will surrounding yourself with help you can afford and customers who are worthy of your efforts. It is helpful if you have experience working in the decorating industry before starting your own business, but experience is not necessary if you have the passion and skills needed to start and operate your own successful wedding decorating company. Does this Spark an idea?
Block Hotel Rooms for a Wedding
You have reserved the venue, caterer, florist and officiant, and your wedding to do list seems complete. But when planning a wedding, you cannot neglect your duties as host or hostess. Part of this is making sure your guests have somewhere to stay. Fortunately, reserving a block of rooms at an area hotel can take as little as 10 minutes.
Reply to a Blank RSVP for a Wedding
Most wedding invitations come with RSVP cards where invitees can let the bride and groom know whether they are attending the couple's special day by checking either "Attending" or "Not Attending." However, sometimes RSVP cards are left blank so that the invitee can provide a personal response in writing. It is important to fill out an RSVP card -- whether or not you're going to the wedding -- so that the couple can plan the event with the correct number of guests in mind.
Plan a Small Cheap Wedding
Weddings can be a lot of fun to plan on any budget. When you have a smaller budget, it may take a little more creativity to create a wedding, but it can be done. It may take a little more time planning and preparing, but you can have a beautiful and memorable wedding for a lot less than traditional weddings that cost much more.
Register as a Wedding Minister in Oregon
When you decide to become a wedding minister, you are accepting the responsibility of being able to make a marriage official and legal. Being a wedding minister in Oregon means that you can officiate a non-denominational wedding ceremony. You can perform a wedding ceremony in a park, a hotel, golf course or at a home. You do not have to have a religious background to become an ordained wedding minister. You will be asked about performing wedding vows, so it is helpful to be a good writer and public speaker.