The cake is often the centerpiece of a wedding reception. Whether the wedding cake is small or large, its design leaves an impression on guests. Unfortunately, wedding cakes can be expensive. It's time-consuming for wedding cake designers to create intricate details, and the labor involved in making edible floral decorations can result in a cake that costs more than the bride's dress. One way to save money on a wedding cake is to decorate it with fresh flowers. Another plus is the fresh flowers can match the bridal party flowers. Does this Spark an idea?
Make Wedding Candy
Candy buffets as wedding favors are all the rage at wedding receptions these days. Each guest attending the reception receives a small box or bag, and then fills it with their choices from the available candies laid out on the buffet table. Instead of buying all the candies, try making your own.
Wear a Wedding Garter
As you plan for your big day, you’re probably spending a lot of time thinking about what you’re going to wear. You’ve already picked out the perfect dress and corresponding veil, you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, and your shoes are just to die for. All that’s missing is your garter, something you may have heard about but probably don’t have much experience with and may not know how to wear. Does this Spark an idea?
Properly Address Envelopes for a Wedding
Your wedding day is almost here and the wedding invitations need to be mailed. Addressing the invitations envelopes properly will ensure on-time delivery as well as that most guests will RSVP in a timely manner. Hand-write the addresses neatly or in calligraphy if you know how. If you decide to print the envelopes on a laser printer, use a font and color that matches your invitations.
Plan a Rush Wedding
Planning a rush wedding because of extraordinary circumstances or simply due to the bride and groom's unconventional personalities can be overwhelming and stressful. Whether you only have three months, six weeks or four weeks to prepare however, knowing the basics of wedding planning, plus a couple of tips and tricks, can help you achieve your dream wedding. Organization, careful time and task management and the support of reliable family and friends are key to planning a wedding on a limited time.