Venue: Ritz Carlton Naples (Naples, FL). Photo Credit: TRK Photography
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. It’s a celebration you will remember forever and hopefully only do once.
There is a lot that goes into planning a wedding. If you’re just getting started and want to ensure success then spend some time learning more some key points to planning the perfect day!
The Right Venue
An essential aspect of any wedding day is the venue. Where you choose to host your wedding will depend on a variety of factors. It may be that you want get married in a church, Wedding chapel while other brides might prefer to have an outdoor or mountainous view. Whatever you choose, be sure to tour at least six different options and spaces and then choose the one that is suitable to you as a couple and fulfills your vision for a memorable and beautiful wedding day.
Food & Entertainment
Throwing an extra special and beautiful wedding will also take careful planning and attention to detail when it comes to the food and entertainment. If you want your guests to have a good time and leave feeling satisfied, then you should make sure to serve plenty of food throughout the night. Be sure to have hors d’oeuvres passed during cocktail hour, as well as a hearty meal, some fun dessert options, as well as late night snacks. As for the entertainment, you will need to determine if you prefer to have a live band or a DJ. Bands are more expensive, but they are definitely our preference! If your budget allows, get both. The DJ can Emcee, play during band breaks, as well as play the last hour of dance music. You could also consider having an after party!
A Talented Photographer
Another important element your wedding that is sure to be both beautiful and memorable is securing a good photographer. Your pictures should be timeless and last for years and years to come. You’ll want to hang, frame, preserve, and refer to these pictures in the future. Therefore, it’s worth your time and energy to interview multiple wedding photographers and choose the most talented and best one based on your style, personality, and budget. Try to stay away from photography “trends” like heavy filters or posing.
Patience While Planning
It’s going to require a lot of patience on your end when you’re planning a wedding. If you want it to be memorable and beautiful then you’ll need to get organized and pay attention to every last detail. Wedding planning is a big undertaking so don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Or better yet. Hire an experienced wedding planner. Make sure to take good care of yourself and find productive and healthy ways to reduce and manage your stress levels along the way. Be patient with yourself, others, and the process, so that you don’t have any regrets or burn any bridges. Planning a wedding is supposed to be fun and exciting!
Conclusion
These are just a few tidbits to the thousands of things it takes to have a memorable and beautiful wedding day that you will be proud of and look back on forever. Take your time and do it right so that you are pleased with the outcome and can dodge any feelings of disappointment. Most importantly, be in the present moment and enjoy yourself on your wedding day. The wedding doesn’t make the marriage!
XO,
Table 6