Making Plans For a Special Occasion
Every occasion that calls for a reception needs planning and organizing that is creative and manageable. Planning an event is not an easy task and that is why many people hire professionals such as a wedding planner and consultant to assist them. In the event that this reception is a wedding reception means that the person doing the organizing has to make sure that the bride and groom are pleased, but especially the bride. This is a special day that carries a lot of memory and anything that goes wrong could upset the bride.
The organizer has to collaborate with the bride, the groom, the vendors, and those who are directly participating in the wedding. The plan has to be well thought out and planned very well. The organizer should know about the wedding about 6 months to a year before the event takes place. Some brides will opt for a shorter planning time, which can become quite chaotic if everyone is not on the same page.
The organizer will put a plan in action after consulting with the bride to know the theme of the wedding. The bride will sometimes want to choose the venue for the reception, but in most cases, the wedding planner will do that. The date and time as well as the amount of guest invited will play a huge role in all the decision making for this event. However, the most important factor to pull this off is the budget. The bride has to determine what the budget will be. Some brides will depend on their parents to help out.
The organizer must first secure the site where the ceremony and reception will take place. Once you have the date, you will be able to put your plan into motion and get all your vendors in a row. You have to move quickly because the locations that are really nice are usually booked months and even years in advance. Certain months and days are also filled up such as Saturdays, evenings and the months – from June to October.
Therefore, as soon as you find the ceremony and reception site, you should book it right away before it is filled up.
Your Budget
The greatest aspect that will affect your wedding is the budget. So you have to be mindful of how many guests you will be inviting to the wedding. Never talk about wedding plans yet until you have determined your budget or everyone will want to be invited and leave you helpless, if you are working with a lower budget. Be realistic when it comes to making plans with a specific budget. If your parents will be offering some type of contribution for the occasion, find out how much they will be providing. Get an answer that is firm before even moving forward. You have to know how much money you are working with to make formative plans. Don’t take anything for granted because it can get really awkward the more you advance into the planning phase. You don’t want to feel embarrassed when the money runs out so stay within your budget.
Be sure to research and discover what the entire wedding will cost before engaging your parents into any discussion. Of course, if your parents will be making a monetary contribution to the wedding, they will want to include some of the friends on the guest list as well as extended family members. Be precise about the number of guests your parents are allowed to invite. Invite them to participate in a few decisions such as the tasting of the cake and who will do the catering. They will feel proud that you are including them somewhat.
Set the priorities straight when it comes to your budget. Spend smartly without having to be stingy.
Be sure to include your close relatives in the list of guest before even thinking about your friends. This is a special occasion and something that family members may have been waiting to happen for years. If you limit the guest list, it will free up time for you to focus more on the wedding details such as the décor for the table, the menu choices, and the actual invitation.
On your guest list include the most important individuals outside of your family after you have all your immediate family members listed. You won’t’ be able to invite everyone. It can be overwhelming if you have to leave someone out, but it will probably be mandatory. Plan the seating arrangement at the reception hall so that everything will be organized and ready for that big day. For more information please Visit: www.seven-degrees.com
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