Planning your own wedding: what should you start with?

Organize your wedding yourself

Organizing a wedding reception is one of the most important steps of this dream day. It will give an idea of ​​the wedding style you want to have. First you need to define what part of the budget will be allocated to each step of the reception. The organization of a wedding reception and especially the meal includes the biggest part of the budget of a wedding. Formerly, the costs of this day were left to the parents of the bride. We have gradually abandoned this practice, it is now often the bride and groom to do it. Before starting the organization, you must have a well-established budget, and above all stick to it. It is very easy to exceed your budget.

Organizing your own wedding is not an easy task and some prefer to surround themselves with a professional organization and his address book

To select the place of the holiday, you must have, at least, determined the date of your wedding and the number of guests. Indeed, all sites dedicated to the reception will not be available on your wedding day. It is best to go one year in advance, especially if you are getting married between April and September.

If you undertake to make yourself the decoration, using arms will be mandatory, especially if the space to be decorated is large.

Little things to plan

When you take care of organizing your own wedding, it is almost obligatory to omit things. To avoid this, the establishment of a checklist will allow you to note as you go, all the important points to remember. There are obviously some details you will not necessarily think about. For example, consider checking the authorization at night if you are planning a wedding in the city, in a place where dwellings are.

Why? Simply because if the festivities can stretch until the early morning when it is a wedding in the countryside, it is not the same for the sites in the city center. Ask about the prefecture authorization.

Celebrations, music, DJ: if your party takes place in an urban environment or outside, do not forget to inquire about the prefecture authorization ...

Also note that it is not necessary to establish a detailed list of future guests. A realistic approximation should suffice. As an example, base yourself on the following figures: Lunch or buffet, 2 people per square meter, for a sit-down meal 1 person per m².

It is important not to neglect the size of the reception room, it very often conditions the atmosphere. Imagine yourself in a room the size of the ice gallery for a wedding of 50 people!

For all those who are planning a wedding in 2019, they collected the main trends of the new wedding season.

Decor trends

The Pantone Color Institute named coral the main color of the year. Therefore, this year the demand for decorations of this color is greater than ever. If you are planning a summer wedding, then coral shades will fit perfectly. They can be bright spots of design - or, for example, the color of bridesmaids' dresses.

Another trend that has been held for several years is the bohemian style. Boho style is the spirit of freedom and creativity. The most popular boho-style decorations are colored glasses, handmade carpets, pampas grass and printed fabrics. Also another trend of a wedding decor - feathers will perfectly fit into the boho style. Feathers can be used not only as accessories, but also as a central part of the scenery.

Rattan furniture has taken a special place in the design of weddings. Such furniture is great for outdoor areas, plus due to the neutral color can fit into a large number of different designs. Rattan furniture is perfect for a tropical wedding by the ocean or for an exotic wedding setting in tents in the Sahara Desert.

At the same time, the opposite trend is also developing - the fashion for using cold materials in wedding decorations. Metal elements look particularly good in contrast to the traditional components of a wedding decor - light fabrics and fresh flowers. In addition, transparent elements are in fashion. Anything can be transparent - from furniture and decor to wedding invitations.

Trends of wedding entertainment

The fashion for wedding contests and patterned jokes goes away. Weddings are becoming easier and more relaxed. The new task of the presenter is to maintain the atmosphere without diverting too much attention to himself. In the center of the celebration should always be the newlyweds. In general, there is a Europeanization of weddings - master classes, performances of artists and performances for guests are replacing competitions.

A separate trend of luxury weddings abroad - themed areas. Split the space into several separate zones - they may even differ from each other in style. So you can arrange a variety of entertainment for guests who would otherwise be difficult to fit into one concept. In one zone there can be calm live music, many live flowers and cozy white sofas, and in the other - bright décor and a barman show, where for everyone come up with a personalized cocktail based on his personal tastes.

In addition, weddings turn into a real show - with a change of speakers, a script and several unexpected numbers that amaze guests. We especially love fire shows. The fire has always fascinated people - so nothing will impress the guests of the wedding more than a beautiful fire show. At the same time, not all countries are allowed to hold open fire shows. But, for example, in Morocco there are no problems with this. Desert dinners and spacious gardens provide the perfect backdrop for a vibrant show.

High cuisine and healthy lifestyles

The trend for a healthy lifestyle has gotten to weddings. Now the main goal is not to feed the guests to the dump, but to arrange for them a gastronomic journey with delicious and - most importantly - healthy dishes. Ecologically pure products, sugar-free dishes and culinary experiments come to the fore. In addition, high wedding cuisine is in fashion. For many luxury weddings, an exclusive menu is being developed - the chef creates new dishes inspired by the tastes and love story of the bride and groom.

Another original wedding trend is food bars. These are separate islands with snacks and drinks - a modern alternative to wedding buffets. It is possible to place several separate zones at a celebration - and in each different dishes will be served. Separate stands with snacks, desserts and cocktails. Or arrange a round-the-world trip for guests - and make several zones with cuisines from around the world.

Modern technologies

Modern technologies make it possible to transfer the celebration to a new, even higher level. As an agency of luxury celebrations, we are especially pleased to be able to create a concept using a 3D plan. This really facilitates the work and helps to avoid misunderstandings while planning the decor. Another very useful technology for celebrations is wireless sound and light. These systems make it possible to minimize the amount of equipment on the site.

