Find Out What Your Dream Guy Looks Like By Planning A Wedding
- by Laura Martisiute
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Most girls will probably agree that their wedding day is the most important day of their lives. It is a day when two people celebrate their love and a day when they are united for life. It is a pretty big deal so it comes as no surprise that most girls start planning their wedding when they are still very young.
Everyone wants their wedding day to be perfect and as such it is important to plan it well in advance. While most women focus on their bridal outfit - whether it's a princess-like white gown or a patterned vintage dress - it is also necessary to plan other, less exciting things such as catering, entertainment and transportation.
Wedding planning can take months and even years and is usually far more stressful than one envisions. As such, it is always a good idea to enlist one's friends or family members to help out or even hire a professional wedding planner. While wedding planning could by no means be called a hassle, it is still quite a lot of work. As such, before a woman puts in all that effort she should be certain that she is getting married to her dream guy!
Who proposed?
While sometimes couples simply sit down and decide to get married, it is more common for one partner to propose to another. In most cases, men propose to women but of course there are no rules against women proposing to men either.
Will there be a bachelorette party?
A bachelorette party, also known as a hen party, is a party that is held for the bride-to-be. It is very similar to a bachelor party and usually involves dinner and dancing. Of course, it is not at all necessary to have a bachelorette party if the bride doesn't want one.
Choose a season.
The first step in wedding planning is fixing a date. While most couples choose to get married in the warmer summer (or spring) months there is also something to be said for getting married in autumn (when the leaves are turning orange) or winter (perhaps during a beautiful snow storm).
Where will the ceremony take place?
One of the most popular venues for wedding ceremonies is without doubt the church. However, some couples decide to hold their wedding ceremony in the town hall or the registry office. Still others opt for alternative venues such as fancy hotels or even the beach.
Where will the reception take place?
Depending on where the couple decides to have their wedding ceremony, they might not have to move at all for their wedding reception. Of course, if the wedding ceremony takes place at a church or at a registry office, the wedding reception will be held somewhere else.
How many guests will be invited?
Couples who value privacy more than anything will without doubt invite as few guests as possible (only family members and close friends) to their wedding ceremony and their wedding reception. Couples who love attention on the other hand will invite as many guests as possible.
Choose the invites.
While most couples will invite their family and friends to their wedding by simply calling them and letting them know of their plans, it is still customary to send out physical wedding invites. However, if the wedding couple is ecologically conscious email invites might be sent instead.
How extravagant?
Before a wedding can be planned the couple needs to decide how extravagant the wedding will be. Some couples like to go all out and make their wedding celebration as spectacular as possible. Others on the other hand prefer to have a more modest wedding and spend the remaining cash on their honeymoon or on buying a house.
Will there be a theme?
It is not at all necessary to choose a theme for one’s wedding. That being said, most couples tend to agree that having a theme can greatly help in planning the wedding. Popular wedding themes include romantic and modern. However, some couples go for more specific (and some may say nerdy) themes, such as Harry Potter or Star Wars.
Choose the table centerpiece.
Bare tables don’t look very inviting hence why table centerpieces are a thing. The most common table centerpieces are without doubt flowers and candles. However, one can also go for non-traditional and unique options such as wooden monograms or seasonal details (such as hollyberry branches decorated with tea lights).
Choose the wedding outfit.
Choosing the ideal wedding outfit is no joke and might take weeks and sometimes even months. After all, every bride wants to look as perfect as possible on her special day. While some brides choose to opt for traditional white dresses, others go for slightly more unusual options (such as suits or patterned dresses).
Choose the shoes.
Shoes can either make or break an outfit and as such most brides will choose them as carefully as they chose their wedding dress. More often than not brides go for heels but flats and sneakers are all good options too. If the wedding is taking place at the beach the bride might even decide to go barefoot.
Choose the hairstyle.
Most brides will get their hair done professionally before walking down the aisle. While some brides might opt for simple hairstyles such as curls or half-up half-down hairstyles, others might go for fish braids or elegant buns. It all depends on the bride’s preferences as well as the length and thickness of her hair.
Yes or no to a veil?
Wedding veils have been around for quite a while. In the 19th century, they symbolized the bride’s modesty. Today, very few of us pay attention to symbolism. Indeed, most brides opt to wear a veil because of tradition or because it simply goes with their outfit.
Choose a hair accessory.
Wedding veils are without doubt the most popular hair accessory out there. However, not all brides will opt to wear a veil and sometimes those who do will want additional hair accessories. Popular hair accessories include crystal hair combs, silver hair crowns and floral hair clips.
Do the makeup yourself or get it done professionally?
Once the bride has picked out her perfect outfit and chosen her hairstyle, it is time to think about the makeup. More often than not brides decide to get their makeup done professionally. However, those who are quite good at makeup might decide to do their makeup themselves.
Choose the manicure.
The bride’s nails might not be at the center of attention but that does not mean that they should not be taken care of. The type of manicure that a bride decides to go for will depend on her overall outfit.
Yes or no to a wedding garter?
One of the oldest – and most popular - wedding traditions out there is the removal of the wedding garter. But what does this tradition mean? Apparently, back in the day, people believed that owning a piece of the bridal dress would bring them good luck and as such they would flock towards the bride and tear at her dress. The wedding garter - which is tossed at the guests – was supposed to help the bride avoid unwanted attention!
