Budget Savvy Wedding Planning

When it comes to a time when you feel it is right to take your relationship to the next level, simply blurting out “will you marry me” is not the way to go. Women want romance, they want to feel wanted and planning the perfect proposal will help you get the answer you were hoping for.

Things have changed so much over the years. Many people these days move in and live together before they get married, which was taboo many years ago. We get to know each other’s quirks well before the wedding bells start chiming. Yet even if you have been living together for years, planning the perfect proposal is still essential.

A Proposal To Match Your Personalities

Not every woman will find going out for dinner and a quiet proposal the proposal of her dreams. Others won’t enjoy the spotlight being put on them at a football game when the screen comes up with a big sign. This can leave her uncomfortable and unable to say what she wants to say. Remember not every woman wants to get married when they are put in a sticky situation.

You need to plan the evening or day accordingly. Think about her personality and the things she loves to do and then make your proposal one she cannot say no to.

Beautiful Proposals

I have witnessed some spectacular proposals over the years. The best one was a man who made a complete film about their lives together and hired out an entire movie theatre. He invited all their friends and family to sit in the theatre and the couple arrived slightly late after the lights had dimmed.

This way she had no idea that the people sitting in the theatre were her close family and friends. They put the movie on which she thought was just a preview and she mentioned to him how strange she thought it was that so many things about the couple on screen matched their lives together.

At the end it showed the man running into the theatre, she was amazed and then he got down on one knee and proposed. It was such a unique proposal and one that will stick with me for many years.

You want your proposal to matter and so it needs to be unique and it needs to match your personalities. Now we can’t all afford to hire out an entire movie theatre, but you can make a plan that is special for her. Hire a limousine, take her on a surprise weekend away or whisk her off somewhere really special for the night.

Do It Right

It’s very likely that you will be a little sweaty on the night. Even when you have been together for many years, there is always the possibility that she will not accept your proposal. This is not to scare you and is not a reason to hold off because if you hold off for too long you could lose her just as quickly.

Do it right from the start by planning the perfect proposal adventure and wait for the right moment to pop the question. Maybe you plan the overly done dessert surprise, having the ring hidden in the dessert which she orders. While this is a lovely idea, the risk of her swallowing or even choking on the night is a real possibility.

Every woman has the ideal notion of the perfect proposal in her mind. Maybe she’s mentioned it to you in the past or spoken to her friends about it. Speak to her close friends and find out if she has; recreating that night can be a magical proposal to her.

A proposal doesn’t need to include you riding up on a white horse, a romantic dinner or a wonderful weekend on an exotic island. Don’t make a snap decision and just go for it; plan it out. Be prepared for any answer and ensure the night is magical, perfect and unique. Put yourself in her shoes and decide what she would want that would make this night one to remember.

Limo hire Rugby is a wonderful addition to the perfect proposal. An opportunity to drive in style and something that you don’t do on an every day basis.

If your organizational skills are seriously lacking and your wedding day is looming, it may be time to enlist the help of a wedding planner. The wedding planner can take care of all the important aspects of any wedding, leaving you to get on with finding the perfect wedding dress and making sure you look as beautiful as possible for your big day. A wedding planner can really take the heat off and help you to relax, rather than worrying about anything going wrong. They will ensure the whole day goes seamlessly and that every aspect of the wedding is dealt with accordingly.

Manage Guest List

You can expect the wedding planner to manage your guest list and keep in regular communication with both yourself and the guests. They will be able to answer any queries from your guests and make sure you don’t over-book. If you are planning a large wedding, the managing of the guest list can be a mammoth task all of its own and the wedding planner can take this off your plate. They can also manage RSVP’s, so you can easily keep track of which guests are attending. It is not the best part of arranging a wedding, so if someone can deal with it for you, all the better.

Keep to the Schedule

The wedding planner will ensure that the whole ceremony runs smoothly and within the time schedule. The last thing you want is for everyone to be sitting down at different times and the speeches being delayed, so the wedding planner will ensure this doesn’t happen and that the whole day runs like clockwork. The expertise of the wedding planner will enable them to do this without rushing your guests or chasing them out of the ceremony!

Track Your Budget

Weddings are expensive enough, so the last thing you want to do is overspend. If you don’t have a degree in accounts, it can be difficult to manage your budget effectively. The wedding planner will keep track of all your outgoings, so that you stick to your budget. They will monitor every aspect of the wedding budget and make cuts were appropriate, so you concentrate on enjoying your day without worrying about your finances. It’s your big day, so you want to have fun and this never includes dealing with finances.

