How to make your dream wedding happen

MANILA, Philippines – The slow, dramatic entourage, the coveted intimate kiss at the altar, and the ethereal beauty of it all. You’ve been dreaming of a perfect wedding all your life. And now that you’re getting married soon, it’s time to turn that dream into reality.

However, planning for a wedding is such a big task. The details can be overwhelming. But the good news is you don’t have to be stressed out and lose focus. We’ve got a few pieces of advice on how you can successfully bring that dream wedding of yours into life.

1) Hire a reliable wedding planner

The intricacies of a wedding are best handled by a professional. You can leave all the legwork to the experts so it’s less stressful for both you and your fiancé.

If you wish, however, to be hands-on, you can opt for partial coordination where wedding consultants guide you to trustworthy wedding suppliers and oversee your wedding day.

See how you can work with the tried and tested Rita Neri Event Planners, Teena Barretto Events, or Getting Married Wedding Coordinators and Event Planners, among other sought-after wedding planners.

2) Work as a team

Disagreements and misunderstandings are common between the bride-to-be and the groom-to-be. There’s a tendency you’ll fight over details, family members stepping in, costs, religion, and more.

So, first things first: Decide to be a power team. And one way you can do that is by keeping open communication.

For example, differences in preferences on any aspect of the wedding can be talked about. Hear each other’s reasons and see how you can make compromises.

Here’s another tip: Wedding planning can wear both of you out. It’s better to anticipate this and plan how you can manage the stress and not let it affect the planning process and your relationship.

3) Find the perfect venue

So, where will you say the sweet “I do”? Will it be in a garden? By the sea? In a church? At a five-star hotel?

Remember that the wedding venue sets the mood for the entire occasion. This is why you want to be quite picky with the location. Here are a few details you’d need to look at:

• Is it roomy enough to accommodate your guests well?
• Will guests find the location easily?
• Are there enough parking spaces?
• What are the house rules?
• Is it worth it?
• Does it perfectly suit your wedding theme?

Classy hotels like Solaire Resort & Casino are great because they’re a total package—great food, world-class service, and premium accommodations all rolled into one.

Here’s a glimpse of an unforgettable luxurious wedding you can experience at Solaire:

You can also book events venues to hold both the ceremony and the reception. The Glass Garden in Pasig City, the Blue Leaf Filipinas in Paranaque City, and the Versailles Palace in Alabang are your options for these. For garden weddings, some of the captivating ones are Sonya’s Garden, Hacienda Isabella, and Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club.

Calaruega in Batangas City and the Barasoain Church in Bulacan are popular for church weddings. For a breathtaking beach wedding, you can never go wrong with El Nido, Bohol and Boracay.

4) Mind the weather

You don’t want the rain or the scorching heat of the sun to shoo away your guests, ruining the occasion. So, make it part of the plan to check the weather on your wedding day and find out what you can do if the skies aren’t too friendly.

The best preventive effort is to have a Plan B. If you’ve set your heart on an outdoor venue, you can ask the venue manager whether they could organize an alternative setup in case of rain.

On the other hand, if it’s going to be too sunny, ask them to provide more ventilation or tents, or if they can allow you to bring these.

But it’s not just rain or heat that you should be considering. Check your venue’s terms and conditions in case of an earthquake, fire, flood, and the like. Will they cancel your event? Will they refund your deposit? Will they reschedule your wedding or reception for free or at a cost?

5) Capture the dream well

How the moments are captured on the wedding day is so important for every couple, especially for brides. You need to cherish and preserve those memories as the occasion just lasts a few hours. Make sure, then, to get only the best photographers and videographers who can produce quality recordings of precious memories.

Some of the best ones in practice are Jason Magbanua, Nice Print Photos, Imagine Nation, Pat Dy, and Metrophoto.

But keep in mind that reliable wedding photographers can get fully booked too quickly. So, it’s best to contact them as early as possible.

After getting in touch, find out if their style fits your theme; ask about the pricing and inclusions in the package deal you’re eyeing.

6) Take it easy

The entire process can be overwhelming. If you feel anxious, pause and breathe. Take one step at a time and don’t overthink.

Remember that there are a lot of people supporting you. Besides, some of the perfect moments can come out unplanned.

So, don’t let panic, stress, and pressure be seen all over your face as you walk down the aisle. De-stress. Here are some ideas:

• Do some yoga.
• Spend a fun time with your girlfriends.
• Plunge into a luxuriously relaxing bubble bath.
• Pamper yourself in your favorite spa.
• Get on a quick getaway.

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