Choose the flowers for the bouquet.
The type of flowers that a bride chooses for her flower bouquet depends not only on her own preferences but also on her outfit and the overall theme of the wedding. Some brides on the other hand decide to go for alternative bouquets that do not feature any flowers at all.
What will the groom wear?
The type of outfit that a groom will pick out for his big day will depend on his own preferences and his personality. For example, some might opt for a full suit whereas others might go for slightly more relaxed options (such as suit trousers and a shirt).
What will the groomsmen wear?
Groomsmen outfits will depend entirely on the wedding couple (and more often than not on the bride). Some couples might not care in the slightest as to what groomsmen wear on the big day. Others on the other hand will give groomsmen a specific color scheme to adhere to. Still others might ask groomsmen to wear very specific outfits.
Yes or no to color coordinated bridesmaid dresses?
Whether or not bridesmaids have to wear color coordinated dresses depends totally on the bride. Some brides love the idea of matching outfits whereas others do not. Bridesmaids usually detest outfits that are chosen for them for the special occasion but of course they can’t say anything without insulting the bride.
See the groom before the wedding?
Couples who are superstitious believe that seeing one’s partner before the wedding is bad luck. Sometimes even those who are not very superstitious adhere to this tradition simply because it adds to the excitement. However, others feel more at ease after they see their partner before the ceremony.
Who will officiate the wedding?
Religious couples, or couples that want to get married in the church, will get a pastor to be their marriage officiant. Non-religious couples on the other hand might get married by a justice of the peace, judge or mayor. Still others might ask one of their friends to officiate the wedding (which has been a popular choice as of late).
Choose the wedding rings.
Since it is generally believed that removing your wedding ring is unlucky (meaning that most people wear their wedding ring day and night) it is a good idea to choose a ring that you really like. Most people go for simple gold bands but of course there are no rules against choosing an ornamental ring either.
Choose a starter.
When it comes to choosing the perfect starter, it is a good idea to opt for something simple yet delicious. For example, a mezze platter is always a good idea as are salads and bruschetta. Which of the below four starters is the best?
Choose the main meal.
Choosing the main wedding meal can be slightly tricky. After all, it is important to choose something that every guest will like. Popular foods such as tacos, burgers, and pizza are all good options. Whatever you go for, make sure you have a vegetarian or vegan option too, unless you know for sure that your guests are all carnivores!
Choose the wedding cake.
It can be incredibly difficult to choose the perfect wedding cake purely because there are so many options to choose from. As such, it makes perfect sense that so so many couples clear their calendars for wedding cake tastings. Which one of the below four cakes sounds the best?
Choose a wedding cake topper.
Most wedding cakes have a topper. Bride and groom wedding cake toppers are among the most popular (and best of all, can be kept as a keepsake). However, flowers, bunting and animal toppers are all also very popular. Choose one.
Choose another dessert.
Most people will probably agree that there can never be too many desserts. As such, most couples opt to serve their guests not only the wedding cake but also other sweet treats such as donuts, cookies, waffles or ice cream.
Choose a signature drink.
While there are usually a number of drink options available at a wedding reception, most couples also choose to serve a signature drink. This signature drink usually reflects the overall theme of the wedding. Choose one of the four signature drinks below!
Yes or no to a photo booth?
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and as such it is only natural that you’d want to remember it. The best way to do so is by taking plenty of pictures. Why not go for the fun option and get a photo booth installed at your venue for the day?
Will there be a bouquet toss?
As most are without doubt aware, a bouquet toss involves the bride tossing her flower bouquet to the guests (and to be more specific, the female guests). It is generally believed that the person who catches the flower bouquet is next to get married.
Choose the entertainment.
A wedding with no entertainment would not be very fun. As such, when couples are planning their wedding celebration they tend to also carefully consider the different entertainment options available, such as live bands, DJ’s, opera singers and last but not least, choirs.
Where is the registry?
Couples who do not want to ask their guests for cash gifts but at the same time do not want to receive useless or duplicate presents often decide to register for a wedding. The type of stores that a couple registers at depends on the type of gifts they’d like to receive.
Who will give the first toast?
The best man is usually the first person to make a toast at a wedding reception. However, more often than not other people, such as the mother of the bride or the maid of honor, are also invited to make a wedding toast.
Choose a song to dance to.
Most newlyweds can’t wait to share their very first dance as a husband and wife. However, choosing a first dance song is much harder than it seems initially purely because there are so many options available. Which one of the below four songs would you go for?
Choose the wedding favors.
No wedding is complete without wedding favors. Wedding favors are a nice way to thank your guests for coming and celebrating with you on your very special day. Wedding favors can also be a good way of decorating the tables.
Choose the transport method.
After the wedding ceremony is over the newlyweds will make their way down to the wedding reception in transport that has been hired for the day. Popular wedding transport options include horse drawn carriages, limousines, vintage cars and for those who are more adventurous, motorcycles.
Choose the honeymoon destination.
When the wedding celebration is over the newlyweds take off on their honeymoon. As everyone is without doubt aware, a honeymoon is a special vacation during which the couple can spend some quality time together. Few know however that the tradition of going on a honeymoon only originated in the 19th century.
