Arranging plans for your wedding will involve many things from hiring a
photographer to selecting a good caterer and allot more in between. Whether
you are having your wedding in sunny San Diego or breezy San Francisco, the
average cost of a California wedding has just recently surpassed $40,000
with many couples electing to spend far more than that figure as guest
lists expand and venues are upgraded. Regardless of your budget, you can
control costs and enjoy your day without being saddled with tremendous
debt. Let's take a look at all that you can do to plan for your upcoming
California wedding.
A Budget and a List
Planning for a California wedding will likely include the input of your
parents as well as your significant other. Traditionally, the bride's
family paid for the entire event, but today's couples sometimes prefer to
foot the bill themselves or ask both sets of parents for financial
contributions. Regardless, a ballpark amount of money should be budgeted
before you begin the wedding planning process. Much of those plans will be
centered around the total number of guests expected to attend the
reception, so go ahead and begin working on the list as you scout out
various venues.
The Ceremony and the Reception
Although you may have a date in mind, those plans will be quickly altered
if either your church is unavailable that day or a favored reception hall
is already booked. If your marriage plans include a wedding during the most
popular months of June through September, you may encounter more difficulty
on getting the date that you want. Conversely, if you marry during the four
months of the year, you will have the best chance of seeing your plans come
to fruition. Consider a Friday evening wedding if your Saturday plans
cannot be worked out.
The Internet: An Indispensable Tool
21st Century couples are using the internet like never before to help plan
their big day. You can do the same for your California wedding to help you
search for vendors, compare prices, and purchase goods. Indeed, savvy
couples can accomplish the majority of their work online 24/7/365 to save
time and money.
Virtually every business has a web site these days and from the ease of
your laptop you can accomplish the following tasks:
o Tour reception halls via links to video clips and photographs.
o Find a wedding disc jockey to listen to interviews and music clips.
o Locate florists to preview flower designs and arrangements.
o Preview sites featuring the works of photographers
http://www.myuniqueevent.com/photography-wedding-sandiego/.
o Shop for wedding rings, bridesmaid gifts, party favors, etc.