Mistakes to avoid when organizing a wedding
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here is no doubt about it: organizing a wedding is a big job. To help make sure your special day goes off without a hitch, be sure to keep in mind these common mistakes and avoid them at all costs.
MISTAKE 1: NOT HAVING A BUDGET Budget planning is an important part of any wedding. Having a budget means that you decide in advance where all your hard-earned money is going. This lets you avoid overspending or spending your money on the wrong things. MISTAKE 2: GROUP SHOPPING Shopping for a bridal gown with friends and family members is not necessarily a good idea. The reason is very simple: everyone has their own opinion, even if they don’t
openly discuss their tastes and favourite colours. The danger here is in being influenced to choose a gown that somebody else has been dreaming about rather than the one you’ve always wanted. It is preferable to go shopping with just one other person, someone who you can count on to be honest and objective. MISTAKE 3: EXTENDING LAST-MINUTE INVITATIONS Draw up your guest list carefully and then stick to it. Don’t add names along the way to please those who want to invite themselves or interfere with your planning. Be prepared to respond gently but firmly to that single friend of yours who told you she’d be coming unaccompanied but who now would love to bring her lastminute love interest. MISTAKE 4: SPENDING
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EXORBITANTLY — OR STINGILY A wedding doesn’t have to be spectacular and grandiose to be memorable. Some expenses can be reduced. Put your friends to work on decorating, for example, and spend a bit more on your dream dress. But be careful not to go to extremes; you can be reasonable without being cheap. Your wedding is likely going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and too much money-pinching could result in a plain or boring day.
appearance. Smile and apply the blush only to the apples of your cheeks. • Choose a long-lasting lip color that will hold up through kisses and smiles. Lip stains work very well, as they provide that hint of color but wear well during the day. Another helpful tip is to perform a practice run prior to the wedding, taking some photographs to see how the makeup looks in pictures. Cameras and flashes can wash out makeup, so sometimes you need to apply just a little bit more than usual for it to show up on film. Also, certain makeup products will reflect light more. Don’t forget to stock up on oil-blotting papers to touch up your face during the day.
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