Keep Calm under Pressure

It’s one of the biggest days of your life, so it is no wonder that you feel a bit under pressure as the day approaches. The wedding planner, on the other hand, is experienced in dealing with weddings, so will be able to remain calm and collected under pressure. They will listen patiently to your needs and will do their best to fulfil all your desires for your big day.  It is important to have someone around you who won’t get into a flap, as it will help to ensure the day runs as smoothly as possible.

Give You Advice

The wedding planner will give you the kind of advice that you won’t get from anyone else; honest advice. They have the expertise of planning other weddings prior to yours, so will be able to provide you with unrivalled advice.  It will include everything from the seating plans to the decorations, so you have the wedding day you always dreamed of.  This sort of advice will help you to feel more content about the style of your wedding and will save you from constantly fretting about people having a good time.

Take Care of your Gifts

In the midst of all the wedding celebrations, it can be very easy for gifts to be mislaid and never seen again. An aspect of the wedding planner’s duties is to make sure the gifts are taken care of and that you receive each and every one after the wedding day is over. The wedding planner will keep your gifts safe and will have them sent back to you. No one would organise a wedding just for the gifts (hopefully!), but they do come in handy and you certainly don’t want to miss out on any of them.

If you want to receive the kind of gifts you will really appreciate, why not add some personalised wedding gifts to your list, to make them extra special.

There are few things in life which seem to cause the levels of stress planning your wedding day does. Although this is meant to be one of the happiest days in our lives, it can cause much worry and arguments between couples and in a few cases, separations. Although I can’t promise to relieve all your worries about planning your special day, I hope this article will help you in making sure the planning process runs like clockwork and that you don’t have a nervous breakdown before you get to your actual wedding day.

1.Wedding Vows

Exchanging your vows is integral to the wedding ceremony and is a chance for you both to express your feelings of love, care and devotion towards one another. Instead of choosing to say traditional wedding vows, why not consider writing the vows yourselves to make the day more romantic and personal.

2.Choosing A Venue

Although the idea of getting married in a remote Scottish castle may seem romantic to you, it may not be so appealing to some of your guests you wish to attend because travelling arrangements may be difficult for them. Consider a happy medium which takes into account the effort it will take your guests to attend along with your wish for a romantic setting.

3.Arranging Accommodation

If your guests have to travel far, making sure they have somewhere nearby to stay is a must. Consider a block booking in a hotel and you may even be lucky enough to get a discount. Make sure you book well ahead of the event to ensure there are enough rooms available.

4.Arranging Transport

If you are dead set on having your wedding in a remote Scottish castle, make sure you arrange transport from a nearby meeting point such as a railway station. There’s no point arranging a grand wedding if none of your guests can actually get to the event.

5.Band

Decide with your fiancee the style of music you both wish to have at the reception. If you are into hardcore trance music this may not go down well with your old Auntie Ethel. Aiming for something that all ages can enjoy is sometimes difficult but will ensure your guests enjoy themselves.

6.Bridesmaids

Choosing who you wish to have as your bridesmaids could become a source of resentment amongst your potential candidates so choose thoughtfully. Also consider what your budget will be for spending on bridesmaid presents and remember this is a good way of thanking them for all their help on your special day.

7.Choosing A Wedding Photographer

Make sure you see a sample of his or her work before you book the photographer and you need to ensure the magic of your day is captured the way you want to remember it. If it is a spring or summer wedding, remember to book in advance to avoid difficulties in finding somebody suitable. It is also worth noting that taking wedding photography is a different skill to other forms of photography, so choose somebody experienced in this field.

8.Guest List/Sending Out Invitations

This should be done well in advance, a year being an ideal period of time. This will allow you enough space in which to receive replies and make the seating arrangements at the venue.

9.Food

Arranging the catering needs to be done around 6 months prior to the big day, so you can take into account any dietary requirements your guests may have. Choosing a local caterer is sensible, if the venue doesn’t have the facilities to supply food and drink.

10.Relax and Enjoy!

Perhaps the most important tip would be to relax and enjoy the day. You have been planning and working hard in bringing everything and everyone together, so now just let your hair down and have some fun on the best day of your life.

Alastair is a freelance writer and supplied this article on behalf of Bundles of Joy, who supply bridesmaid presents and other gifts for special occasions.