Barbados Destination Weddings Onsite Magazine
 
From "Yes I will" to "I Do", for a well organised wedding.
 
It is your day and for you to benefit fully, it shouldn’t have to become increasingly expensive, providing you prioritise, so adequate preparation is the key.
You are now ready to be married, after your engagement the planning of the wedding starts and organisation is very important. With so much to do before the big day, good direction and planning can give you exactly what you want … your dream wedding.
1
Set Budget
Stick with what you can afford and separate your wants from your needs.  Remember, catering is around 50% of your budget, so take your time deciding what is important.  The best weddings are when the guests are not left clueless, so having a plan and executing it is the solution.
2
Style
As style is important, together you must decide if you are going with a formal or informal wedding.  This will dictate the balance of your wedding plans.
3
Size
Big or small wedding size greatly depends on your budget; you need to come up with total figure that you are able and willing to spend.   We don’t recommend going into debt to finance the kind of wedding you might want.
4
Ceremony & Reception
The venue for the ceremony and the reception site will help determine the theme, colours and formality of your wedding.  Remember also to meet with the officiant to plan the ceremony and find out about required pre-marriage counselling.
5
Colour and theme
The colours should be what you like.  Set the tone with favours to tie in with the theme. The favours should always be useful or edible wedding favours. The dress can create the inspiration for the design and theme.  You can also get ideas from your family and friends.
6
Dress
Look for a wedding dress that is in keeping with your style and personality.  It should be elegant, comfortable and attractive.  Remember to select what appeals to you in conjunction with flattering your figure. Together with the groom decide what style he will wear.
7
Bridal party attire
Bridesmaids should feel as special as you.  The dresses can have the same colour and texture but can be different in style or they can be the same style but differ in colour.  It is important that you find something that the girls will like and feel comfortable in or better still let them select the style.  Once this is done, they can assist you with deciding on the attire for the groomsmen.
8
Invitations
Based on the dress, colours and theme decide what kind of invitations you are happy with and if you are having a gift list at a bridal registry, or monetary donations.
9
Cake and catering
The cake is one of the important elements of your wedding, the look and style of the cake creates drama and excitement.  Ice sculptures can enhance the mood of your wedding.  The goal should be an amazing cake and delicious food along with great tropical drinks.
10
Flowers
Another important element of wedding are the flowers which enhance and pull the wedding together.  Generally, you will need flowers for the bridal bouquet, bouquets and corsages for bridesmaids and flower girls, boutonnieres for the men and finally the ceremony and reception decorations.
11
Table tops
Stunning table tops using your favourite flowers along with beautiful linen should be the plan. You can also choose to have menu cards, table numbers or name cards to complement your décor.    It is essential for your layout to be in a streamlined style, creating an elegant, beautiful and uncluttered look.
12
Entertainment
Music finishes an enchanting day.  Take time to choose what kind of music you love with either a band or a DJ also make plans with the ceremony performers at the reception.  Reward is when at the end everyone had a good time.  Remember you are in charge.
13
Photography / Videography
Each moment is precious as weddings tend to go by quickly, so having a photographer and/or a videographer chronicle the event is a way to capture the moments for posterity.
 

 

 

 

 

 
Photo by G's Photography Studio
 
Photo by G's Photography Studio

So relax, have fun and enjoy yourself surrounded by the people you love.  You are starting a new and exciting chapter in your life together.
 
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