Another useful technology that is often used at weddings is different types of light. Achievements in the field of holiday lighting allow you to visually change the space several times a night. Dynamic intelligent light will help create an atmosphere and mood for guests. In addition, you can use light effects - rain of stars, the effect of the Milky Way, the names of the newlyweds and phrases from lasers. Such effects help to emphasize the emotionality of important moments.

An important part in modern celebrations is played by the Internet and social networks. Chats are created for guests, online broadcasts and entire websites dedicated to the wedding - now you can get access to all the information and photos in a couple of clicks. Many even print invitations on QR codes that are automatically transferred to the website or the desired application.

Main trend: individuality

Gone are the days when weddings were stamped according to the standard scenario - changing only the names on the invitations. Today, the trend of creating these exclusive works of art, inspired by the history of each pair. As a result, each new wedding is not like the others - because there are no two identical love stories.

How to add a wedding personality? Build a concept around the stages of your relationship. Let the guests plunge into a journey through your story during the wedding - from dating to the wedding day. This can be achieved with the help of decor, thematic zones, telling about a certain stage of relations, or a built-up scenario of representations. You can also choose an unusual location for the wedding. Why stop at a restaurant if the spirit of adventure and a wedding in the Moroccan desert is closer to you? You can realize any fantasy.

When a new couple comes to Cocoon Events, the first meeting we just listen to them enthusiastically - we will learn everything about their history and the tastes of the bride and groom. And only then, inspired by this story, we come up with a script for a wedding celebration. Dreams, plans and stories of the couple are reflected in the overall scenario, and in the smallest elements of decor - from decorations to dishes on the menu. So we manage to create a truly unique wedding.

Wedding planning start

None of us is born with the thought "Oh, what will be my wedding." We study, work, dream, hang out with girlfriends, discuss gossip, read books and think we don’t think that in a moment He will present a ring and life will change a lot in the near future. There are only two options for the development of events:

1. You have always dreamed of a wedding, you are aware of all the latest trends and know in your heart that you are the Queen of the Ball.

2. You consider all this at least as tinsel and petty-bourgeois and you are smart, educated, with a bright, feminist agenda in history, just ashamed to try on the image of an alien and ridiculous girl.

Whatever type you are, I would like to draw attention to the fact that the desire for a good holiday is inherent in all of us. For someone, this is a magnificent wedding with many guests, for someone a quiet cozy evening in the circle of the closest, and there are those who will be happy to run away together to the ends of the earth. But as you know everything needs good preparation and careful organization.

1. Start with the fact that you can not change - the wedding date. Carefully analyze the pros and cons of the season, month and day of the week. Keep in mind that if you choose the most popular dates - the second and third Saturday of July, the first two Saturdays of August and all dates with repeated numbers and even more so on Saturday  - are very popular and you should hurry with booking sites, leading and photographers.

2. Place for a wedding. If we say that I would like to arrange a holiday and register abroad, then it is necessary to lay about 1.5-2 months to issue the necessary documents. (Later we will discuss how to do it yourself or find honest and adequate counter parties). If the dream of a wedding abroad on a popular and luxurious site, then most likely, you are already a little late. These sites are best booked for the year.

3. Start dreaming and present in details which one you would like to see your wedding. Pay attention to the nuances of a thousand small things in the end will form the perfect canvas of your celebration.

4. Preliminary for yourself designate the budget of the wedding, later we will touch upon how best to approach this issue.

5. Guests. Think about the guests. Who they are and whether they are, how old they are and whether you want to take into account the interests of the guests or you would like to focus only on your ideas about how things should go

Follow the publication, we promise to reveal the entire mechanism of preparation for the wedding.

Optimization of the wedding budget: 6 effective tips

When it comes to the wedding budget, many questions arise. And one of the first sounds like this - is it possible to save? We believe that in preparing for such an event, it is more appropriate to speak not about economy, but about budget optimization.

Based on our many years of experience, we have compiled for you a short list of effective tips that are guaranteed to help you optimize your wedding budget.

1. Based on our many years of experience, we have compiled for you a short list of effective tips that are guaranteed to help you optimize your wedding budget.
2. First, think over the concept of your wedding and only after - choose the marriage hall. If the interior of the marriage hall will be a harmonious background for your style - you can optimize the estimate for the decor.
3. Give up the tent. It must be draped to hide the awning and iron constructive. Choosing a tent, you definitely spend more than planned.
4. Before entering into a contract with the site, please specify in advance what additional costs may arise - parking, time for assembly / disassembly, additional furniture at the welcome / lounge-area, etc.
5. If you choose a marriage hall in the far suburbs more than 10-30 km from Chennai consider a transfer for guests. This is a good tone rule. Or look for a place closer and do not waste on the road.
6. As an alternative to the classic banquet, consider the format of a wedding buffet - arrange a relaxed cocktail party.
7. Do not skimp on the professional host and incendiary cover group - they will make your holiday! But from the artists of various original genres, in order to optimize the budget, you can refuse.

The main advice is to contact a specialist in planning a wedding. After all, optimization of the budget of a couple and proper allocation of the budget is one of the main tasks of a professional organizer.