For many, a wedding can be one of the most anticipated events of their lives. As much as some people have an image of what a perfect wedding would be like from a young age, when the moment arrives, we are overcome with nerves.
Is there a perfect formula for organizing a wedding?
Don't worry, although there is no perfect formula to organize a wedding, you can follow some essential steps to make that special day a reality. In general there are many things to organize and take into account, especially now that we live in a pandemic, so you have to plan it, months before the wedding.
Above all, keep in mind throughout the process that the wedding is defined by the couples. Leave social pressure aside and base all decisions on what the bride and groom want, what defines them and what will make them happy.
Religious or civil ceremony
First of all, before anything else, it must be determined whether a religious or civil ceremony will take place in order to contact the archdiocese of the city or the local courts to determine the requirements and legal formalities to be carried out and set a date, both for religious weddings and civil weddings.
Define a budget
The budget is something that should be agreed upon at the beginning of all the preparations. You should think about how much you want to invest per guest in order to know the size of the wedding. It is key to respect the maximum number of guests so that the defined budget makes sense.
Choose a date
Although the date is often defined by the availability of the space where the wedding will be held, it is important to be very clear about at least the season of the year and the month in which you would like to get married and take into account the availability of the guests to ensure that most of them attend.
Type of event
The most memorable weddings are those that reflect the essence of the couple in every detail. You should know whether it is a formal or informal event, cosmopolitan or rural, mountain or beach. These factors will define which suppliers can best adapt to these possibilities, the location and the guests who will attend.
Guest list
One of the problems when organizing the wedding is to define the guest list. The closer and more intimate the friends and relatives are, the warmer the atmosphere will be. Among the guests, it is necessary to define those people who are extremely trustworthy for key positions in the wedding, who will provide emotional support and lend a hand during the whole process of the celebration.
Choosing the venue for the celebration and ceremony
The ceremony can be held in the same space as the celebration or not, depending on whether it is religious or civil. For the banquet, any space can be suitable, as long as it complies with the aesthetics and specifications required as defined above.
Honeymoon trip
The honeymoon trip is something that should be planned well in advance. What better way to close with a flourish than to live this experience that will undoubtedly be unforgettable. The destination will depend on each person, but we do recommend that it is a place that makes you very excited and that in a normal vacation you would not go. There are many packages and trips already organized that can serve as a guide.
Select catering / Tasting menu
For many, the food served throughout the day is extremely important and it is necessary to select the catering with which the couple feels most comfortable. In Artigot Catering, we adapt to all types of weddings, We offer several modalities: a standing cocktail, a buffet or seated banquet, a mix of cocktail, stations and table closing ....
Once the caterer is chosen, a menu test should be done to make sure it is what they really want, it is a time worth investing.
Choosing the main suppliers
It is necessary to take the time and investigate which are the options that exist in the market. Second opinions and personal experiences are often of great value when looking for a good reference. This will not only help to find the most suitable supplier, but will also help to compare prices before closing any deal.
Depending on the style of wedding Among the main suppliers are:
Decoration
Flowers
Photography and video
Music
Children's entertainment
Transportation
Stationery
Wedding dress
It is very important to read and define contracts well
Nowadays there is a lot of uncertainty when it comes to organizing an event. It is very important to read all contracts in detail before signing them. Verify dates, times, amounts, payment and cancellation policies.
Confirm guests and design the sitting plan
Once all the guests are confirmed, the sitting plan has to be defined. It is not an easy task to see which is the best way to distribute the guests since they will be sharing during the banquet and with the current restrictions the number of guests per table is quite reduced.
With all these steps you can already have a good idea of how to plan this big day! It is very important to stay true to the decisions you make at the beginning and have a lot of organization. You will see how it flows by itself....
