In Pursuit of the Perfect Wedding
March 2, 2016 10:00 amValentine’s Day has recently passed and whether or not you delight in or dread the occasion, it does present us with the opportunity to appreciate the person dearest to our heart. We could buy flowers, write poems, leave messages or share a meal out on any other day of the year, but in reality we usually don’t, so Valentine’s Day simply gives us the excuse.
As an official day for celebrating love, it is no wonder that many people get engaged on 14th February. Is this the year when you and your partner decided to cement your relationship? Are you ready to fully and formally share your commitment and look forward to a long term future together? If so, congratulations!
Being in love and feeling loved is a wonderful thing. It can make us feel secure, elated, confident and ready to take on the world. With shared dreams and aspirations, we feel better equipped to take on challenges, explore new ventures and make things happen.
Having got engaged, one of the first new ventures is planning the wedding. This could take a few months or a few years, but with a date in mind, things can begin to take shape.
The Perfect Wedding
There are of course hundreds of wedding magazines, wedding fairs and websites devoted to helping you create the perfect wedding. There are tips galore on the latest trends, the best venues, skilful photographers and floral designs. In addition you are likely to have advice from family and friends on who to invite and what to include, but one person’s idea of a perfect wedding isn’t necessarily yours.
It is easy to get sucked along on a virtual rollercoaster ride of ideas, inspiration and ‘must haves’. If you are planning details because you feel you should, rather than because they are what you really want, you could end up spending a lot of time and money on things that cause you more stress than happiness.
The only way to achieve a perfect wedding for you is to take a step back and consider what really matters. What priorities do you and your partner have for your big day? What will make you happy? At the end of the day, it is your celebration of love. You want to look back in years to come and remember it as a special occasion.
The personal touch is what will make your wedding unique and special. Your style of music, your choice of wedding car, your dress design or menu might not be what people usually expect at a wedding, but if it has meaning to you, then that doesn’t matter.
Choosing a Venue and Wedding Car Hire
Practicality is not a word that naturally fits in with the romance of love. It may sound like a boring consideration in the whirlwind of excitement and anticipation, yet practical factors make all the difference when it comes to enjoying your wedding.
You might get blown away by a stunning venue, but will it comfortably seat all of the guests you plan to invite? Is accommodation available for the guests who are travelling from afar to join the celebration? What is included in the price and what separate items will you still need to sort out?
You may love the idea of an open topped sports car to drive you around, but would the space and comfort of a larger vehicle make it easier to arrive at the venues looking elegant and relaxed? If you’re heading off to a remote destination or want a stylish vehicle with plenty of space for the wedding dress a 4×4 vehicle from 4×4 Vehicle Hire might be a better choice for wedding car hire.
Another factor to consider is that paying for a wedding isn’t cheap and the cost of lots of added extras can soon mount up. It can be wise to begin wedding planning with a budget in mind, as starting married life in significant debt is likely to cause financial worries and friction. If you have worked out the priorities that will add personality your day, then the costs will be worth it. You also reduce the risk of getting carried away and spending on bits that fail to enhance the occasion.
By planning your day with your head and your heart, it will be easier to organise and you are more likely to have the perfect wedding for you.