After all the confetti is swept up, your wedding dress is preserved and stored and you've sent out thank you notes, your memories and the wedding photos are all you'll have left to remember one of the most important days in your life. While everyone wants quality photographs, budget considerations often take precedence. You don't have to hire the most expensive photographer in town, however, to obtain photos that will make you smile each time you see them.
Arrange Wedding Seating for a Reception
The seating at a wedding reception is more important than you may think. While not every wedding reception requires a formal seating arrangement, most sit-down dinner receptions do have assigned seating for guests. In order to ensure everyone has a good time, careful attention should be given to seating when you arrange your reception.
Make a Seating Plan for Your Wedding Dinner
If you're planning a seated meal for a large number of people, it's best when your guests can find their seats easily. They will also enjoy dining with compatible and stimulating people. Here's how to assign pleasant dining companions to all your guests.
Tea Dye a White Wedding Veil
Tea dyeing is an old practice of adding a soft yellow or brown color to a fabric by letting it soak in steeped tea. Tea dyeing creates the look of naturally aged fabric and can be used to give even brand-new fabric, lace or netting a vintage or antique look. This light wash of color adds visual interest to any piece and gives a soft, beautiful finish to veils and other bridal accessories. Does this Spark an idea?
Plan a Wedding in 6 Months
If you or your fiancé do not wish to have a long engagement, don't worry, there are ways to plan a wedding in 6 months or less. It will take a lot of organization and attention to detail, as well as some amount of compromise, but it can be done. Just be prepared to be flexible and start ahead of time so you are not rushed at the last minute.