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Are
you hoping to get engaged this year? Are you one of those lucky to
be newly engaged or you know someone who is? Then, this might just be
that little piece of information that can give you an edge.
Quite
a number of people started out new relationships, some renewed their
love,and others went on to the next level by getting engaged. I’d
say Congrats to the ladies wearing their rings; you may ask, now am
engaged, what next?
Don't
dive into the details just yet— it's very vital to address these
key tasks to establish the scope of your wedding:
1. Set
the date
Many
couples take a year to plan their wedding It is never too early to
begin plans.
2. What's
your budget?
Determining
your budget even before you begin scouting reception sites and
speaking with vendors will set the framework for planning decisions.
It's easy to overspend, and knowing your limitations upfront will
help make you a savvier shopper. You need to prioritize, itemize and
organize!
3. Who
pays?
These
days, arrangements where the bride's family pays for the bulk of the
wedding are quite rare. In fact, many couples expect to pick up all
or part of the wedding tab, with the bride's and groom's families
contributing a certain amount toward expenses. Most importantly, both
sides should chip in the amount with which they are comfortable.
4. Is a
wedding planner/coordinator for you?
If you
are planning a themed wedding or facing complicated circumstances
(e.g., a huge guest list or the merging of cultures or languages), or
if you are both super busy, hiring a planner helps. A planner will
review contracts, create timelines, arrange seating and serve as a
go-between you and your vendors—and duelling parents!
5. Pick
your place/venue
Visit
lots of venues before making a decision. Be sure of what you paying
for before reaching a conclusion. Venues must have adequate
facilities like power supply,rest room,chairs/tables e.t.c Having
an idea about expected number of guests will also play a role in your
decision.
6. Find your style
Now
comes the fun part! Colours, themes, are things that will make your
wedding unique and memorable.
7. What's
your wedding style?
Start
by looking through bridal magazines—home design, fashion and travel
publications are bursting with style ideas. You may even be inspired
by a movie or a piece of art. Use what you are drawn to and get
creative.
8. Choose
your colours
You'll
want to select a colour palette for your wedding. To unify the
celebration, you can incorporate the combination you select into
almost every part of the planning, from your bridesmaid dresses and
bouquets to the table runners, programs and favors.
9. Settle
on a theme
Depending
on the time of year in which you are tying the knot, consider playing
up Mother Nature's natural decor—perhaps an autumnal-inspired
affair in October or a winter wonderland celebration in December. If
you love the beach, decorate your seaside nuptials with shells,
starfish and nautical colors, or embrace your culture with decorative
elements that speak to your heritage.
10. How
formal will you be?
It is
not always true that a casual wedding is easier to pull off:
Sometimes it's more comfortable and simpler for everyone to follow
the tried-and-true traditional wedding format. The level of formality
can also dictate whether you have an afternoon or evening wedding—for
example, a garden setting is often more suited to an affair by day
than by night.
Don't
forget to focus on the less tangible facets of your nuptials.
Compiled by: Bisi
Mawuton Padonu,
CEO/Event Planner BusyBee Events!
Nice one. For me, I just think the "Aso Ebi" thing should be the least thing anyone should think about when planning for any wedding. It is very stressful and one ends up overshooting one's budget.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Ayolla.You speak from the men folk perspctive. Our parents and family members especially will insist on Aso-ebi,you know tradition as they say.
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