Planning a Wedding

More than 50% of your wedding ceremony costs will be allocated to your wedding reception. It becomes crucial that you make wise decisions. All decisions should be based on informative knowledge. Sentiment should not be a factor.rnThere are many bridal shows, bridal magazines and bridal websites for you to conduct extensive research. The issues to consider in the planning stages are as follows: • When do you want to get married? • How much does the banquet hall cost? • What is your budget? • What type of food will you be serving? • Where do you want to get married? • What type of atmosphere or theme do you want to create? The Wedding Date You may have a wedding dream day in mind. But you have to remember that you are not the only one planning to get married on that day. Banquet halls get booked years in advance. You have to start investigating wedding event venue immediately after your engagement is announced. Is the season in which you get married important? The prime wedding season is from May to October. Event venues offer huge discounts to off season weddings. Winter is a wonderful season for promotional discounts. Do you prefer to get married on a Saturday? Saturdays are premium days in the wedding industry. You can obtain huge discounts, if you can have your party during the week. Substantial savings are also available for Sunday weddings.rnThere may be religious or cultural conflicts with your dream date. You should consult with your parents or clergy before you decide on a wedding date. Budget This can be a major obstacle to any wedding planning. If money is not an issue, than your wedding planning will be a breeze. However, for the average person money is an issue. Before you begin the process of banquet hall selections, determine what you can afford. How much money do you have and how much money can you count on your parents to contribute.rnThe wedding reception will be the major portion of your budget. The amount of money you can spend will determine which banquet hall you can afford. Many banquet halls may be out of reach. Reality sets in. Your budget will also dictate the size of your wedding. A larger wedding is more expensive than a smaller wedding. Food You may have religious or cultural requirements that you have to satisfy. Not all banquet halls can provide a wide variety of dishes. Italian banquet halls can’t cook Chinese or Middle Eastern foods. Only certified kosher banquet halls can provide kosher food. Certain ethnic foods can only be prepared by certain cooks. You have to find out if banquet halls allow outside catering and what the applicable cos. You have to select the style of food at your wedding. Are you going to have a sit down dinner or buffet? Are you going to have a cash bar or a host bar? Ambiance The decorations which you choose will determine the theme of your wedding. Do you want a formal wedding or a laid back party. Do you want denim and diamonds or just diamonds? Choose a banquet hall which has neutral colors. This blends easily with any floral arrangement which you may select. Reduce the decoration costs by picking in season flowers. Opt for more greenery than flowers.rnMake sure that you get a food tasting at no charge. Read your quote carefully to make sure that there are no hidden extra charges. Determine what the cancellation policy and payment policy are. Make sure that you are the only wedding taking place on your dream day. Can you imagine sharing your wedding day with another wedding party? Planning a wedding can be stressful. But it can also be fun, if planned well in advance and knowing ahead of time what you can afford. Do not borrow to have a wedding. It is important to remember that the purpose of a wedding is to unite two people who are in love. People are gathered to embrace this union and to show their love for you. People are coming to help you celebrate your special day. They are not coming to be entertained. All issues and problems can be resolved.