So far here is whats up.....
my bride's maids dresses are coral
the wedding is on Sept. 6th
I want the theme to be "A Southern Flair" as far as food is concerned
the wedding ceremony will be outside....
the reception is at a museum/ under a tent
What tips if any can you give me? Also do you have any pics? I am very visual. Thanks for your help, it sucks planning a wedding alone! LOL
2007-12-13 14:53:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
DON'T OVER DO IT , IT'S ONLY 1 DAY AND YOU TWO WILL BE LOOKING FOR A LIFE TIME TOGETHER . KEEP IT ON THE SIMPLER SIDE ( LESS TO GO WRONG ) DON'T SPEND TO MUCH ON ONE DAY , THE MONEY WOULD BE OF BETTER USE ON SETTING UP A HOME AND IT'S FURNISHINGS RATHER THAN 1 -2 PAGES MORE IN A PHOTO ALBUM .
2007-12-13 15:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by D.C. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep it simple! Sept is hot, I got married on the same exact date, will be six years ago. Make sure you have water at the ceremony. Get the nice aluminum wash tubs(there is another term, can't think of it) fill with ice and have bottled water for your guests at the ceremony. You can get really cute glass jugs, with metal spouts, place lemonade in one at the reception. Country time lemonade is great, slice a few lemons and fill the jug. Gingham checked accent linens would be great and southern. You can get them in almost any color at walmart, Hobby Lobby, etc. You may want to have fans to pass out to your guests. If you are serving alcohol, skip the disposable camera idea--you can really waste some money on developing drunken photos. If you think there will be bugs, mosquitos, make sure you have bug spray around the areas. Spend $ on an excellent photographer, this is the most important item you will spend money on--they need to be good. Look at their sample albums. Don't go cheap, whatever you do. Make the wedding represent you and your finace's style--make it fun! People will always remember your day, if they had a great time. I know i am rambling. If you have access to a few wooden rocking chairs, those would be great to place around the tents. Tie a nice bow on them and you have added a little more southern flare. I think placing birdseed in the cement bird bath, is a great way to do the seed and not have to worry about spending the time and money wrapping them. But, be prepared as you leave, some wise guy might pick the whole thing up and dump it on you! Most people don't use a supermarket bakery for their wedding cake, but you will be surprised what they can create and at a very reasonable price, so look into. If you want a simple cake with fresh flowers, most bakeries can't go wrong. Personally speaking those fancy Fondant cakes leave nothing to be desired as far as taste. They may look fabulous, but why not get a cake people will enjoy! If you like those fine, even supermarket bakeries make those tooo! Last piece of advice, have budget that is within your means and stick to it. Believe me spending ridiculus amounts of money on a wedding is crazy! If you are still paying for your wedding on your first anniversary, you paid too much! Don't worry about comparing your wedding to others who spent a ton, your wedding is YOUR wedding and how much you spend does not make it more memorable! You and your fiance make it what it is. Congratulations and best wishes. Remember spend more time planning for the marriage, not the wedding!
2007-12-13 23:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Assign a friend to be the day of coordinator. It should be a good friend - but not a bridesmaid. It's going to be so hectic that day and the last thing you want is all of the vendors coming and asking questions to you or your mom. You want to have fun on your wedding day and not be bothered. Sit down with the friend in advance and go over what you are hoping that the wedding will look like. Then, give her the authority to make day-of decisions, as necessary.
This will be a lot of work for that friend... so if you have a friend who is also getting married soon, you could do a swap - she does this for you and you do this for her. If you don't have a friend like that, then you should get her a really nice gift afterwards. (I've had this role before and it's a lot of work.)
2007-12-14 01:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by Laura M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Southern wedding
Church ceremony, large outside reception
Lots of magnolia flowers
Pastel colors for your bridesmaids, powder blue, baby pink, a light coral may work.
Parasols for your girls
Southern fried chicken, potato salad, black eyed peas, pecan pie
http://www.southernbride.com/
Try this book:
Somebody Is Going to Die if Lilly Beth Doesn't Catch That Bouquet: The Official Southern Ladies' Guide to Hosting the Perfect Wedding.
Watch Steal Magnolias, great southern wedding scene.
Good luck!
2007-12-14 06:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take as much help as offered from friends and relatives. If they want to decorate, let them. If they want to cook, let them.
For the food I would either have a relative cook it (if it's a small number of people) or cater from a casual dining restaurant. And always do a buffet, it's much easier.
Leave things like the groomsmen tuxes and honeymoon planning up to your husband to be...who says you have to plan it all?
And most importatly check with your church or ask for a recomendation for someone that can do premarital counceling with you two. The marriage is much more important to prepare for than the wedding.
Good luck!
2007-12-14 01:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by tjandjess 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take any help from friends or family you can get. Also when dealing with the vendors don't be afraid to ask for stuff in writing, and if paying with cash, get receipts. Also, you only get married once, enjoy this time because it goes fast!
2007-12-13 23:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by Cute Mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my tips don't have anything to do with what your wedding is going to look like. my tip is never lose track of the real meaning of what is happening, of your good fortune in being about to unite in marriage with the one you love, and do not make it an unnecessarily stressful occasion by sweating the small stuff. it will all be ok.
2007-12-13 23:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by KJC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How many times are you going to ask the same question, just phrased in a different way?
2007-12-14 01:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by AussieLady 58 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Spend as much time and more planning your marriage as you do the wedding 'day'
2. It is NOT your day, it is your husband-to-be's day, your mom's day, your dad's day, his mom's day, his dad's day, your sisters and brothers day, his sisters and brothers day....it is NOT all about you.
3. This is the day that your mom and dad have dreamed about since the second you were born (besides the fact they wanted you to be President...ha)...this is THEIR day, and if you are GRACIOUS, you will honor that so that when it comes time for your kids to be married, it will be your day!
2007-12-13 22:59:18 · answer #9 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