Flowers are a big part of your wedding, and a part that will be remembered. There are flowers for the bouquets, buttoneers, the church and the reception.

The first thing to consider is the scent. You may not want flowers that are too fragrant, as some people may have allergies. It may also take away from other parts of your wedding.

You should ask the people in the bridal party if they have any allergies, or flowers that they just can’t stand to smell. It would not be good if somone had a sneezing fit during your wedding.

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Today it is becoming more popular for couples to write their own vows. This is one way to make sure that your wedding is perfect and unique.

Writing your own vows gives you a chance to incorporate your inner most feelings and intimate messages. It will surely make your wedding more memorable, dramatic, and touching. Of course without the proper planning it could turn your wedding into a comedy of errors.

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Some people say that the average wedding today costs around $20,000. Of course that depends on where you live and who you are! So if you are planning a wedding on a budget, you will want to read this!

The two most important keys to planning a wedding on a budget are planning and organization. You can not save money if you start planning your wedding a month before the event!

I recommend that you get a 3 ring binder, some dividers, and paper. This will be your wedding “bible”. Make a section for EVERY aspect of your wedding. Every time you see something that you like or that will save you money, put it in the binder. You will use this for brainstorming. Review each section periodically and add ideas.

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You could spend a small fortune on a wedding gown. Yet, it may not make you feel any better. More important is how the gown enhances your look and figure!

Whether a wedding gown is expensive or not has nothing to do with how it makes you feel. This is the most important and why I think that you should spend a lot of time looking for your perfect wedding gown.

There are a lot of choices when buying your wedding gown. From a custom made wedding gown, to one off the rack, to a second hand wedding gown. You could buy on line or from a local store in your town ( Click on the photo to see our gowns).

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Just as with everything else, you must plan well in advance if you want to have the perfect wedding hair style! Use your regular hair dresser. Book your appointment as soon as you can.

Don’t wait until the day of the wedding to try your hair style. Have it done at least a week before the wedding. Take some pictures of your wedding hair style. That way you can look at your wedding hair style from all angles. You can make any notes of changes. That way you will be prepared on your wedding day.

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One of the things that couples struggle with is the wording for their wedding invitations. It should not stress you out. Use the same wording that you would use if you were talking to a friend.

Mostly you will be inviting friends, family, and coworkers, and this will add a personal touch to your wedding invitation. This will make it a part of you and put your personality into it.

Sit down with your future spouse and discuss how you would like for it to be worded. Keep it light. Reflect the mood that you are in.

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Your guests will remember the food from your wedding, whether it was great or nasty! And it will be part of the memory of your wedding day. Good planning and a little work will insure that it is a good experience that adds to your wedding day, without sending you to the “poor house”.

If you are on a tight budget, consider the time of day. If it is an earlier wedding your guests will not be expecting a big meal. I have been to weddings where a brunch was served and they were quite impressive!

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Your wedding will be affected all 5 of everyone’s senses. The sounds that they will hear will stay with them forever and add to the pleasant memory. That is why your selection of the music is so important! A certain song heard at your wedding, when played again in the future, will remind them of your wedding.

You should of course choose a song or songs that have special meaning to you and your new spouse. And of course you may place the song or songs in several different places in the schedule.

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A beach wedding, depending on the weather, can be very unique and memorable. It could be full of flair and casualness, yet still be romantic.

A beach wedding could be cheaper for you. A lot of things that you need for a church wedding simply are not needed for a beach wedding. You may not want to use formal wear for the bridal party. Almost anything goes at the beach!

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The computer age is upon us. When they are working correctly, they can make life so much easier!

As we age, it is hard to remember what life was like before the internet and computers. If you were planning a perfect wedding, you would be hand writing everything and doing research at the library!

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Planning the perfect wedding is a HUGE job. Just like anything else there are many details that you may not think of. Then you might just spend your wedding day thinking about what could have been. I can remember asking young couples about the details of their wedding and getting that “deer in the headlight” look. Not sure about that!

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25 years ago when I stated in the wedding business, most weddings were basically the same. Not the case today. Everyone wants their wedding to be unique. Seems like everyone is trying to outdo each other.

The purpose of this post is to get you thinking. There is no way that I or anyone else could cover all of the different ways to make your wedding unique. That is because the possibilities are endless! For as many people as there are getting married, that is how many unique ways there could be!

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Getting married these days can be extremely costly. So the very first thing to do, before you make any plans, is to find out who is paying and what the budget is. This is no time to be shy, because you do not want any surprises later! Talk with everyone involved and make sure that everyone knows the plan.

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The wedding cake is not only for eating after the meal, but it is a decoration as well. You need to keep that in mind when deciding on the cake.

Ask around and see if any of your friends have had any experiences with bakeries. Or it could be that you may find someone who specializes in making cakes in their home. As with the other vendors, make sure that you schedule far enough in advance.

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The DJ is a very important part of your reception he can make it very successful or a big flop. Make sure that you spend some time getting the correct DJ.

Some organizations have more than one DJ working for them. If that’s the case you want to make sure that you talk with the DJ that will be doing your wedding. Make sure that he has a personality that blends with yours.

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If you live in Europe and you are looking for the ULTIMATE Hen or Stag night or weekend you have got to visit the website : Last Night of Freedom!

They have put together over 5,000 successful stag and hen weekends since 1999. They must be doing something right!

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Most people have been dreaming about the perfect wedding for most of their lives. They have seen every detail from the dress to the reception as a perfect fairy tale. Unfortunately, when the time comes, reality kicks in and we realize that the dream wedding would cost a small fortune! It is then time to step back and take a look at the budget. Unless of course your fathers name is Bill Gates.

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So you have spent a lot of time and energy on planning your perfect wedding. You will definitely need some great photos to remember it by. So make sure that you do your homework and get the perfect photographer.

Make sure that you have time built in for the photographer to do his work. The most time consuming period will be between the wedding and the reception. Have a plan of what you will do with the guests and how they will entertain themselves while they are waiting. Also watch for the photographers space. Sometimes pushy relatives and friends will try to get the same pictures and jump right in front of the photographer. You may have to be the one to remind them that you are paying for his pictures. If a good photographer sees a problem, he should offer to take his picture and then step aside for the others. Hopefully you will not have this problem.

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Welcome to the perfect wedding blog.

I was in the wedding business for 25 years (as a photographer) and I would like to share some of my knowledge with you.

I have been involved with hundreds of weddings and the first thing that I can tell you is that there is no correct or wrong way to do things at YOUR wedding.

Your wedding is for you and you should do things the way that you want them done. It is your special day and you will remember it for many years to come. So not not get caught up in the thought that you may be doing something the wrong way.

Just make sure that you do a lot of research and planning to insure that the day comes off as you want it to. Know all of the options before you make any decisions. And give yourself plenty of time to plan. You will need time to make changes.

Come back often as I will be updating frequently to help you on your way to “Your Perfect Wedding”!